SSC turns Noman's land as Pakistan whitewash Sri Lanka
COLOMBO : Pakistan completed a 2-0 series sweep against Sri Lanka after Noman Ali's career-best 7-70 fashioned a comprehensive victory by an innings and 222 runs in the second test on Thursday.
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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma On Cusp Of History, Need 2 Runs To Achieve Landmark Feat
As the India vs West Indies ODI series star, both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will have their sights set on an all-time record in the 50-over format. Together, the duo of Rohit and Kohli has done wonders for the Indian team, and now, they just remain 2 runs away from completing 5000 runs in ODI cricket as a pair. Going by the form Kohli has been in the 50-over format and the proficiency Rohit Sharma has shown in the Test series against Windies, the Hitman would also be eager to continue his hot form.
Ravindra Jadeja On The Cusp Of History, Set To Overtake Kapil Dev In Elite List
After dominating the proceedings in the two-match Test series, Team India are once again favourites going into the three-match ODI series, starting later on Thursday. During their last ODI series against West Indies in the Caribbean Islands, the visitors had swept the series 3-0, despite the absence of some big names. As the Rohit Sharma-led side gears up for the series, veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja eyes a huge milestone. Jadeja is just four wickets away from becoming the leading wicket-taker in India vs West Indies ODIs.
Mohammed Siraj Rested For ODIs Against West Indies As Precautionary Measure, Flies Back Home
India pacer Mohammed Siraj has been rested for the ODIs against the West Indies as a precautionary measure due to a sore ankle, the BCCI said on Thursday. Siraj, who led the pace attack with aplomb in the Tests against the West Indies in the absence of seniors such as Mohammed Shami, flew back with the rest of the Test returnees -- Ravichandran Ashwin, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat and Navdeep Saini -- after India's 1-0 series win. "Mohd. Siraj has been released from Team India's ODI squad ahead of the three-match series against the West Indies," a BCCI media release read.
Japan to meet North Korea, South Korea face China in World Cup qualifying
Japan were drawn to face North Korea and Syria in Asia's preliminaries for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday, while South Korea will face China and Thailand when the second round of the continent's qualifiers kick off in November.
UAE made to wait to discover final make-up of group on first steps to 2026 World Cup
The UAE will take on Bahrain and another two first-round qualifiers on the early road to the 2026 World Cup, after the draw for the second round of qualification was made in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.
UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation ready to host IMMAF Youth World Championships
ABU DHABI: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation has announced that the final preparations are underway for the fourth edition of the IMMAF Youth World Championships, scheduled from Aug. 2 to 5 at the Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd Test, Day 4 Live Score: Pakistan On Top As Sri Lanka Go 1 Down At Lunch
SL vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 4 Live: Sri Lanka have lost one wicket on Day 4 of the ongoing second Test against Pakistan. Earlier in the day, Pakistan declared their innings at 576/5, taking a lead by 410 runs. Agha Salman and Mohammad Rizwan resumed Pakistan's first innings at 563/5 when play started on Day 4 of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Salman was unbeaten on 132 while Rizwan will resume from his overnight score of 37. Pakistan lead Sri Lanka by 397 runs at the Sinhalese Sports Club, a lead which might be aplenty to sweep the series, unless Sri Lanka can pull off a miracle with two full days of play left in Colombo. After a rain-hit Day 2, Abdullah Shafique slammed his maiden double ton on Wednesday, with Salman putting in a real shift with the bat. (Live Scorecard)