Liverpool's 'mentality is phenomenal', hails Chris Sutton
The plaudits for Liverpool continue to roll in as their quadruple quest continues, with Chris Sutton hailing their resilience.
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Fit Anderson, Broad will be selected says new England captain Stokes
DURHAM, England : England's all-time leading test wicket takers James Anderson and Stuart Broad will always be named in the playing 11 if the two fast bowlers are fit, new test captain Ben Stokes said on Tuesday as he looks to wipe the slate clean and start afresh.
Watch: Pakistan Star Mohammad Rizwan Takes A Screamer At First Slip In County Championship
Mohammad Rizwan did it all against Durham while playing for Sussex in the ongoing County Championship Division 2. The Pakistan wicketkeeper first played a knock of 79 in the first innings and then bowled a couple of overs as well for Sussex. To cap it all off, the 29-year-old took a stunning catch in Durham's second innings and this effort helped the side dismiss David Bedingham.
Cheteshwar Pujara Chit Chats With Mohammad Rizwan Before County Game; Fans Try To Decode Conversation
Cheteshwar Pujara and Mohammad Rizwan's combo for Sussex is a hit. The Indian now has scored three triple-digit scores in successive games in the County Championship Division Two as he looks to regain form and make a comeback to the Indian Test team. On the other hand, the Pakistan cricket team player is also among runs and scored a half-century against Durham in his team's last match. The two were also involved in a 154-run stand for the sixth wicket in a match that ended in a draw.
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Watch: Pak Wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan Bowls In County Match, Shaheen Afridi Asks "Hum Retirement Le Lain?"
The County Division 2 fixture between Sussex and Durham ended in a draw on Sunday at the County Ground, Hove. Cheteshwar Pujara and Mohammad Rizwan were the standout performers for Sussex as the duo played knocks of 203 and 79, respectively in the first innings and this helped the side post 538 runs on the board. Rizwan then bowled two overs for Sussex in the second innings with the match heading for a draw.
India's Pujara and Pakistan's Rizwan bat together for Sussex - in pictures
The county championship match between Sussex and Durham turned out to be a momentous occasion as India Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara and Pakistan's star wicketkeeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan batted together on Friday.
"Real Privilege": Ben Stokes Statement After Being Named England's 81st Test Captain
The England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Thursday that all-rounder Ben Stokes will take over as the 81st captain of the England men's cricket team. Stokes takes over from Joe Root, who resigned from the position earlier this month and remains the most successful Test captain of England in terms of number of matches won. Stokes' immediate challenge will be to put an end to the series of losses that England has faced in cricket's oldest format and revive the fortunes of the team.