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"Speed Se Kuch Nahi Hota": Pakistan Pacer's Reply To Question Involving Umran Malik

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has been in fine form across formats for the past few years. Shaheen Afridi, who won the Sir Garfield Sobers award for the men's cricketer of the year in 2021, has been tormenting batters from across the globe with his swing, and line and length. On being asked about New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson and young India fast bowler Umran Malik's mindboggling speeds in the IPL, Shaheen said that raw pace is of no use without line, length and swing.

ICC chair warns of reduction in volume of Test cricket in future

Test cricket runs the risk of witnessing a reduction in its volume in a decade's time, warns ICC chair Greg Barclay. Barclay, who was appointed as ICC chair in November 2020, said the world body will face a serious challenge in deciding the next Future Tours Program starting next year. "There is a men's and women's event every year and the growth of domestic leagues are forcing things from the bottom and ...

1st Test: New Zealand have a 'big job' to do against England on day three, says Tom Blundell

Tom Blundell was pleased with his formidable partnership with Daryl Mitchell that put New Zealand in control of the first Test against England but the wicket-keeper batsman said they still have a "big job" to do on day three at Lord's. Blundell (90 not out) and Mitchell (97 not out) added 180 runs for the fifth wicket to revive New Zealand and take a solid 227-run lead on the second day. Wickets tumbled on a frantic first day and in the morning session of day two but world Test champions New Zealand showed resilience with the bat in the afternoon and evening sessions as they fought back and put pressure on the hosts.

England vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell put New Zealand on top against England

Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell produced a formidable middle-order partnership. The reigning world Test champions were 236-4 at the end of day two, thanks to a 180-run stand between Mitchell (97 not out) and Blundell (90 not out). All-rounder Mitchell and wicket-keeper batsman Blundell stepped up to put their team back in the contest after New Zealand's top-order, including skipper Kane Williamson (15), failed to make an impact.

New Zealand duo close in on centuries to put England on back foot

England’s inspiration ran dry on day two of the first Test as an emphatic near double-century stand between Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell put New Zealand in control at Lord’s.

Ketanji Brown Jackson seen applauding New Zealand's 'assault' weapons ban at Harvard commencement

While criticizing Senate Republican tactics

Star-studded U.S. Women's Open a stark contrast to splintering PGA Tour

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Cricket-New Zealand have 'big job' to do against England on day three - Blundell

LONDON (Reuters) - Tom Blundell was pleased with his formidable partnership with Daryl Mitchell that put New Zealand in control of the first test against England but the wicket-keeper batsman said they still have a "big job" to do on day three at Lord's.

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"Speed Se Kuch Nahi Hota": Pakistan Pacer's Reply To Question Involving Umran Malik

ICC chair warns of reduction in volume of Test cricket in future

1st Test: New Zealand have a 'big job' to do against England on day three, says Tom Blundell

England vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell put New Zealand on top against England

New Zealand duo close in on centuries to put England on back foot

Ketanji Brown Jackson seen applauding New Zealand's 'assault' weapons ban at Harvard commencement

Star-studded U.S. Women's Open a stark contrast to splintering PGA Tour

Cricket-New Zealand have 'big job' to do against England on day three - Blundell