Imam-ul-Haq and Saud Shakeel guide Pakistan to win in first Sri Lanka Test
Pakistan made heavy weather of a modest chase before eventually getting over the finish line in a four-wicket win in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Thursday.
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Big money, big names: Major League Cricket looks to crack US market
Major League Cricket (MLC) finally got underway in the United States last week after several false starts, fuelling hopes that the sport is poised to break new ground in a huge new market on the back of the popular Twenty20 format.
Cricket fever set to engulf Canada with Global T20 start
DUBAI: Some of cricket’s biggest superstars have arrived in Toronto to battle it out for Global T20 honors.
How Can India Play Pakistan 3 Times In 15 Days At Asia Cup - Explained
The Asia Cup 2023 schedule was officially announced on Wednesday and India are all set to face Pakistan in their Group A match at Kandy in Sri Lanka on September 2. However, that may not be the only time when the two teams come face-to-face in the competition. The top two teams from both groups will move to the Super Fours stage where all teams will play each other once. According to the release shared by Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Jay Shah, Pakistan will be A1 and India will be A2 irrespective of their positions in the group stages. As a result, if both teams can qualify from Group A, they will face each other in the Super Fours stage on September 10 in Colombo.
"When No One Is Watching..." Rahul Dravid's Ultimate Praise For Virat Kohli Ahead Of 500th International Match
In a recent press conference Indian cricket team coach Rahul Dravid said that Virat Kohli is a real inspiration to many players. Virat Kohli scored 76 runs off 182 balls while smashing five boundaries as India defeated West Indies by an innings and 141 runs in the 1st Test match. The Indian cricket team is going to face West Indies in the second Test match at the Queens Park Oval track in Port of Spain on Thursday.
India's Predicted XI vs West Indies, 2nd Test: Will Mukesh Kumar Make His Debut?
Following an innings and 141-run victory in three days, no major changes are expected in the playing eleven but it remains to be seen if left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat gets another opportunity. The 31-year-old, who featured in only his third Test in 13 years, was the lone Indian bowler who did not pick a wicket in Dominica and bowled only nine overs. India spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja made merry on a track offering turn in the series opener and another turner is on the cards with the West Indies replacing batting all-rounder Ramon Reifer with spin all-rounder Kevin Sinclair.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 5 Live Updates: Pakistan Aim To Keep Sri Lanka At Bay
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 5 Live Updates: Pakistan are in the driving seat as they are close to beating Sri Lanka in the rain-hit opening Test at Galle. On Wednesday, they lost three wickets in a tricky 131-run chase on day four after spinners Noman Ali and Abrar Ahmed helped them bowl Sri Lanka out for 279. The tourists reached 48 for 3 at stumps in Galle, needing another 83 to take the lead in the two-match series. Imam-ul-Haq, on 25, and skipper Babar Azam, on six, were at the crease. Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya struck twice with the wickets of Abdullah Shafique, caught behind for eight, and Shan Masood for seven. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Watch: Jonny Bairstow's Sensational Catch To Dismiss Mitchell Marsh During 4th Ashes Test
The first day of the ongoing fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia was no less than any rollercoaster ride as the dynamics of the game kept on changing. Opting to bowl first, the Ben Stokes-led side got an upper hand after Chris Woakes took four wickets but the likes of Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head helped Australia reach a total of 299/8 at stumps. The day also turned out to be really memorable for English wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow as he took three brilliant catches behind the stumps. Out of the three dismissals, the wicket of Mitchell Marsh became the highlight of the day.