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Kusal Mendis Blazes 87 As Sri Lanka Dominate First Day Against New Zealand
Kusal Mendis made a lively 87 off 83 balls to put tourists Sri Lanka in the driving seat at 305-6 after the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand on Thursday. At the close, Dhananjaya de Silva was unbeaten on 39 with Kasun Rajitha contributing 16 to an unbroken seventh wicket stand of 35. New Zealand captain Tim Southee won the toss in Christchurch, where conditions were ripe for his seam attack to strike, but instead it was Sri Lanka's band of classy batsmen who dominated.
Sri Lanka batters have bright start in first test v New Zealand
Kusal Mendis and captain Dimuth Karunaratne scored half-centuries as Sri Lanka pushed to 305 for six before bad light brought stumps early on day one of the first test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Thursday.
India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 1 Live Score Updates: PM Narendra Modi Arrives As India, Australia Gear Up
India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 1 Live Score Updates: Rohit Sharma-led Team India will eye a World Test Championship final berth when they face Australia in the fourth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The match kicks off on March 9 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 1, Live Score Updates
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 1, Live Updates:New Zealand will be going up against Sri Lanka in the first Test of the two-match series, at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday. New Zealand expect record-breaking batter Kane Williamson to be "ready to go" against Sri Lanka despite his late arrival because of a bereavement. Williamson has remained at home in the build-up to attend a memorial service on Wednesday for his grandmother. (LIVE SCORECARD)
India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 4th Test: Will Ishan Kishan Make His Debut?
After facing a big defeat in the third Test, Team India is all set to face Australia in the fourth and final Test of the four-match series in Ahmedabad, starting from Thursday. The equation remains simple for the hosts, win the series 3-1 and don't depend on the result of Sri Lanka's away rubber in New Zealand for a ticket to summit WTC clash in June. Team India went ahead with KS Bharat as their wicketkeeper in the first three matches and benched Ishan Kishan. However, Bharat failed to leave a mark with the bat. Speculations are rife that Ishan might make his Test debut by replacing Bharat.
Jasprit Bumrah Undergoes Back Surgery In New Zealand: Report
Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has undergone back surgery in New Zealand, as he races against time to get fit for the ICC Cricket World Cup, which will be held at home from October-November this year. As per ESPNCricinfo, the surgery was done on Monday. The pacer is expected to stay in New Zealand till March-end. As per his roadmap for return, designed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical staff, he will resume bowling and training by August. His workload will be increased gradually to get him fit for the marquee cricketing event.
Spotlight On India's Batting Unit As Rohit Sharma's Men Seek WTC Final Spot
India's batting megastars will be desperate to clear the cobwebs from their head in pursuit of a second successive World Test Championship final berth as they take on Australia in the series-deciding fourth Test here from Thursday. The equation remains simple for the hosts. Win the series 3-1 and don't depend on the result of Sri Lanka's away rubber in New Zealand for a ticket to summit WTC clash in June. After the spinners from both sides held fort on designer tracks that bordered on being under-prepared, the firm and even bounce on offer at Motera does promise some welcome respite for the batters.