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India vs Pakistan In Women's T20 World Cup On This Date: Full Fixtures Here

India will be taking on arch-rivals Pakistan on October 6 here as per the revamped fixtures of the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup released by the ICC on Monday. The tournament starts on October 3. The global competition, initially scheduled to be held in Bangladesh, was moved out of the country by the ICC after many players expressed concerns around security due to the prevailing political unrest. Dubai and Sharjah are the only two venues in the event hosting a total of 23 matches.

Stone replaces Wood in England team for second test v Sri Lanka

Fast bowler Olly Stone will replace the injured Mark Wood in the England team to play Sri Lanka in the second test at Lord's, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Tuesday.

England's Wood ruled out of Sri Lanka series

England fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out of the test series against Sri Lanka due to a thigh injury and will be replaced by left-arm seamer Josh Hull, the England Cricket Board said on Sunday.

Bangladesh Humiliate Pakistan In Their Own Home, Make Test History With 10-Wicket Win

The Bangladesh cricket team brought much-needed respite back home with a historic result in Test cricket. As the country looks to pull itself out of political chaos, its men's cricket team sent a wave of jubilation back home by securing its first-ever victory against Pakistan in Test cricket. Bangladesh and Pakistan have squared off in a total of 13 matches in the longest format of the game, with 12 of them resulting in a loss for the Bangla Tigers, while one ended in a draw. The opening Test of the 2-match series in Rawalpindi, however, produced a first for Bangladesh, who secured a 10-wicket victory.

Watch: Ben Stokes' Lookalike Spotted Once Again. Hilarious Exchange Goes Viral

England captain Ben Stokes may not be playing in the Test series against Sri Lanka due to a hamstring injury, but he's still involved within the England dressing room. This allowed a hilarious moment to take place at Old Trafford on Friday, where the match cameras were able to capture a man in the crowd who looked like a carbon copy of Stokes. With Stokes present at the ground, fans could also grab his laughing reaction after seeing his lookalike on the big screen. Much like Stokes, this fan possessed a ginger hairstyle and beard. When he was shown on screen, the England captain raised his thumb in approval. However, moments later, the fan would open his jacket to reveal 'Stokesy 55' written on the back of his jersey.

'Unfair' Ball Change Controversy Strikes England vs Sri Lanka Test, Angelo Mathews Left Fuming

A controversy erupted from the first Test between England and Sri Lanka in Manchester after the hosts were rewarded by a ball-change decision, that many deemed 'unfair. It all happened during Sri Lanka's batting in the second innings when England took up a new ball, and shifted the momentum in their favour. Veteran Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews labelled the incident as a turning point in the game, as England pacers really came to the fore, making the best use of a firmer new cherry.

Watch: Sri Lanka Spinner Prabath Jayasuriya Sparks Shane Warne's 'Ball Of The Century' Memory With Stunner

Sri Lanka cricket team spinner Prabath Jayasuriya almost recreated Shane Warne's famous 'Ball of the Century' to dismiss Harry Brook on Day 2 of the first Test match against England on Thursday. Jayasuriya came up with an absolute stunner that left Brook completely stunned and sparked comparisons with Warne's magical delivery back in 1993. The ball pitched around the middle and leg stump line before turning sharply to crash into the off-stump. Brook was batting at 56 and looked in quite a good touch but the ball completely bamboozled the England batter. The video of the dismissal went viral on social media with both fans and experts showering praise on the Sri Lanka cricketer.

England Star Jamie Smith Breaks 94-Year-Old Record With Sensational Test Ton

England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith scored a sensational century during the side's ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. The ton that came on the third day of the game also saw Smith scripting history as he became the youngest wicketkeeper from England to score a Test century. Smith, at 24 years and 42 days, broke a record that had stood since 1930. England's Les Ames held the previous record by scoring a Test century at the age of 24 years and 63 days, against the West Indies in Port of Spain.

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India vs Pakistan In Women's T20 World Cup On This Date: Full Fixtures Here

Stone replaces Wood in England team for second test v Sri Lanka

England's Wood ruled out of Sri Lanka series

Bangladesh Humiliate Pakistan In Their Own Home, Make Test History With 10-Wicket Win

Watch: Ben Stokes' Lookalike Spotted Once Again. Hilarious Exchange Goes Viral

'Unfair' Ball Change Controversy Strikes England vs Sri Lanka Test, Angelo Mathews Left Fuming

Watch: Sri Lanka Spinner Prabath Jayasuriya Sparks Shane Warne's 'Ball Of The Century' Memory With Stunner

England Star Jamie Smith Breaks 94-Year-Old Record With Sensational Test Ton