Overton twins both named in England Test squad
England have called up Surrey seamer Jamie Overton to join his twin brother Craig in the squad for next week's third Test against New Zealand.
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Pakistan Star Imam-ul-Haq Becomes Only Second Batter To Achieve Huge Feat In ODIs
Imam-ul-Haq continued his rich vein of form as he scored his seventh successive scores of fifty or more during the third Pakistan-West Indies ODI in Multan on Sunday. In reaching the 50-run mark, Imam became only the second cricketer to score more than six straight half-centuries in ODIs. However, Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam, who had scored his sixth successive half-century, fell for just 1 and missed out on a record. Pakistan have already sealed the three-ODI series after winning the first two ODIs. Imam, who was out for 62 in the third ODI, had scores of 56, 103, 106, 89, 65 and 72 in the earlier matches. Imam has now surpassed Mark Waugh, Gordon Greenidge, Andrew Jones, Mohammad Yusuf, Chris Gayle, Shai Hope, Paul Stirling, Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson in the elite list of batters with 6 straight 50-plus scores in ODIs. Pakistan batting legend Javed Miandad holds the record for the most consecutive 50-plus scores in ODIs. He had 9 straight score of 50-plus in the year 1987.
Watch: West Indies Cricketer Goes Up Against Pakistan Star In A Game Of Carrom
In the ongoing ODI series between Pakistan and West Indies, it is the former who have the upper hand, after having gained a 2-0 unassailable lead. Pakistan defeated West Indies by 120 runs in the second ODI after winning the first match by 5 wickets. Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman and West Indies batter Shai Hope were seen bonding off the game as they indulged in a game of carrom. The official handle of Pakistan Cricket Board posted a video of Hope and Zaman playing carrom together.
Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq Continue Dream Form With 6th Straight ODI Fifties
Pakistan have made a solid start to their innings in the 2nd ODI against West Indies at Multan. Skipper Babar Azam won the toss and elected to bat and has already put his team in a great position, courtesy a fabulous 120-run second wicket stand with opener Imam-ul-Haq. Babar joined forces with Imam after Fakhar Zaman was dismissed for 17 and the duo took the attack to the West Indies bowlers on a placid pitch almost immediately.
Justin Langer hits out at politics in Cricket Australia
Justin Langer has slammed the politics in the national cricket board as he opened up on his messy departure from the top job, specifically hitting out at interim chairman Richard Freudenstein. In February, the 51-year-old stepped down as the senior men's team coach after rejecting a six-month contract extension, having hoped for a multi-year deal after overseeing a successful T20 World Cup campaign and an Ashes triumph. The day after quitting his job, Langer had a heated conversation with Freudenstein.
On This Day in 1998, Tendulkar unleashed the 'Desert Storm' on Australian bowling attack in Sharjah
Tendulkar played one of the finest One Day International (ODI) innings of all times against Australia at Sharjah, unleashing what is known as the 'Desert Storm' to the millions, on the lethal Aussie bowling attack comprising of likes of Shane Warne, Michael Kasprowicz, and Damien Fleming. "Desert storm in Sharjah! On this day in 1998, the world witnessed one of Sachin Tendulkar's greatest innings as he smashed an incredible 143 against Australia," tweeted ICC.
Watch: On This Day, Sachin Tendulkar Unleashed The "Desert Storm" On Australian Bowling Attack In Sharjah In 1998
On this day in 1998, legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar played one of the finest One Day International (ODI) innings of all times against Australia at Sharjah, unleashing what is known as the 'Desert Storm' to the millions, on the lethal Aussie bowling attack comprising of likes of Shane Warne, Michael Kasprowicz, and Damien Fleming. "Desert storm in Sharjah! On this day in 1998, the world witnessed one of Sachin Tendulkar's greatest innings as he smashed an incredible 143 against Australia," tweeted ICC.
IPL 2022: "Best Young Player I Have Seen," Says Michael Vaughan On Mumbai Indians Batter
Dewald Brevis continues to impress in the ongoing IPL 2022 season and every time he steps out to bat for the Mumbai Indians, fans and cricket pundits are left awestruck seeing the ability of the 18-year-old Proteas batter. In the game against Lucknow Super Giants, Brevis scored 31 off just 13 balls with the help of 6 fours and one six. Former England captain Michael Vaughan praised the young batter and he termed him as the "best young player he has seen."