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List Of Cricketers To Score 10,000 Runs In Test Cricket

Joe Root became the latest entrant to the 10,000-run club in Test cricket, achieving the rare feat on Day 4 of the opening Test against New Zealand on Sunday. Root became only the second Englishman to reach the milestone after Alastair Cook and the 14th overall. He reached the 10,000-run mark in his 218th innings, becoming the fastest England batter to do so. Cook had reached the landmark in his 229th innings. Incidentally, Root is also the joint-youngest to reach the mark along with Cook, both of whom reached the milestone at the age of 31y 157d.

Focus is to keep bowling in right areas, not on Akhtar's fastest delivery record, says Umran Malik

Umran Malik has made it clear that he is not focusing on breaking Shoaib Akhtar's fastest delivery record of 161 kph, and said that his plan is to keep bowling in right areas and help India win against South Africa. Many young Indian bowlers impressed the experts and fans with their sheer pace in the recently concluded IPL 2022 but Malik was the standout performer because of his raw pace. The Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer had a breakout season as he picked 22 wickets in 14 matches and often clocked speeds in excess of 150 kmph.

Erik ten Hag acquires nickname behind the scenes after first week at Man Utd

Premier League transfer news and rumours: 30/5/22

Diaz looks safe at Al-Hilal as critics push for Mosimane exit at Al-Ahly

It is less than four months since the biggest Arab club in Africa, Al-Ahly, defeated the biggest Arab club in Asia, Al-Hilal, 4-0 in the third-placed game at the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi.

Electric crowds in Pretoria and CT suggest SA franchise rugby is back: 'It felt like the old days'

South African franchise rugby, for the first time in a long time, is thriving.

Australia's Travis Head unsure about getting a chance in the upcoming ODI series in Sri Lanka

Travis Head said that he is unsure about being in the playing XI in the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka. Australia will play against hosts Sri Lanka in a five-match ODI series starting on June 14. Head is included in both the ODI squad that departed for Colombo and Australia A squad that will be playing a number of one-day and first-class matches in Sri Lanka.

Premiership: Sale boss Alex Sanderson hails ‘special’ Faf De Klerk

Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson praised outgoing scrum-half Faf De Klerk, after the South African played his last game for the club in their 42-19 win over Bristol.

Shakira and footballer Gerard Pique confirm spilt after 11 years

Colombian singer Shakira and FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique are separating, the couple confirmed in a statement via their PR agency on Saturday seen by Reuters.

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List Of Cricketers To Score 10,000 Runs In Test Cricket

Focus is to keep bowling in right areas, not on Akhtar's fastest delivery record, says Umran Malik

Erik ten Hag acquires nickname behind the scenes after first week at Man Utd

Diaz looks safe at Al-Hilal as critics push for Mosimane exit at Al-Ahly

Electric crowds in Pretoria and CT suggest SA franchise rugby is back: 'It felt like the old days'

Australia's Travis Head unsure about getting a chance in the upcoming ODI series in Sri Lanka

Premiership: Sale boss Alex Sanderson hails ‘special’ Faf De Klerk

Shakira and footballer Gerard Pique confirm spilt after 11 years