<p>England Test skipper Joe Root has admitted that he expected too much out of all-rounder Ben Stokes in the first Ashes Test.</p>
<p>England Test skipper Joe Root has admitted that he expected too much out of all-rounder Ben Stokes in the first Ashes Test. England and Australia will lock horns in the second Test, beginning Thursday at Adelaide. Australia won the first Test by nine wickets to gain a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. "It was a huge ask and I'm probably as guilty as anyone; I expected too much of him. It's because I see him almost as a bit of a superhero. Look at what he's done in the last few years when he's played; at least once a series, maybe twice a series, he's done something extraordinary which has won us a game on its own. And you do get a little complacent about expecting that," ESPNcricinfo quoted Root as saying.</p>
<p>"It's easy to forget on a big occasion like that, whether it's because he's not played a huge amount and also what he's had to go through recently as well, I think there was a bit too much on him. But you know the character he is, it'll have motivated him even more now to put in one of those magical performances. Whether that comes this week or further down the series, I know it's going to come," he added.</p>
<p>Stokes scored 5 and 14 in his two innings at the Gabba in the first Test, and he also seemed to be hampered with a knee injury.</p>
<p>"I think the only thing I'd probably say - and it sounds ridiculous - is not to try too hard. They've not played the first game but they're world-class performers, they know what they're doing and should trust what they've done for so long. Just go and be Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad if you get your opportunity," said Root.</p>

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Joe Root Says He "Expected Too Much" Of Ben Stokes In 1st Ashes Test

<p>Priyank Panchal was named as vice-captain Rohit Sharma's replacement in India squad for the Test series in South Africa.</p>
<p>Ahead of the South Africa tour, the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced that newly-appointed Test vice-captain Rohit Sharma will miss the Test series against Proteas due to a hamstring injury. Gujarat batter Priyank Panchal was named as Rohit Sharma's replacement in the India Test squad. Taking to Twitter, Panchal thanked everyone for all the "good wishes" and said that he was "honoured to be donning Team India jersey".</p>
<p>"Thank you everyone for all your good wishes. Honoured to be donning the team India jersey. Thank you for showing faith in me @BCCI Looking forward to the series!" Panchal wrote on Twitter.</p>
<p>"Exactly after 100 first-class matches and nearly after one and a half decade in domestic cricket, @PKpanchal9 has finally got a chance to prove himself in Test . Best wishes bhai," wrote India wicketkeeper batter Parthiv Patel while congratulating Panchal.</p>

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"Honoured To Be Donning Team India Jersey": Priyank Panchal On Test Call-Up

<p>Virat Kohli Press Conference Live Updates: Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli will address the media ahead of Team India's upcoming South Africa tour, scheduled to begin from December 26.</p>
<p>Virat Kohli Press Conference Live Updates: Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli is addressing the media ahead of Team India's upcoming South Africa tour, scheduled to begin from December 26. Kohli has clarified that he will be available for the three-match ODI series and had never asked for a break, contrary to media reports. The opening Test match will be played in Centurion at the SuperSport Park from December 26 to 30. Johannesburg's Wanderers Stadium will be the host to the second Test between January 3 to 7 next year. The third and final Test will be played in Newlands in Cape Town between January 11 to 15. Other than the Tests, India will also engage in a three-match ODI series while the T20I series was rescheduled for later.</p>

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India's Tour Of South-Africa: Virat Kohli Press Conference Live Updates: Available For ODI Series, Never Asked For Rest, Says Test Skipper

<p>SHARJAH: <a class="" href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-auction-2018-complete-squad-of-sunrisers-hyderabad/articleshow/62684939.cms" data-ga="within_article-topic_link|topic_https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-auction-2018-complete-squad-of-sunrisers-hyderabad/articleshow/62684939.cms">Sunrisers Hyderabad</a> (<a class="" href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-auction-2018-complete-squad-of-sunrisers-hyderabad/articleshow/62684939.cms" data-ga="within_article-topic_link|topic_https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-auction-2018-complete-squad-of-sunrisers-hyderabad/articleshow/62684939.cms">SRH</a>) skipper <a class="" href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Kane-Williamson" data-ga="within_article-topic_link|topic_Kane-Williamson">Kane Williamson</a> admitted the side didn't put on a fighting total against <a class="" href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2018-complete-ipl-squad-of-chennai-super-kings/articleshow/62684882.cms" data-ga="within_article-topic_link|topic_https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2018-complete-ipl-squad-of-chennai-super-kings/articleshow/62684882.cms">Chennai Super Kings</a> (CSK) on Thursday. <br />CSK defeated SRH by six wickets despite a late wobble in the <a class="" href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl" data-ga="within_article-topic_link|topic_https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl">Indian Premier League</a> (<a class="" href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl" data-ga="within_article-topic_link|topic_https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl">IPL</a>) encounter here at the Sharjah <a class="" href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket" data-ga="within_article-topic_link|topic_https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket">Cricket</a> Stadium. <br />SRH were only able to score 134 in the allotted 20 overs and Williamson cited this as one of the reasons for the loss. <br />"Not quite enough runs. It wasn't an easy surface and although we didn't get enough we showed a fighting spirit in the last quarter with the ball. We need 10-15 extra runs with the bat though and we need to make those small," said Williamson during the post-match presentation.</p>
<p>"After the powerplay we were 40-something and although you feel like you want more, it was a good start on that surface. You want to score a few more runs though, but we saw some nice contributions from the lower order. We need to improve. This team is at the top of the table," he added. <br />CSK was the first team to get knocked out in IPL 2020 and on Thursday the Dhoni-led side became the first team to qualify for the playoffs after defeating SRH by six wickets. <br />"If you make better decisions with the bat, the final score could have been a little more. CSK played really well. It looked challenging and variable. We are back to the drawing board," said Williamson. <br />"Although every match is about the W or the L against your name, you do look at the growth of the team. This season has been a bit disjointed given that it was played in two halves, but we'll look to grow and build some momentum," he added. <br />SRH have been knocked out of the <a class="" href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl" data-ga="within_article-topic_link|topic_https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl">IPL 2021</a>, the side will next face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday.</p>

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IPL 2021: Need to improve, we are back to the drawing board, says Kane Williamson

<h4>The money donated by Cricket Australia will be used to procure oxygen for seriously ill patients, providing testing equipments in affected regions as well as supporting the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines.</h4>
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<li>CA is also partnering with UNICEF Australia to collect funds for India</li>
<li>The money collected from the donations will be used for oxygen procurement, testing equipment and vaccines</li>
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<p>Cricket Australia on Monday announced an initial donation of USD 50,000 towards the Covid-19 crisis appeal set up by the United Nations International Children's Education Fund (UNICEF) for India.</p>
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