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"You Think New Captain Will Bring Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli?": Ex-Pakistan Star Lashes Out At PCB

Former wicketkeeper batter Kamran Akmal urged Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) top brass not to make any captaincy changes and suggested that the players should get the basic right to avoid blunders. Last week, reports started to surface that Babar Azam could lose the white-ball captaincy. Sources told Geo News that wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan has become the top contender to replace Babar Azam for the white ball captaincy. With Pakistan set to host the ICC Champions Trophy next year, Akmal questioned the need to change the captain. He stated that the change should have been imposed when Pakistan had an underwhelming campaign in last year's ODI World Cup and this year's T20 World Cup.

England vs Australia 3rd T20I Highlights: Match Abandoned Due To Rain; Series Ends 1-1

ENG vs AUS 3rd T20I Highlights: Persistent rain meant the third Twenty20 international between England and Australia at Old Trafford on Sunday was abandoned without a ball being bowled as the series ended all square at 1-1. The match was due to get underway at 2:30 pm local time. However, with rain falling for several hours in Manchester on Sunday morning both the toss and match itself were put on hold, with deep puddles forming on the covers protecting the pitch and square. The official cut-off time for a five-overs per side match, the minimum length required to force a decisive result, was 5:46 pm. But a fresh downpour shortly before a planned pitch inspection led the umpires to abandon the match at 4:18 pm. (Scorecard)

Rain Washes Out England-Australia T20I Series Decider

Persistent rain meant the third Twenty20 international between England and Australia at Old Trafford on Sunday was abandoned without a ball being bowled as the series ended all square at 1-1. The match was due to get underway at 2:30 pm local time (1330 GMT). However, with rain falling for several hours in Manchester on Sunday morning both the toss and match itself were put on hold, with deep puddles forming on the covers protecting the pitch and square.

England's Buttler out of Australia ODIs, Brook to captain

England will be without white-ball captain Jos Buttler for the One-Day International series against Australia as he recovers from a calf injury, with batter Harry Brook to lead the squad in his absence, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Sunday.

Duleep Trophy: Ricky Bhui Makes Hundred In India D's 186-Run Defeat Against India A

Ricky Bhui delayed the inevitable with a stubborn hundred, but spinners Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian eventually brought India D to their knees as India A walked away with a 186-run win in the Duleep Trophy match in Anantapur on Sunday. Bhui, starting from overnight 44, made 113 (195b, 14x4, 3x6) but India D, overnight 62, were bundled out for 301, chasing 488. The victory enabled India A to stay in contention for the title with 6 points. But they will have to get a favourable result against table-toppers India C (9 points) in their next match here from September 19.

Video: India, Pakistan Players Clash On Field As Asian Champions Trophy Match Heats Up

Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh continued his brilliant run of form, converting two penalty corners, as the side continued its unbeaten run in Asian Champions Trophy 2024. Up against Pakistan, India had to work harder than they did in their previous matches, to beat Pakistan 2-1 victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in their final league match of the campaign on Saturday. It was India's fifth consecutive win in the six-team round-robin competition. But, as the two rival teams came face-to-face tensions soared, triggering a clash between the two sets of players.

"Already Started Bowling But...: Mohammed Shami On His Potential Comeback To International Cricket

India pacer Mohammed Shami wants to ensure 100 per cent fitness post ankle surgery rehabilitation and, if need be, he will play domestic cricket without setting a timeline on his much-anticipated international return. Shami last played in the 2023 ODI World Cup final and has since been sidelined by injury for which he underwent surgery earlier this year. Speaking at the Cricket Association of Bengal's (CAB) annual awards ceremony, where he was felicitated for his stellar performances, Shami expressed his desire to be in top shape before returning to the field.

Watch: Sanju Samson Switches On T20 Mode, Takes Bowler To Cleaners In Duleep Trophy

Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson left everyone utterly stunned with his batting heroics on Sunday. Playing for India D against India A, Samson played a quick knock of 40 off 45 and kept his side in the mammoth chase of 488. On Day 4 of the second round match, India D needed 426 runs more to win with Ricky Bhui and Yash Dubey standing unbeaten at the crease at 62/1. Bhui and Dubey's partnership kept India D in the game but Shams Mulani helped India A to bounce back.

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"You Think New Captain Will Bring Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli?": Ex-Pakistan Star Lashes Out At PCB

England vs Australia 3rd T20I Highlights: Match Abandoned Due To Rain; Series Ends 1-1

Rain Washes Out England-Australia T20I Series Decider

England's Buttler out of Australia ODIs, Brook to captain

Duleep Trophy: Ricky Bhui Makes Hundred In India D's 186-Run Defeat Against India A

Video: India, Pakistan Players Clash On Field As Asian Champions Trophy Match Heats Up

"Already Started Bowling But...: Mohammed Shami On His Potential Comeback To International Cricket

Watch: Sanju Samson Switches On T20 Mode, Takes Bowler To Cleaners In Duleep Trophy