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‘Captain’ Cheteshwar Pujara slams 3rd double ton in 7 games for Sussex
Cheteshwar Pujara, making his captaincy debut for Sussex, slammed an unbeaten double century (212 not out, 383b, 20x4, 2x6)- his third double ton in just seven games this season- to take his team to 494 for eight against on Day 2 against Middlesex at Lord’s on Wednesday. At the time of writing this, Pujara, who notched up his highest score of the season, was the third-highest run-getter in the County Championship Division 2.The 34-year-old has now scored 978 runs in seven games at a incredible average of 139.71, with his highest score being 203. His astonishing tally includes three double hundreds and two hundreds.
Watch: Abdullah Shafique Gets Rousing Reception From Pakistan Teammates After Match-Winning Knock vs Sri Lanka In 1st Test
Pakistan completed the highest run-chase at the venue to beat Sri Lanka in the first Test at the picturesque Galle International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Chasing a total of 342 runs, Pakistan rode on Abdullah Shafique's career-best score of 160 not out to seal the victory on a rain-hit fifth day in Galle. Notably, Shafique survived three dropped catches, on 70, 135 and 151. After the conclusion of the match, the Pakistan players, led by captain Babar Azam, came down on the field to shake hands with the Sri Lanka team.
France 'beasts would trump Boks with ease'
Former Blues and Leinster utility back Isa Nacewa reckons France would easily dispatch the Springboks.
Jasprit Bumrah drops to 2nd in ICC ODI rankings
While India clinched a narrow 2-1 triumph in what was a thrilling ODI series, star pacer Bumrah was forced to miss the final match owing to back spasms, which cost him his top spot. New Zealand quick Trent Boult reclaimed the top spot with 704 rating points as against Bumrah's 703.
McWilliams brings in fresh faces for Japan series
Greg McWilliams has named eight uncapped players in his Ireland squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Japan.
Pakistan climb to third spot in World Test Championship table
Pakistan enjoyed an unforgettable day at the Galle Stadium on Wednesday, sealing a record win in the first Test against Sri Lanka and also climbing up the World Test Championship table.
"Thank You For Everything": Ben Stokes Receives Rousing ODI Farewell. Watch
Ben Stokes played his final ODI game on Tuesday against South Africa. He got a rousing farewell after the match. His sudden retirement came as a shock to many. The 31-year-old Stokes is best remembered for his brilliant innings in the 2019 World Cup final against New Zealand. England World Cup hero Stokes was blunt when explaining his decision to retire from one-day internationals: "We are not cars, you can't just fill us up."