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1st Test: Sri Lanka turn to spin in bid to inflict more pain on Australia

Sri Lanka are looking to inflict more pain on injury-hit Australia when the first match of a two-Test series starts on what looks certain to be a turning wicket in Galle on Wednesday. Sri Lanka secured a stunning 3-2 victory in the one-day international series last week and the hosts will count on a bowling attack packed with spinners to give them the edge in the Tests. Captain Dimuth Karunaratne will lead a side bolstered by the addition of Jeffrey Vandersay to their spin brigade of Lasith Embuldeniya, Praveen Jayawickrama and Ramesh Mendis.

2nd T20I: India expect young stars to shine in gloomy Irish weather

The rain had reduced the series-opener to 12-overs a side contest and it could well be another shortened game considering a rather gloomy forecast for match day.

India vs Ireland 2022: Bhuvneshwar Kumar feels T20 format produces many talented cricketers

Bhuvneshwar Kumar said he enjoyed bowling in the first T20I against Ireland on Sunday, as the new ball swung early on in favourable cold conditions here. Blistering knocks by Deepak Hooda and skipper Hardik Pandya guided the visitors to a seven-wicket win in the rain-curtailed first T20I of the two-match series, here at Malahide Cricket Club Ground. After heavy rain, the regulation 20 overs were reduced to 12 per side with revised conditions. The powerplay was from one to four overs, with only three bowlers who can bowl two overs and two bowlers who could bowl three overs.

India vs Ireland 2022: Hardik Pandya backs Umran Malik after an average debut

Ireland in his first match as India captain, Hardik Pandya backed his fellow teammate and debutant Umran Malik who couldn't deliver in his maiden international outing. Blistering knocks by Deepak Hooda and Hardik guided Team India to a seven-wicket over Ireland in a rain-curtailed first T20I of the two-match series, here at Malahide Cricket Club Ground. Pacer Malik, who earned his debut cap on Sunday, had a forgetful outing as he conceded 14 runs in the single over he bowled and went wicketless.

2nd Test: Kemar Roach runs through Bangladesh top order to put West Indies on top on day three

Kemar Roach became just the sixth West Indian to claim 250 Test wickets as the senior pacer swept through the top order of the Bangladesh second innings to put his team on course for victory on the third day of the second and final Test at the Daren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia on Sunday. Roach's three wickets led the assault of the hapless visitors who closed the truncated day at 132 for six in their second innings, still needing another 42 runs to avoid an innings defeat after Kyle Mayers' topscore of 146 anchored the West Indies first innings total of 408. Poised on 249 wickets after his "Man of the Match" performance in the first Test but wicketless through the visitors' first innings of 234 on Friday, Roach made amends second time around with the wickets of Tamim Iqbal, opening partner Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Anamul Haque to rock the south Asians back at 32 for three.

India vs Ireland 2022: 'Very difficult', says Yuzvendra Chahal about cold Irish conditions during 1st T20I

Ireland, India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal opened up about bowling in the cold conditions in Ireland. Blistering knocks by Deepak Hooda and captain Hardik Pandya guided Team India to a seven-wicket over Ireland in a rain-curtailed first T20I of the two-match series, here at Malahide Cricket Club Ground on Sunday. After heavy rain, the regulation 20 overs were reduced to 12 per side with revised conditions. The powerplay was from one to four overs with only three bowlers who can bowl two overs and two bowlers who could bowl three overs.

Madhya Pradesh beat Mumbai by 6 wickets in Ranji Trophy final to end long wait for domestic title

Madhya Pradesh, it was a long-drawn one that spanned 23 years. When they laid hands on their maiden Ranji Trophy, they did it in some style against an opposition that fought and threatened until the last session on the final day. Whether it was through a quirk of fate or just destiny, MP registered a six-wicket victory over Mumbai at the M Chinnaswamy stadium - a venue where they played their first title clash, and lost, to hosts Karnataka. Chandrakant Pandit, then captain and now coach of the team, was stoic throughout this match, but broke down when Rajat Patidar (30 n. o, 37b, 4x4) brought up the victory. It was a nervy one, despite Madhya Pradesh's firm grip on the match.

India vs Ireland, 1st T20I: India coast to seven-wicket win over spirited Ireland

Harry Tector's counter-attacking 64 not out off 33 balls took Ireland to 108 for four after the rain reduced the game to 12 overs a side. As it happened | ScorecardIndia were always ahead of the run rate in the chase and with contributions from Ishan Kishan (26 off 11), Deepak Hooda (47 not out off 29) and skipper Hardik Pandya (24 off 12), cruised to victory in 9.2 overs. Kishan continued his good form to get India off to a quick start. The first over of the innings went for 15 runs as Kishan collected a couple of fours and a six off Joshua Little. In a rather surprising move, Deepak Hooda came to open alongside Kishan in place of Ruturaj Gaikwad. He found his rhythm after a scratchy start and put up a match winning 64-run stand with Hardik.

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1st Test: Sri Lanka turn to spin in bid to inflict more pain on Australia

2nd T20I: India expect young stars to shine in gloomy Irish weather

India vs Ireland 2022: Bhuvneshwar Kumar feels T20 format produces many talented cricketers

India vs Ireland 2022: Hardik Pandya backs Umran Malik after an average debut

2nd Test: Kemar Roach runs through Bangladesh top order to put West Indies on top on day three

India vs Ireland 2022: 'Very difficult', says Yuzvendra Chahal about cold Irish conditions during 1st T20I

Madhya Pradesh beat Mumbai by 6 wickets in Ranji Trophy final to end long wait for domestic title

India vs Ireland, 1st T20I: India coast to seven-wicket win over spirited Ireland