Overnight rain delays start of Rawalpindi test
ISLAMABAD : Wet outfield caused by overnight rain delayed the start of the fourth day's play in the opening test between Australia and Pakistan on Monday.
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Women's World Cup: India overwhelm Pakistan in campaign opener
Sneh Rana shines with bat and ball as India put one over neighbours PakistanOne of the poignant moments at the Bay Oval stadium in Mount Maunganui on Sunday was Pakistan skipper Bismah Maroof walking into the stadium with her six-month old daughter Fatima in one hand and her backpack slung on the other. It summarized a stirring tale of grit, determination and a comeback. AS IT HAPPENEDOnce the match, India's World Cup opener against Pakistan started, Mithali Raj's team exhibited the same qualities on the field. Struggling at 114/6 in the 34th over, India rode on a fine batting show from Smriti Mandana (52), Deepti Sharma (40), Sneh Rana (53 n. o, 48b, 4x4) and Pooja Vastrakar (67, 59b, 8x4) to steer India to a competitive 244/7.
Watch: Mohammad Rizwan Steps In To Help After Marnus Labuschagne Is Struck By Ball
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan gave Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne a gentle rub on his right arm after the latter was struck by a ball while batting on the third day of the opening Test between the two sides in Rawalpindi on Sunday. Labuschagne was facing a delivery from Pakistan spinner Nauman Ali when he failed to connect while trying to sweep it towards leg. The ball spun in a way that it hit Labuschagne's right forearm after pitching outside the leg stump. Rizwan, who was keeping behind the stumps, stepped in to help Labuschagne and gave the latter a gentle rub on his right forearm.
Pakistan vs Australia live updates: Big runs on offer for Aussies on day four of Rawalpindi Test
Australia has work to do yet to establish a first-innings lead on day four of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.
Pakistan vs Australia, 1st Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith Consolidate Australia's Position
Pakistan vs Australia, 1st Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: Australia's Marnus Labuschagne and Steven Smith put the team in a strong position and consolidated on a good start given earlier by the likes of Usman Khawaja and David Warner. While Khawaja was unlucky to miss out on what would have been a splendid hundred, Warner also departed soon after as Pakistan found a slight opening. However, Smith and Labuschagne put some calm into the batting order after the fall of wickets. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Watch Highlights: India's 107-Run Win Over Pakistan In Women's World Cup Clash
India beat arch-rivals Pakistan by 107 runs in their opening game of the 2022 ICC Women's World Cup in Mount Maunganui on Sunday to start their campaign in the best way possible. Batting first, India looked stable at 96/1, with opener Smriti Mandhana scoring 52, before wickets in quick succession reduced them to 114/6. However, Sneh Rana's unbeaten 53 and Pooja Vastrakar's 67 helped India post a total of 244/7 from their 50 overs. In response, Rajeshwari Gayakwad had figures of 4/31 as India bowled Pakistan out for 137 to seal a comfortable win.
Friend of Shane Warne reveals final hours before cricket legend's death
Shane Warne offered gifts of his old cricket clothing and ate the traditional Australian snack of Vegemite on toast in the final hours before his death on Friday, an associate of the cricketing great said. Tom Hall was staying at the resort in Koh Samui, Thailand, where Warne was found unconscious in his room in a villa he shared with three travelling companions. Hall, chief executive of The Sporting News website, said there were "no unusual circumstances" surrounding Warne's death on Friday after the former spin bowler caught up with friends and watched some cricket on TV.
Friend of Warne reveals final hours before cricketer's death
MELBOURNE : Shane Warne offered gifts of his old cricket clothing and ate the traditional Australian snack of Vegemite on toast in the final hours before his death on Friday, an associate of the cricketing great said.