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Shikhar Dhawan sees himself playing top-flight cricket for at least next three years, still have a lot to contribute in T20s

Shikhar Dhawan remains an integral part of the ODI set-up but feels he still has a lot to contribute in the T20 format as he looks to play at the highest level for at least another three years. The 36-year-old from Delhi has had another consistent run in the IPL, scoring 421 runs for Punjab Kings with one game remaining. The last time the stylish opener scored less than 300 runs in the competition was back in 2015, highlighting his consistency.

"Fantastic Achievement": Veteran India Player Praises Bangladesh Cricketer On Achieving Massive Batting Milestone

India cricketer Dinesh Karthik didn't hold back when he praised Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim on completing 5000 Test runs to become the first batter from his country to reach the massive milestone. Conveying his thoughts through a video segment The ICC Review posted on their official website, Karthik said: "For any batter, scoring 5000 Test runs is a fantastic achievement and what he has achieved is phenomenal." Mushfiqur played a gutsy knock of 105 runs in the heat as he faced 282 deliveries in the process.

IPL 2022 Points Table Update, Latest Orange Cap, Purple Cap Lists After RCB Defeat Gujarat Titans

Virat Kohli roared back to form and showcased a masterclass of batting en route his knock of 73 runs as RCB defeated GT by eight wickets to keep their play-offs qualification hopes alive in IPL 2022. Batting first, GT scored 168/5 thanks to skipper Hardik Pandya's magnificent half-century. However, in reply, Kohli and captain Faf du Plessis gave RCB a solid start as they went on to chase the target with 8 balls remaining. Kohli made 73 off 54 balls while Faf (44) and Glenn Maxwell (40*) contributed handsomely.

Dinesh Chandimal, Niroshan Dickwella Cling On As Sri Lanka Draw Bangladesh Test

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka drew the first Test in Chittagong on Thursday after Dinesh Chandimal and Niroshan Dickwella hung on for the visitors in a vital seventh-wicket stand. On the fifth and final day the two teams settled on a draw 45 minutes before the scheduled close of play with Sri Lanka on 260-6 in their second innings. Dickwella was unbeaten on 61 alongside Chandimal on 39 not out at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. Hosts Bangladesh made 465 in their first innings in reply to Sri Lanka's 397 as Tamim Iqbal (133) and Mushfiqur Rahim (105) played starring roles.

"Unbelievable In That Role": Kumar Sangakkara Picks Legendary Indian Cricketer 'To Bat For His Life' In Q/A Session With Lasith Malinga

Considered by many to be one of the best batters in cricket history, Rahul Dravid has been on the receiving end of plenty of praises from experts and former players. Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara joined the bandwagon on Thursday during a brief interaction with Lasith Malinga. The former wicketkeeper-batter was asked about who would he choose to bat for his life. Without giving it a thought, Sangakarra replied, "Rahul Dravid, he's unbelievable in that role."

Sri Lanka secure draw in Bangladesh after Dickwella fifty

DHAKA : Niroshan Dickwella's defiant rearguard with Dinesh Chandimal frustrated Bangladesh and helped Sri Lanka eke out a draw in the opening test in Chattogram on Thursday.

Chandimal, Dickwella cling on as Sri Lanka draw Bangladesh Test

Dinesh Chandimal and Niroshan Dickwella hung on for the visitors in a vital seventh-wicket stand. On the fifth and final day the two teams settled on a draw 45 minutes before the scheduled close of play with Sri Lanka on 260-6 in their second innings. Dickwella was unbeaten on 61 alongside Chandimal on 39 not out at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: BAN's Shoriful Islam Out Of Second Test Due To Injury

Bangladesh pace bowler Shoriful Islam has been ruled out of the second and final Test against Sri Lanka because of a hand injury, the cricket board said on Thursday. The 20-year-old retired hurt after being struck on the right hand while batting on the fourth day of the ongoing first Test in Chittagong on Wednesday. An X-ray confirmed a fracture, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said in a statement.

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Shikhar Dhawan sees himself playing top-flight cricket for at least next three years, still have a lot to contribute in T20s

"Fantastic Achievement": Veteran India Player Praises Bangladesh Cricketer On Achieving Massive Batting Milestone

IPL 2022 Points Table Update, Latest Orange Cap, Purple Cap Lists After RCB Defeat Gujarat Titans

Dinesh Chandimal, Niroshan Dickwella Cling On As Sri Lanka Draw Bangladesh Test

"Unbelievable In That Role": Kumar Sangakkara Picks Legendary Indian Cricketer 'To Bat For His Life' In Q/A Session With Lasith Malinga

Sri Lanka secure draw in Bangladesh after Dickwella fifty

Chandimal, Dickwella cling on as Sri Lanka draw Bangladesh Test

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: BAN's Shoriful Islam Out Of Second Test Due To Injury