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Ignored For England Test Series, India Star's Cryptic 'Story Not Over' Post Goes Viral

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named the squad for the remaining three Tests of the five-match series against England on Saturday. After the team announcement, India's out-of-favour pacer Umesh Yadav put a cryptic post on his Instagram story and fans wasted no time in relating it to the bowler being overlooked for England Tests. In the changes in the fast bowling line-up, India roped in Akash Deep, giving a maiden Test call-up to the pacer. Meanwhile, Umesh stayed out of consideration. He last played for India in June 2023, which happened to be a Test match vs Australia at The Oval.

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI, Live Score Updates

SL vs AFG 2nd ODI, Live Updates: Sri Lanka will be going up against Afghanistan in the second ODI of the three-match series on Sunday in Pallekele. The hosts have taken 1-0 lead in the series after a stunning 42-run victory. In the first match, Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and invited Sri Lanka to bat first. The hosts posted 381 for 3, thanks to Pathum Nissanka's 210 not out. The unstoppable Nissanka's knock included 20 fours and eight sixes from the 139 balls he faced in his first ODI since the World Cup. In reply, Afghanistan were restricted to 339 for 6 in 50 overs. (Live Scorecard)

"Life Does Not Stop Because...": Ex India Star's Blunt Take On Virat Kohli's Absence From Tests

Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra does not think that star batter Virat Kohli's absence will cost India the ongoing home series against England, pointing out that India also registered an iconic series win in Australia back in 2020-21 without their superstar batter playing three of four Tests. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the remaining three Tests of the five-match series against England, with star batter Virat Kohli set to miss the remaining matches as well due to personal reasons. Virat had earlier missed the first two Tests. Now, his absence is extended to three more games. His last appearance came in the T20I series against Afghanistan earlier in January.

Home Match vs Kuwait Crucial For India In FIFA WC qualifiers: Igor Stimac

India's home match against Kuwait on June 6 could be among head coach Igor Stimac's most important matches at the helm of affairs as the country seeks to make it to the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers for the first time in its history. Stimac is believed to have told the technical committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) in a virtual meeting on Saturday that even if India beats Afghanistan twice (home and away) in March, it will still be difficult to qualify for the third round if the team does not do well against Kuwait.

Ignored For England Test Series, India Star's Cryptic 'Story Not Over' Post Goes Viral

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named the squad for the remaining three Tests of the five-match series against England on Saturday. After the team announcement, India's out-of-favour pacer Umesh Yadav put a cryptic post on his Instagram story and fans wasted no time in relating it to the bowler being overlooked for England Tests. In the changes in the fast bowling line-up, India roped in Akash Deep, giving a maiden Test call-up to the pacer. Meanwhile, Umesh stayed out of consideration. He last played for India in June 2023, which happened to be a Test match vs Australia at The Oval.

SL vs AFG 1st ODI: Sri Lanka Beat Afghanistan After Record Pathum Nissanka Double Ton

Pathum Nissanka's record-breaking double century steered Sri Lanka to a comfortable 42-run win over Afghanistan Friday in the opener of their three-match one-day international series at Pallekele. Set a stiff target of 382, Afghanistan reached 339 for six as Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai scored centuries after their team were reduced to 55-5. Nissanka's unbeaten 210 was Sri Lanka's first ODI double hundred, breaking the island nation's longstanding record highest score of 189 by Sanath Jayasuriya against India in 2000.

200 In Just 136 Balls: Pathum Nissanka Breaks 24-Year-Old Record Held By Sanath Jayasuriya

Pathum Nissanka became the first Sri Lankan to score an ODI double century, powering the hosts to an immense 381 against Afghanistan at Pallekele in their series opener on Friday. The opener finished unbeaten on 210 to break the island nation's longstanding record of 189 by Sanath Jayasuriya against India in 2000. It was also the joint fifth-highest individual score in ODIs. Sri Lanka's 381-3 was also their highest at the ground and the team's fourth-highest on record.

"No One Can Leave Own Blood": Mohammed Shami On Missing Daughter, Not Visiting Her

India pacer Mohammed Shami has opened up on the bond with his daughter, Aaira, who lives with the cricketer's estranged wife Hasin Jahan. During a recent interaction, Shami revealed that he misses Aaira a lot, and only speaks to her occasionally. The cricketer revealed that Hasin Jahan doesn't allow Aaira to speak to him very often, adding that he doesn't get the chance to meet Aaira in person since he and his estranged wife have not been in talking terms. For the unversed, Shami married Hasin Jahan in 2014, while Aaira was born in 2015.

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Ignored For England Test Series, India Star's Cryptic 'Story Not Over' Post Goes Viral

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI, Live Score Updates

"Life Does Not Stop Because...": Ex India Star's Blunt Take On Virat Kohli's Absence From Tests

Home Match vs Kuwait Crucial For India In FIFA WC qualifiers: Igor Stimac

Ignored For England Test Series, India Star's Cryptic 'Story Not Over' Post Goes Viral

SL vs AFG 1st ODI: Sri Lanka Beat Afghanistan After Record Pathum Nissanka Double Ton

200 In Just 136 Balls: Pathum Nissanka Breaks 24-Year-Old Record Held By Sanath Jayasuriya

"No One Can Leave Own Blood": Mohammed Shami On Missing Daughter, Not Visiting Her