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Melbourne [Australia], Oct. 18 : Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke believes the coach and the team management have too much say and authority in Australian cricket.

In his new book ' My Story', Clarke has in detail pointed out why he feels the balance of power has shifted too far away from the modern day captains in the recent years.

He is, however, adamant that incumbent captain Steve Smith would prove a success as Australian skipper.

The former Australian skipper also makes it clear that he has no personal issue with current national coach Darren Lehmann, but he has disagreement with the current structure of team hierarchy.

Dhaka [Bangladesh], Oct.

New Delhi [India], Oct. 18 : Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday urged the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council to set a tax rate at 18 percent or lower so that the poor are not unduly burdened.

"As an indirect tax GST affects rich and poor alike. I urge GST Council to keep the rate at 18 percent or lower so that the poor are not unduly burdened!," Gandhi tweeted.

"Since 2005, Congress Party has wanted a GST that is not only pro-industry and pro-trade but also non-inflationary for common people especially the poor," he said in another tweet.

Liverpool [England], Oct.18 : Manchester United displayed a defensive and disciplined performance as they held Liverpool to a frustrating goalless draw in their Premier League clash at Anfield here on Tuesday.

Both teams got plenty of chances to break the deadlock in the second-half of the match, but none of the team was able to put the ball behind the goal post.

United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic had a great chance to open his side's account in the first half when he contrived to head Paul Pogba's curling cross away from the Liverpool goal, goal.com reported.

Liverpool continued to do attacking work in the second-half, but United goalkeeper David de Gea displayed a superb performance by making two fine saves of Emre Can and Philippe Coutinho's 25-yard effort.

Beijing [China], Oct. 18 : Continuing its policy of backing Pakistan, China defended its 'strategic ally' against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks dubbing Islamabad as "mothership of terrorists"

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said on Monday that though Beijing is committed to fight against terrorism it opposes the idea of linking terrorism to any specific country, ethnic group or religion.

Islamabad [Pakistan], Oct. 18: Chief of the Army Staff General Raheel Sharif called upon Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to discuss national and regional security.