Former Australia batsman Ian Chappell is of the opinion that the idea of playing D/N Tests against India could backfire on the Kangaroos. Earlier a report on ESPNCricinfo had stated that Cricket Australia chairman Earl Eddings was interested in playing more than one pink ball Tests against Virat Kohli & Co. However Chappell does not agree to the idea.
Sri Lanka's cricket team arrived in Pakistan on Monday to play two-Test series that will be the first Tests in Pakistan in over a decade.
England all-rounder Moeen Ali, who was omitted from the country’s squad for the upcoming Test series in South Africa beginning on Boxing Day faces an uncertain national team future.
Kevin Pietersen believes that under-fire Rishabh Pant needs to be given time to mature as there is still some years before he can realise his full potential.
He was visibly elated as he is finally finding his feet in international cricket.
Pakistan's head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has hit back at criticism of the under-performing national team, saying he does not have a magic wand to revive its fortunes instantly and will step aside if he fails to deliver after some time.
However, the last Boxing Day Test saw India win by 137 runs and the Shield games before the abandoned clash had no trouble either.