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Peter Handscomb misses County game for Leicestershire after testing positive for COVID-19

The 30-year-old, who has been captaining Middlesex this season, couldn't play their Championship Group Two game on Sunday after being forced into isolation following a positive test result.

County Championship: Leicester complain to ECB about bizarre stumping in match against Hampshire

Leicestershire were furious with the dismissal and released a post-match statement revealing they have been in contact with the ECB to complain.

India scheduled to face India A in warmup games ahead of Test series in England

The India cricket team is scheduled to tour England in August and September to play five Test matches, beginning with the opening game at Nottingham on 4 August.

Andrew McDonald interview: Would like to see Rajasthan Royals known for consistency rather than underdogs status

In his four-year coaching career, Andrew McDonald has built an impressive CV at just 38. He revived a struggling Leicestishire that hadn't won a single four-day match in two seasons in County circuit, led Victoria to the one-day and Shield titles, and guided a struggling Melbourne Renegades to their first Big Bash League crown.

Rajasthan Royals appoint former Australia all-rounder Andrew McDonald as head coach

Rajasthan Royals on Monday appointed former Australian cricketer Andrew McDonald as their new head coach for a three-year term.

Watch: Leicestershire spinner Colin Ackermann takes seven wickets in an innings to set new T20 world record

South African spinner Colin Ackermann claimed a new Twenty20 world record on Wednesday when he took seven wickets for just 18 runs in an English county match.

Imad Wasim scores unbeaten century to help Pakistan beat Kent in tour opener

Imad Wasim hit an unbeaten century as Pakistan began their tour of England with a 100-run win over Kent on Saturday.

IPL 2019: Sunil Narine deserves credit for maintaining high standards despite change in bowling action, says KKR bowling coach

Narine's action was found to be suspect a multiple times and had to undertake corrective measures under Crowe, who is now a part of Knights' set-up.

Ireland wicket-keeper Niall O'Brien announces retirement from all forms of game

Niall O'Brien, who made his international debut against Denmark in 2002, played 216 times for Ireland and appeared in his nation's first-ever Test, against Pakistan, in May this year.

England and Wales Cricket Board announce appointment of James Taylor as selector

The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced the appointment of retired England cricketer James Taylor as a selector for the England side, along with Ed Smith and Trevor Bayliss.