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"Will Never Learn Anything If...": Akash Deep's Big Remark Ahead Of Bangladesh Tests

A nine-wicket match haul usually leaves a bowler on cloud nine, but for India pacer Akash Deep it's a mere reminder of the areas he needs to improve upon ahead of a hectic season. Akash, who was included in India's squad for the 1st Test against Bangladesh, produced a wonderful effort for India A against India B in the just-concluded Duleep Trophy first round match, returning with figures of 4 for 60 and 5 for 56. “If you get satisfied as a cricketer, you will never learn anything. As long as I have the hunger for learning, I can never be satisfied,” Akash told reporters after the match on Sunday.

Young Spinner Himanshu Singh, With Similar Action As R Ashwin, Called Up For Team India Camp: Report

The Indian cricket team returns to action after a long break as a two-match Test series against Bangladesh begins on September 19. The India stars last played in the white-ball series against Sri Lanka which was followed by long break of more than a month. Ahead of the series against Bangladesh, the BCCI has organised a camp for the Indian cricket team between September 13-18 in Chennai. According to a report by Times of India, Mumbai's young spinner Himanshu Singh has been called up for the camp. The 21-year-old reportedly has a bowling action quite similar to Ravichandran Ashwin and he has been included in the camp to help the batters prepare for Bangladesh spinners.

ICC Delegates To Visit Pakistan As Dark Clouds Loom Over Champions Trophy: Report

The International Cricket Council (ICC) team is expected to visit Pakistan in the coming weeks to take stock of preparations for next year's Champions Trophy, scheduled to be hosted in Pakistan. As per the Sports Tak report, the ICC delegation is likely to come to Pakistan in the next few days (maximum 10 days) to inspect the preparations and other important aspects. After the ICC's visit, the cricket governing body is expected to announce the schedule and also the sale of the tickets for the tournament.

India Squad For 1st Test vs Bangladesh: Rishabh Pant Returns; Two Young Pacers Included

Wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant made his return as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the first Test match against Bangladesh starting September 19. He will be making his return to Test cricket for India after nearly 20 months following the injuries suffered in a car accident. Rohit Sharma will be the captain while Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah were both included in the squad. Akash Deep was named in the squad while young pacer Yash Dayal earned a maiden call-up.

Central Contract Opt-Outs Are Straining Player Availability For New Zealand, Says Tim Southee

The rising trend of Kiwi cricketers forgoing national contracts to potentially ply their trade in T20 leagues has adversely impacted player availability for New Zealand, skipper Tim Southee admitted on Sunday. The likes former captain Kane Williamson, Devon Conway and Finn Allen this year joined a long list of players who have opted for a casual contract instead of New Zealand Cricket's central contract in order to pursue opportunities within franchise cricket. "NZC is working with the players and they are trying to come up with a solution that's best suited for the players and New Zealand cricket as a whole," Southee said on the eve of New Zealand's one-off Test against Afghanistan.

Ibrahim Zadran Doubtful For One-Off Test Against New Zealand Due To Injury

Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran is a doubtful for the one-off Test against New Zealand after copping up an injury in Greater Noida on Sunday. The 22-year-old opening batter hurt his ankle during team's final practice session ahead of Afghanistan's first ever Test against New Zealand, starting on Monday. "Today, in the practice session, Ibrahim had an injury in his ankle. But it's not sure 100 per cent what will happen tomorrow. We will see what will happen with him," Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi informed at the pre-match press conference.

Michael Vaughan Warns England Against 'Taking The Mick' After Sri Lanka Collapse

Michael Vaughan has warned England against "take the mick out of the game" after a careless batting display against Sri Lanka in the third Test at the Oval. England, well-placed at 221-3 come stumps on the opening day, were dismissed for 325 all out in their first innings as they lost all of their remaining seven wickets before lunch on Saturday's second day in south London. Sri Lanka, already 2-0 down in this three-match series, then collapsed to 93-5 but reached stumps on 211-5 following an unbroken century partnership between captain Dhananjaya de Silva (64 not out) and Kamindu Mendis (54 not out).

On India vs Pakistan Match, Ex-Star Says 'Even If It Happens On The Moon...'

Former off-spinner Saeed Ajmal said Pakistan and India should play cricket matches against each other in their respective countries, citing that there is a lot of love between the two nations. Pakistan last toured India in 2012/13 for a three-match T20I series and as many ODI games. India last played in Pakistan in 2008, when the Asia Cup was held there. Since 2007, there has been no Test series between the two teams. The dip in ties between the two nations has meant that India and Pakistan only play against each other in multi-nation events.

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"Will Never Learn Anything If...": Akash Deep's Big Remark Ahead Of Bangladesh Tests

Young Spinner Himanshu Singh, With Similar Action As R Ashwin, Called Up For Team India Camp: Report

ICC Delegates To Visit Pakistan As Dark Clouds Loom Over Champions Trophy: Report

India Squad For 1st Test vs Bangladesh: Rishabh Pant Returns; Two Young Pacers Included

Central Contract Opt-Outs Are Straining Player Availability For New Zealand, Says Tim Southee

Ibrahim Zadran Doubtful For One-Off Test Against New Zealand Due To Injury

Michael Vaughan Warns England Against 'Taking The Mick' After Sri Lanka Collapse

On India vs Pakistan Match, Ex-Star Says 'Even If It Happens On The Moon...'