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Brief Scores: Canada 408 for 7 in 50 overs (Dhaliwal 140, Ravinderpal 94; Fetri 3/82) beat Malaysia 202 in 46.3 overs (Faiz 41; N Kumar 3/35, Eranga 2/19) by 206 runs

Ashes 2019: From Smith's masterclass to Broad's brilliance - all what defined the series

While England did not lose the series, the urn went to Australia. But Ashes 2019 included some engrossing encounters and befitting battles, with moments of pure magic from both bat and ball. CricClubs notes six series-defining incidents from a rare drawn Ashes series.

India vs SA 2019: KL Rahul dropped, Gill earns maiden call-up for Tests

India have dropped KL Rahul from the squad that won the Tests against West Indies, calling up the uncapped Shubman Gill in his place to face South Africa at home for a three-Test series. India might even end up trying Rohit Sharma in Rahul's place at the top, with chief selector MSK Prasad expressing a desire to give Rohit "an opportunity to open the innings in Tests".

West Indies name Keiron Pollard as ODI and T20 captain

Cricket West Indies (CWI) have replaced Jason Holder with Keiron Pollard as the West Indies' ODI captain, with the latter taking the place and position of Carlos Brathwaite for T20 internationals too.

WI vs India 2019: Kraigg Brathwaite reported for suspect bowling action

Part-time off-spinner Kraigg Brathwaite has been reported for a suspect bowling action following the second Test between West Indies and India at Kingston. As a result, he will be subjected to a testing by September 14, though as per the laws, he can continue bowling until the outcome of those tests are known.

Misbah named Pakistan head coach and chief selector; Waqar named bowling coach

Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has been appointed as the head coach as well as the chief national selector of the national side. Misbah will take charge after the PCB decided to do away with the previous coaching staff led by Mickey Arthur. Aside from Misbah coming into the fold, former fast bowler Waqar Younis has been chosen as the team's bowling coach, replacing Azhar Mahmood from the last contingent.

WI vs India 2019: Blackwood replaces Bravo as concussion substitute

Within a matter of days, international cricket has witnessed a second concussion substitute with the replacement of Darren Bravo by Jermaine Blackwood against India at Kingston. The first such instance took place during the Lord's Test between England and Australia last month, when Steven Smith was unable to continue due to a blow on the neck, after which Marnus Labuschagne took his place in the eleven

Ajantha Mendis, the first mystery spinner, retires from all cricket

Ajantha Mendis, the pioneer of mystery spin at the international level, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Mendis' last appearance for Sri Lanka had come in 2015, having made his debut seven years earlier against West Indies at Port-of-Spain.

India vs SA 2019: Hardik Pandya returns for T20s, Dhoni still missing from the squad

All-rounder Hardik Pandya has returned to India's T20 squad for the three-match series against South Africa, replacing Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the only change from the side that was selected for as many T20s in West Indies. MS Dhoni, however, continues to be missing after opting for a break during the West Indies tour.

Ashes 2019: 5 greatest comebacks before Headingley 2019

At Headingley, Ben Stokes achieved what few have done - guide your team to a one-wicket win in a Test match with little support from the other end. Australia were left baffling when Stokes' cover drive finished off a chase of 359 and he remained undefeated on 135 after England were bowled out for 67 in the first innings. Cricclubs traces famous comeback wins, led by mammoth efforts from bat and ball.