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West Indies, Zimbabwe win opening Cricket World Cup qualifiers

HARARE: West Indies and Zimbabwe notched up victories in their respective opening Cricket World Cup Group A qualifiers over the United States and Nepal on Sunday. Two-time world champions West Indies recovered from the early loss of openers Brandon King and Kyle Mayers as four players hit half-centuries as they made 297 all out off 49.3 overs. Johnson Charles top scored with 66, while Jason Holder (56), Roston Chase (55) and skipper Shai Hope (54) all went past 50, Nicholas Pooran also chipping in with 43 runs.

ENG vs AUS, 1st Ashes Test, Day 3: Australia Captain Pat Cummins Rocks England

Australia captain Pat Cummins starred with both bat and ball as the Ashes-holders had the better of a rain-marred third day in the first Test against England in Birmingham on Sunday. The lower-order batsman made a useful 38 in a total of 386 that left Australia just seven runs behind on first innings. And the fast bowler then dismissed Ben Duckett before England also lost their other opener, Zak Crawley, in a dramatic 20-minutes' play between the showers. England were 28-2 in their second innings, a lead of just 35 runs, at stumps after a huge downpour at 1450 GMT had sent the players from the field.

Australia captain Cummins rocks England in 1st Ashes Test

Australia captain Pat Cummins starred with both bat and ball as the Ashes-holders had the better of a rain-marred third day in the first Test against England in Birmingham on Sunday.

Khawaja’s first Test hundred in England leads Australia fightback on Day 2 of Ashes opener

BIRMINGHAM, England: Opener Usman Khawaja raced away in delight and threw his bat high in the air after scoring his first Test century in England as Australia made 311-5 on day two of the Ashes at Edgbaston on Saturday.

How Virat Kohli Compares To Joe Root In Tests Between 2021 And 2023? Stat Reveals

England star batter Joe Root continued with his purple patch during the first Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston, bringing up his 30th Test century that powered England to a huge score in the first innings, continuing their 'Bazball' style of cricket which emphasises on win, a result at least and is powered by attacking and positive mindset. At the start of 2021, Root was at the bottom of the 'Fab Four', a quartet of modern-day batting greats comprising of him, Virat Kohli from India, Steve Smith from Australia and Kane Williamson from New Zealand in terms of centuries scored in Tests. Virat was at the top with 27, Smith next with 26, Williamson at third with 24 and Root at the bottom with 17.

Saudi-backed LIV Golf, PGA Tour file joint motion to dismiss lawsuits

Saudi-backed LIV Golf and the PGA Tour filed a motion late Friday to dismiss their antitrust lawsuit and countersuits, ending more than 10 months and enormous legal fees in a bitter dispute that turned into a business agreement.

ENG vs AUS, 1st Ashes Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Australia Aim For Solid Start vs England

ENG vs AUS, 1st Ashes Test, Day 2 Live Updates: David Warner and Usman Khawaja will resume at their respective scores of 8 and 4 as Australia aim to get closer to England's total on Saturday. Earlier, Joe Root remained not out on 118 as England declared their first innings at 393 for 8 in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston. Jonny Bairstow too played a crucial knock of 78 while Zak Crawley scored 61. For Australia, Nathan Lyon was the pick of the bowlers with a fou-wicket haul while Josh Hazlewood picked two. England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bat at Edgbaston in Birmingham. (LIVE SCORECARD)

"New Era Of Cricket": Mahesh Babu's Interesting Post On England's Declaration In Ashes Opener

Famous Indian actor Mahesh Babu was mighty impressed with the way the England cricket team kicked off the Ashes 2023 against Australia. Joe Root ended his Ashes century-drought as his side made 393 for 8 before skipper Ben Stokes' bold declaration on the opening day of the first Test at Edgbaston on Friday. England were in danger of squandering the advantage of winning the toss on a good pitch as they fell to 176-5 after losing two wickets in quick succession. But former England captain Root was 118 not out -- the 32-year-old's first Ashes hundred in eight years and 17 Tests -- when Stokes called a halt to give his side 20 minutes in the field against Australia before stumps.

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West Indies, Zimbabwe win opening Cricket World Cup qualifiers

ENG vs AUS, 1st Ashes Test, Day 3: Australia Captain Pat Cummins Rocks England

Australia captain Cummins rocks England in 1st Ashes Test

Khawaja’s first Test hundred in England leads Australia fightback on Day 2 of Ashes opener

How Virat Kohli Compares To Joe Root In Tests Between 2021 And 2023? Stat Reveals

Saudi-backed LIV Golf, PGA Tour file joint motion to dismiss lawsuits

ENG vs AUS, 1st Ashes Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Australia Aim For Solid Start vs England

"New Era Of Cricket": Mahesh Babu's Interesting Post On England's Declaration In Ashes Opener