Joe Root calls for clarity as sceptre of Mankad looms over World Cup

12:36 PM ET England’s Test captain Joe Root has called for clarity over what constitutes an acceptable “Mankad” run-out, after being invited to contemplate a scenario in which England’s World Cup ambitions ended because of cricket’s most controversial dismissal. The issue has again become relevant after Root’s team-mate Jos Buttler, one of England’s trump cards, was run out by bowler Ravi Ashwin during the IPL match between Kings XI Punjab…

March 29, 2019
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Mumbai, Kings XI look to put controversies behind, move up the table

3:00 AM ET Big picture Their respective first wins this season might have been marred – or overshadowed – by controversy, but Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab will be glad they don’t have any alarming issues to address yet. Mumbai, who came into the tournament with depleted overseas pace stocks, look well-rounded now with Lasith Malinga’s inclusion. They have further received a shot in the arm by roping in…

March 29, 2019
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David Willey pulls out of IPL for family reasons

11:27 AM ET David Willey has confirmed that he has pulled out of the IPL for family reasons and will not now be playing any part in the tournament. Willey’s stint with Chennai Super Kings had been delayed because of the late birth of his second child and he feels unable to leave his wife, Carolynne, in the current circumstances. He has therefore agreed, with the understanding of Chennai’s head…

March 29, 2019
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Unchanged Rajasthan Royals bat; Kane Williamson returns for Sunrisers

3:00 AM ET Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat v Sunrisers Hyderabad Rajasthan Royals won the toss and chose to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad, as both teams pursue their first victory of the tournament. Royals are unchanged from the outfit that lost to Kings XI Punjab on Monday, with seam-bowling allrounder Jofra Archer preferred to legspinner Ish Sodhi. Sunrisers captain Kane Williamson, meanwhile, has recovered…

March 29, 2019
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Ben Stokes commits to Durham on three-year deal

10:12 AM ET ESPNcricinfo staff Ben Stokes has committed to Durham on a three-year contract extension, which will keep him at the club until 2021. Stokes, 27, has been an infrequent presence in the Durham team in recent years, with his busy international schedule limiting him to just two Championship fixtures and a handful of T20 Blast outings since 2016. Nevertheless, he began his career at the club in 2009…

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Pakistan bowl and name two debutants

March 29, 2019

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Siddle sends out Ashes reminder with five-for on grey day

3:00 AM ET Alex Malcolm Victoria 6 for 266 (Harris 141) lead New South Wales Incumbent Australia Test opener Marcus Harris confirmed his status as a genuine big game player after scoring his third century in Sheffield Shield finals to hold Victoria’s first innings together on day one against New South Wales. He made a sublime 141 off 229 balls on a day when the home side managed just 6…

March 29, 2019
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'I was right, but won't repeat it due to backlash'

12:39 AM ET It’s just not worth the backlash for Keemo Paul anymore. West Indies’ Paul ran Zimbabwe’s Richard Ngarava out without delivering the ball in the last over of their thrilling Under-19 World Cup match in 2016. It sent West Indies to the knockouts of a tournament they would go on to win, but the criticism by some of the players he looked up to and the general backlash…

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