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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has reaffirmed its "zero-tolerance" stance on corruption after former India Under-19 World Cup winner and Jaffna Kings co-owner Manjot Kalra was arrested over allegations of attempting to induce a player into corrupt practice during the Lanka Premier League (LPL).

Under the revised format, the tournament will still feature 14 teams but will begin with a newly introduced three-team round-robin 'Super Series' involving the lowest-ranked qualifiers. Two teams will be eliminated after playing just two matches each, a move that has sparked frustration among Associate nations striving to compete regularly against Full Member sides, according to Cricinfo.

BCCI selectors no longer see Rohit Sharma in their scheme of things for next year's ODI World Cup, sources told NDTV.

Rohit Sharma has managed scores of 11 and 26 in the first two matches, raising concerns over his future with the Indian team heading into the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

The question marks were already there, and after Rohit Sharma's latest score of 26 in the second India vs England ODI on Thursday, the doubts over his future have only increased. When the squad for the England series was named, there was already speculation over his time in the Indian cricket team. With India's plans shaping up for the 2027 ODI World Cup, one wondered whether the 39-year-old Rohit could last until then. The fact that a young Yashasvi Jaiswal is waiting on the sidelines made matters all the more complicated.

The World Cricketers' Association (WCA) on Friday expressed deep concern over the ICC's decision to revise the format of the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup on the sidelines of its Annual Conference in Edinburgh.

Cricket fans around the world were left stunned after reports of Rohit Sharma's international retirement began circulating on Thursday.

Rohit Sharma's World Cup dream didn't end overnight. It was the culmination of a year-long shift in India's thinking and selection strategy. | Cricket

According to reports, the Ajit Agarkar-led national selection committee has decided to look past the veteran batter in the 50-over format, as they look to give more game time to young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal in preparation for the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup.

Ajit Agarkar and Gautam Gambhir make up their minds regarding Virat Kohli's participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup. | Cricket