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9.39pm: Sri Lanka trio banned for six games after St Lucia walk-off
Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal, coach Chandika Hathurusinghe and manager Asanka Gurusinha have each been suspended for six international matches for “conduct which is contrary to the spirit of the game”.
The men have each been handed eight suspension points, meaning they will miss the first four One-Day Internationals against South Africa, along with both Test matches.
The bans come after the trio pleaded guilty to an International Cricket Council charge following last month’s Test against the West Indies in St Lucia.
For the full story click HERE.
The ‘ball-tampering’ incident that led to Dinesh Chandimal (C) being suspended.
6:00pm – Pakistan crush Zimbabwe by nine wickets in second ODI
That was as easy as it gets for the Pakistan cricket team with the men in green running out comfortable victors by nine wickets in the second ODI against Zimbabwe. The hosts’ total of 194 proved to be no hassle for the visitors who attained the target in just 36 overs at the loss of a single wicket.
Fakhar Zaman registered his second ODI ton to lead Pakistan’s excellent chase. Read more on the game panned out in our talking points from the clash.
The Pakistan opener’s excellent form continues.
5:00pm – Eoin Morgan chasing ‘significant’ ODI series win over India
England skipper Eoin Morgan has been speaking on the eve of the deciding ODI against India which will be held at Headingley on Tuesday. Morgan believes edging a quality side like India in a series decider will be highly ‘significant’ for the England team in the run-up to the 2019 World Cup.
Read the England captain’s full quotes ahead of the game here.
Morgan has welcomed the pressure of a decider against India.
3:30pm – Pakistan’s Azhar Ali set for maiden county stint with Somerset
Pakistan Test opener Azhar Ali has been eyeing a deal in the County Championship ever since his side toured England for a two-match series in May this year. The Pakistan man’s wish has been fulfilled now after he signed a seven-match deal with Somerset to replace the injured Matt Renshaw.
Read more on this breaking story here.
Azhar Ali has signed a seven-match deal with Somerset.
2:45pm – Zimbabwe bowled out for 194 in second ODI against Pakistan
Pakistan pacers were on song at Bulawyo in the second ODI against Zimbabwe. Usman Khan and Hasan snared four wickets apiece as the hosts were bowled out for just 194 runs after electing to bat first. Zimbabwe skipper Hamilton Masakadza was the top-scorer for his side with a knock of 59.
Pakistan will begin their chase of 195 shortly. Say updated with the latest ball-by-ball updates from their chase by clicking here.
Pakistan pacer were on song at Bulawyo.
2:30pm – India’s Wriddhiman Saha a doubt for England Test series
India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha is reportedly facing a race against time to be fit for the first Test against England which gets underway on August 1 at Edgbaston. Saha had sustained a broken thumb while playing for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL and has been out of action ever since.
Read more about this latest development in our full story here.
Saha (C) is struggling to recover from a broken thumb.
1:00pm – All to play for in final ODI between England and India
With the three-match series currently locked at 1-1, all eyes will be on Headingley when England and India meet in the deciding ODI on Tuesday. The visitors claimed a superb eight-wicket win in the first ODI at Trent Bridge before the hosts came roaring back at Lord’s with a 86-run victory.
Virat Kohli’s consecutive dismissals to spin in among the talking points ahead of this decider. Read the other talking points in detail here.
Kohli fell to Moeen Ali’s off-spin at Lord’s.
12:00pm – Vancouver Knights capture Global T20 Canada title
The final of the inaugural Global T20 Canada was held at Toronto on Sunday with Chris Gayle-led Vancouver Knights getting their hands on the crown with a seven-wicket win over West Indies B.
Gayle was mighty pleased with his side’s performance against his compatriots in the final. Read what the swashbuckling opener had to say in the full story here.
The champions. Image: Twitter @GT20Canada
11:15am – Sir Richard Hadlee to undergo further surgery for secondary cancer
Legendary New Zealand cricketer Sir Richard Hadlee is set to undergo further surgery after a secondary cancer was detected in his liver. The Kiwi great had undergone surgery for bowel cancer in May this year.
Read the statement issued by New Zealand cricket with regards to the 67-year-old’s diagnosis here.
Kiwi legend: Sir Richard Hadlee.
11:00am – Zimbabwe bat first in second ODI against Pakistan
At Bulwayo, Zimbabwe and Pakistan are ready to go head-to-head in the second clash of the five-match ODI series. Sarfraz Ahmed’s men lead 1-0 after their comprehensive 201-run win in the first ODI.
Zimbabwe skipper Hamilton Masakadza has won the toss and elected to bat first. Both teams have named unchanged squads from the first ODI. Do not miss any of the action from Bulawyo by following our live ball-by-ball updates link.
Hamilton Masakadza has won the toss and elected to bat in the second ODI.
