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2nd Test, Day 2: Sajid Khan Turns Saviour For Pakistan After Aggressive Batting By England's Ben Duckett

Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan took three wickets in the space of 10 deliveries including centurion Ben Duckett to leave England on 239-6 in the second Test in Multan on Wednesday. An absorbing second day's play on a turning pitch ultimately belonged to the hosts, who lead by 127 runs after their first-innings 366. England had been cruising nicely at 211-2 when Sajid removed Joe Root (34), Duckett (114) and Harry Brook (nine) in the final session. From the other end, fellow spinner Noman Ali dismissed England skipper Ben Stokes for one as a suddenly rattled England lost four wickets in the space of 14 runs.

Not Only Rain, Technological Hurdle Ruined India vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 1 - Here's How

The rain played spoilsport in more ways than one on Day 1 of the first Test between India and New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Consistent rain throughout the day led to play being called off without a ball being bowled or even the toss taking place on Day 1. However, even though the rain stopped at times, there was another technological issue that further held back play. The hawk-eye system – crucial in the working of the Decision Review System (DRS) – could not be formatted into the ground due to the rain.

"Yashasvi Jaiswal Now Has...": How Being India Star Has Changed The Youngster, Childhood Coach Reveals

Yashasvi Jaiswal was oblivious to the cheers of a handful of spectators as he walked across a soaked M Chinnaswamy Stadium turf on Wednesday, chatting intensely with assistant coach Abhishek Nayar. There was no pressing demand for him to spend an hour at indoor nets as rain held up the first day's play of the opening Test between India and New Zealand. After all, he is going through a roseate phase in Test cricket for over a year now.

"Most Talented Cricketer I Have Played With": Virat Kohli's Mega Admission. Not From India, Australia, England

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced South African legend AB de Villiers, also known as 'Mr 360', England batting great Alastair Cook, and Indian bowling legend Neetu David as the newest members of the ICC Hall of Fame. Following the ICC Hall of Fame announcement, Virat Kohli wrote a beautiful letter to Ab de Villiers after his inclusion. "To AB, It is an honour to be selected to write these words as you enter the ICC Hall of Fame. You are thoroughly deserving of your place - after all, the Hall of Fame is a representation of your impact on the game, and yours has been truly unique.

Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma. Pat Cummins Keen To Keep This India Star Quiet To Win Test Series

Australia will have to find a way to keep Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah quiet if they are to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, reckoned captain Pat Cummins on Tuesday as they draw comfort from success in last two ICC finals against their fierce rivals. The world's top two Test teams will clash in a five-match affair starting on November 22 in Perth and India will enter the contest having held the trophy for nearly a decade, which includes winning two consecutive series Down Under.

Ravichandran Ashwin's Bombshell, Suggests CSK To Retain This Star As Uncapped Player. Not MS Dhoni

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has given a rather unique take on Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) retention scenario, boldly suggesting that he would not retain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as an uncapped player ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction. Instead, Ashwin has proposed a different name as an uncapped retention for CSK, opting to retain Dhoni as a capped player and one of the five primary retentions. Ashwin gave his perspective while discussing the retentions on his YouTube channel.

Contingencies available if India don't travel for Champions Trophy, say ECB chiefs

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chiefs are confident a solution can be found if India do not travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy, adding that India's participation is necessary to protect the tournament's broadcast rights.

Joe Root Hits Career-High Rating In ICC Test Rankings After Multan Masterclass

England's star batter Joe Root has further cemented his place among the all-time greats by achieving a new career-high rating on the latest ICC Men's Test Batter Rankings. Root's extraordinary knock of 262 during England's crushing victory over Pakistan in the first Test in Multan has propelled him to a personal best of 932 rating points. This achievement surpasses his previous high of 923 points, placing him among an elite group of only 16 players in the history of Test cricket who have reached a higher mark. Root's dominant position at the top of the rankings now sees him lead by over 100 points, with teammate Harry Brook climbing 11 places to share second place with New Zealand's Kane Williamson.

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2nd Test, Day 2: Sajid Khan Turns Saviour For Pakistan After Aggressive Batting By England's Ben Duckett

Not Only Rain, Technological Hurdle Ruined India vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 1 - Here's How

"Yashasvi Jaiswal Now Has...": How Being India Star Has Changed The Youngster, Childhood Coach Reveals

"Most Talented Cricketer I Have Played With": Virat Kohli's Mega Admission. Not From India, Australia, England

Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma. Pat Cummins Keen To Keep This India Star Quiet To Win Test Series

Ravichandran Ashwin's Bombshell, Suggests CSK To Retain This Star As Uncapped Player. Not MS Dhoni

Contingencies available if India don't travel for Champions Trophy, say ECB chiefs

Joe Root Hits Career-High Rating In ICC Test Rankings After Multan Masterclass