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Sri Lanka Eke Out Narrow Four-Run Victory Over Afghanistan In 1st T20I

Rookie Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana claimed four wickets to help rescue the hosts after their batting collapse and hand Afghanistan a narrow four-run defeat in Saturday's T20 opener. Sri Lanka were all out for 160 with six balls remaining and Afghan opener Ibrahim Zadran led the reply, batting through the innings with 67 not out. But his chase was bereft of support with the next top-scorer Karim Janat making 20 at number seven before Pathirana sent him back.

Watch: Dhruv Jurel Hits Sachin Tendulkar-esque Upper Cut For Six, Stuns Everyone

Indian cricket team wicket-keeper Dhruv Jurel announced his arrival in Test cricket with a Sachin Tendulkar-esque upper cut to slam Mark Wood for a six. During Day 2 of the third Test match between India and England in Rajkot on Friday, Jurel looked confident in his first ever Test innings and his shot against Wood's 146kmph ripper was a highlight. Wood pitched the delivery short on off-stump but Jurel read it perfectly and played a upper-cut that reminded everyone of Tendulkar. The shot earned him a lot of praise from both experts and fans alike with the video going viral on social media.

"Extraordinary Milestone": PM Narendra Modi On Ravichandran Ashwin's 500 Wickets In Test Cricket

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday for the "extraordinary milestone" of taking 500 Test wickets. Ashwin became the second Indian bowler after Anil Kumble to take 500 Test wickets during the third Test against England in Rajkot on Friday. The Prime Minister said on X, "Congratulations to Ravichandran Ashwin on the extraordinary milestone of taking 500 Test wickets! His journey and accomplishments are testament to his skill and perseverance. My best wishes to him as he scales further peaks."

"Ash Anna Supremacy": Internet Reacts As Ravichandran Ashwin Races To 500th Test Wicket

India's veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin achieved a rare milestone of 500 Test wickets on Friday. He became only the second Indian bowler after former skipper Anil Kumble to get to the feat. During the third Test against England in Rajkot, Ashwin dismissed England opener Zak Crawley for the historic achievement. He also became only the third off-spinner to claim 500 or more Test wickets and continues to be the second highest wicket-taker for India behind Kumble, who ended his career with 619 scalps.

"Ash Anna Supremacy": Intenet Reacts As Ravichandran Ashwin Races To 500th Test Wicket

India's veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin achieved a rare milestone of 500 Test wickets on Friday. He became only the second Indian bowler after former skipper Anil Kumble to get to the feat. During the third Test against England in Rajkot, Ashwin dismissed England opener Zak Crawley for the historic achievement. He also became only the third off-spinner to claim 500 or more Test wickets and continues to be the second highest wicket-taker for India behind Kumble, who ended his career with 619 scalps.

Ravichandran Ashwin Shatters History Books By Reaching 500 Test Wickets

India's veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin became the fastest to claim 500 Test wickets for the country, as he dismissed England's Zak Crawley on Day 2 of the third Test in Rajkot on Friday. Ashwin fell just 1 wicket short of reaching the milestone in the second Test against Ben Stokes' men at Vizag but didn't have to wait for too long in order to celebrate the landmark moment. Overall, the record is held by Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan who had reached 500 Test wickets in his career in 87 matches. For India, Kumble held the record, with 105 matches, before Ashwin surpassed him.

Sarfaraz Khan Equals Monumental Post-Independence National Record with Half-century On Debut

Sarfaraz Khan's much-awaited international debut was worth the wait as he scored a fine half-century on the first day of the third India vs England Test in Rajkot on Thursday. After years of consistent display in the domestic cricket tournaments, Sarfaraz Khan made his debut special with a knock of 62 in 66 balls, with nine fours and a six on the first day of the Test match. His runs came at a strike rate of 93.33.

Ravichandran Ashwin On Verge Of Surpassing Anil Kumble To Achieve Sensational Test Record

Ravichandran Ashwin is on the verge of surpassing legendary Indian cricket team spinner Anil Kumble to claim a sensational record in the third Test match against England in Rajkot starting Thursday. The veteran cricketer is just five wickets away from becoming the Indian bowler with the highest Test wickets at home. Kumble currently holds the record with 350 wickets from 63 matches while Ashwin has taken 346 wickets from 57 matches. Overall, Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan holds the record with 493 wickets from 73 matches with the help of 45 five-wicket hauls and 15 ten-wicket hauls.

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Sri Lanka Eke Out Narrow Four-Run Victory Over Afghanistan In 1st T20I

Watch: Dhruv Jurel Hits Sachin Tendulkar-esque Upper Cut For Six, Stuns Everyone

"Extraordinary Milestone": PM Narendra Modi On Ravichandran Ashwin's 500 Wickets In Test Cricket

"Ash Anna Supremacy": Internet Reacts As Ravichandran Ashwin Races To 500th Test Wicket

"Ash Anna Supremacy": Intenet Reacts As Ravichandran Ashwin Races To 500th Test Wicket

Ravichandran Ashwin Shatters History Books By Reaching 500 Test Wickets

Sarfaraz Khan Equals Monumental Post-Independence National Record with Half-century On Debut

Ravichandran Ashwin On Verge Of Surpassing Anil Kumble To Achieve Sensational Test Record