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"Protect International Cricket Amid Surge Of Franchise Tournaments": MCC

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has called for "urgent intervention" to protect international cricket, saying it is at an "important crossroads" amidst a crowded global schedule that is getting increasingly swayed by domestic leagues. The mushrooming of leagues, including the latest offering of SAT20 and ILT20, is putting a lot of stress on the ICC's Future Tours Programme (FTP), leading to an "alarming disparity" in the number of matches played by a minority of member nations which is neither "equitable nor sustainable", it added.

Watch: After Slamming Babar Azam, Simon Doull Storms Social Media With Comment On Hassan Ali's Wife

Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull triggered a social media storm among Pakistani cricket fans after his on-air criticism of Babar Azam during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match. Doull accused Babar of putting his personal milestones ahead of the team's, triggering a plethora of reactions from fans on Twitter. Now, he has one again become a talking point for his comments on the wife of another Pakistani cricketer, Hassan Ali during the PSL match between Islamabad United and Multan Sultans.

Watch: Jason Roy Hits 145 Off 63 As Quetta Gladiators Chase Down 241 Against Peshawar Zalmi In PSL

Quetta Gladiators chased down a target of 241 runs against Peshawar Zalmi in a run-fest in the Pakistan Super League on Wednesday. It was Babar Azam's 115 off 65 that helped Zalmi post a daunting total of 240 for 2 in 20 overs. In the first half, it seemed that the game was all but over for Gladiators, but then Jason Roy happened. The right-handed England batter tore apart the opponent's bowling attack with his masterclass 145 not out off only 63 balls. His innings was laced with 20 fours and 5 sixes as Gladiators successfully completed the third-highest chase ever in T20 cricket history with 10 balls to spare.

Pat Cummins' Mother Maria Dies, Australian Players To Sport Black Armbands On Day 2

Maria Cummins, mother of Australia Test captain Pat Cummins, has died after battling a prolonged illness. Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed the news through a tweet on Friday morning, ahead of the start of Day 2 of the ongoing fourth Test between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. CA also confirmed that the Australia players will don "black armbands as a mark of respect" for Pat Cummins and his family.

Swimming Australia pushes for 'legacy' home from Brisbane Games

MELBOURNE : Swimming Australia (SA) is hoping to leverage the 2032 Olympics to build a "national home" in Brisbane, arguing that the planned temporary pool at the Games will not leave a sufficient legacy for the sport.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Tom Latham Puts 1-Down New Zealand In Control vs Sri Lanka

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 2 Live Score Updates: New Zealand are in a commanding positions against Sri Lanka on Day 2 of the ongoing 1st Test at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The hosts are a wicket down, following the dismissal of Devon Conway (30), with Tom Latham going strong after the Kiwis skittled out the visitors on 355. Earlier, the visitors posted 305 runs at the loss of 6 wickets on the opening day of the game after New Zealand skipper Tim Southee won the toss and opted to bowl first in the game. Kusal Mendis shone with an 87-run knock, while Dimuth Karunaratne scored 50. Southee was the pick of the bowlers on Day 1 with a three-wicket haul. (LIVE SCORECARD)

"Don't Doubt Our Integrity": Sunil Gavaskar Slams Australian Media And Ex-Cricketers

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar expressed his displeasure with how the Australian media reported on the pitches being used in the ongoing India-Australia Test series and even accused some of the ex-players of making comments which were not “tasteful”. Various ex-Australia cricketers have been constantly talking about the surfaces used in the series till now and the Australian media has always reported on it in a negative light. From calling the Nagpur pitch ‘dodgy' to accusing India of ‘pitch doctoring', the list of accusations run deep and that has left Gavaskar quite disappointed.

Watch: Virat Kohli Annoyed After KS Bharat Hits Usman Khawaja With His Throw

Australia opener Usman Khawaja on Thursday struck his first Test century in India as the tourists dominated the opening day of the ongoing fourth match and final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Australia reached 255 for 4 at stumps after they won the toss and elected to bat in their bid to square the series at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad. While Khawaja was the centre of attention for his sensational century, another incident involving KS Bharat and Virat Kohli also put him in the news.

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"Protect International Cricket Amid Surge Of Franchise Tournaments": MCC

Watch: After Slamming Babar Azam, Simon Doull Storms Social Media With Comment On Hassan Ali's Wife

Watch: Jason Roy Hits 145 Off 63 As Quetta Gladiators Chase Down 241 Against Peshawar Zalmi In PSL

Pat Cummins' Mother Maria Dies, Australian Players To Sport Black Armbands On Day 2

Swimming Australia pushes for 'legacy' home from Brisbane Games

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Tom Latham Puts 1-Down New Zealand In Control vs Sri Lanka

"Don't Doubt Our Integrity": Sunil Gavaskar Slams Australian Media And Ex-Cricketers

Watch: Virat Kohli Annoyed After KS Bharat Hits Usman Khawaja With His Throw