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SL vs AFG 1st ODI: Sri Lanka Beat Afghanistan After Record Pathum Nissanka Double Ton

Pathum Nissanka's record-breaking double century steered Sri Lanka to a comfortable 42-run win over Afghanistan Friday in the opener of their three-match one-day international series at Pallekele. Set a stiff target of 382, Afghanistan reached 339 for six as Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai scored centuries after their team were reduced to 55-5. Nissanka's unbeaten 210 was Sri Lanka's first ODI double hundred, breaking the island nation's longstanding record highest score of 189 by Sanath Jayasuriya against India in 2000.

"Wasn't Doing Too Well In Last Couple Of Years": Devdutt Padikkal On Comeback From Lean Patch

Karnataka batter Devdutt Padikkal on Friday expressed his delight after smashing his third century of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, saying he was always confident of making a strong back after going through a lean patch in the last season. The 23-year-old, who had to make frequent visits to the hospitals due to an acute intestinal issue in 2022, failed to make an impact last season, managing only 260 runs in seven Ranji Trophy innings. However, he has recovered pretty well this season, having slammed three hundred and is the state's highest run-scorer for the season, amassing 500-plus runs.

"Virat Khali": Fans React To WWE Hall Of Famer's One-Handed Shot For Six. Watch

WWE Hall Of Famer The Great Khali was seen boasting his cricket skills in a video. In the clip that is going viral on social media, Khali gets a back-of-a-length delivery and plays a one-handed shot on it for a biggie. The ball goes a long way over extra cover fence for a six. "The ball would have reached to mars if he hit with both hands," wrote a fan. "Wow, who knew that The Great Khali could be a cricket star too?" read another comment in the video. "Virat Khali," wrote a user.

First Time In Indian Cricket! Prithvi Shaw Marks Comeback With Historic Record In Ranji Trophy

Prithvi Shaw marked a spectacular return to competitive cricket by smashing a century in his second innings for Mumbai to put them on top against Chhattisgarh in their Ranji Trophy Group B fixture in Raipur on Friday. The 24-year-old, who captained the 2018 U-19 World Cup-winning team, struck 18 boundaries and three sixes in his knock of 159 off 185 deliveries.

India's Saumy Pandey, Musheer Khan, Uday Saharan Among Nominees For ICC Under-19 World Cup Player Of The Tournament

India captain Uday Saharan, bowler Saumy Pandey and all-rounder Musheer Khan have been named in the ICC Under 19 World Cup Player of the Tournament as the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced shortlist on Friday. "There have been many standout performers at this year's edition of the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup and the race to be named Player of the Tournament has been narrowed down to eight players," ICC stated in an official statement.

Ranji Trophy: Cheteshwar Pujara's 110 Takes Saurashtra To 242/4 Against Rajasthan

Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara slammed his second hundred of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, guiding Saurashtra to a comfortable 242 for four against Rajasthan on the opening day of their Group A match in Jaipur Friday. The 36-year-old, who has 103 Tests and 262 First-Class matches under his belt, hit nine shots to the fence during his 230-ball 110. It was his 62nd hundred in first class cricket. Pujara had scored a double hundred (243 not out), last month. Opting to bat, Saurashtra found themselves in a spot of bother after they were reduced to 74 for 3 in the 32nd over but Pujara and Sheldon Jackson (78 not out) then formed an alliance, adding 168 runs for the fourth wicket.

Proteas women's squad unveiled for historic Test against Australia

Cricket South Africa on Friday confirmed a 14-player squad for the Proteas women's historic one-off Test against Australia.

Mohammad Rizwan Quips "Average Players Look At Average", Drops 'Virat Kohli' Reference

Mohammad Rizwan is one of the best talents to emerge from Pakistan in recent times. Together with Babar Azam, Mohammd Rizwan has often been considered the best Pakistan batters of the current generation. Over the past couple of years, Babar and Rizwan's partnership has proved to be key for Pakistan. However, following Babar's decision to step down as captain, the team has gone through a host of changes on and off-the-field. The new opening partnership of Saim Ayub and Rizwan hasn't worked out well from the team.

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SL vs AFG 1st ODI: Sri Lanka Beat Afghanistan After Record Pathum Nissanka Double Ton

"Wasn't Doing Too Well In Last Couple Of Years": Devdutt Padikkal On Comeback From Lean Patch

"Virat Khali": Fans React To WWE Hall Of Famer's One-Handed Shot For Six. Watch

First Time In Indian Cricket! Prithvi Shaw Marks Comeback With Historic Record In Ranji Trophy

India's Saumy Pandey, Musheer Khan, Uday Saharan Among Nominees For ICC Under-19 World Cup Player Of The Tournament

Ranji Trophy: Cheteshwar Pujara's 110 Takes Saurashtra To 242/4 Against Rajasthan

Proteas women's squad unveiled for historic Test against Australia

Mohammad Rizwan Quips "Average Players Look At Average", Drops 'Virat Kohli' Reference