Afghanistan announces Stuart Law as interim head coach for Bangladesh tour

IND vs WI | 3rd T20I: India set to tweak final XI, West Indies look for consolation win

India and West Indies will be up against each other in the third and final T20I in Kolkata on Sunday. The home side has already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series and would be looking to make a few changes in the final XI. The team management has already rested Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant for this encounter and there are a lot of chances that Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shreyas Iyer are drafted in for this final showdown. Wicket-keeper batsman Ishan Kishan hasn't been in the greatest of forms with the bat in the T20I fixtures but Pant's absence in the squad has given him another chance to prove his mettle as he would be keeping the wickets. the think tank now has a happy headache as to decide upon the opening combination with Rohit, Ishan, and Gaikwad available. West Indies on the other side, will be wanting to end the tour with a consolation win. Match Details Match: IND vs WI, 3rd T20I, West Indies tour of India, 2022 Date: Sunday, February 20, 2022 Time: 7:00 PM Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata Telecast: Star Sports Network Pitch Report The track is likely to assist the spinners in the first half of the games while the batters would need to get their eye and then capitalise. The dew might aid the batting unit in the second half and chasing a target can be easy. So, if you win the toss, bowl first. Team News India: Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant have been rested for the final T20I. "BCCI has given break to Virat Kohli from the bio-bubble and the third T20, it's just a normal break for him because of a tiring schedule from a long time. Rishabh Pant has also been given a break by BCCI ahead of the third T20 and from the T20I series against Sri Lanka," the source told ANI. With the series already under the belt, the home side would also try and experiment with the bowling department. West Indies: The West Indies side has had a struggling run on this tour and would be looking to conclude it on a positive note. Probable XI India: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rohit Sharma (c), Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Chahar, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshal Patel, Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal. West Indies: Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell, Kieron Pollard (c), Jason Holder, Fabian Allen, Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith, Akeal Hosein, Dominic Drakes. Fantasy XI Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma (C), Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Rovman Powell, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Brandon King, Kieron Pollard (VC), Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravi Bishnoi, Akeal Hosein

James Faulkner will not be drafted in future PSL events: PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board and Quetta Gladiators have issued a statement after the allegations made by James Faulkner. The all-rounder had earlier left the PSL 2022 and blamed the PCB for not "honoring a contractual agreement". “The PCB and Quetta Gladiators are disappointed and dismayed with the reprehensible behavior of Mr James Faulkner, who was also part of the Abu Dhabi-leg of the HBL Pakistan Super League in 2021, and, along with all participants, has always been treated with utmost respect," the statement from the board and the franchise read. “Instead, all players have only praised and appreciated the efforts of the PCB to make their stay, appearance and participation as comfortable as practically possible. This is evident that from the fact that most of these cricketers have continued to remain part of the PCB’s marquee event since 2016 and have helped the PCB to make the HBL PSL a strong and formidable brand as it stands today." “Without commenting on the history of Mr James Faulkner’s misconduct over the past many years that has also resulted in his fallout with other teams, below is a brief summary of some of the undisputed facts: *In December 2021, Mr James Faulkner’s agent confirmed the United Kingdom bank details to which his fee payments should be transferred. This was noted for action. *In January 2022, for reasons best known to Mr Faulkner, his agent sent revised banking details of Mr Faulkner’s onshore account in Australia. However, the contracted 70 per cent of Mr Faulkner’s fee payment was transferred to his offshore UK bank account. The receipt of this payment was acknowledged by Mr Faulkner. *Accordingly, payments due to Mr Faulkner as per his contract are fully up to date. *The remaining 30 per cent of his contractual payment only becomes due 40 days after the completion of the HBL Pakistan Super League 2022, which now remains a matter to be reviewed in line with his contract. *In spite of the money being transferred and received in his account, Mr Faulkner continued to insist that a second duplicate payment of the same amount be made to his account in Australia. This meant Mr Faulkner would have been paid twice. *He further threatened and refused to participate in his side’s match against Multan Sultans on Friday afternoon until his money demands were met. *The PCB, as a responsible organisation, engaged with Mr Faulkner early Friday afternoon in an attempt to reason with him. Despite his reprehensible and insulting behavior during the conversation, Mr Faulkner was assured that all his grievances would be addressed. He refused to reconsider his decision to take the field in a crucial match for his side, let his team down and demanded that his travel arrangements be immediately made. *During this time, the PCB was also in constant contact with his agent, who was regretful and apologetic. *Prior to his departure on Saturday morning, Mr Faulkner caused deliberate damage to the hotel property and as a result had to pay damages to the hotel management. The PCB later also received reports and complaints from the immigration authorities that Mr Faulkner had acted inappropriately and abusively at the airport.” “In wake of the above, and taking serious note of Mr James Faulkner’s gross misconduct that was an attempt to bring the PCB, Pakistan cricket and the HBL Pakistan Super League into disrepute, it has been unanimously agreed by the PCB and the franchises that Mr James Faulkner will not be drafted in future HBL Pakistan Super League events," the statement further read.

James Faulkner blames PCB for not honouring contractual agreement, withdraws from PSL 2022

All-rounder James Faulkner had withdrawn his participation from the on-going Pakistan Super League (PSL). Faulkner who is a part of the Quetta Gladiators side blamed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for not "honoring a contractual agreement". "I apologise to the Pakistan cricket fans. But unfortunately I’ve had to withdraw from the last 2 matches and leave the @thePSLt20 due to the @TheRealPCB not honouring my contractual agreement/payments. I’ve been here the whole duration and they have continued to lie to me," he tweeted. The PCB has now said, "The PCB and Quetta Gladiators have regretfully taken note of Mr James Faulkner's false and misleading accusations and will shortly be released a detailed statement on the matter."

Rohit Sharma to lead India in Tests, Ravindra Jadeja returns for Sri Lanka series

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squads for the Sri Lanka series. "Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant have been rested for the final T20I against West Indies and the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka," chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma said. T20I SQUAD: Rohit Sharma (C), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Hooda, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Bhuvneshwr Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan Tes SQUADt: Rohit Sharma(C), Mayank Agarwal, Priyank Panchal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Hanuma Vihari, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant (WK), KS Bharat (WK), Ashwin (subject to fitness), Ravindra Jadeja, Jayant Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Sourav Kumar.