Proteas secure consolation win over Afghanistan in third ODI
Aiden Markram's calm innings helped South Africa avoid suffering a series clean sweep by Afghanistan with a seven-wicket victory in the third one-day international in Sharjah on Sunday.
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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st Test Highlights: Prabath Jayasuriya's Fifer Helps SL Beat New Zealand By 63 Runs
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st Test Day 5, Highlights: Prabath Jayasuriya took five wickets to steer Sri Lanka to a 63-run victory Monday over New Zealand on the final morning of the first Test in Galle. Set a target of 275 to win, the Black Caps were bowled out for 211 less than 15 minutes after play resumed from overnight, with Rachin Ravindra top-scoring on 92. Ravindra had finished on Sunday waging a lone battle on a sharply turning pitch in Galle, where the tourists had lost all four of their previous Test encounters. (Live Scorecard)
"Mohammed Siraj Official...": Shubman Gill Trolls India Star Over Old Viral Video In Chepauk
India batter Shubman Gill hilariously mocked teammate and pacer Mohammed Siraj on Day 3 of the just-concluded 1st Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. During the 22nd over of Bangladesh's second innings, Gill was seen mocking Siraj over an old video. For the unversed, a video of Siraj had gone viral a few years back, in which the pacer was seen flagging fake Instagram accounts started on his name. "Mohammed Siraj Official Instagram page hai. Baaki sab jo hai vo fake hain (All the others are fake)," Siraj was heard as saying in the video.
Updated World Test Championship Points Table After Sri Lanka Stun New Zealand In 1st Test
India tightened their grip on the top spot of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 cycle with a comprehensive 280-run victory over Bangladesh in Chennai, while Sri Lanka boosted their chances of making the final by outclassing New Zealand in Galle. Both teams secured crucial points, adding intrigue to the race for the final two spots in next year's WTC finale at Lord's. India's latest triumph extended their lead at the top of the table, reaching a percentage of 71.67%.
"Replay Dekh To Lo": Rishabh Pant Trolls Rohit Sharma As Skipper Commits DRS Blunder
One of the finest captains in world cricket, but Rohit Sharma hasn't been spot-on when it comes to DRS decisions. On Day 4 of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai, Rohit refused to review a caught-behind decision despite being insisted on going upstairs by wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant. Rohit stood his ground, but when the replay of the incident was shown on the screen, the India captain had a face-palm moment, especially with Pant standing next to him.
R Ashwin Grilled By Wife Prithi In Chepauk, Video Sets Internet Ablaze
A hundred and 5 wickets in the same match, yet Ravichandran Ashwin's wife Prithi wasn't entirely happy with what happened at Chepauk. As Prithi and Ashwin got together for a chat after the conclusion of the match on Sunday, the India all-rounder had to face some tough questions, and even explain why his wife didn't get the attention she deserved on the first day. In a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Ashwin and Prithi had a hilarious conversation.
"Can't Apply A Cricket Reason": Sanjay Manjrekar Comments On Shubman Gill's Strange 'Weakness'
Shubman Gill poses a very odd statistic. From 2020 onwards, Gill's average is the highest among any Indian Test batter when you take scores from only the second innings. However, his career Test average is merely 35, meaning that he tends to underperform in the first innings. It proved to be the same again in the first Test between India and Bangladesh, as Gill recovered from a duck in the first innings to a fine 119 in the second. Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar expressed his bewilderment at this repeated occurrence.
Rishabh Pant Wins Hearts As He Explains Reason Behind Setting Field For Bangladesh
India's swashbuckling wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant showcased once again the love he has for Test cricket. With a century against Bangladesh in Chennai, Pant soared back to his best in the whites. But, it wasn't just his strokeplay that got everyone's attention. The wicket-keeper batter was also spotted setting the field for Bangladesh during an instance, an act that once MS Dhoni also executed on the ground. After the completion of the match, Pant was asked about the act, and he give an incredible reason.