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From District To Global Level, Jay Shah Does The Hard Yards

Jury is still out on where Jay Shah would be placed when India's cricket administrators are judged for their contribution to the game but what would remain undeniable is the no fuss manner in which he made space for himself in the corridors of power first nationally and now globally. The 35-year-old was elected unopposed as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), the youngest ever to reach this position. Those who have seen the workings of BCCI, during his time as Board secretary, are not surprised by the rise and vouch for his ability to connect with players at a personal level.

IPL Franchise Boss Makes Rohit Sharma Intent Clear Ahead Of Auction

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction promises to be a nail-biter, with many top players expected to join new franchises. Among the biggest names linked with a move away from their existing teams is Rohit Sharma. The Hitman's fallout with the Mumbai Indians isn't a hidden story, ever since he was removed as the franchise's captain, ahead of the IPL 2024 season. Hardik Pandya replaced him as the team's skipper, with the change earning both the India all-rounder and MI bosses plenty of criticism from fans and former cricketers.

Delhi Capitals Keen To Replace Ricky Ponting With This Ex RCB Star To End Trophy Drought

With mentor Rick Ponting's exit from the Delhi Capitals confirmed ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, the franchise has been looking to hire an Indian coach at the helm. Though Delhi also have Sourav Ganguly as part of the support staff, they reportedly want to hire Yuvraj Singh, one of the finest middle-order batters India have had in white-ball cricket, as the replacement for Ponting ahead of the start of the new season. Yuvraj was earlier linked to a move to the Gujarat Titans as well.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live Updates, 1st Test Day 5: Bangladesh On Driving Seat As Pakistan Go 2 Down

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 5, Live Updates: Pakistan will be resuming the Day 5 of the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh at 23/1 with Shan Masood (9*) and Abdullah Shafique (12*) standing unbeaten at the crease. The hosts currently trail by 94 runs and also lost the wicket of Saim Ayub on the fourth day. Earlier on Day 4, the visitors took a 117-run lead in the first innings, courtesy of Mushfiqur Rahim's gutsy 191. Rahim powered Bangladesh to a dominant 565. (Live Scorecard)

England Star Jamie Smith Breaks 94-Year-Old Record With Sensational Test Ton

England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith scored a sensational century during the side's ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. The ton that came on the third day of the game also saw Smith scripting history as he became the youngest wicketkeeper from England to score a Test century. Smith, at 24 years and 42 days, broke a record that had stood since 1930. England's Les Ames held the previous record by scoring a Test century at the age of 24 years and 63 days, against the West Indies in Port of Spain.

No. 1 Contender To Replace Jay Shah As BCCI Secretary Says No To Top Job

Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) president Rohan Jaitley has rubbished reports suggesting that he might become the next BCCI secretary if Jay Shah is elected chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). There have been reports that the current BCCI secretary Jay Shah is likely to be appointed as the next chairman of ICC as Greg Barclay has decided not to seek another tenure as chief of ICC.

No Rashid Khan As Hashmatullah Announced Afghanistan Skipper For Test vs New Zealand

All-rounder Rashid Khan is a notable omission in Afghanistan's 20-member preliminary squad for the one-off Test against New Zealand, to be played in Greater Noida next month. Rashid's absence from the September 9-13 contest comes as a surprise as he has been Afghanistan's highest wicket-taker in the format, having taken 34 wickets in five Tests at an average of 22.35, including four fifers. He played his last Test for Afghanistan in 2021 against Zimbabwe in Abu Dhabi, where he took 11 wickets.

"Such A Case...": Bangladesh Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto Breaks Silence On Murder Row Involving Shakib Al Hasan

Bangladesh players have rallied round teammate Shakib Al Hasan, the ousted lawmaker who faces a case of alleged murder connected to unrest that toppled the government earlier this month. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said his team's maiden Test win against Pakistan on Sunday, in which all-rounder Shakib took three second-innings wickets, was a tribute to the hundreds killed during protests that forced former premier Sheikh Hasina from power. Bangladesh endured weeks of student-led protests that resulted in Hasina fleeing to India by helicopter on August 5, ending 15 years of autocratic rule.

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From District To Global Level, Jay Shah Does The Hard Yards

IPL Franchise Boss Makes Rohit Sharma Intent Clear Ahead Of Auction

Delhi Capitals Keen To Replace Ricky Ponting With This Ex RCB Star To End Trophy Drought

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live Updates, 1st Test Day 5: Bangladesh On Driving Seat As Pakistan Go 2 Down

England Star Jamie Smith Breaks 94-Year-Old Record With Sensational Test Ton

No. 1 Contender To Replace Jay Shah As BCCI Secretary Says No To Top Job

No Rashid Khan As Hashmatullah Announced Afghanistan Skipper For Test vs New Zealand

"Such A Case...": Bangladesh Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto Breaks Silence On Murder Row Involving Shakib Al Hasan