The BCCI confirmed the switches in a statement while announcing a slew of changes for the 2024-25 home season.
Ahead of facing Australia in the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final, former South Africa batter AB de Villiers has urged the Proteas batters to respect all bowlers, regardless of the over in any phase of the play at the iconic Lord’s.
Former West Indies legend Brian Lara has made a public plea to Virat Kohli, urging the Indian batting icon to withdraw his reported decision to retire from Test cricket.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the squad for their first women's tour of the West Indies, featuring three ODIs and three T20Is, starting January 19.
All-rounder Deepti Sharma delivered a stellar performance as India sealed a 3-0 ODI series win against the West Indies, at the Kotambi Stadium.
West Indies opener Lendl Simmons remained unbeaten on 67 off 51 balls as the visitors ended their innings on 196/4.
Without their in-form captain, the 2016 champions were bundled out for 97 and crashed out of the tournament in the group stage.
The Heather Knight led side have joined South Africa and India in the knockout stage of the tournament.
Mendis and Fernando not only reconstructed the hosts' innings, but also put them in the driver's seat with a mammoth 239-run stand for the third wicket.
"Important to put some runs on the board and come out and defend while the sun is out. The dot ball percentage was a bit high and we need to work on that," said Windies skipper Stefanie Taylor after winning the toss.
