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41-Year-Old Record Broken: Sri Lanka Star Milan Rathnayake Makes Test History

Sri Lanka debutant Milan Rathnayake broke a 41-year-old Test record by putting up the highest score by a batter at the number 9 spot in men's red-ball cricket. The 28-year-old surpassed India's Balwinder Sandhu's record of 71, a splendid knock that came against Pakistan in Hyderabad in 1983. On the opening day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and England in Manchester, the visitors put up a valiant fight, and Rathnayake was at the centre stage of all the action.

Twin Fifties Rescue Pakistan After Early Collapse vs Bangladesh In First Test

Left-handers Saud Shakeel and Saim Ayub hit fighting half-centuries to help Pakistan recover to 158-4 on a rain-hit opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. Shakeel was unbeaten on 57 at the close while Ayub scored 56 for his maiden fifty during an innings-building stand of 98 for the fourth wicket after Pakistan were tottering at 16-3. Shakeel brought up 1,000 runs in his 11th Test when he reached 33 and hit five boundaries in his seventh half-century. He added a further 44 for the fifth wicket with Mohammad Rizwan, who was unbeaten on 24.

Watch: Pakistan Captain Shan Masood Furious With Third Umpire's Controversial Call In 1st Test vs Bangladesh

Bangladesh left-arm paceman Shoriful Islam took two wickets in four balls to leave Pakistan struggling at 81-3 on a rain-hit opening day of the first Test in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. The 23-year-old spearhead removed the home team's skipper Shan Masood for six and then star batter Babar Azam for a two-ball duck before Pakistan launched their recovery on a greenish pitch. Saim Ayub was unbeaten on 42 and Saud Shakeel on 28 at the break, having added a fighting 65 in their fourth-wicket stand.

Watch: Babar Azam Falls For 0 vs Bangladesh In 1st Test, Internet Blasts Pakistan Star

The start of the first Pakistan vs Bangladesh Test in Rawalpindi has not been good at all for the home side. The Shan Masood-led Pakistan were reduced to 16/3 at one point of time with Abdullah Shafique (2), Shan Masood (6) and Babar Azam (0) failing to leave any impact. Babar Azam was caught by Litton Das, with Babar attempting to steer the ball down the leg-side. On Babar Azam's glance, Das took a diving one-handed catch of Shorful Islam. After the dismissal, internet started trolling the Pakistan star batter.

'Don't Try Anything New At Paris Paralympics': Neeraj Chopra's Advice To Sumit Antil

All eyes will be on javelin thrower Sumit Antil at the upcoming Paralympics in Paris. The Tokyo 2020 champion will be aiming to defend his title and Antil is taking a lot of inspiration from his able-bodied counterpart Neeraj Chopra, who won silver at the recently-concluded Paris Olympics. In a conversation with SAI Media, Antil, who will be one of the two flag-bearers of the 84-member Indian contingent at the opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics from August 28 to September 8, said he is drawing inspiration from Chopra's silver-wining effort at the Stade de France in Paris on August 8.

Pakistan Star Naseem Shah Doesn't Let His Father Watch Cricket. Explains Why

Naseem Shah is one bowler whose talent has been appreciated by all. The 21-year-old has already played 17 Tests, 14 ODIs and 28 T20Is. He is often looked up as the next big thing in Pakistan cricket. However, Shah has now said that though his father is his biggest supporter he does not let him watch matches. "There is a lot going on in a cricketer's life behind the scenes about which people are not aware," the Pakistan speedtster Shah told Cricbuzz.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: Toss Delayed Due To Wet Outfield

Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score And Updates: Pakistan take on Bangladesh in the opening Test of the 2-match series, hoping to continue their unbeaten run in the longest format of the game. Whenever the two sides come up against each other in red-ball cricket, it's Pakistan who have the upper hand. In fact, the head-to-head record between them reads 12-0, with the Bangla Tigers yet to win a single contest in this rivalry. Bangladesh might take some confidence out of their series win against New Zealand in the previous encounter while Pakistan suffered a defeat against Australia in their last Test series. Contrasting results coming into the series, but it's still the Shan Masood-led that starts as favourite. (Live Scorecard)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, First Test Live Streaming: Pakistan resumes their World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle, as they host Bangladesh for a two-match Test series. Sitting sixth in the WTC standings, two wins for Pakistan are extremely necessary if they are to move up the rankings. Star batter Babar Azam will be batting at no. 4 in this series. Bangladesh will be heading into the game after the incidents of political turmoil in their own country. They sit eighth in the WTC standings, having won one match out of four so far.

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41-Year-Old Record Broken: Sri Lanka Star Milan Rathnayake Makes Test History

Twin Fifties Rescue Pakistan After Early Collapse vs Bangladesh In First Test

Watch: Pakistan Captain Shan Masood Furious With Third Umpire's Controversial Call In 1st Test vs Bangladesh

Watch: Babar Azam Falls For 0 vs Bangladesh In 1st Test, Internet Blasts Pakistan Star

'Don't Try Anything New At Paris Paralympics': Neeraj Chopra's Advice To Sumit Antil

Pakistan Star Naseem Shah Doesn't Let His Father Watch Cricket. Explains Why

Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: Toss Delayed Due To Wet Outfield

Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch