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Saliva is as important for bowlers as bat for a batsman, says Ajit Agarkar

Saliva-ban is a "safe option" in prevailing situation but urged the custodians of the game to be flexible if players test negative before the start of any series, says Agarkar

KL Rahul a very good player; can't wait for India series: Steve Smith

The first Test of the much-anticipated Border Gavaskar Trophy is scheduled to be played at Gabba followed by matches at Adelaide Oval, MCG and the SCG starting December 3.

It's all about winning, no room for friendship: Roach warns Jofra Archer

West Indies is gearing up to compete against England in a three-match Test series, beginning July 8. However, the matches will be played behind closed doors due coronavirus pandemic

Pakistani cricketers mentally strong, can adjust to Covid-19 rules: Misbah

England will host Pakistan in bio-secure environment due to the health risk posed by coronavirus pandemic

Don't think it is safe to play cricket until October: Sunil Gavaskar

Gavaskar said \while the Test series between England and West Indies next month in a bio-secure environment will be a good indicator

Not going to be a normal bilateral series in England: Jason Holder

The three-Test series will mark the resumption of international cricket after the sport was suspended since March due to Covid-19 crisis

James Anderson praises West Indies for 'scary' decision to tour England

Three West Indies players Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer and Keemo Paul turned down the chance to travel.

Competition should be fair and not batsman-dominated: Ishant on saliva ban

The ICC on Tuesday said that it has decided to ban the use of saliva to shine the ball in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic

Pak announces 29 member squad for England; Haider Ali gets maiden call-up

Pacer Sohail Khan made a return to the national side after four years as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a 29-player squad for three Tests and as many T20Is

Saliva ban to D/N Test against India: Here's what Mitchell Starc said

The International Cricket Council (ICC) issued guidelines, saying that saliva cannot be used by players to shine the ball

Brad Hogg suggests replacing Test Championship with Ashes, Indo-Pak series

Ashes and the series between India-Pakistan will give a much needed financial boost to the ICC once the situation becomes normal, says Brad Hogg

ICC can take cue from Tokyo Olympics: Tendulkar on World Test Championship

If someone is fit, age criteria should not come into play and the team management should decide whoever needs to play, says Sachin Tendulkar

Michael Holding slams 'ridiculous' ICC Test championship points system

England fast bowler Chris Woakes, who was also part of the roundtable, said the points system might need to be tweaked in future

Sri Lanka cricket CEO claims England's Test tour rescheduled to January

However, England are scheduled to tour India in January for a five-Test series, so, it remains to be seen how the scheduling will work out

Importance of Tests over IPL: Here's what Bumrah said in a chat with Yuvraj

"It is a sad reality that many young cricketers tell me that they want to play IPL. I feel sad that they don't realise the importance of Test cricket," says Jasprit Bumrah

ICC CEC: Test Championship final unlikely in June 2021 over Covid-19 fears

But the T20 World Cup is on course even though Cricket Australia CEO Kevin Roberts said that his board is ready for any eventuality

ICC to discuss Test championship, ODI league in executive meet on April 23

The ODI league was to start in June but first series under it -- South Africa's away three-match rubber against Sri Lanka in the first week of June -- was cancelled on Monday due to the pandemic

Quinton de Kock won't be South Africa's Test captain, confirms Graeme Smith

Burdening De Kock by giving him the captaincy in all three formats will not be beneficial for the team, says Graeme Smith

ICC working on options regarding World Test Championship schedule: Report

Reacting to the situation, a BCCI official said that it will need a comprehensive team effort from not just ICC, but also all its members to ensure that the right step is taken in these troubled times

Will be intriguing to see how Virat Kohli plays before empty stadiums: Lyon

India are set to play a four-match Test series in Australia later this year. But with the Covid-19 pandemic wreaking havoc, speculation is rife that the games could be held behind closed doors.