India announced the playing XI for the third Test against Australia in Sydney while New Zealand have attained the top spot in the ICC Test rankings. Here are the latest updates from the day.
India announce playing XI for third Test
The Indian team has made a couple of changes for the third Test against Australia, slated to begin from Thursday in Sydney. Rohit Sharma, who was earlier named the vice-captain of the side, will be opening the innings with Shubman Gill. Apart from this, fast bowler Navdeep Saini is set to make his Test debut for India, replacing injured Umesh Yadav. The four-match series is levelled at 1-1 with the third and fourth match scheduled to take place in Sydney and Brisbane respectively.
Sourav Ganguly to be discharged on Thursday
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly will be discharged from the hospital on Thursday. The former India skipper was scheduled to be discharged on Wednesday but he decided to stay back one more day. "Ganguly will be discharged tomorrow as he wants to stay back one more day,” the hospital said on Wednesday.
New Zealand move to number 1 spot
New Zealand have attained the top spot in the ICC Test rankings after completing a clean sweep in the two-match Test series against Pakistan at home. New Zealand defeated Pakistan by an innings and 176 runs in the second Test to seal the series. Kyle Jamieson followed his five-for in the first innings with a six-wicket haul in the second.
Spectator at Boxing Day Test tests positive for COVID-19
A spectator at the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne has tested positive for COVID-19. “The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC), as ground managers of the MCG, is aware that a person who attended Day 2 (Sunday, December 27, 2020) of the Boxing Day Test has since tested positive to COVID-19,” a statement said.
“The MCG is being investigated as a potential source for the infection,” Victoria’s Department of Health said. “We’re encouraging anyone who was in The Great Southern Stand, zone 5, of the MCG between 12.30 PM and 3.30 PM on 27 December, to get tested and isolate until they receive a negative result.”
Pravin Amre appointed Delhi Capitals assistant coach
Pravin Amre has been appointed as the assistant coach of the Delhi Capitals. “I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Pravin Amre back to the Delhi Capitals side,” said CEO Dhiraj Malhotra, on the latest development. Amre thanked the franchise, “I am grateful to the Delhi Capitals management for having me on board. With the team having reached its very first IPL final in 2020, this is certainly an exciting time to be back there. I look forward to working with Ricky again, and all the players,” said Amre.
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