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India vs Sri Lanka pink-ball Test off to a dramatic start

M Chinnaswamy Stadium. There couldn’t have been a better advertisement for the classical format of cricket. But the pitch, a dry wicket offering ample turn and the odd ball keeping low ensured truncated stints at the crease for Rohit Sharma & Co. Under lights, there was no relief for the Sri Lankan batters either. As many as 16 wickets tumbled on either side with India holding a 166-run advantage. FULL SCORECARDIndia reached 252 in 59.1 overs courtesy a defining innings of 92 (98b, 10x4, 4x6) from Shreyas Iyer and returned in the final session to leave the Sri Lankan challenge in tatters, reducing them to 86/6 in 30 overs. Barring Angelo Mathews (43), none of the Lankan batters got going and it wasn't the spinners but the pacers who got purchase with Jasprit Bumrah (3/15) leading the pack with Mohammed Shami (2/18).

Brathwaite: England disrespected West Indies by not conceding draw earlier

Carlos Brathwaite believes England’s refusal to shake hands on an early draw in the first Test should give West Indies extra incentive to go on and win the series.

Cavalier Usman Khawaja relishes magic moment in Karachi

Chances to make Test centuries don’t come around very often. Excellent careers might include five or 10. Each innings starts from nothing and gradually climbs across hours, with every rung gained being the one that might break. However placid the pitch, however rich the vein of form, it only takes one good ball, one mistake, one lapse of concentration, piece of bad luck, umpiring error, fine piece of fielding, and the count collapses back to zero.

Usman Khawaja delighted with hometown century on day one of second Pakistan Test

Usman Khawaja says his Test ton in front of some of his Karachi family is something special.

Raducanu celebrates her opening win at Indian Wells – Saturday’s sporting social

Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.

Usman Khawaja: Australia centurion savours Karachi homecoming

Australia opening batter Usman Khawaja says that scoring a century in Karachi is a special moment that he will savour forever.

Zak Crawley strikes century but draw looking likely for England in first Test

Zak Crawley’s long wait for a second Test century finally ended as he and Joe Root filled their boots and ushered England away from danger on day four against the West Indies.

ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, New Zealand Women vs Australia Women: Live Cricket Score And Updates

New Zealand face Australia in their upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup League Stage fixture at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, on Sunday. The White Ferns have won two out of three fixtures in the ongoing tournament and are currently third in the table. Meanwhile, Australia have won both their fixtures and are in second position in the standings. Both sides have already faced each other in a warm-up match, where New Zealand won the match by nine wickets. (LIVE SCORECARD)

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India vs Sri Lanka pink-ball Test off to a dramatic start

Brathwaite: England disrespected West Indies by not conceding draw earlier

Cavalier Usman Khawaja relishes magic moment in Karachi

Usman Khawaja delighted with hometown century on day one of second Pakistan Test

Raducanu celebrates her opening win at Indian Wells – Saturday’s sporting social

Usman Khawaja: Australia centurion savours Karachi homecoming

Zak Crawley strikes century but draw looking likely for England in first Test

ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, New Zealand Women vs Australia Women: Live Cricket Score And Updates