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New BCB President Faruque Ahmed Questions Coach Chandika Hathurusinghe's Role, Eyes Total Overhaul Of Setup

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) newly elected president, Faruque Ahmed has made his stance clear: Chandika Hathurusinghe's time as head coach may be nearing its end. Faruque, who had already expressed concerns about Hathurusinghe's return even before assuming office, reiterated his belief that Bangladesh needs a change in leadership ahead of crucial upcoming tournaments. "I am yet to find out about Chandika Hathurusinghe's contract," Faruque told reporters at Sher-E-Bangla stadium. "I have to see some stuff officially, but I have not moved from my previous stance. I need to speak to my colleagues in the next two or three days and see if we can find someone better than him. We need to prepare a shortlist and see who is willing to join us."

ICC To Get New Female Director As Indra Nooyi's Six-Year Term Ends

The International Cricket Council is on the lookout for a new female independent director after PepsiCo head Indra Nooyi's six-year tenure came to an end last month. The world body is also set to get a new chairman after incumbent Greg Barclay's refusal to seek a third term. Nooyi, who became ICC's first independent woman director in 2018, has completed her full term. It is understood that ICC's all-powerful board has already started looking for a high-profile name like Nooyi, who was one of the most sought after names in corporate world.

"Because Of The Nature...": Matthew Hayden On Why 'Australian Public' Will Take Note Of Rishabh Pant

Batting great Matthew Hayden feels Rishabh Pant will a key player for India when they travel to Australia for a five-Test series later this year owing to his "muscle memory and thirst for victory" that made him such a sensation during the team's previous tour Down Under. The eagerly-anticipated five-Test series starts on November 22 at Perth.

England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 2 Live Score Updates

England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 2 Live: Dhananjaya de Silva and debutant fast bowler Milan Rathnayake both made fine fifties as Sri Lanka recovered from a dramatic top-order collapse on Wednesday's opening day of the first Test against England at Old Trafford. Sri Lanka were in dire straits at 6 for 3 after skipper De Silva won the toss, losing their first three wickets for no runs in 10 balls. Yet they recovered to 236 all out, De Silva top-scoring with 74 and tailender Rathnayake, with only his third first-class fifty, close behind in making 72. The pair checked England's progress during an eighth-wicket partnership of 63, with no other Sri Lanka batsman making more than Kusal Mendis's 24. (Live Scorecard)

Watch: Pakistan Duo Produces Rare Sight In Cricket By Running 4, Leaves Fans Stunned

In one of the rare instances in Test cricket, Pakistan pair Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan had to run between the wickets to add 4 runs to their total on Day 2 of the first Test against Bangladesh. It was Shakeel who drove a ball towards mid-off on the bowling of Nahid Rana. Shoriful Aslam, placed at mid-off, managed to get his hand on the ball, hence reducing the speed. Though his fielding prevented the ball from touching the boundary rope, the Pakistani duo still managed to run between the wickets and complete four runs.

On Wedding Anniversary, Wasim Akram's Wife Shaniera Photoshops Hilarious Bald Pic Of Pakistan Legend

Pakistan fast-bowling great Wasim Akram and his wife Shaniera celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary on Monday, August 19, with quite some creativity on social media. Shaniera took to social media platform 'X' to wish her husband, and she chose quite the way to do it. Shaniera displayed her photoshopping skills, as she portrayed Wasim Akram with a bald head and a thick beard. She continued that with a humorous caption, saying "11 years on, you look as good as the day I met you".

Cricket Ireland confirm three ODIs with England in 2025

Cricket Ireland have confirmed that the Ireland men's cricket team will host England for three one-day internationals from 17-21 September 2025.

Dinesh Karthik Snubs Yashasvi Jaiswal, Picks India's Opening Combination For Champions Trophy

The ICC Champions Trophy could be a few months away but Team India's ODI schedule of the season suggests that Rohit Sharma's men just have 3 50-over matches to play before the showpiece event begins. A series defeat against Sri Lanka in the last ODI assignment, hence, paints a poor picture for the Indian team, as far as preparation is concerned. Dinesh Karthik, former India wicket-keeper batter, shared his opinion on the composition of the team, particularly the opening department where Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are vying for the second opener's spot, alongside skipper Rohit.

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New BCB President Faruque Ahmed Questions Coach Chandika Hathurusinghe's Role, Eyes Total Overhaul Of Setup

ICC To Get New Female Director As Indra Nooyi's Six-Year Term Ends

"Because Of The Nature...": Matthew Hayden On Why 'Australian Public' Will Take Note Of Rishabh Pant

England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 2 Live Score Updates

Watch: Pakistan Duo Produces Rare Sight In Cricket By Running 4, Leaves Fans Stunned

On Wedding Anniversary, Wasim Akram's Wife Shaniera Photoshops Hilarious Bald Pic Of Pakistan Legend

Cricket Ireland confirm three ODIs with England in 2025

Dinesh Karthik Snubs Yashasvi Jaiswal, Picks India's Opening Combination For Champions Trophy