Rohit Sharma's request to the BCCI for a break from white-ball cricket in South Africa despite being offered T20 captaincy has been accepted, while Jasprit Bumrah has been named his deputy for the two Tests starting December 26.
Ramiz's sacking comes after Babar Azam's team lost the home series against England 3-0, which hit Pakistan's chances of reaching next year's ICC World Test Championship final.
India lost seven wickets for the addition of just 70 runs as they crumbled in the first session itself. Here's how the Day 5 panned out.
Showers are expected in the afternoon session and the groundsman will have a job in hand. But rain won't interfere in the post-tea session.
India pacer Mohammed Siraj on Thursday said the team planned to bowl only bouncers to Travis Head irrespective of the outcome.
Australia dominated the proceedings on the opening day of the ICC World Test Championship final at the Oval.
With Australia completely dominating the proceedings on Day 1 of the WTC Final, many questioned why R Ashwin was picked in the playing XI.
After becoming the first batter to score a century in the WTC Final, Travis Head said he enjoyed batting with Steve Smith.
For Pat Cummins's side, the addition of Flower to the coaching staff will only add more to the expectations as they strive to become the first Australian team to win an Ashes series in England since 2001.
England batter Joe Root advocated for more flexibility in playing regulations and questioned for stopping the game early in the evening.
Cheteshwar Pujara continued to thrive in the English County circuit
Sourav Ganguly hoped that the seasoned batter makes "most" of the opportunity
Australia suffered a big setback after senior fast bowler Josh Hazlewood was ruled out of the World Test Championship final against India.
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New Zealand ended Sri Lanka's chances of directly qualifying for this year's World Cup in India.
David Warner said he will call time on his Test career after playing against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) next January.
Coming after a 43 in the World Test Championship final and a 36 in the first Test, Warner feels he is on an upwards trajectory in his batting form.
Off-spinner Nathan Lyon doesn't believe Australia's preparations for the World Test Championship final will be affected by the talk around the Ashes.
Kohli has reached the UK along with Mohammad Siraj, and the team is training at Kent Cricket Ground ahead of the final.
Dominic Xavier wonders whether ICC should also include an Umbrella in players' toolkit.
Former Australia captain Aaron Finch believes the 285-run first innings partnership between Steve Smith and Travis Head made the difference in the World Test Championship final.
Hosts New Zealand were in trouble as Sri Lanka reduced the Kiwis to 165 for five on day two of the first Test.
Kohli's unwavering confidence and reputation as a chase master offer hope to Indian fans that he can guide India to an extraordinary triumph.
Prior to the start of the Test, Indian Prime Minister Narendra D Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese took a lap of honour around the stadium.
At stumps, Australia extended their lead to 296 runs by reaching 123 for four in 44 overs in their second innings.
Only two batters have managed to achieve this unique record before him.
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Former Australia captain Ponting believes Australian players are more suited to English conditions and will have more of an edge than India.
Pat Cummins wants to play international cricket for another five years
Ahead of the WTC Final at the Oval, India coach Rahul Dravid said the team deserved the play in the big game.
Former England captain Vaughan said Australia should consider having Mitchell Marsh open with Khawaja.
Another tough choice India need to make is in the wicket-keeping department.
Pakistan legend Wasim Akram said the Indian fast bowling unit should not get 'carried away' with the new ball.
'He's (Green) such a legend, he's such a nice guy. You only want the best for him, so I really enjoyed it.'
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Rohit has been enduring a second consecutive poor IPL season with the bat
Both India and Australia will not play a warm-up game ahead of the final beginning at the Oval from June 7.
'I know he is on record saying that the Test match game is probably a little bit hard on his body. But for a one-off game... he's been bowling every game through this IPL and he's bowling quick.'
India head coach Ravi Shastri on Wednesday said the ICC World Test Championship final should be a best-of-three affair in the long run and not a one-off match like his side is set to play against New Zealand in the inaugural edition.
Ravichandran Ashwin has maintained the top spot among bowlers
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