England beat India in must-win World Cup clash
England kept their World Cup title defence alive as they beat India by four wickets behind a captain's performance from half-centurion Heather Knight and Charlie Dean's earlier brilliance with the ball.
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Watch: Australia Captain Pat Cummins Tries To Fix Uneven Area Of Karachi Pitch With Hammer
Australia are currently squaring off against Pakistan in the ongoing second Test. On Day 4 Australia captain Pat Cummins garnered the spotlight as he tried his hand at fixing the Karachi pitch. The incident happened in the 53rd over of the innings when Cameron Green had the ball in hand. Cummins stepped up to fix the uneven part of the bowler's landing area on the pitch with a hammer in hand and the ground staff were left in awe, looking how naturally the task came to the Australia Test skipper. Cummins pounded the turf with the hammer as he tried to make the landing area for Green a little more comfortable.
Pakistan vs Australia: Eight wickets needed for Aussie win in Karachi, but Babar Azam stands in the way
Australia is hunting eight wickets to win on the final day of the second Test in Karachi, after a mammoth batting effort from Pakistan on day four.
Jhulan Goswami Becomes 1st Ever Bowler To Reach This Milestone In Women's ODIs
Veteran India pacer Jhulan Goswami on Wednesday became the first bowler in history to complete 250 wickets in women's ODIs. Jhulan, playing in her 199th ODI match, achieved the feat while bowling against England in a group phase match of the ICC Women's World Cup at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Jhulan dismissed England's Tammy Beaumonth to reach the landmark figure. The India veteran is already the highest wicket-taker in women's ODI matches. Former Australia cricketer Cathryn Fitzpatrick is second in the list of most wickets in women's ODIs, with 180 wickets to her name.
Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 5: Live Cricket Score, Live Updates
Chasing a target of 506 runs, Pakistan take on Australia on Day 5 of the ongoing second Test match at the National Stadium in Karachi, on Wednesday. The hosts reached 192 for two at Stumps on Day 4, with Babar Azam remaining unbeaten after smashing a century. The Pakistan captain registered 102 runs off 198 balls and also slammed 12 fours. Australia declared their second innings on 97 for two, following the dismissal of Marnus Labuschagne on 44. First innings centurion Usman Khawaja remained unbeaten on 44. Australia's declaration came soon after the start of play on Day 4 in Karachi. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Team India reignites World Test Championship dreams
Aim is to reach final but player management crucial, says Rohit SharmaBENGALURU: With a comprehensive 2-0 win over Sri Lanka in the home Test series, India may have climbed to the fourth position in the World Test Championship standings, but the road ahead for Rohit Sharma's men is arduous. Currently, Australia top the table with 77.77 % (56 points) with four wins and a draw. They are followed by Pakistan (66.66%; 40 points), South Africa (60%; 36 points) and India (58.33%; 77 points). India have six wins, three losses and two draws, with their chances of making a bigger impact in the nine-team table being dealt a huge blow when they lost the three-match series 1-2 against hosts South Africa earlier in the year.
Watch: Pakistan's Azhar Ali Fails To Take DRS In Time In Bizarre Dismissal vs Australia
Pakistan are currently taking on Australia in the ongoing second Test at the National Stadium in Karachi. Pakistan have been asked to chase a mammoth target of 506 after Australia declared their second innings at 97/2. Chasing the daunting target, Pakistan lost two early wickets, and were reduced to 21 for two at one stage on Day 4. Nathan Lyon provided Australia with the early breakthrough, dismissing Imam-ul-Haq. However, Azhar Ali's bizarre dismissal in the 23th over of the second innings got the internet talking.