Shayan Acharya

Several sources have indicated that with the backing of the cricket boards from Australia and England, Shah’s elevation as ICC chairperson is a mere formality and he is expected to be appointed unanimously.

Sportstar understands that Delhi Capitals, which struggled in the last couple of editions of the IPL, is keen on bringing Yuvraj on board even though a final decision is awaited.

Jay Shah’s term as BCCI secretary was due to expire in 2025. He had assumed the role in October 2019.

White, a former New Zealand international, believes that identifying a separate window will only help the league prosper.

The lack of tour games will pose a big challenge for India ahead of the Border Gavaskar Trophy feels former Australia coach John Buchanan.

Mohanty, who has featured in two Tests and 45 ODIs for India, coached several domestic teams - including his home state Odisha - before taking over as the national junior selector and subsequently made it to the senior selection panel.

While Vivek Jaisimha will be the head coach of the senior men’s team for the red-ball tournaments, RX Murali will be at the helm for the shorter format.

There won’t be any election for the post of the BCCI secretary that will be vacant from December 1 when Jay Shah takes charge as the chairman of the International Cricket Council.

New Zealand will begin its eight-week tour to Asia with a one-off Test against Afghanistan, starting Monday, followed by contests against Sri Lanka and India.

While he wants to focus on his game and contribute to the team’s success in its tour of Asia, Williamson heaped praises on England batter Root, who has had a splendid outing with the willow in red-ball cricket.