Pakistan and Australia tussle for win after Khawaja, Smith milestones
Pakistan started confidently on Thursday in pursuit of a 351-run target in the series-deciding third Test against Australia, ending on 73 without loss at the close in Lahore.
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Pitches Will Get Slower As IPL 2022 Progresses, Adaptation Key To Success: RR's Daryl Mitchell
Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Daryl Mitchell feels adapting to the pitches will be key for all teams in the upcoming IPL as the surfaces will get slower as the tournament progresses. "I feel the pitches will definitely get slower as the league stage goes on. For us as a team, it's about adapting and being in the right frame of mind on a particular surface," said Mitchell, who is looking to make an impression in his maiden IPL season.
IPL 2022: Top Five Overseas Debutants To Look Out For
The Indian Premier League is one tournament where the biggest of names play, however, what makes the cash-rich league exceptional is every year there is some debutant who manages to capture everyone's imagination by taking on the seasoned pros. This year also will feature some debutants and all eyes would be especially on the overseas stars on how they behave under pressure when the stakes are really high. The IPL 2022 will begin on March 26 with a contest between CSK and KKR.
Worcestershire sign Dwayne Bravo and Colin Munro for the 2022 Vitality Blast
Worcestershire have signed double T20 World Cup winner Dwayne Bravo and New Zealand international Colin Munro as their overseas players for the 2022 Vitality Blast.
Australia's Steve Smith becomes fastest man to 8 000 Test runs
Australian Steve Smith became the fastest man to complete 8 000 Test runs during the fourth day of the third and deciding match against Pakistan in Lahore on Thursday.
Australia's Steve Smith becomes fastest man to 8,000 Test runs
Steve Smith became the fastest batsman to complete 8,000 Test runs during the fourth day of the third and deciding match against Pakistan in Lahore on Thursday. The 32-year-old drove pacer Hasan Ali to cover boundary to reach the milestone in the 151st innings of his 85th Test. He beat Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara's record of doing it in his 152nd innings, achieved against India in Colombo 12 years ago.
IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians Skipper Rohit Sharma Reveals His Opening Partner For Upcoming Season
Mumbai Indians (MI) have over the years used different opening combinations and in the last season, Rohit Sharma had opened the batting alongside South African wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock. But this year, with de Kock gone, MI will have a relatively new opening combination. Skipper Rohit Sharma has finally revealed who will come out to bat alongside him in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.
'Lack of self-belief, spin issues' hinders SA's progress, says Boucher after series loss
Proteas coach Mark Boucher said a lack of belief in their spin-playing ability and a change in conditions in South Africa played a role in their bruising nine-wicket loss to Bangladesh at SuperSport Park on Wednesday.