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"I've Got No Hair...": Nathan Lyon's Witty Take On Playing 100 Consecutive Tests

Australia veteran spinner Nathan Lyon on Wednesday joined a special group of players who have featured in 100 consecutive Test matches. Lyon is only the sixth player, and the first-ever bowler, to play 100 consecutive Test matches. Other players on the list are Alastair Cook (159), Allan Border (153), Mark Waugh (107), Sunil Gavaskar (106) and Brendon McCullum (101). His 100th consecutive appearance came in the second Test match of the Ashes 2023 series against England.

"Are You Joking?": Kevin Pietersen Slams England Bowlers For "Shambolic" Show On Day 1 Of 2nd Ashes Test

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen lashed out at the England bowlers for showing lack of intent on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test at Lord's, London. Host skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl first under overcast conditions, but Australia had all the fun. Openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja put a 73-run stand. Despite losing five wickets on the day, Australia posted 339 runs at the end of play. Josh Tongue and Joe Root picked two wickets apiece, while Ollie Robinson also claimed a wicket. The trio, however, lacked support from other England bowlers.

Rugby World Cup set to use 10-minute red-card review system - report

The Rugby World Cup is reportedly set to employ a system for potentially upgrading yellow cards to red cards during matches.

"Shirt Leke...": Ishan Kishan's Comment On Shubman Gill's Pic With PSG Jersey Leaves Internet In Splits

India's opening batter Shubman Gill recently visited the Paris Saint-Germain stadium Parc des Princes. The football club gifted the cricketer a number 7 jersey. The Indian cricket team players went on their respective vacations after the end of the World Test Championship final against Australia on June 11. Meanwhile, Gill too had a good outing at the French Capital. He posted a video of his visit on Instagram and the comment of his India teammate Ishan Kishan left the internet in splits.

England vs Australia, 2nd Ashes Test: Steve Smith Stars For Australia Before Joe Root Double Revives England On Day 1

Star batsman Steve Smith's unbeaten 85 was the centrepiece of Australia's impressive 339-5 on the opening day of the second Test against England at Lord's on Wednesday. But off-spinner Joe Root, better known as the number one-ranked batsman in Test cricket, took two wickets in four balls late in the day. His double strike ensured Ashes-holders Australia, 1-0 up in the five-match series after a thrilling two-wicket win at Edgbaston last week, did not have things all their own way at the 'Home of Cricket'.

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"I've Got No Hair...": Nathan Lyon's Witty Take On Playing 100 Consecutive Tests

"Are You Joking?": Kevin Pietersen Slams England Bowlers For "Shambolic" Show On Day 1 Of 2nd Ashes Test

Rugby World Cup set to use 10-minute red-card review system - report

"Shirt Leke...": Ishan Kishan's Comment On Shubman Gill's Pic With PSG Jersey Leaves Internet In Splits

England vs Australia, 2nd Ashes Test: Steve Smith Stars For Australia Before Joe Root Double Revives England On Day 1

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Absolutely shambolic – Kevin Pietersen rips into England after day one of second Ashes Test at Lord's