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T20 leagues have already pushed international cricket to the backseat, says Harbhajan Singh

Former India great Harbhajan Singh believes T20 leagues threaten international cricket. He notes declining viewership for matches not involving top teams. Test cricket remains the ultimate examination of a player's skill. Franchise leagues attract large crowds and significant fan interest. This shift has caused international cricket to take a backseat.

The Economic Times

Gambhir likely to have last word on Suryakumar's future as captain: BCCI source

Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy hangs in the balance. Selectors are reportedly unconvinced about his batting form. Head coach Gautam Gambhir's opinion will be crucial. Potential successors like Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill are being considered. The decision impacts India's T20 future planning.

The Economic Times

Tom Banton happy to adapt as England look to keep T20 World Cup hopes alive

England must beat minnows Italy on Monday to qualify for the Super Eights.

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Ireland’s near-empty cricket summer in stark contrast to stacked England slate

New stadium is hopefully on the way but Irish cricket needs boost after postponed T20 league and run of cancelled series

The Guardian - UK

What happened in the Hundred auction and what does it mean for English cricket?

The eight Hundred teams have drawn huge bids from investors.

The Independent UK

EXCLUSIVE | As SA20 plays 100th match, league commissioner Graeme Smith shares challenges, vision for the future

JOHANNESBURG: When Paarl Royals took on Sunrisers Eastern Cape at the Centurion in the SA20 on Thursday, it was a momentous occasion for the league. In its third edition now, with just one game to go, SA20 has done what South African cricket desperately wanted - sustenance. The T20 Global…

The Times of India

ILT20: Unlike ICC full members, Associate nations haven't benefitted from generational privilege

The ILT20 has made a splash since its inception. They offered the most money to top players outside of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Their figures say they’ve got the second-highest viewership of all T20 leagues, behind the IPL. They’ve attracted a galaxy of stars in each of the first…

The Times of India

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People who choose Test cricket over T20s should be financially wealthy & have enough opportunities to compete: Dinesh Karthik

MUMBAI: Batting for many cricketers around the world who only play Test cricket and thus miss out on the lucrative bandwagon of T20 leagues, former India wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik has emphasized the need for cricket boards and governing bodies to support players across formats through financial incentives.

The Times of India

Jon Lewis wants England to rediscover ‘fearless’ approach on South Africa tour

England were knocked out of the recent T20 World Cup at the group stage.

The Independent UK

'Meri English khatam ho gayi': Mohammed Siraj ran away saying

The behind-the-scenes stories from India's T20 World Cup title win earlier this year continue to roll out and entertain the fans, and the one shared by all-rounder Axar Patel on a TV show left the fans in splits.

The Times of India

Rohit Sharma: 'Only reason I retired from T20Is is because...'

After leading India to victory in the T20 World Cup earlier this year, Rohit Sharma decided to quit the format in the international arena, while many felt he is still fit enough to play both the white-ball formats besides Test cricket.

The Times of India

England blow as Jos Buttler setback rules captain out of T20 series against Australia

Plans for comeback in Lancashire’s clash with Sussex shelved due to calf problem

Evening Standard

Boss Jon Lewis expects England’s spinners to do ‘bulk of work’ at T20 World Cup

England will be among the favourites for World Cup glory.

The Independent UK

Linsey Smith handed T20 World Cup call-up as England pack spin department

Smith is one of four spinners in a 15-strong squad captained by Heather Knight

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England axe Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali for Australia white-ball series

NEW DELHI: England have embarked on a new era in white-ball cricket, making significant changes to their squad for the upcoming matches against Australia.

The Guardian - UK

ECB wants to keep the Hundred name even if it switches to Twenty20 format

A source involved in talks about the future of the Hundred says it wants to keep its ‘really powerful brand’ even if the format does change in 2028

The Times of India

3rd T20I: Toss-up between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Abhishek Sharma as India eye lead against Zimbabwe

NEW DELHI: In the third T20 International against Zimbabwe in Harare on Wednesday, India will have to decide between the ultra-cool aggression of Abhishek Sharma and the seemingly effortless flamboyance of Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top. This is because they will be switching up their lineup to make room for…

The Times of India

Unseen footage! India's T20 World Cup victory parade from the lens of the fan who climbed a tree

The fan who climbed a tree to get up close to the Indian team's victory parade in Mumbai onboard an open-top bus made a lot of news even as clips of players reacting in surprise went viral. But how the view looked from the camera of that fan was not…

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DDCA men and women’s T20 leagues in August

NEW DELHI: The Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) has decided to start its own franchise based T20 league for both men and women. TOI has learnt that the DDCA apex council met on Monday and approved the league to be started from August.

Evening Standard

T20 World Cup knockout blow may signal the end of an era for England

Defending champions outclassed by India in semi-finals to leave several major questions marks over future white-ball trajectory

The Times of India

'Luckily Virat Kohli not playing for Pakistan; his performances much worse than Babar Azam's'

"Being Babar Azam is not an easy task." Salman Butt's words depict the tough time that the Pakistan captain has been facing lately, especially since the ODI World Cup disaster last year, leading up to the team's sorry early exit from the ongoing T20 World Cup. Additionally, Butt chose to…

The Times of India

David Warner exits international cricket on quiet note after Australia's T20 World Cup ouster

Australia's veteran opening batsman David Warner has bid farewell to his illustrious 15-year international career, which was marked by both remarkable achievements and controversies.

Al Jazeera

Afghanistan vs India – T20 World Cup 2024: Teams, weather, toss, Kohli form

India will be wary of the Afghan bowling attack and not take them ‘lightly’ in their Super Eight match in Barbados.

The Times of India

T20 World Cup: India-Pakistan clash could fetch $4,800 a second as cricket makes US push

Global firms are splurging on advertising for the upcoming cricket match between India and Pakistan held in the US, tapping into the spending power of the South Asian Diaspora.

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How to watch United States vs Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2024 online or on TV

Here's how you can watch the 2024 T20 World Cup United States vs Pakistan match online, which takes place on Thursday, June 6.

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