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Greater Noida Nightmare Continues, Day 4 Of Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test Also Washed Out

The fourth day of the one-off Test Afghanistan between Afghanistan and New Zealand was abandoned due to rain here on Thursday. The toss was scheduled to take place at 9am but persistent rain continued to play spoilsport as the match officials called off the day's play for the fourth day in succession. “The fourth day of the only Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand teams is also not going to be played due to continued rainfall,” the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said in a statement.

1st Time In 147 Years: Virat Kohli 58 Runs Away From Breaking Sachin Tendulkar's Record For Historic Feat

All eyes will be on Virat Kohli when Indian cricket team gets down to action against Bangladesh in a Test series, starting September 19. Kohli has already retired from T20Is and it means that fans will get to see the 35-year-old star in only two formats - Tests and ODIs. Comparisons have often been drawn between Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, though the former has always maintained that the latter is unmatchable. Kohli has 80 international tons and is second to Tendulkar (100) in terms of number of centuries.

Mark Butcher Slams England Batting After Loss In Third Test To Sri Lanka

Former England batter Mark Butcher slammed the Three Lions for their "slapdash, gung ho" batting against Sri Lanka in the third Test of the recently-concluded series, saying that they aided Lankan Lions in their victory through their poor batting. Though Sri Lanka offered moments of fight and resilience, they lost the three-match Test series to England 2-1, but not without handing the hosts a painful eight-wicket loss at The Oval on Monday, their first-ever to the Island nation in 10 years at home and just fourth against them at home.

Gautam Gambhir Calls Himself "Angry Young Man" Of Cricket, Calls This Star 'Shahenshah'. Not Sachin Tendulkar

Gautam Gambhir will face a stern Test as Indian cricket team when the side begins a long Test season, starting with a match against Bangladesh on September 19. Gambhir took charge from a short Tour of Sri Lanka last month. After that the Indian cricket team is long break. However, starting from the third week of September, India will play Bangladesh, New Zealand, South Africa and Australia in back-toback series. Ahead of the series, Indian cricket team coach Gautam Gambhir had a fun interaction on the sidelines of Delhi Premier League T20.

ICC Unveils Tickets For Women's T20 World Cup 2024, Announces Free Entry For Under-18 Fans

With just over 20 days to go until the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024, the ICC has made an exciting announcement: match tickets will start at just five dirhams (Rs 114.28), and entry will be free for fans under 18. This initiative, aimed at boosting attendance and creating a lasting legacy for the tournament in the UAE, was revealed alongside a stunning laser show on the iconic Burj Khalifa. "One of the exciting things about the UAE is its diversity," said ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice during a media conference on Wednesday. "It's a place where the entire world is represented! This means that this is effectively a home World Cup for all 10 teams, and players can enjoy the support of passionate fans. With that in mind, I'm delighted to announce today that tickets will be available from just five dirhams, and Under-18s will go free."

Anton Roux Announces Decision To Quit As Sri Lanka Cricket Team Fielding Coach

Anton Roux, currently serving as Sri Lanka's national fielding coach, announced on Wednesday that he is stepping down from the role. Roux, who played first-class cricket for South Africa and coached the Netherlands, became Sri Lanka's national fielding coach in March 2022. "On the 14th of August 2024, I decided to step down from my role as the National Fielding Coach for Sri Lanka Cricket. This week will be my last with SLC as I finish my handover. It has been an immense honour and a truly humbling experience to serve the Sri Lankan national cricket team. I will forever cherish the memories and experiences that came with this journey."

Sri Lanka Players Rise In Recent ICC Men's Test Rankings After England Win

Six Sri Lankan players have obtained new career-high ratings on the latest ICC Men's Test Rankings following their victory over England in the third Test match at The Oval. Sri Lanka produced their first Test win over England away from home in the third Test of their recently-completed series, with the likes of skipper Dhananjaya de Silva, middle-order performer Kamindu Mendis and opener Pathum Nissanka leading the way with the bat for the island nation.

"Coldplay Can't Be No.1 Every Week": Joe Root Reacts To England Losing 3rd Test vs Sri Lanka

England stalwart Joe Root - the man closest in-line to possibly beat Sachin Tendulkar's record of the most Test runs - made a witty remark to brush off his nation's recent loss to Sri Lanka in the final Test of the three-match series. Taking a reference from the world of music, Root compared the England cricket team to popular rock band Coldplay, stating that "Coldplay can't be No. 1 every week". After winning the first two Tests, England lost the final one by eight wickets.

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Greater Noida Nightmare Continues, Day 4 Of Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test Also Washed Out

1st Time In 147 Years: Virat Kohli 58 Runs Away From Breaking Sachin Tendulkar's Record For Historic Feat

Mark Butcher Slams England Batting After Loss In Third Test To Sri Lanka

Gautam Gambhir Calls Himself "Angry Young Man" Of Cricket, Calls This Star 'Shahenshah'. Not Sachin Tendulkar

ICC Unveils Tickets For Women's T20 World Cup 2024, Announces Free Entry For Under-18 Fans

Anton Roux Announces Decision To Quit As Sri Lanka Cricket Team Fielding Coach

Sri Lanka Players Rise In Recent ICC Men's Test Rankings After England Win

"Coldplay Can't Be No.1 Every Week": Joe Root Reacts To England Losing 3rd Test vs Sri Lanka