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PCB Selector Reveals Chat With Gautam Gambhir Over Pakistan Cricket: "Feels Sorry..."

Pakistan won a Test on home soil after a gap of more three years on Friday, beating England by 152 runs in the second match in Multan to level the three-game series 1-1. Pakistan's new selection committee made some unexpected changes to the squad for the last two Tests, dropping the likes of star batter Babar Azam and pacer Shaheen Afridi. The decision received mixed response from fans of Pakistan cricket. While some suggested that dropping out-of-form batter Babar was a mistake, others hailed the new selection committee for making the right call.

Sri Lanka Set To Hand 22-Year-Old Chamika Wickramasinghe ODI Debut After Giving Call-Up For West Indies Series

Fast-bowling allrounder Chamindu Wickramasinghe has been named in Sri Lanka's 16-man squad, replacing Chamika Karunaratne for the upcoming three-match series against West Indies. Wickramasinghe was earlier named in a T20I squad against the West Indies but was replaced by Dunith Wellalage when spin-friendly surfaces became the norm. Sri Lanka also bring in Jeffrey Vandersay in the spin attack spearheaded by Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga, with Vandersay and Wellalage providing additional options.

Watch: Ben Stokes Suffers Funniest Dismissal Of All Time, Internet In Splits

England suffered defeat to Pakistan by a mammoth 152 runs in the second Test in Multan, failing to chase down a target of 297. But despite the middle order failing, England's captain Ben Stokes -- returning from injury -- held strong with 37 at one end, at a rate of more than run-a-ball. However, his knock came to a rather hilarious end, as not only did he lose his wicket, but also flung his bat out of control into the air as he attempted the shot.

"Hurting, I Couldn't Read...": Rohit Sharma Breaks Silence On 'Misjudgment' To Bat First vs New Zealand

India captain Rohit Sharma admitted to a costly misjudgment of the pitch at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium after India suffered a batting collapse, being bowled out for just 46 runs in the first Test against New Zealand. This marked India's lowest-ever Test score at home and their third-lowest in history. Speaking after the second day's play, Rohit reflected on the decision to bat first under overcast conditions, a call that backfired disastrously for the hosts. "We thought it wouldn't help the seamers much after the first session or so. There wasn't much grass either. We expected it to be much flatter than it turned out to be. It was a misjudgment on my part, and I couldn't read the pitch well. I am hurting to see this score of 46 as a captain as it was my call to bat first. But one or two bad calls in a year is quite alright," Rohit admitted.

1st Test: Virat Kohli Moves Past MS Dhoni As India's Second-Most Capped Player

Senior batter Virat Kohli leapfrogged ex-captain MS Dhoni to become the second-most-capped international cricketer for India across formats during the first Test against New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Kohli marked his 536th international appearance when he took the field here on Thursday . Dhoni, on the other hand, featured for India in 535 international macthes between 2004 and 2019. After making his international debut in an ODI in Sri Lanka in 2008, Kohli has been part of 115 Tests, 295 ODIs, and 125 T20Is, scoring 27,041 international runs. He also captained India in 213 matches - 68 Tests, 95 ODIs, and 50 T20Is.

Contingencies available if India don't travel for Champions Trophy, say ECB chiefs

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chiefs are confident a solution can be found if India do not travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy, adding that India's participation is necessary to protect the tournament's broadcast rights.

Joe Root Hits Career-High Rating In ICC Test Rankings After Multan Masterclass

England's star batter Joe Root has further cemented his place among the all-time greats by achieving a new career-high rating on the latest ICC Men's Test Batter Rankings. Root's extraordinary knock of 262 during England's crushing victory over Pakistan in the first Test in Multan has propelled him to a personal best of 932 rating points. This achievement surpasses his previous high of 923 points, placing him among an elite group of only 16 players in the history of Test cricket who have reached a higher mark. Root's dominant position at the top of the rankings now sees him lead by over 100 points, with teammate Harry Brook climbing 11 places to share second place with New Zealand's Kane Williamson.

Rain washes out day one of India v New Zealand first test

BENGALURU :The opening day of the first test between India and New Zealand was called off without a ball being bowled due to incessant rain on Wednesday, with bad weather forecast throughout the week in the south Indian city of Bengaluru.

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PCB Selector Reveals Chat With Gautam Gambhir Over Pakistan Cricket: "Feels Sorry..."

Sri Lanka Set To Hand 22-Year-Old Chamika Wickramasinghe ODI Debut After Giving Call-Up For West Indies Series

Watch: Ben Stokes Suffers Funniest Dismissal Of All Time, Internet In Splits

"Hurting, I Couldn't Read...": Rohit Sharma Breaks Silence On 'Misjudgment' To Bat First vs New Zealand

1st Test: Virat Kohli Moves Past MS Dhoni As India's Second-Most Capped Player

Contingencies available if India don't travel for Champions Trophy, say ECB chiefs

Joe Root Hits Career-High Rating In ICC Test Rankings After Multan Masterclass

Rain washes out day one of India v New Zealand first test