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"Has Stayed For 50 For Too Long": Ravi Shastri's Radical Suggestion For ODIs

Ever since the retirement of England all-rounder Ben Stokes from ODIs, many are speculating about the future of the 50-over format. A lot of former cricketers have also expressed their concern with the growing cricket calendar and how players need to stay fresh. Now, former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri has backed calls for reducing the number of overs in ODIs, saying ODIs have been played for 50 overs for far too long.

"It Had To Be David...": Rahul Dravid Remembers Important Lesson From Childhood

Former Indian cricket captain and batting geat Rahul Dravid, who is currently the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team, is one of the most widely known and respected cricketers in the country. He had the reputation of being one of India's most dependable batters during his time as an active cricketer and he strengthened that reputation by becoming the man who created a pipeline of talented young cricketers for the country during his stints with the U-19 cricket team and the National Cricket Academy.

CWG 2022: Two women cricketers stay back in India after testing positive for COVID-19

Commonwealth Games here on Friday. The India squad left on Sunday morning for Birmingham without the two players. BCCI president Sourav Ganguly had earlier confirmed that one member of the touring party tested positive. The squad trained at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) ahead of the Games. Women's cricket is making its debut at the Commonwealth Games.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd Test: Dimuth Karunaratne, Dhananjaya de Silva Take Hosts' Lead Past 300

Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne battled through back pain to extend Sri Lanka's second-innings lead to 323 after key strikes by Pakistan's bowlers in the second Test on Tuesday. The hosts reached 176-5 when bad light stopped play early on day three, with stumps called in Galle after more than half an hour's wait for conditions to improve. The left-handed Karunaratne, on 27, and Dhananjaya de Silva, on 30, were batting in an unbeaten stand of 59.

McKenzie, Maketa host Cricket SA's spin-batting camp in Durban

The Cricket South Africa (CSA) High Performance Department will host hosting a spin-batting camp in Durban from 25-28 July.

"India And...": Ricky Ponting Picks T20 World Cup Finalists

The T20 World Cup will be played in October-November this year in Australia and the hosts would look to defend the title after winning the tournament last year in the UAE. Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has backed the Aaron Finch-led side to win the title once again, and he also predicted Rohit Sharma-led India to make the finals of the marquee event.

Watch: Marnus Labuschagne Plays "Campsite Cricket On One Of The Rougher Pitches"

Marnus Labuschagne has shared a video on social media wherein he could be seen playing campsite cricket. In the video, the player could be seen batting on a rough pitch. While he plays a cut shot from the back foot and a drive later, Labuschagne also shows off his pull shot and defending skills during the practice. "Some campsite cricket on one of the rougher pitches I've ever played on. It also produced a certified 'lowey," the Australian batter captioned his post.

Gustav McKeon, 18-Year-Old French Batter, Scripts World Record By Becoming Youngest Men's T20I Centurion

French batter Gustav McKeon became the youngest men's cricketer to smash a T20I hundred on Monday. He accomplished this feat against Switzerland in Vantaa during their T20 World Cup 2024 Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier tournament match. At the age of 18 years and 280 days, McKeon blasted 109 runs in just 61 balls with the help of five fours and nine sixes. He broke the record of Afghanistan batter Hazratullah Zazai, who had smashed a brilliant 162* off 62 balls against Ireland in 2019 at the age of 20 years and 337 days.

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"Has Stayed For 50 For Too Long": Ravi Shastri's Radical Suggestion For ODIs

"It Had To Be David...": Rahul Dravid Remembers Important Lesson From Childhood

CWG 2022: Two women cricketers stay back in India after testing positive for COVID-19

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd Test: Dimuth Karunaratne, Dhananjaya de Silva Take Hosts' Lead Past 300

McKenzie, Maketa host Cricket SA's spin-batting camp in Durban

"India And...": Ricky Ponting Picks T20 World Cup Finalists

Watch: Marnus Labuschagne Plays "Campsite Cricket On One Of The Rougher Pitches"

Gustav McKeon, 18-Year-Old French Batter, Scripts World Record By Becoming Youngest Men's T20I Centurion