Kevin Pietersen names the two best T20 bowlers ever ahead of new IPL season
Kevin Pietersen has hailed Sri Lanka legend Lasith Malinga and West Indies hero Sunil Narine as two of the best T20 bowlers of all time.
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Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 4: Pakistan, Australia Tussle For Win After Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith Milestones
Pakistan started confidently 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. Openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique were unbeaten on 42 and 27 respectively, leaving the home team needing another 278 runs for victory in 90 overs, with all 10 wickets intact when play resumes Friday. Australian skipper Pat Cummins declared their second innings at 227-3 shortly after tea -- a bold decision considering Pakistan managed 443-7 in pursuit of 506 runs to draw last week's Karachi Test.
Pakistan vs Australia: Steve Smith Sets Huge Record In 3rd Test vs Pakistan
Australia batter Steve Smith on Thursday set the record for the fastest to reach 8000 Test runs, getting there one innings quicker than Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara. Smith got to the milestone during Australia's second innings of the ongoing third Test against Pakistan in Lahore. Sangakkara took 152 innings to get to the landmark, while Smith got there in his 151st. In terms of matches, the Australian batter got there much quicker, taking 85 games in comparison to Sangakkara's 91.
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.
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.