The Gulf countries have been working on the unified tourist visa – similar to Schengen-style visa – for over one year
uae1 hour ago
The All India Senior-Selection Committee on Saturday announced Team India’s squad for the home Test series against Sri Lanka.
Rohit Sharma has been appointed as the new Test captain of the Indian men’s team while veterans Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane have been dropped from the Sri Lanka series.
Washington Sundar and KL Rahul are ruled out of Sri Lanka T20 and Test series unless they recover early, said Chetan Sharma, Chairman, All India Senior-Selection Committee. Ravichandran Ashwin is subject to fitness as well. Axar Patel is still recovering in rehab and might get fit by 2nd Test match said, Chetan Sharma.
Earlier this week, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a new schedule for India’s upcoming home series against Sri Lanka.
The tour was supposed to start with the two-match Test, but now will begin with T20Is, with the first match being played at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on February 24. The second and third T20Is will take place in Dharamsala on February 26 and 27.
Following the T20I series, the teams will play two Tests, which form a part of the 2021-23 ICC World Test Championship cycle. Mohali will host the first Test from March 4 to 8, while the second Test will be played in Bengaluru from March 12 to 16.
ALSO READ:
The first Test will be former captain Virat Kohli’s 100th Test match, while the second Test will be a day/night affair.
India’s Test squad for SL series: Rohit Sharma (C), Mayank Agarwal, Priyank Panchal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas, Hanuma Vihari, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, KS Bharat, Ravichandran Ashwin (fitness), Ravindra Jadeja, Jayant Yadav, Kuldeep, Jasprit Bumrah, Shami, Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Sourabh Kumar.
The Gulf countries have been working on the unified tourist visa – similar to Schengen-style visa – for over one year
uae1 hour ago
Renowned French pastry chef Angelo Musa, who recently introduced two dining concepts in Dubai, shares tips on how to excel in pastry art
entertainment1 hour ago
Sheeraz was generous in giving realistic and practical insights on how fame can completely change the trajectory of one’s career and brand
kt network1 hour ago
The Dh100-billion plan introduced by the city's Crown Prince aims at increasing economic productivity
uae1 hour ago
It joins other Apple products that were already in the DMA net since September: iOS for iPhones, the App Store, and the Safari browser
tech1 hour ago
Al Mansoori played an important role in the development of the economic relations in non-oil sector between Japan and the UAE
kt network2 hours ago
Mental health continues to be under-resourced in affluent nations with advanced healthcare systems
kt network2 hours ago
The work undertaken covered several types of sidewalks for pedestrians, crosswalks, service roads, and combined use
uae2 hours ago