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All matches to carry same points per win in 2021-23 WTC: ICC interim CEO
International Cricket Council's (ICC) interim CEO, Geoff Allardice said the governing body will going to "stick with the percentage-of-points-won method to rank teams" in the next cycle of the WTC
 "All matches to carry same points per win in 2021-23 WTC: ICC interim CEO")
Eng vs NZ Test: Visitors hopeful of result despite losing third day to rain
New Zealand bowling coach Shane Jurgensen "potentially believes" that the ongoing first Test will have a result despite the third day getting washed out due to persistent rain at Lord's on Friday
 "Eng vs NZ Test: Visitors hopeful of result despite losing third day to rain")
Indian women to play maiden pink ball Test during Australia tour this year
The Indian women's cricket team will compete in its maiden day-night Test from September 30 to October 3 when it tours Australia this year
 "Indian women to play maiden pink ball Test during Australia tour this year")
The pitch is alive again but dark clouds hang over the business of cricket
Not since a Test between India and New Zealand concluded at Christchurch on March 2 had a ball been hit with passion and purpose at the highest level
 "The pitch is alive again but dark clouds hang over the business of cricket")
England, Windies board hold 'positive talks' on rescheduling Test series
West Indies were due to arrive in the UK this month ahead of a three-match Test tour, but that has now been suspended owing to Covid-19
 "England, Windies board hold 'positive talks' on rescheduling Test series")
Bangladesh decline playing Test series in Pakistan, agree to play 3 T20I
Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hassan on Sunday said the recent tension in the Middle East between Iran and the United States was the main reason behind the decision
 "Bangladesh decline playing Test series in Pakistan, agree to play 3 T20I")
New Zealand lack quality bowling, will not win even a single Test: Ponting
The Kiwis will be boosted by the return of Trent Boult for the Boxing Day Test.
 "New Zealand lack quality bowling, will not win even a single Test: Ponting")
South African pacer Lungi Ngidi set to miss first Test against England
Ngidi has been diagnosed with a "significant Grade 1 hamstring muscle tear", which he picked up during warm-ups ahead of the Mzansi Super League play-offs, Cricket South Africa confirmed on Sunday.
 "South African pacer Lungi Ngidi set to miss first Test against England")
Kolkata sheds its white-blue nocturnal hue with Pink Ball Day-Night Test
Practically every landmark in the city sported the colour to usher in the new format of the game; even Mamata Banerjee wore a pink and white saree to mark the occasion
 "Kolkata sheds its white-blue nocturnal hue with Pink Ball Day-Night Test")
India beat South Africa by an innings, 137 runs in 2nd Test, clinch series
The struggling South Africa batsmen surrendered yet again against the Indian bowlers, who asserted their supremacy at home
 "India beat South Africa by an innings, 137 runs in 2nd Test, clinch series")
Rahane, Pujara, Bumrah ready for game time in warm-up tie vs WICB
With Virat Kohli sustaining a right thumb injury during the third ODI, the team management would like to exercise precaution and may be rest their best player before World Test championship opener
 "Rahane, Pujara, Bumrah ready for game time in warm-up tie vs WICB")
Modi's performance like that of a T20 batsman who fails in Test matches
Can Mr Modi learn from his missteps and change? How about starting off with a real press conference?
 "Modi's performance like that of a T20 batsman who fails in Test matches")
