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1st Time In 147 Years: Sri Lanka Star Sets World Record. Not Even Sunil Gavaskar Or Don Bradman Achieved It

The success story of Kamindu Mendis since he made his Test debut continues. The Sri Lanka star remained unbeaten on 51 on the first day of the second Test against New Zealand in Galle on Thursday and in doing so he set a new world record. The 25-year-old star is now the first batter in the 147 year history of Test cricket to score a fifty-plus score in each of his first eight Tests since debut. Before him, Pakistan's Shaud Shakeel held the record as he had fifty-plus score is each of the first seven Tests that he played. Earlier, India's Sunil Gavaskar (6) jointly held the record with three others.

Named In Murder Case In Bangladesh, Shakib Al Hasan Concerned About Safety After Announcing Retirement Plans

Shakib Al Hasan, arguably the greatest Bangladesh cricketer, on Thursday stunned all by announcng his retirement from T20 Internationals with immediate effect. He also said said that the second Test against India will be his last if his country's board doesn't give him a farewell match against South Africa at home. His final international game for Bangladesh will be in the Champions Trophy which is likely to be held in UAE and Pakistan.

"Mohalla Team Better Than Pakistan": Spin Great Tears Into Babar Azam And Co, Asks Them To Learn From India

Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria didn't hold back in his scathing criticism of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Pakistan team following their humiliating Test series loss to Bangladesh. It was Pakistan's first-ever Test series defeat to Bangladesh and Kaneria expressed his frustration, even going so far as to say that "a mohalla team is better than them."

Glenn Maxwell Set To Return In Sheffield Shield, Confirms Will Sutherland

Victoria captain Will Sutherland has confirmed Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell will be available for a couple of Sheffield Shield matches in the early part of the summer as the allrounder wants to be back in Australia's Test set up for Sri Lanka tour in January and February next year. According to ESPNcricinfo, the 36-year-old cricketer is in England with Australia's ODI team and has not played any Sheffield Shield match for Victoria since February 2023 and has played two first-class matches in the last five years due to his white-ball duties and his leg injury.

Unheralded Pacer Dismisses Virat Kohli Twice Ahead Of 2nd Test vs Bangladesh. Star Says, "Kitne Saal..."

The Indian cricket team has started training for the second India vs Bangladesh Test in Kanpur, that starts on Friday. India have already won the first Test with ease and if they repeat the feat in the final game of the series, the Rohit Sharma-led side will move to a great position in the race for the World Test Championship final. Virat Kohli, however, was not in good form in the first Test. He got out to Hasan Mahmud for 6 in the first innings while he fell to Mehidy hasan Miraz for 17 in the second innings.

Women's T20 World Cup: Poonam Yadav Predicts India, Australia To Advance From Group A

As the Women's T20 World Cup draws near, spinner Poonam Yadav shared her thoughts on the Indian women's team preparations and potential ahead of the tournament. She delved into India's team composition, their group stage opponents, and what she believes will be key to their success. India's campaign kicks off on October 4 against New Zealand, followed by an eagerly awaited clash with arch-rivals Pakistan on October 6. After facing Sri Lanka again on October 9, they will conclude the group stage against Australia on October 13. All matches are set to take place in Dubai,

India Have An Advantage At T20 World Cup Due to UAE's Similar Conditions, Says Mithali Raj

Former captain Mithali Raj reckons that India will enjoy a significant edge over other teams, as the conditions in the UAE resemble those found on home soil. The women's T20 World Cup is set to be played in the UAE -- Dubai and Sharjah -- from October 3. The ICC moved marquee event from Bangladesh owing to the political unrest in that nation. "The UAE is, again, in very similar conditions, so we can say that, you know, our team has the advantage," Mithali told Star sports.

"Tata, Bye Bye": Ex-Pakistan Star Fires Brutal Warning To Gary Kirsten

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has warned national team head coach Gary Kirsten that he will be fired from his position after the Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan have suffered a number of setbacks in the recent past with the latest one coming in the form of a humiliating 2-0 Test series loss against Bangladesh. Pakistan also had disappointing runs in the ODI World Cup 2023 as well as the T20 World Cup 2024. Basit said that it will be a huge achievement for the Babar Azam-led side if they can reach the Champions Trophy semifinals but added that Kirsten will certainly lose his job.

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1st Time In 147 Years: Sri Lanka Star Sets World Record. Not Even Sunil Gavaskar Or Don Bradman Achieved It

Named In Murder Case In Bangladesh, Shakib Al Hasan Concerned About Safety After Announcing Retirement Plans

"Mohalla Team Better Than Pakistan": Spin Great Tears Into Babar Azam And Co, Asks Them To Learn From India

Glenn Maxwell Set To Return In Sheffield Shield, Confirms Will Sutherland

Unheralded Pacer Dismisses Virat Kohli Twice Ahead Of 2nd Test vs Bangladesh. Star Says, "Kitne Saal..."

Women's T20 World Cup: Poonam Yadav Predicts India, Australia To Advance From Group A

India Have An Advantage At T20 World Cup Due to UAE's Similar Conditions, Says Mithali Raj

"Tata, Bye Bye": Ex-Pakistan Star Fires Brutal Warning To Gary Kirsten