Proteas skipper Bavuma out of second Bangladesh Test
Proteas Test captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the second Test against Bangladesh due to a left elbow injury.
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Anil Kumble's "Should've Played Domestic Cricket" Dig As Virat Kohli Struggles Against Spin Again
After an unfulfilling half-century against New Zealand in the Bengaluru Test, Virat Kohli's poor run of form continued in the Pune Test. The star batter arrived on the pitch after the dismissal of Shubman Gill but only lasted for 9 balls. Attempting a bizarre shot, Virat was dismissed for just 1 run by Mitchell Santner. Seeing Kohli depart for another low score in the series, India legend and former coach Anil Kumble pointed a finger at the batter's absence from the domestic circuit, suggesting a stint in the Irani Cup or other such events might have helped him better prepare.
Yashasvi Jaiswal Makes History, Becomes Youngest Cricketer In India To...
Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal became the youngest Indian to score 1000 Test runs in a single calendar year during the Day 2 of the second Test against New Zealand at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Friday. The 22-year-old batter surpassed the previous record held by Dilip Vengsarkar, who reached the 1000-run mark at age 23 in 1979. Currently, Jaiswal is second in the list of highest Test run-scorers in 2024, behind England's Joe Root, who has amassed 1305 runs in 14 matches. Jaiswal's form this year has seen him accumulate 1007 runs in just 10 matches, averaging 59.23 with two centuries and six half-centuries.
Santner sparkles with seven wickets as NZ skittle India for 156
:A spectacular seven-wicket haul by Mitchell Santner helped New Zealand dismiss India for 156 before the tourists reached 85-2 at tea on day two of the second test in Pune on Friday to tighten their grip on the three-match series.
Pak vs SL Live Score Updates ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE Updates: Stars are aligned for an India vs Pakistan final in the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup on Sunday. However, Pakistan and India must beat Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, respectively, in the semi-finals first of all. Pakistan Shaheens take on Sri Lanka A in the first semi-final at the Al-Amerat Ground in Oman, before India A entertain their Afghan counterpart in the second semi-final. Sunday's all-important clash could be a repeat of last year's final when Pakistan beat India to win the Emerging Asia Cup title. (Live Scorecard)
Asked About Excuse If India Beat Australia In BGT Again, Pat Cummins Gives Epic Reply
Australian skipper Pat Cummins hilariously revealed what excuses he will make if his team loses the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, which is starting from November 22 onwards at Perth. Cummins was speaking at The Grade Cricketer podcast. On being reminded that he would not have any excuses if he loses the BGT this time around, his first as a captain, Cummins said hilariously, "I will find some (laughs). Cameron Green was going to open the batting and bowling."
From 52/2 To 53 All Out: Western Australia's Bizarre Batting Collapse Breaks The Internet
Western Australia lost eight wickets for just one run before being bowled out for 53 in their domestic One-Day Cup match against Tasmania on Friday. The defending champions were 52/2 at one stage, but could only add one run to their innings total, which also came from a wide. As many as six batters were dismissed for a duck, with pacer Lance Morris also unbeaten on nought. For Tasmania, Beau Webster grabbed six wickets, conceding just 17 runs in the process.
Virat Kohli Plays "Worst Shot Of His Career", Sanjay Manjrekar Shows No Mercy
Yet another cheap dismissal for Virat Kohli invited another critical post on social media from former India star Sanjay Manjrekar. Virat arrived in the middle of the Pune pitch, hoping to revive India's hopes with the bat against New Zealand on Day 2 of the second Test. But, after facing 8 balls, the talismanic batter was bowled by Mitchell Santner. With just 1 run scored from 9 balls, Kohli only had himself to blame for a poor shot selection against the Kiwi spinner.