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SL vs ENG: New Covid-19 strain in UK unlikely to affect Test series

Sri Lanka Cricket's medical team is concerned about the new strain of Covid-19 that is believed to have emerged in England

Kallis appointed England batting consultant for Lanka tour next month

South African legend Jacques Kallis was on Monday appointed as the batting consultant of the England team for next month's two-match Test tour of Sri Lanka. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement that the team will depart for Sri Lanka on January 2. "Seven coaches will join the squad for the two-Test tour, with the tour party departing on 2 January," the ECB said. "Former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis joins the England setup for the first time as batting coaching consultant," it added. The 45-year-old Kallis worked in a similar role with the Proteas last year in the Test series against England. An all-time great, Kallis has scored 13,298 runs from 166 Tests at an average of 55.37 for South Africa, in addition to taking 292 wickets. It is not yet known if Kallis' appointment will extend to the marquee tour of India beginning February next year. Former England batsman Paul Collingwood will be assistant to head coach Chris Silverwood in Sri Lanka, w

England tour of India 2021: IND vs ENG full schedule, venues, tickets

It is still not clear whether fans would be allowed in stadia or not, but falling Covid-19 cases in India may prompt BCCI to allow spectators in stadia after consulting the government

Ahead of England tour of India in 2021, call for tempered bio-bubble models

Cricket South Africa team doctor Dr Shuaib Manjra said that teams like England would now have to accept tempered models when touring abroad and not hope for elaborate and expensive models

SA vs ENG: Kagiso Rabada to miss ODI series against England due to injury

South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against England due to an injury.

ENG vs SA: Hope to continue IPL momentum for South Africa, says Rabada

South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, who had an exceptional Indian Premier League 2020 as he emerged as the Purple Cap holder, is looking forward to carry that momentum against England

Check SA vs ENG 3rd T20I playing 11, match time, live streaming details

The live toss for South Africa vs England third T20 International will take place at 9 pm Indian Standard Time. Check SA vs ENG 3rd T20I playing 11 probables, pitch and weather report here

England to tour India for 4 Tests, 3 ODIs and five T20Is in 2021: Ganguly

Two additional T20Is have been added to the tour which will be held ahead of the 2021 T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in India in October-November

Star India acquires rights to telecast SA vs ENG limited-overs series

The agreement will cover all international cricket matches played by the South Africa men's cricket team

India's home series against England to feature four Tests instead of five

England's tour of India next year will comprise four Tests instead of the regulation five to accommodate the limited-overs series that had to be postponed earlier this year due to the COVID pandemic

ICC Test Championship: How new points system may impede India's chances

In the new points system, New Zealand is likely to be in an advantageous position as it can attain a maximum of 420 points (70 pc) if it clean sweeps the home series against West Indies and Pakistan

Pakistan Cricket Board looks to host top cricketing nations in 2021

After nearly a decade of hosting no home test matches, Pakistan says it's ready to welcome major cricketing nations like South Africa, New Zealand, England and West Indies in 2021

Second South African player tests Covid positive, warm-up game called off

South Africa on Friday called off their inter-squad warm-up match ahead of the England series after a second player from their 24-member squad tested positive for the dreaded COVID-19

SA vs ENG: South Africa players won't take the knee during England series

South Africa coach Mark Boucher said that during England series, the national side will not take a knee to show support for the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement

ICC World Test Championship: Matches lost due to Covid won't be counted

The International Cricket Council Board approved a recommendation from the Anil Kumble-headed ICC Cricket Committee to change the World Test Championship (WTC) rules

ICC World Test Championship: Cloud over Lord's as a venue for final

The Test championship has already faced a lot of trouble with the coronavirus pandemic bringing life to a standstill across the globe which also saw bilateral ties between teams getting cancelled

ICC Test Championship: New points system helps Aus topple India as No. 1

India will lock horns with Australia in a four-match Test series in Australia starting December 17 in Adelaide. The result of this series could change the league standings

England vs India: England to host India for five Tests from August 4, 2021

England will host India for five Tests at Trent Bridge, Lord's, Emerald Headingley, the Kia Oval, and Emirates Old Trafford with the first game starting from August 4

England confirms first Pakistan tour in 16 years, to play T20Is in Oct 2021

England will make its first trip to Pakistan in 16 years for a two-match T20 International series next October just before ICC T20 World Cup in India

ICC mulls splitting points for WTC matches affected by Covid-19: Report

The matter is likely to come up for discussion at its Cricket Committee meeting next month