The board noted that if any player or member of the touring party chose to return despite the directive, replacements would be sent to ensure the series continues without disruption
The board noted that if any player or member of the touring party chose to return despite the directive, replacements would be sent to ensure the series continues without disruption
Along with games, Shukri Conrad wins people, a knack that may serve him well in India
Along with games, Shukri Conrad wins people, a knack that may serve him well in India
His release comes as little surprise given that his spot was the most vulnerable in the squad, one likely to be taken by in-form Dhruv Jurel
His release comes as little surprise given that his spot was the most vulnerable in the squad, one likely to be taken by in-form Dhruv Jurel
Joy, unbeaten on a career-best 169 on his comeback Test against Ireland in Sylhet, is just 50 runs away from surpassing Mushfiqur Rahim's 219
Joy, unbeaten on a career-best 169 on his comeback Test against Ireland in Sylhet, is just 50 runs away from surpassing Mushfiqur Rahim's 219
The former South Africa captain believes the visitors have the right mix of form, conditions and experience to begin well in the two-Test series against India
The former South Africa captain believes the visitors have the right mix of form, conditions and experience to begin well in the two-Test series against India
It is likely the player exchange will be treated as separate all-cash transactions between the sides rather than a straightforward trade
It is likely the player exchange will be treated as separate all-cash transactions between the sides rather than a straightforward trade
India expect to face a spin troika that could do most of the heavy-lifting over the next two weeks
India expect to face a spin troika that could do most of the heavy-lifting over the next two weeks
Brisbane Heat couldn't get anywhere close to the 173-run target, losing regular wickets and eventually suffering their second successive loss
Brisbane Heat couldn't get anywhere close to the 173-run target, losing regular wickets and eventually suffering their second successive loss
Joy struck an unbeaten 169 while Shadman and Mominul scored 80s as Bangladesh ended the day at 338/1 in response to Zimbabwe's 286
Joy struck an unbeaten 169 while Shadman and Mominul scored 80s as Bangladesh ended the day at 338/1 in response to Zimbabwe's 286
In a testament to Jurel's unignorable efforts, India are likely to move away from convention and field two wicketkeeper-batters in the Kolkata Test
In a testament to Jurel's unignorable efforts, India are likely to move away from convention and field two wicketkeeper-batters in the Kolkata Test