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ICC Test rankings: India cedes top spot for first time since October 2016

India cricket team lost the top spot in the ICC Test rankings to Australia, dropping to third after its stupendous 2016-17 record was eliminated from the annual update as per rules

Part of Umar's 3-yr ban could be suspended in spot fixing charges: Report

Umar has the right to appeal against the panel decision 14 days after he gets a copy of the detailed judgement. His appeal will be heard by an independent adjudicator to be appointed by the board

Match-fixing row: PCB legal advisor files defamation case against Akhtar

Akhtar had defended Umar Akmal in a YouTube video and criticised the three-year ban on him imposed by the Disciplinary Panel of the board

PSL fixing: PCB bans Umar Akmal for 3 years; harsh decision, says Kamran

Umar Akmal last played a Test for Pakistan in late 2009 but his last international appearance was in last October in the T20 home series against Sri Lanka

ICC CEC: Test Championship final unlikely in June 2021 over Covid-19 fears

But the T20 World Cup is on course even though Cricket Australia CEO Kevin Roberts said that his board is ready for any eventuality

Coronavirus: Pak postpones cricket tour after Dutch govt bans sport events

The Pakistan cricket team was scheduled to play three one-day internationals (ODI) in Amstelveen on July 4, 7 and 9

ICC to discuss Test championship, ODI league in executive meet on April 23

The ODI league was to start in June but first series under it -- South Africa's away three-match rubber against Sri Lanka in the first week of June -- was cancelled on Monday due to the pandemic

On this day 34 years ago, Javed Miandad struck final ball to stun India

The feat is remarkable as Pakistan needed four runs off the final ball to win the Austral-Asia Cup. Miandad did not succumb to pressure, giving the cricket fans a memory to cherish forever

Covid-19: ICC explores all options amid speculation over T20 World Cup

ICC T20 World Cup is scheduled to be held in Australia from Oct 18 to Nov 15 but with all sporting events either postponed or cancelled over coronavirus, the fate of the tournament remains uncertain

Dalmiya backed Akhtar during bowling action scrutiny in 2000: Ex PCB chief

Former BCCI chief Jagmohan Damiya, one of India's biggest cricket administrators, served as the ICC's president from 1997 to 2000.

PCB chairman warns of financial fallout if coronavirus disrupts ICC T20 WC

PCB chairman Ehsan Mani also clarified that the Pakistan players would not be given any unusual cuts amid the coronavirus pandemic

Former Pakistan first-class cricketer Zafar Sarfraz dies of coronavirus

Zafar Sarfraz is the first professional cricket player from Pakistan to succumb to the coronavirus, after testing positive last Tuesday

On this day in 1984, India led by Gavaskar lifted its first Asia Cup title

India defeated Pakistan by 54 runs at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium to win the tournament

Coronavirus: Kapil Dev rejects Akhtar's pitch for India vs Pakistan series

Kapil Dev said cricket should not even matter for at least the next six months.

Pakistan board to conduct online fitness tests of cricketers amid lockdown

Pakistan head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq and trainer Yasir Malik sent out a message earlier this week to the players reminding them of their obligations to remain fit.

Covid-19: Shoaib Akhtar calls for India vs Pakistan series to raise funds

India and Pakistan have not played a full series since 2007 due to the terrorist attack in Mumbai by Pakistan-based outfits which resulted in diplomatic tensions

India won Test series in Australia due to absence of Warner, Smith: Waqar

I am not trying to take away any credit from India, they played well and they are a very good side, says Waqar Younis

KKR's costliest player Cummins prioritises ICC T20 World Cup over IPL 2020

Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen believes the IPL should happen

ICC T20 WC: Organisers unfazed despite potential clash with other sports

The men's T20 World Cup, slated to be played from October 18 to November 15, has come under doubts due to the coronavirus outbreak which has brought the entire sporting calendar to a grinding halt

Staying at home: Relive epic India vs Pakistan encounters since 1992 WC

With no live cricket or sporting event in place, fans can relive the epic encounters between arch-rivals India and Pakistan on Star Sports