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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st Test Day 3 Highlights: Sri Lanka Lead By 202 Runs

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 3 Highlights: Dinesh Chandimal and Dimuth Karunaratne forged a 147-run partnership to propel hosts Sri Lanka to a lead of 202 on day three of the first Test against New Zealand on Friday. Sri Lanka were 237-4 at stumps in Galle with Angelo Mathews and Dhananjaya de Silva, both on 34, to resume in the morning. Karunaratne (83) was on song, punishing loose deliveries and forcing New Zealand to spread the field to protect the boundaries. Chandimal (61) was more conservative. (Scorecard)

There Was No Grip On Wicket So I Experimented, Says Jasprit Bumrah After Taking Four-Fer vs Bangladesh

Pacer Jasprit Bumrah was the most successful Indian bowler on the tricky Chepauk surface as he returned with figures of 4-50 to bowl out Bangladesh for 149 in the ongoing first Test at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Bumrah revealed he experimented with his deliveries as his stock ones were not yielding any results on the second day of the contest. The pacer shared how he set up Mushfiqur Rahim's dismissal when there was no assistance from the pitch.

England In 2021 Or Bangladesh 2024: Ravichandran Ashwin Picks Hundred He Likes Better

India's seasoned spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was unable to pick between his century against England in 2021 and his latest hundred against Bangladesh in Chennai at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. It was the same venue in 2021 against England when Ashwin dug deep and turned the tides in India's favour with his 106 off 148 deliveries. Three years later, when Bangladesh managed to reduce India to 144/6, Ashwin took the mantle of putting runs on the board alongside Ravindra Jadeja.

"Average Of 34": Sanjay Manjrekar Highlights Only Issue Plaguing KL Rahul's Career

One of the finest batters in Indian cricket, at least from the technical standpoint', KL Rahul has hadn't a smooth journey at the top level over the last few years. Already out of Team India's T20 scheme, Rahul failed to make his presence count as he earned the spot in the playing XI for the first Test against Bangladesh. In the first innings, Rahul could only hit 16 runs off 52 balls, but he never looked comfortable in the middle. Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar feels the issue with Rahul is entirely temperamental.

"I Always Envy Him. So Gifted, So Talented": R Ashwin's Massive Praise For India Teammate. It's Not Jasprit Bumrah

Hunting in pair is an often-used maxim about fast bowlers, but Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have given a new spin to it, consistently troubling the opposition in more ways than one. The latest mission by the Tango and Cash of modern Indian cricket was against Bangladesh in the ongoing first Test here when they added 199 runs for the seventh wicket to lead India to 376 all out from a wispy 144 for six. It was a new high even for the Ashwin-Jadeja combine, who have registered three 50-plus stands together to steady the Indian ship in the past.

Ravindra Jadeja's Target For Chennai Test Is A Matter Of Concern For Bangladesh

India's seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is eyeing to hit the 300 Test wickets milestone after his impressive outing with the ball on the second day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. The opening two days have been a topsy-turvy affair for both sides. Bangladesh managed to reduce India to 144-6, foreshadowing signs of wrapping up the first inning quickly. The experienced duo, who are well known for their capabilities with the bat, steadied the ship by stitching up a 199-run partnership.

Bangladesh Pacer Taskin Ahmed's "Since Childhood" Remark For Indian Players

Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed on Friday admitted that losing too many wickets in the first 10 overs of their first innings against "world class" Indian bowlers has put his side on the backfoot in the opening Test against India in Chennai. In reply to India's first innings total of 376, Bangladesh were all out for 149 in 47.1 overs on the second day, with Shakib Al Hasan (32) being their top scorer. They lost three wickets in the first 10 overs and scored 27 runs.

Ex-Star Exposes How India Cricketers Are Targeted During Australia Tours

Team India will tour Australia later in 2024 for a five-match Test rubber, hoping to secure a third straight series win Down Under. India have won the last two Test tours of Australia in 2018/19 and 2020/21, under the leadership of Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane, respectively. In fact, 2014/15 was the last time when Australia beat India in any series home or away. As the build-up to the much-awaited clash is fast gaining momentum, former India batter Aakash Chopra has made a shocking revelation.

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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st Test Day 3 Highlights: Sri Lanka Lead By 202 Runs

There Was No Grip On Wicket So I Experimented, Says Jasprit Bumrah After Taking Four-Fer vs Bangladesh

England In 2021 Or Bangladesh 2024: Ravichandran Ashwin Picks Hundred He Likes Better

"Average Of 34": Sanjay Manjrekar Highlights Only Issue Plaguing KL Rahul's Career

"I Always Envy Him. So Gifted, So Talented": R Ashwin's Massive Praise For India Teammate. It's Not Jasprit Bumrah

Ravindra Jadeja's Target For Chennai Test Is A Matter Of Concern For Bangladesh

Bangladesh Pacer Taskin Ahmed's "Since Childhood" Remark For Indian Players

Ex-Star Exposes How India Cricketers Are Targeted During Australia Tours