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Bangladesh Cricket Board president questions Shakib Al Hasan's commitment towards country

Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan has slammed Shakib Al Hasan after the all-rounder expressed his willingness to take a break from international cricket and not tour South Africa. Hassan also went on to question Shakib's commitment towards international cricket, asking whether he would have wanted a similar break from the Indian Premier League (IPL) had he been picked in the mega auction. "I think it is logical to think that if he was in a poor physical and mental state, he wouldn't have given his name in the IPL auction. But he went ahead with it. So does it mean that if he got his IPL contract, he would have said the same thing? We can't do anything if he doesn't want to play for Bangladesh," ESPNcricinfo quoted Hassan as saying.

West Indies and England licking wounds ahead of Test series

NORTH SOUND (Antigua and Barbuda): West Indies and England initiate the rebuilding process from the rubble of disastrous campaigns when their three-match Test series begins on Tuesday at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. The visitors' 4-0 thrashing in the latest Ashes contest and a record-equalling nine defeats in the last calendar year have pushed England into sweeping changes. The Caribbean side are contending with yet another Test slump in which a 2-0 series reversal in Sri Lanka at the end of 2021 left them with a record of five losses in their last six matches. Desperate to distance themselves from the soul-destroying experience Down Under, the English side taking the field in Antigua is set to show at least six changes, including debutant opener Alex Lees, from their final capitulation in Hobart eight weeks earlier. Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad, the celebrated swing and seam bowling tandem who are the country's highest-ever wicket-takers in Tests, were sensationally omitted from this touring party.

Pakistan vs Australia: Fan Has A Special Message For Virat Kohli During Rawalpindi Test

Virat Kohli achieved a massive landmark last week as he played his 100th Test for Team India during the 1st Test against Sri Lanka at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. It was a special moment for the former India skipper as he walked out to bat in the first innings. Kohli, who has not scored a century in over two years in any format, though, failed to reach the triple figures as he was dismissed by Lasith Embuldeniya on a score of 45.

Pakistan vs Australia live updates: First Test in Rawalpindi taken to fifth and final day

It's going to take something remarkable from Australia or Pakistan to force a result on the fifth and final day of the first Test in Rawalpindi.

CCC seeks sponsors to boost cricket in Nigeria

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Sunil Gavaskar Expresses Regret Over Ill-Timed Comment On Shane Warne

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on Monday expressed regret for refusing to call the late Shane Warne as the greatest of all time while discussing his legacy, saying it was not the right time for the comparisons he made. "In hindsight, that question should not have been asked and I should not have answered as it was not the right time for any comparison or evaluation," Gavaskar posted on Instagram reacting to criticism of his statement. "Warne was one of the greatest players to ever grace the game. Rodney Marsh was also one of the best wicketkeepers. May their souls rest in peace," he added.

Lance Klusener Named Zimbabwe's Batting Coach, Craig Ervine New White-Ball Captain

Former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener has rejoined the Zimbabwe senior men's national team as batting coach. His appointment was confirmed by the Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) Board during its meeting held on Monday. After the meeting, Craig Ervine was also confirmed as Zimbabwe's full-time white-ball captain while Sean Williams will lead the Test side. "He is taking over from Stuart Matsikenyeri, who now moves to the position of assistant coach, while Lalchand Rajput remains in charge as head coach of the national side," stated an official statement.

People do take women with a pinch of salt: Shantha Rangaswamy

TOI's Sports Guest Editor Shantha Rangaswamy, former India cricket captain & BCCI Apex Council member, says women are still not accorded equal status except at home...Shantha Rangaswamy is a pioneer in more ways than one. She is the first captain of the Indian women's Test team, the first Indian woman to score an international century, the first woman captain to win a Test, the first woman recipient of the Arjuna Award and even the first Indian woman to hit a six in international cricket. She is also not one to mince words, as we found out during a freewheeling interaction after she agreed to be TOI's Guest Editor for the day. Excerpts...How pleasing was the Indian women's team's win over Pakistan the other day?The win was on expected lines. But then any game against Pakistan, in any sport, can be very tense. I'm glad they held their nerve and carved out a very impressive win, thanks mainly to the partnership between Sneh Rana and Pooja Vastrakar. We mustn't ignore the efforts of the bowlers, Rajeshwari Gayakwad and Rana. Jhulan, of course, we expect to do well. There were many pluses. There could not have been a better start.

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Bangladesh Cricket Board president questions Shakib Al Hasan's commitment towards country

West Indies and England licking wounds ahead of Test series

Pakistan vs Australia: Fan Has A Special Message For Virat Kohli During Rawalpindi Test

Pakistan vs Australia live updates: First Test in Rawalpindi taken to fifth and final day

CCC seeks sponsors to boost cricket in Nigeria

Sunil Gavaskar Expresses Regret Over Ill-Timed Comment On Shane Warne

Lance Klusener Named Zimbabwe's Batting Coach, Craig Ervine New White-Ball Captain

People do take women with a pinch of salt: Shantha Rangaswamy