The recent change in captaincy in ODIs in the past has assumed meaning in the wake of speculation that Kohli was unhappy about being dropped from the leadership role in the 50-over format. On all this, a top BCCI member said, "There is no truth in the reports of Virat not participating in the ODIs, while informed sources reiterated Kohli's commitment, saying, "He is a fully committed cricketer and his participation." There's no doubt about it."

Rohit Sharma suffered a left hamstring injury during the net session, due to which he has been ruled out of the Test leg of the tour of South Africa. Now in place of Rohit Sharma, Gujarat opener Priyank Panchal has been given a place in the team. Apart from Panchal, KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal are the other openers in India's Test team.

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood ruled out of second Ashes Test Because he has a rib injury. Hazlewood has returned to Sydney for further assessment and rehabilitation.

The Ashes : England were fined 100% of their match fees for slow over rates and five points for the ICC World Test Championship. Australia's Travis Head has also been fined 15% of the match fee for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct.

England 147 (Cummins 5-38) and 297 (Route 89, Malan 82, Lyon 4-91) Australia 425 (head 152) and 20-1 Australia won by nine wickets

Root and Malan's half-centuries gave England hope, England are struggling to save this Test after suffering a 278-run first innings defeat against Australia in Brisbane. Australia, who resumed at 343-7, were bowled out for 425 - 278. edge of

Ashes: England v Australia, Day 2 of the first Test Broad, England's second-highest Test wicket-taker, was dropped. Australia were "shocked" by captain Pat Cummins that England dropped bowler Stuart Broad for the first Ashes Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. "I thought at least one would play in every game, if not both," Cummins said.