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"Evolution Of Bazball...": Australia Great Finds A Trend In England's Philosophy

Since Brendon McCullum took over as England coach, the team has played an attractive and aggressive brand of cricket - popularly known as 'Bazball'. Sometimes that approach even has backfired, like in the first Test. England batted aggressively but also gifted wickets to the Aussies as they ultimately lost by two wickets. However, former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie has said that the Bazball concept might be going through an evolution.

What India's Squad For Asia Cup 2023 Might Look Like

Though the schedule for the Asia Cup is yet to be announced, the structure of the tournament is already out, with the event set to take place in Pakistan and Sri Lanka in a 'hybrid' format. The Indian cricket team, who last won the tournament in 2018, would be raring to add to their tally this time around. But, with there remaining big question marks over the availability of certain players, the task for Rohit Sharma and Co. would not be the easiest. The likes of Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, and Shreyas Iyer are all on the sidelines, nursing their injuries.

England's Ben Duckett sends clear message after falling short of Ashes century

England's Ben Duckett says he has no regrets about England's decision to face Australia's short-ball challenge at Lord's, despite falling victim to a bouncer just two runs short of his first Ashes century. On the second day of the second Test, England significantly improved their position by taking the final five wickets for 77 runs, dismissing Australia for 416, and responding with a score of 278 for four.

After India's WTC Failure, Ganguly's Firm 'Rahane Example' To IPL Critics

The World Test Championship final is always slated after two months of IPL and there is a school of thought that BCCI should speak to IPL franchises in order to monitor workload of players. Former BCCI president and ex-India captain Sourav Ganguly, who has been on both sides of the fence feels it is not a practical solution. "I don't agree with this theory. Ajinkya Rahane also played IPL and he played very well during IPL and World Test Championship final. So I don't believe in this theory. Some of the Australian boys (Cameron Green, David Warner), played well in IPL also and did well in World Test Championship," Ganguly told PTI.

"Selectors Are Not Gods": Ex-India Star's Blunt Take On Sarfaraz Khan's Omission From India Test Squad

Despite piling up runs in domestic cricket over the last three years or so, Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan was ignored by the selectors for the upcoming Test series in West Indies. Not only that but Sarfaraz's non-selection has also raised a furore over the sanctity of domestic cricket. To clear their stance, the selection committee said that the reason behind Sarfaraz's omission has more to do with his fitness and behaviour, rather than performance. Former India women's team coach WV Raman has shared his views on the debate.

West Indies Name 18-member Squad For Preparatory Camp Ahead Of India Tests

Red-ball specialist batter Kraigg Brathwaite will continue to lead the side as Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Friday announced an 18-member squad for the preparatory camp ahead of the two-match Test series against India. The camp begins at CCG in Antigua on Friday with the team travelling to Dominica on July 9. The opening Test begins on July 12 in Dominica, with the second Test scheduled from July 20 in Trinidad's Queen's Park Oval. It will be followed by the three-match ODI series, starting on July 27, and a five-match T20I series beginning on August 3.

Watch: Marnus Labuschagne Puts Dropped Chewing Gum Back In Mouth, Gross Act Caught On Camera

Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne is one of the most interesting characters in world cricket. Recently dethroned as the no.1 Test batter in the world, Labuschagne is a player with a few peculiarities and rarely takes the field without having a chewing gum in his mouth. As far as his batting is concerned, the 29-year-old is a traditional Test batter who not only puts runs on the table but also entertains the cross, no matter which part of the world he is playing in. The South Africa-born batter did exactly that on Day 1 of the ongoing second Ashes Test against England at Lord's.

ICC World Cup Qualifier: Dilshan Madushanka Replaces Dushmantha Chameera In Sri Lanka Squad

Sri Lanka have been forced to make a change to their squad for the remainder of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe. Experienced fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera has failed to recover from a shoulder injury that he sustained prior to the tournament, and will fly home for rehabilitation after losing the race to feature in Zimbabwe. Dilshan Madushanka will replace Chameera in the squad for the remainder of the Super Six stage.

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"Evolution Of Bazball...": Australia Great Finds A Trend In England's Philosophy

What India's Squad For Asia Cup 2023 Might Look Like

England's Ben Duckett sends clear message after falling short of Ashes century

After India's WTC Failure, Ganguly's Firm 'Rahane Example' To IPL Critics

"Selectors Are Not Gods": Ex-India Star's Blunt Take On Sarfaraz Khan's Omission From India Test Squad

West Indies Name 18-member Squad For Preparatory Camp Ahead Of India Tests

Watch: Marnus Labuschagne Puts Dropped Chewing Gum Back In Mouth, Gross Act Caught On Camera

ICC World Cup Qualifier: Dilshan Madushanka Replaces Dushmantha Chameera In Sri Lanka Squad