Al-Shabab manager Igor Biscan all business as former Liverpool teammate comes to town
RIYADH: Igor Biscan says it will be strictly business when he faces former Liverpool teammate Steven Gerrard in a fascinating clash in the Roshn Saudi League.
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Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma! Brian Lara Backs India Batter To Break His Test World Record
India opening batter Shubman Gill had an amazing outing at the recently concluded ODI World Cup. In nine matches, the 24-year-old batter scored 354 runs with four half-centuries to his name. After World Cup, Gill is all set to feature in the upcoming all-format tour of South Africa, where he has been included in the T20Is and Tests. However, despite the current No 1 ODI batter, he has been rested for the three-match series against the Proteas. Recently, former West Indies captain praised Gill and called him the "most talented batter" of this generation.
Rashid Khan Dethroned By India Star As World No. 1 T20I Bowler In ICC Rankings
Young Indian leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi scaled the ICC T20I Ranking charts for a bowler, taking the No. 1 spot with his stupendous show in the 5-match series against Australia on Wednesday. In the process, Bishnoi extended Team India's dominance in the ICC rankings. The Indian team is already No. 1 in all three formats while the likes of Shubman Gill, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Suryakumar Yadav occupy top spots in rankings for ODI batters, Test bowlers, and T20I batters respectively.
2nd Test, Day 1: Spinners Drag Bangladesh Back Into Contest As New Zealand Teeter On 55-5
Spinners Mehidy Hasan and Taijul Islam shared five wickets between them to help Bangladesh claw their way back into contention with New Zealand struggling at 55-5 in Wednesday's opener to the second Test. An astonishing 15 wickets fell in the first day's play in Dhaka, with the hosts all out for just 172 in an innings where Mushfiqur Rahim became just the second batsman in Test history to be dismissed for obstructing the field. Mehidy and Taijul then cut a swathe through New Zealand in the final session before bad light prompted an early finish.
Why Mushfiqur Rahim Was Out 'Obstructing The Field', Not 'Handling The Ball' Against New Zealand
Former captain Mushfiqur Rahim on Wednesday became the first Bangladesh batter to be given out for 'obstructing the field' in a bizarre dismissal on the opening day of the second Test against New Zealand here. The 36-year-old Rahim defended a rising delivery from New Zealand quick Kyle Jamieson in the fourth ball of the 41st over and then extended his right hand to apparently keep the ball away after it bounced up wide outside off stump. The Black Caps were quick to appeal and the on-field umpires referred the matter to the TV umpire Ahsan Raza who gave Rahim out.
Amid Mitchell Johnson, David Warner Row, Virat Kohli's Comments On Ex Australia Pacer Resurface
Former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson has found himself embroiled in controversy ever since he decided to pen a critical column on David Warner's inclusion in the national team for the Pakistan Test series. A number of Australian stars have since shared their opinion on the raging topic, while the world of social media has also been buzzing. Some fans also brought back the 2014 Virat Kohli vs Mitchell Johnson feud, highlighting how the India batter was called a 'spoiled brat' by the former pacer.
Gold, glory and remarkable comebacks on day 13 of Saudi Games 2023
RIYADH: There were celebrations for Al-Shabab’s women’s futsal team, who took gold following a 4-0 triumph over Al-Nassr in the final of the competition.
WATCH: Bangladesh's Mushfiqur given rare 'obstructing the field' out
Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim became only the second batsman in Test history dismissed for obstructing the field in Wednesday's second match against New Zealand in Dhaka.