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Olly Stone To Return Home For Wedding, Unlikely To Play Second Test Against Pakistan

Olly Stone is set to return home from England's tour of Pakistan on Wednesday for his wedding this weekend, making it unlikely he will be available for the second Test in Multan. Stone took seven wickets in two Tests against Sri Lanka at the end of the English summer, marking his first appearances in the format in three years. Brydon Carse was chosen as England's high-pace option for the first Test in Multan, allowing Stone to depart earlier than initially planned.

India Look To Fix Batting Struggles, Need Big Win vs Sri Lanka To Bolster NRR

On a sticky wicket after a mixed start to the campaign, India will look to fix their batting struggles to bolster their net run rate when they take on bottom-placed Sri Lanka in their third and penultimate Group A match of the T20 Women's World Cup on Wednesday. It has not been smooth sailing for the Indians in the showpiece event so far, having lost to New Zealand by 58 runs in their tournament-opener and then scampering home in 18.5 overs against arch-rivals Pakistan while chasing a modest 105.

Big Jasprit Bumrah Surprise In India vs Pakistan Women's T20 World Cup Game

Jasprit Bumrah has received a well-earned rest after starring for India in a 2-0 home Test series win over Bangladesh. However, while Team India plays on in the three-match T20I series, Bumrah has been spending his time in a different sphere of cricket. The pacer - recently crowned as the No. 1 Test bowler in the ICC rankings - was spotted during the blockbuster India-Pakistan game during the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup 2024, where India ended up winning the game with seven balls to spare.

India Set For A Return To Playing In Hong Kong Cricket Sixes Tournament

The Indian team is all set to make a return to playing in the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes tournament, scheduled to take place from November 1 to 3 this year. The tournament began in 1992 and was last held in 2017 before being revived this year. “Team India is gearing up to smash it out of the park at HK6! Prepare for explosive power-hitting and a storm of sixes that will electrify the crowd! Expect More Teams, More Sixes, More Excitement, and MAXIMUM THRILLS! HK6 is back from 1st to 3rd November 2024! Don't miss out!,” wrote Cricket Hong Kong on its ‘X' account on Monday.

Watch: Suresh Raina Turns Back The Clock, Slams Shakib Al Hasan For Massive Sixes

Former Indian cricket team all-rounder Suresh Raina turned back the clock as he played an explosive knock to impress everyone during the ongoing National Cricket League (NCL) in the USA. Raina, who plays for the New York Lions, scored 53 off just 28 deliveries against Los Angeles Waves. The innings comprised of three sixes and six fours with two of the sixes coming against Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. Raina looked in tremendous form as he smashed Shakib for two mammoth sixes in an expensive over that produced 18 runs.

"When I Was Playing Under Rohit Sharma...": Suryakumar Yadav On Becoming Captain In IPL

Suryakumar Yadav is enjoying his time as India T20 captain and dropped enough hints on Saturday about his ambitions of leading an IPL franchise is near future. Mumbai Indians would ideally like to retain Suryakumar but being a current India captain, it would also be interesting as to what is his expectation from the five-time champion outfit. Hardik Pandya grabbed the limelight last year when MI removed Rohit Sharma unceremoniously to put the colourful Baroda all-rounder on the hot seat, the move that backfired badly.

Big Blow For India As Shivam Dube Ruled Out Of Bangladesh T20Is. This MI Star To Replace Him

India all-rounder Shivam Dube has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, the BCCI confirmed on the eve of the 1st T20I in Gwalior. According to BCCI's official release, Dube will miss the three-game rubber owing to a back injury. "All-rounder Shivam Dube is ruled out of the three-match T20I series owing to a back injury," BCCI's statement read.

National Cricket League: Suresh Raina Rolls Back The Years, Slams Stunning Fifty In 10-Over Tie

2011 Cricket World Cup-winner Suresh Raina rolled back the years, slamming a brilliant fifty as New York Lions CC beat Los Angeles Waves CC by 19 runs in the second match of the Sixty Strikes tournament, organised by the National Cricket League, USA. In the 10-over game, Raina smashed 53 off just 28 balls to take his team to a whopping total of 126. Despite a valiant effort, the total proved to be too uphill a task for Los Angeles Waves.

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Olly Stone To Return Home For Wedding, Unlikely To Play Second Test Against Pakistan

India Look To Fix Batting Struggles, Need Big Win vs Sri Lanka To Bolster NRR

Big Jasprit Bumrah Surprise In India vs Pakistan Women's T20 World Cup Game

India Set For A Return To Playing In Hong Kong Cricket Sixes Tournament

Watch: Suresh Raina Turns Back The Clock, Slams Shakib Al Hasan For Massive Sixes

"When I Was Playing Under Rohit Sharma...": Suryakumar Yadav On Becoming Captain In IPL

Big Blow For India As Shivam Dube Ruled Out Of Bangladesh T20Is. This MI Star To Replace Him

National Cricket League: Suresh Raina Rolls Back The Years, Slams Stunning Fifty In 10-Over Tie