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It is misconception that if you've played more you've more knowledge or power, says India's chief selector MSK Prasad
•The chairman of the selection committee, MSK Prasad, spoke on a variety of issues ranging from the jibes on his stature (his Test record is six matches), allegations that the Indian team management bullies him, lack of vision and the 'lame duck' jibe by none other than the legendary Sunil Gavaskar.
Batting mishaps and number 11 Jack Leach's grind raise questions on England's form-over-format selection policies
Rohit •After an outlandish couple of days of red-ball cricket at Lord's against Ireland, Smith's much-acclaimed selection policy, which interrogated primitive reasoning and brought about form-over-format thinking in England cricket, has come under scrutiny.
England selector Ed Smith hails Jason Roy after Test call-up, says there has never been any doubt about Surrey batsman's talent
•Roy is all set to play the one-off Test match against Ireland at Lord's next week and the player is likely to included to be in the side's team for the Ashes.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Jofra Archer pips David Willey in England's squad; Liam Dawson, James Vince find place as well
•Archer edged out left-arm quick David Willey, a veteran of 46 ODIs, after both pacemen featured during England's 4-0 series win at home to Pakistan
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: England captain Eoin Morgan's preference to be considered to finalise hosts' 15-man squad, says Trevor Bayliss
•The final places in England's World Cup squad could come down to the personal preference of white-ball captain Eoin Morgan, according to coach Trevor Bayliss.
ICC Cricket World Cup: James Vince aims to clinch spot in England's final squad for 50-over mega event
•James Vince hopes to capitalise on the banishing of Alex Hales over claims of drug use and force his way into England's World Cup plans.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: England captain Eoin Morgan accuses Alex Hales of showing "complete disregard" for team values
•Morgan, speaking ahead of England's season-opening one-day international away to Ireland on Friday, did not pull any punches when asked about Hales's conduct
2018 in the rearview mirror: Australia's cultural revolution, Ravi Shastri's ballsy moment, Danny Morrison’s double despair and more
James •As the year 2018 comes to an end, the world of cricket saw its share of interesting happenings. Here's a list than sums up the fascinating year goneby.
A complete package, Ben Foakes brings balance to England Test side and is one for the future
Rex •Foakes had an outstanding tour of Sri Lanka and was named Player of the Series. He was the highest run-getter and also contributed for ten dismissals and no England player since Kevin Pietersen had impressed so much on a debut series.
England's Adil Rashid signs one-year contract with Yorkshire, will play all formats
•England leg-spinner Adil Rashid has agreed a new one-year contract to play for Yorkshire in all formats of cricket.