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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test: Mushfiqur Rahim First Bangladeshi To Reach 5,000 Test Runs
Mushfiqur Rahim became the first Bangladeshi cricketer to complete 5,000 Test runs on Wednesday when the hosts faced Sri Lanka in Chittagong. Playing his 81st Test, the most for any player from Bangladesh, Mushfiqur resumed his innings on the fourth day of the first Test at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium 15 runs short of the milestone. He achieved it when he nudged Asitha Fernando towards fine leg in the 16th over of the day for two runs. The 35-year-old was however lucky to achieve the feat first. Opening batsman Tamim Iqbal came close to it Tuesday when he struck 133 runs.
"Will Be There With Jasprit Bumrah...": Chaminda Vaas Lauds Umran Malik's Bowling
Former Sri Lankan pacer Chaminda Vaas reckons rookie speedster Umran Malik, who has thrilled everyone with his pace in the Indian Premier Leaguer (IPL) 2022, will become a "great bowler" for India. Playing for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL-15, the fast bowler from Jammu has been impressive with his pace and consistently clocked above 150 kmph in the speed gun. He has so far taken 21 wickets, with best figures of 5/25 and is the fourth highest wicket-taker in the tournament. "I think he (Umran) is getting better day by day and I saw him playing in the last IPL as well. He is bowling consistently and accuracy is important when it comes to T20. And he will be a great bowler for India. He will be there with (Jasprit) Bumrah, I guess if India gives him a chance. He will go a long way," Vaas told reporters in Mumbai.
Umran Malik will be a ‘great bowler’ for India, says Chaminda Vaas
Umran Malik ‘fan club.’ On Wednesday, Sri Lanka’s pace great Chaminda Vaas remarked that the tearaway rookie Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer from Jammu - who won his 13th consecutive fastest delivery award in IPL-2022 when he clocked 154.8 kmph on Tuesday night - will become a “great bowler” for India, and “will go a long way.” With 21 wickets, Umran is the fourth highest wicket-taker in the tournament, with best figures of five for 25. “I think he (Umran) is getting better day by day and I saw him playing in the last IPL as well. He is bowling (with pace) consistently and accuracy is important when it comes to T20 cricket.
England appoint Australia women's coach Matthew Mott as new white ball chief
Matthew Mott has officially been named head coach of England 's white ball side, with the 48-year-old leaving his post with the Australia women's team.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Mushfiqur Rahim becomes first Bangladesh batter to pass 5,000 Test runs
Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das continued to dominate Sri Lanka in the first Test on Wednesday, batting unscathed through to lunch as Bangladesh edged towards a lead on the fourth day in Chittagong. The pair took their unbroken fourth-wicket stand to 165 with Mushfiqur on 85 and Liton 88 as Bangladesh reached 385-3 at the interval, trailing Sri Lanka's first innings 397 runs by just 12 runs. Mushfiqur became the first Bangladesh batter to pass 5,000 Test runs during the session. He needed 15 runs to reach the milestone when starting the day's play on 53, but was frustrated for half an hour as play was delayed by a wet outfield before Bangladesh resumed on 318-3. Mushfiqur reached the mark when he nudged Asitha Fernando towards fine-leg for two runs, to cheers from a sparse crowd at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.
LSG Predicted XI vs KKR, IPL 2022: Should KL Rahul Stick To Same Playing XI?
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 66 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season, at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday. Currently third in the IPL 2022 Points Table with 16 points in 13 games (eight wins and five defeats), LSG will be aiming to seal a playoff berth in their final league stage fixture.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 4 Live Score: Bangladesh To Resume At 318/3, Trail Sri Lanka By 79 Runs
BAN vs SL, 1st Test, Day 4 Live Updates: Bangladesh will resume their innings on Day 4 at 318 for three against Sri Lanka in the ongoing first Test at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. The hosts trail the visitors by 79 runs, thanks to an unbeaten ton by veteran opener Tamim Iqbal, whose knock of 133 was haulted by an injury. Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das were batting on 53 and 54, respectively, before stumps were called on Day 3. Earlier, Angelo Mathews' marathon knock of 199 had propelled Sri Lanka to a total of 397. (LIVE SCORECARD)