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James Anderson Urges Next Generation To Embrace Test Cricket As Exit Looms

England great James Anderson hopes future players will relish the challenge of Test cricket rather than just go "chasing the dollar" as he prepares to bow out of the five-day game against the West Indies. The series opener at Lord's, starting on Wednesday, will be the Lancashire paceman's 188th and final Test match after a record-breaking career spanning two decades. No fast bowler has taken more than Anderson's 700 Test wickets and only India batting hero Sachin Tendulkar has played more matches (200) in the format.

'Spread The Game Through T20s': Ravi Shastri's Strong Remark Against Test Cricket

Former India cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri said Test cricket should be restricted to games between six or seven nations, while the responsibility of spreading the game worldwide should happen through the T20 format. Of late, despite making for riveting drama, Test cricket's appeal has been declining, mainly due to the rise of T20 leagues around the world, something which instantly catches the attention of younger audiences. "When you don't have quality, that is when the ratings drop, there are fewer people in the crowd, its meaningless cricket, which is the last thing sport wants. You have 12 Test match teams. Bring it down to six or seven and have a promotion and relegation system."

WV Raman, Other Candidate For Team India's Head Coach Job, Reacts On Gautam Gambhir's Appointment

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday named World Cup-winning opening batter Gautam Gambhir as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team. It was a much anticipated news as Gambhir was the front runner to replace ex-India head coach Rahul Dravid in the post. Dravid's tenure had come to an end after India's T20 World Cup triumph last month. Gambhir was the not the only candidate for the role of India head coach as the BCCI also interviewed ex-India batter WV Raman. The board eventually selected Gambhir for the post.

PCB Yet To Issue NOCs To Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Says 'Not Comfortable'

Pakistan captain Babar Azam, wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan and pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi are yet to get No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the nation's Cricket Board (PCB) to participate in the Global T20 Canada league. The PCB on Tuesday issued NOCs to 12 players for different leagues but the trio, who are in the top bracket of central contracts, is still waiting for clearance. "The PCB is not comfortable with the status of the Global League and has sought some information from the organisers and ICC, which is why the issuance of NOCs has been delayed," a PCB official said.

Shah Rukh Khan Shares Heartfelt Post For Team India Amid T20 World Cup Celebrations In Mumbai

Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan on Thursday lauded Team India as the Rohit Sharma-led side was felicitated at a jam-packed Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on their return from the West Indies after winning the T20 World Cup last Saturday. Taking to X, the actor shared his best wishes for the World Cup-winning squad led by Rohit Sharma. The actor said that looking at the boys bringing home the trophy filled his heart with pride, as he advised the 'invincible' team to dance away all night.

India's White-Ball Tour To Sri Lanka To Begin From July 26, Gautam Gambhir To Make Coaching Debut

The India's tour of Sri Lanka will be starting from July 26 onwards, with the tour starting with a three-match T20I series. The tour will also consist of a three-match ODI series, which will kickstart from August 1 onwards. The Pallekele International Stadium will be hosting the T20I leg of the series while the R Premadasa is getting to host the 50-over matches, announced BCCI. The first T20I will take place on July 26, followed by the second one on July 27 and the final one on July 29.

Why Ishan Kishan Rejected BCCI Order To Play Ranji Trophy? Real Reason Revealed

India wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan has opened up on him taking a break from international cricket, which led to his ouster from the team. Kishan last played for India during the third T20I of a five-match series against Australia in November last year. He was then named in the subsequent tour of South Africa, but opted out of the Test series due to personal reasons. After taking a short break, Kishan also decided to skip Ranji Trophy matches, which led to the BCCI removing him from the central contracts list.

Rahul Dravid Reduces His T20 World Cup Bonus By Rs. 2.5 Crore, Wants Equal Reward: Report

The 'gentleman' Rahul Dravid has given another fine example of his character, deciding to let go of half of the INR 5 crore prize money that he was to get from the pool of Rs. 125 crore that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced for the T20 World Cup-winning Indian team. After Rohit Sharma's men beat South Africa in the final to clinch the title, the BCCI announced that a total of Rs. 125 crore will be given to the team, coaching staff, and support staff as a cash reward. The cut for head coach Rahul Dravid came out to be INR 5 crore while the other coaches in the team were to be given Rs. 2.5 crore.

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James Anderson Urges Next Generation To Embrace Test Cricket As Exit Looms

'Spread The Game Through T20s': Ravi Shastri's Strong Remark Against Test Cricket

WV Raman, Other Candidate For Team India's Head Coach Job, Reacts On Gautam Gambhir's Appointment

PCB Yet To Issue NOCs To Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Says 'Not Comfortable'

Shah Rukh Khan Shares Heartfelt Post For Team India Amid T20 World Cup Celebrations In Mumbai

India's White-Ball Tour To Sri Lanka To Begin From July 26, Gautam Gambhir To Make Coaching Debut

Why Ishan Kishan Rejected BCCI Order To Play Ranji Trophy? Real Reason Revealed

Rahul Dravid Reduces His T20 World Cup Bonus By Rs. 2.5 Crore, Wants Equal Reward: Report