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Stokes is once-in-a-generation player, England will miss him in ODIs: Buttler

Jos Buttler has described Ben Stokes as "once-in-a-generation player", while his predecessor Eoin Morgan hailed him as a "true leader" after the star allrounder retired from ODIs, leaving the cricket world shocked. The chief architect of England's historic 2019 World Cup triumph, Stokes ended his 105-match ODI career with a forgettable 5-run innings at his home ground here in Durham as England lost to South Africa by 62 runs to trail 0-1 in the three-match series. "People who play like Ben are once-in-a-generation players, so it's a good challenge for us (as an ODI side) to work out our best way forward as a team without him," Buttler said after the match.

Pakistan to play two tri-series at home in new FTP: PCB sources

A Pakistan Cricket Board source said on Wednesday that in the new FTP, which will be finalised at the ICC chief executive's meeting next week, Pakistan has included two home tri-series. "Pakistan has taken the stance that since it will not be playing India in any bilateral series in the new FTP cycle it wants to host more tri-series events at home to generate revenue," the source said.

Ben Stokes Is Once-In-A-Generation Player, England Will Miss Him In ODIs: Jos Buttler

England white-ball captain Jos Buttler has described Ben Stokes as "once-in-a-generation player", while his predecessor Eoin Morgan hailed him as a "true leader" after the star allrounder retired from ODIs, leaving the cricket world shocked. The chief architect of England's historic 2019 World Cup triumph, Stokes ended his 105-match ODI career with a forgettable 5-run innings at his home ground here in Durham as England lost to South Africa by 62 runs to trail 0-1 in the three-match series.

Watch: Cheteshwar Pujara "Does It Again", Scores Third Double Century For Sussex In County Championship

Cheteshwar Pujara has continued his fine form for Sussex. On Day 2 of their match against Middlesex in the County Championship Division Two, Pujara scored his third double ton this season. Courtesy Pujara's double ton, Sussex crossed the 500-run mark in the first innings. Pujara was the last wicket to fall for Sussex on Wednesday. He ended on 231 off 403 balls. Earlier, in the season Pujara had made a comeback to the Indian Test side after some solid performances for Sussex. Watch: Pujara scores double ton for Sussex yet again

Not In A Position To Host Asia Cup T20, SLC Tells Asian Cricket Council

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday informed the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) that the board will not be in a position to host the upcoming edition of the Asia Cup T20 because of the economic and political crisis in the country. The development comes after the SLC recently postponed the third edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) due to the ongoing crisis.

'I only scored 10 goals and people start complaining' - Bruno Fernandes defends role at Manchester United

Bruno Fernandes has defended his place in the Manchester United team following the signing of Christian Eriksen.

Not in a position to host Asia Cup T20, Sri Lanka Cricket tells Asian Cricket Council

The development comes after the SLC recently postponed the third edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) due to the ongoing crisis. "Sri Lankan cricket has conveyed that due to the existing political and economic situation in their country specially where foreign exchange is concerned it is not an ideal situation for them to host such a mega-event of six teams in the island," an ACC source said.

‘Captain’ Cheteshwar Pujara slams 3rd double ton in 7 games for Sussex

Cheteshwar Pujara, making his captaincy debut for Sussex, slammed an unbeaten double century (212 not out, 383b, 20x4, 2x6)- his third double ton in just seven games this season- to take his team to 494 for eight against on Day 2 against Middlesex at Lord’s on Wednesday. At the time of writing this, Pujara, who notched up his highest score of the season, was the third-highest run-getter in the County Championship Division 2.The 34-year-old has now scored 978 runs in seven games at a incredible average of 139.71, with his highest score being 203. His astonishing tally includes three double hundreds and two hundreds.

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Stokes is once-in-a-generation player, England will miss him in ODIs: Buttler

Pakistan to play two tri-series at home in new FTP: PCB sources

Ben Stokes Is Once-In-A-Generation Player, England Will Miss Him In ODIs: Jos Buttler

Watch: Cheteshwar Pujara "Does It Again", Scores Third Double Century For Sussex In County Championship

Not In A Position To Host Asia Cup T20, SLC Tells Asian Cricket Council

'I only scored 10 goals and people start complaining' - Bruno Fernandes defends role at Manchester United

Not in a position to host Asia Cup T20, Sri Lanka Cricket tells Asian Cricket Council

‘Captain’ Cheteshwar Pujara slams 3rd double ton in 7 games for Sussex