Pakistan Cricket Board`s interim chief Najam Sethi on Tuesday said he will not seek a permanent position in the PCB after pulling out of the race to be its next chairman

Central Zone will take on East Zone while North Zone will play North East Zone on the opening day of Duleep Trophy beginning in Bengaluru from June 28

Sikandar Raza delivered an all-rounder`s masterclass to help Zimbabwe claim a convincing six-wicket win over the Netherlands in their ICC World Cup Group A Qualifier on Tuesday

Usman Khawaja held firm after an England double strike to give Australia hope of victory on a tense final day of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston

It was reported in these columns last week that Kulkarni was awaiting the finalisation of his contract

England captain Stokes dismisses Usman Khawaja for Australia’s seventh wicket; visitors 211-7 in last session, chasing 281

Babar Azam’s side will arrive in Sri Lanka on July 9 and will play a two-day warm-up game on July 11

The development, which comes after the PCB interim Management Committee chairman Najam Sethi pulled out of the race to become the board’s next chief, is a significant step for Ashraf, as it brings him one step closer to regaining the chairmanship of the PCB

The win gives Australia a 1-0 lead in the series with four Tests to play. The second Test will start at Lord`s next Wednesday