Steve Smith had to step down as Australia captain and Warner as vice-captain after they orchestrated ball-tampering through batsman Cameron Bancroft.

Former Pakistan fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz has asked for a round-the-clock protection and has filed a complaint with the police after getting death threats from the bookies.

Sarfraz Ahmed (61) cracked a gritty unbeaten fifty as Pakistan notched up a thrilling three-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their must-win Group B match to enter the semi-finals.

Pakistan journalist Nazrana Ghaffar expressed desire to trade off the entire Pakistan team for Indian skipper Virat Kohli.

Sarfraz Nawaz said that Pakistan should lodge a protest with the ICC as one could see India was being favoured by the sport