Hardik Pandya and Pakistan team [Source: AFP]Hardik Pandya’s IPL future has been seemingly confirmed by the Mumbai Indians. The PCB has unveiled Pakistan’s home international schedule. In other news, Harry Brook has rose to the number one ranking among ICC Test batters.Capping an eventful day in the world of cricket, here we take a look at five of the biggest cricketing news that emerged out of Wednesday, August 19. PCB announces Pakistan schedule for Sri Lanka, England seriesThe Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled Pakistan’s entire schedule for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka and England at home later this year. As per the itinerary, the Pakistan cricket team is set to host Sri Lanka for three T20Is and two Test matches between October 9 and November 21. Also Read- PCB Finalises New Series For Pakistan Before 2027 ODI World CupThe T20I and Test series with Sri Lanka will sandwich Pakistan’s ODI tri-series where England will serve as the third team. The tri-series will be played between October 18 and November 1.Mumbai Indians seemingly confirm Hardik Pandya’s retentionThe Mumbai Indians franchise dropped a surprise social media post centred around captain and legendary all-rounder Hardik Pandya, amid talks of the cricketer’s trade rumours with other franchises like CSK and KKR.The social media post indirectly confirmed that the Mumbai Indians team management was not willing to let go of the all-rounder, thus indirectly squashing all rumours of his possible trade.Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue skittle Pakistan on Day 1England fast bowlers Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue snared five wickets each to dismantle the entire Babar Azam-less Pakistan batting line-up for just 171 runs in 48.1 overs on Day 1 of their series-opening first Test match at Headingley in Leeds.Robinson scripted a huge Test record by getting the wicket off the first ball of the match after he dismissed Pakistan opener Azan Awais for a first-ball duck. Manav Suthar completes 10 to take India 1-0 up in seriesTeam India crushed Sri Lanka by 165 runs on the fifth day of their series-opening first Test match at the Galle International Stadium. Resuming the innings at 84-4, the hosts folded up for 206 runs in 77.4 overs. Indian spinner Manav Suthar picked up six wickets in the innings, including four to mop up the Sri Lankan tail to bag figures of 6-55. Overall, he finished the match with exceptional figures of 10-131.Harry Brook, Joe Root crowned best ICC Test battersHarry Brook reclaimed the number one spot on the ICC Test rankings for men’s batters. The Englishmen dethroned Australian opener Travis Head after the latter underwent a poor outing against Bangladesh.Brook is followed by national skipper and teammate Joe Root at number two. Australian run machine Steve Smith is ranked third on the latest charts after his fighting fifty in Darwin.Also Read- Peak Pakistan Cricket! Saud Shakeel Signals Review, Shown Exit! Replay Shows Not Out
