Shane Warne had expressed his desire to become England coach weeks before his death, following the resignation of Chris Silverwood following Australia's 4-0 Ashes success.

When asked about a pitch that generated 1,187 runs for just 14 wickets over five days in the first Test against Pakistan, Australia skipper Pat Cummins responded diplomatically.

Harmanpreet's playful exchange with Anjum continued as she requested a gift from the latter. Anjum's "present" to the India batter was actually a chocolate bar. Anjum wished Harmanpreet a merry Christmas as she savored the chocolate "victories and runs.

In a rain-shortened ICC Women's World Cup match on Monday, hosts New Zealand beat Bangladesh by nine wickets to earn their first win of the tournament.

James Erskine, Shane Warne's manager, stated that the Australian spin star had recently complained of "chest ache and perspiration" following a "ridiculous" two-week fluid-only diet.

Pakistan's bowlers gave David Warner a few stern stares during the first day's play in the Rawalpindi Test, but he had a smile on his face throughout the match.

South Africa beat Bangladesh by 32 runs in the ICC Women's World Cup match at Dunedin's University Oval.

Pakistan against Australia: "Our security people are there for us and we will be advised by them," McDonald said when asked about the future of the tour.

He was making his debut for the Ashes against England when his first ball landed outside leg stump and spun violently around bemused England batter Getting to clip the top of his off-bail at Old Trafford stadium.

Shane Warne, the Australian leg-spinner who died on Friday at the age of 52, was remembered by former Indian captain Virat Kohli on Saturday. Following a suspected heart attack, the legendary spinner passed away in Thailand.