Top Stories: Your Daily News Roundup – 24th of July 2019

Hello, we’re here with the daily news roundup for Wednesday (July 24). Here’re some of the top news stories that subsequently grabbed eyeballs around the world.

Let’s have a look at what is taking place in the cricketing world:

Tim Murtagh dismantles England batting line-up:

In the One-off Test between England and Ireland, the Irish bowler Tim Murtagh had claimed a five-wicket haul at historic Lord’s on Wednesday.

The 37-year-old starred with the ball as hosts were skittled at 85 in 23.4 overs.

Murtagh had conceded 13 runs in his quota of nine overs. Besides, he became the first Irish bowler to clinch the five-wicket haul.

Cricket Australia Shortens BBL During From 54 to 42 Days:

The new rule has come into play after a collective survey from players, coaches and broadcasters.

The ninth edition of the Big Bash League (BBL) has been shortened to 42 days. Earlier, the T20 league spread over 54 days.

Shoaib Akhtar Wants Sarfaraz Ahmed to be Removed from Captaincy Post:

The ace speedster from Pakistan, Shoaib Akhtar had suggested that Sarfaraz Ahmed should be removed from the captaincy post across formats.

The Rawalpindi Express has suggested that Haris Sohail should be made the captain of limited-overs format.

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Moreover, he wants Babar Azam to lead Pakistan in the multi-day format.

Jonty Rhodes Applies for India’s Fielding Coach: Report

The veteran cricketer from South Africa Jonty Rhodes had reportedly filed a nomination for India’s fielding coach.

Earlier, the BCCI had asked for the fresh applications for the head coach and the supporting staff role.

BCB Confirms T20I Match Between Rest of the World and Asia All-Star:

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hassan Papon during his press conference had revealed that the board would arrange two T20Is between Rest of the World and Asia All-Star.

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This will be held to celebrate the 100th birthday of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (father of the nation), in 2020 in Mirpur.