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Fastest 50 And 100: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal Combine As India Make Test History

India's opening batters Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal smashes Test cricket world record as they came out to bat against Bangladesh on Day 4 of the second Test in Kanpur. After bowling out Bangladesh for 233 runs in the first innings, Rohit and Jaiswal showed attacking intent from ball one, smashing the opponent team's bowlers all across the park. Rohit and Jaiswal mostly dealt in fours and sixes as they brought up the 50-run mark in just three overs. It was the first instance of a team scoring 50 runs inside the first three overs in Test cricket history since data collection began in the sport.

"I'm Enjoying Scoring Runs": Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis Reflects On His Fiery Form

Sri Lanka's in-form all-rounder, Kamindu Mendis, derived great pleasure from going past the 1,000-run mark in Test format and is now looking forward to their upcoming white-ball tours. Sri Lanka effortlessly completed a whitewash over the Kiwis following their massive success in Galle in the second Test by an innings and 154 runs. While spinners decimated the visitors' batting line-up, Mendis orchestrated New Zealand's downfall with the bat. He spread his magic in the first Test, lifting his bat to celebrate his century (114) in the first inning. In the second Test, the left-handed batter kept the New Zealand spinners at bay, riding high on his rollicking form.

De Silva hails Kamindu influence

Sri Lanka captain Dhanajaya de Silva said Kamindu Mendis had significantly strengthened his team's middle-order batting following their 2-0 series sweep of New Zealand on Sunday.

Sanath Jayasuriya Set For Contract Extension As Sri Lanka Men's Head Coach

Sanath Jayasuriya is poised to have his contract as the head coach of the Sri Lanka men's cricket team extended for another year, following a successful interim period marked by notable victories. Since taking over in early July, Jayasuriya has led the team to a series win against India in ODIs, a Test victory at The Oval, and another Test win in Galle against New Zealand. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) had advertised for a permanent head coach following Chris Silverwood's departure in late June.

Sri Lanka Register 2-0 Clean Sweep Over New Zealand In Test Series

Debutant off-spinner Nishan Peiris took six wickets Sunday to seal Sri Lanka's first series win against New Zealand in 15 years with a crushing victory by an innings and 154 runs in the second Test in Galle. New Zealand were all out for 360 in their second innings before tea on day four after being asked to follow-on. Peiris, 27, and fellow spinner Prabath Jayasuriya shared 18 wickets in the match, the latter taking 6-42 in the first innings to bundle out the tourists for just 88 after the hosts had amassed a mammoth 602-5 declared.

Updated World Test Championship Points Table After Sri Lanka's 2-0 Sweep Against New Zealand

Sri Lanka continue their rampant run under the guidance of Sanath Jayasuriya, completing a 2-0 sweep against New Zealand. After winning the first match in Galle by 63 runs, Sri Lanka hammered the Kiwis by an innings and 154 runs, securing one of their biggest wins in Test history. Courtesy of the 2-0 clean sweep against New Zealand, the Lankans strengthened their hopes of a top-2 finish in the World Test Championship standings, though India and Australia occupy the No. 1 and No. 2 spots at present.

Sri Lanka sweep series with their biggest win v New Zealand

:Sri Lanka crushed New Zealand by an innings and 154 runs to complete a 2-0 series sweep on Sunday, quelling some late fightback from the tourists in the second test in Galle.

On Champions Trophy Row, Report Reveals Date For PCB Chief's Meeting With Jay Shah

Pakistan are scheduled to host the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy next year. If all goes as planned, this will be the first time that the nation will be hosting an ICC tournament since the 1996 ODI World Cup. And Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi is taking necessary steps to ensure the same. Currently, two main stadiums in Pakistan -- Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium and Karachi's National Stadium -- are currently under renovation. Naqvi has also instructed the immediate formation of necessary committees regarding the ICC Champions Trophy.

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Fastest 50 And 100: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal Combine As India Make Test History

"I'm Enjoying Scoring Runs": Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis Reflects On His Fiery Form

De Silva hails Kamindu influence

Sanath Jayasuriya Set For Contract Extension As Sri Lanka Men's Head Coach

Sri Lanka Register 2-0 Clean Sweep Over New Zealand In Test Series

Updated World Test Championship Points Table After Sri Lanka's 2-0 Sweep Against New Zealand

Sri Lanka sweep series with their biggest win v New Zealand

On Champions Trophy Row, Report Reveals Date For PCB Chief's Meeting With Jay Shah