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Players body flags talent drain from international game to T20 leagues

Mushrooming T20 leagues have turned cricket's labour market on its head, presenting a scenario where players can earn significantly more from these gigs than they possibly can from international cricket. "We have highlighted flight of talent away from international cricket as a critical issue for the game for a number of years, and it is now starting to impact on bigger countries, not just the smaller ones," FICA chief executive Tom Moffat told Reuters.

"We Were Bit Timid": Ravi Shastri On Why Team India Should Play Aggressively In T20Is

The 2022 T20 World Cup will start in Australia in two months' time. Since 2013, India have not won any ICC event and the World Cup will be a major opportunity for the Rohit Sharma-led side to end that drought. Under Rohit, Team India has increasingly shown a tendency to play aggressively in the T20I format. Former India coach Ravi Shastri on Tuesday said India must continue with their ultra-aggressive approach with the bat in the shortest format after being a tad 'timid' in the past.

"Crushed Side's Confidence For 4 Years": Kapil Dev Recalls Defeat To Pakistan

Cricket fans all-over the world are eagerly waiting for the mouth-watering clash between India and Pakistan in Asia Cup 2022 on August 28. Over the years, both the teams have played numerous games against each other and have always been the center of attraction, due to their heated rivalry. Both countries have showcased a cut-throat competition, which makes it difficult for the fans and experts to predict a winner between the two. As the Asia Cup clash is approaching, former India captain Kapil Dev revisited the final of the Austral-Asia Cup 1986, where India lost to Pakistan by one wicket. While recalling that loss, Kapil stated that it was really difficult for his team to make a comeback from there.

"I'm Somebody Who Isn't Going To Give Up": Mayank Agarwal On India Future

Mayank Agarwal's international career got off to a flyer as he played a big role in India winning their first ever Test series in Australia in 2018-19. However, three years on, he has been pushed down the pecking order in Tests as well as ODIs, and he is yet to get a T20I cap. A dismal IPL 2022 campaign did not help his cause either. But the 31-year-old is determined to keep pushing and make a comeback for the national team.

Caribbean conquered, New Zealand turn focus to Australia

After breaking new ground in the Caribbean, New Zealand have little time to rest before heading to Australia for a one-day international series that was repeatedly shelved due to COVID-19.

"Knows How To Dominate": Shane Watson Picks Pakistan Star As First Choice In His World T20I XI

Who is the best T20I player in the world currently? The question can evoke several answers. But for former Australia player Shane Watson, the answer is clear. It's Babar Azam. The Pakistan cricket team captain is currently the No. 1 batter in ICC ODI and T20I rankings. Last year, he played a big part in Pakistan reaching the semi-final of the 2021 T20 World Cup. This year too, Pakistan are among the favourites to lift the trophy and Babar's form is a major reason behind it. While speaking on The ICC Review, Watson was asked to name five players who would be his first choices for a World T20I XI. The Australia great chose Babar as his first pick.

Pakistan Women's Team Coach David Hemp Not Seeking Two-Year Extension, Set To Leave After Oct

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that the national women's team head coach David Hemp is not seeking an extension to his two-year deal, which will expire in October. This will cause Hemp's departure from the women's team. "I have enjoyed living in Pakistan and working with the women cricketers, but it has also been difficult on me and my young family as I have been unable to spend enough time with them like any other father. After consulting my family, I have conveyed this difficult decision to the Pakistan Cricket Board, which has very graciously understood my situation and accepted my decision," said Hemp in a statement on Tuesday.

Reece Topley Pulls Out Of The Hundred To Ensure Full Fitness For T20 World Cup 2022

England left-arm medium pacer Reece Topley has pulled out of the final two weeks of 'The Hundred' tournament so as to ensure full fitness for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia, which will take place from October onwards this year. Topley has been a standout bowler in summer for the English white-ball team, taking 17 wickets in 10 matches against England and South Africa. He said in a statement that over the last few weeks, he had been "feeling the effects of a busy summer more and more"

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Players body flags talent drain from international game to T20 leagues

"We Were Bit Timid": Ravi Shastri On Why Team India Should Play Aggressively In T20Is

"Crushed Side's Confidence For 4 Years": Kapil Dev Recalls Defeat To Pakistan

"I'm Somebody Who Isn't Going To Give Up": Mayank Agarwal On India Future

Caribbean conquered, New Zealand turn focus to Australia

"Knows How To Dominate": Shane Watson Picks Pakistan Star As First Choice In His World T20I XI

Pakistan Women's Team Coach David Hemp Not Seeking Two-Year Extension, Set To Leave After Oct

Reece Topley Pulls Out Of The Hundred To Ensure Full Fitness For T20 World Cup 2022