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Ponting backs McSweeney as opener to debut against India

In the lead-up to the crucial five-Test series for the Border-Gavaskar trophy against India, Australia’s hunt for a second opener to partner Usman Khawaja aren’t yet over with former World Cup-winning skipper Ricky Ponting now backing Nathan McSweeney to make his debut after his impressive show in the recently-held unofficial Test against India ‘A’.

No Shakib, Litton for Bangladesh’s ODI series against Afghanistan

Bangladesh will be without the services of veterans Shakib Al Hasan and Litton Das for their upcoming three-ODI series against Afghanistan even as the selectors decided to retain Najmul Hossain Shanto as captain of the 15-member squad, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz acting as his deputy.