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India vs SA 2019: Visitors let down by bowlers in alien conditions at Vizag

South Africa went into the first Test against India at Vizag with all three of their frontline spinners in the eleven: Keshav Maharaj, the senior spinner, and Senuran Muthusamy, the debutant, provided left-arm spin options while Dane Piedt brought off-spin.

Mohd Azharuddin voted as President of the Hyderabad Cricket Association

Former SA all-rounder Lance Klusener appointed Afghanistan coach

One of the most prominent all-rounders of his time, Lance Klusener has now been appointed the head of the Afghanistan national side. The appointment comes following Phil Simmons' exit after the World Cup in England this year.

Suspended Zimbabwe substituted by SL for T20s in India next year

As a result of the suspension from the ICC, the BCCI has replaced Zimbabwe with Sri Lanka for the three T20s that they were scheduled to play in India in January 2020. The venues for the matches - to be held on January 5, 7 and 10 - have been confirmed as Guwahati, Indore and Pune. India are currently hosting South Africa for three T20s and Tests each, with the home season also including visits from Bangladesh, West Indies and Australia before South Africa for ODIs in March next year.

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.