Root should step down as England captain - Vaughan
Joe Root should step down as England Test captain following his side's series loss to the West Indies, former skipper Michael Vaughan told the BBC.
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ICC open 'to bridge gap between women and men's prize money', says CEO
ICC's chief executive Geoff Allardice has said. The game's apex body plans to bring in parity in prize money for finishing positions in its men's and women's tournaments in the next eight-year cycle starting from 2024 to 2031.
Middlesex's Thilan Walallawita granted British citizenship
Middlesex's Thilan Walallawita, who narrowly escaped a devastating tsunami as a boy in Sri Lanka, has been granted British citizenship, the English county announced Tuesday. His change in status will soon see the 23-year-old left-arm spinner registered as a local cricketer, which means his selection will no longer be governed by rules restricting the use of overseas players in the English domestic game. "I've been waiting for this moment for a very long time and it feels like today a massive weight has been lifted off my shoulders," Walallawita said in a Middlesex statement.
IPL 2022, SRH vs RR Live Score: SunRisers Hyderabad Open Campaign Against Rajasthan Royals In Pune
Rajasthan Royals and SunRisers Hyderabad will square off in the 5th game of the IPL 2022 on Tuesday at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Both teams would be looking to start their campaigns on a winning note. Rajasthan and Hyderabad have proven match-winners in their ranks and on their day, any side can emerge triumphant. Rajasthan have bolstered their bowling lineup and Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravichandran Ashwin and Trent Boult can trouble any batting lineup. Hyderabad have trusted youngsters so it would be it interesting to see how they fare against an experienced bowling lineup. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI: Ball Pops Out Of Rizwan's Gloves Before He Completes Diving Catch. Watch
Pakistan and Australia are at it again as both teams are squaring off in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Last week, Australia won the Test series 1-0 and now the visitors would be hoping to replicate the success in the white-ball leg. After being sent to bat, Australia got off to a fast start as they posted 100 runs inside the first 14 overs. However, Pakistan came back into the contest after dismissing skipper Aaron Finch in the 15th over of the innings.
Paul Collingwood 'amazed' by calls for Joe Root to step down as England Test captain
England's interim head coach Paul Collingwood has thrown his support behind Test captain Joe Root and said he is "amazed" that questions are being asked about his future as skipper.
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Australia Suffer Fresh Covid Blow For Pakistan ODI Series
Already depleted Australia lost Ashton Agar after the spinner tested positive Tuesday for Covid-19, hours ahead of the start of a three-match one-day international series against Pakistan in Lahore. Australia now have just 13 fit players from the original squad of 16 and another illness or injury would make it difficult for them to continue. "Team physiotherapist Brendon Wilson also tested positive," a statement from Cricket Australia said, ruling him and Agar out of the series.