Smith made a big play for the role last season but it remains uncertain if he’ll do it against India
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Harshitha Samarawickrama’s 86* leads Sri Lanka to thumping win
Chasing 146, Sri Lanka romped home with 20 balls remaining
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Hybrid model for Champions Trophy? ICC likely to take call on November 26
An emergency meeting of the ICC Board will be convened to discuss this matter, with fewer than 100 days left to the expected start of the tournament
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IPL franchises ask for two-year ban on overseas players pulling out after being bought at auction
They are okay if there is legitimate cause though, like injury or family and international commitments
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Victoria steamroll New South Wales but Starc primed for India
Sam Elliott took the last four wickets to help Victoria ease to victory but Mitchell Starc’s performance caused a buzz among both teams
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Joe Root goes to No. 1 on the ICC rankings for Test batters
It is the ninth time that he has been at the top of the table
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Bumrah back at No. 1 in Test bowling rankings
Yashasvi Jaiswal moves to third among after just 11 Tests, Sri Lanka’s Prabath Jayasuriya and Kamindu Mendis also marching up rankings early in career
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Third day of Kanpur Test called off despite no rain
The area around mid-on and mid-off, and the bowler’s run-up from the media box end were too soggy to play
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Akash Deep uses Shami’s advice for impressive Duleep Trophy outing
The seamer picked up nine wickets in the match to strengthen his case as India’s third seam-bowling option