London, July 22: Alastair Cook hailed Joe Root’s “character” as he did his best to keep a lid on expectations of a 5-0 Ashes rout after England’s crushing 347 run-win over Australia in the second Test at Lord’s.

The growing rift among the board members of the National Cricket Academy erupted in the open on Monday with a key functionary questioning the “restructuring policy” as well as working procedure at the academy.

Inclement weather, the Duckworth/Lewis method and a lightning assault by Pakistan’s middle-order batsmen stole the thunder from the West Indies as the visitors snatched the rain-affected fourth one-day international by six wickets on Sunday.

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq is keen to see his that his run-scoring spree not only helps his side win matches but also inspire his fellow batsmen in the team.

Australia coach Darren Lehmann has warned his under-achieving stars that no-one is safe from the axe ahead of the must-win third Ashes Test.

Former ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat said on Monday he was “saddened” by what he called his “poor relationship” with India’s cricket board, a situation that led to the powerful BCCI even expressing its opposition to him leading South African cricket.

Delhi Under-16 player Shubham Dahiya slammed 99 while Brij Kumar scalped 3/21 in Sporting Club’s 86-run win over Prabhu Dayal Academy in the Sharma Sports KP Trophy Under-16 cricket tournament here.

Youwecan, the cancer initiative founded by cricketer Yuvraj Singh, will mark its first year of foundation on Saturday.

Delhi pacer Pradeep Sangwan needs to return to India soon to get his B sample tested at a Wada-accredited lab in the capital.

Sydney, New South Wales: Recently-retired Test star Mike Hussey on Monday signed for the Sydney Thunder in the Australian Twenty20 Big Bash League, where he will partner Michael Clarke.
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