Australia's Smith raises doubts over England's attacking style
Steve Smith said England's new attacking approach to test cricket was exciting but expressed doubts over whether it could stand up to the heat of Australian bowling.
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Beckham at Wimbledon and Bottas’ long-lost brother – Wednesday’s sporting social
Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.
Sri Lanka vs Australia: Cameron Green Says "Clear Gameplan" Ahead Of Second Test
Australia's Cameron Green said on Tuesday that batting bravely on a turning Galle pitch will remain key as the tourists look to clinch the series in the second Sri Lanka Test. Green, a batting all-rounder, stood out with his fifth Test half-century in the team's crushing win last week to go 1-0 up in the two-match series. Australia's first innings total of 321 saw man-of-the-match Green make 77, with Usman Khawaja and wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey also taking the attack to the opposition bowlers.
Australia's Cameron Green says 'clear gameplan' ahead of second Test
Green said on Tuesday that batting bravely on a turning Galle pitch will remain key as the tourists look to clinch the series in the second Sri Lanka Test. Green, a batting all-rounder, stood out with his fifth Test half-century in the team's crushing win last week to go 1-0 up in the two-match series. Australia's first innings total of 321 saw man-of-the-match Green make 77, with Usman Khawaja and wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey also taking the attack to the opposition bowlers.
Sri Lanka call on uncapped duo, Mathews cleared to play
Sri Lanka's Covid-hit squad for the second Test against Australia. Left-arm spinner Praveen Jayawickrama tested positive for coronavirus after former captain Angelo Mathews had to pull out on the third day of the opening Test with Covid.
Sri Lanka Call Up Theekshana, Wellalage For Second Test vs Australia
Uncapped spinners Maheesh Theekshana and Dinuth Wellalage were on Tuesday drafted into Sri Lanka's Covid-hit squad for the second Test against Australia. Left-arm spinner Praveen Jayawickrama on Monday tested positive for coronavirus after former captain Angelo Mathews had to pull out on the third day of the opening Test with Covid. Both the players are in isolation and the rest of the squad have tested negative, Sri Lanka Cricket said.
"Courageous Appointment": Legendary Former Captain Lauds Jasprit Bumrah's Elevation As India Skipper
Jasprit Bumrah has led Indian cricket team from the front in the rescheduled fifth Test against England in Edgbaston. He played a quickfire knock of 31 not out off 16 balls in the first innings that took India's total past the 400-mark. With the ball too he has been providing crucial breakthroughs. Bumrah has a rare chance to lead India to their fourth Test series win in England. Bumrah was named the India skipper after Rohit Sharma failed to recover from COVID-19. His elevation came despite the presence of other seniors in the side.
Ben Stokes' leadership battle with Jasprit Bumrah is fascinating sidelight to entertaining game: Ian Chappell
Ian Chappell. The former Australian captain compared the various contemporary international captains, and observed that Stokes' success as skipper shouldn't surprise anyone since he understands bowling. On Bumrah being appointed captain, Chappell felt the Indian cricket establishment's decision may have been prompted by the success achieved by Pat Cummins of Australia and Stokes.