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Ajinkya Rahane Looks For Bagful Of Runs In 100th Test Between India And West Indies

Ajinkya Rahane will be aiming to pile on the runs to extend his international career and lead India to a series sweep against a feeble West Indies when the second and final Test begins in Trinidad on Thursday. The game will mark the 100th Test between the two teams and though India skipper Rohit Sharma said it will be a big occasion, his team will be expected to dominate the West Indies like it did in the series opener in Dominica.

Pakistan Great Slammed Over Distasteful 'Brain Muscle' Dig At Naseem Shah

The Pakistan cricket team put in a mountain of 461 runs against Sri Lanka in the first innings, all thanks to a double hundred from Saud Shakeel. But, if it wasn't for Naseem Shah's gritty 78-ball stay on the crease, Shakeel wouldn't have reached the illustrious milestone. While many hailed Naseem's determination in the middle, he also courted extreme criticism from Pakistan great Aamir Sohail, who was commentating with Ramiz Raja for the match. As Raja lauded Naseem's ability to bat, despite being a tailender, Sohail said that the player needs to develop his 'brain muscle'.

England vs Australia, 4th Ashes Test, Day 1 Live Score: James Anderson Returns To XI As England Opt To Bowl First

ENG vs AUS, 4th Ashes Test Live: James Anderson returns to the England side as the hosts look to level the series against Australia with a win in the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford in Manchester. Ollie Robinson makes way in the only change from the side that won the third Test to reduce Australia's series lead to 2-1 with two to play. Meanwhile, David Warner has kept his place in Australia's XI despite the opener's ongoing struggles against England paceman Stuart Broad. Josh Hazlewood returns to the side, with spinner Todd Murphy dropped. (Live Scorecard)

Saud Shakeel Achieves Massive Test Record. Pakistan Legend's Reaction Can't Be Missed

Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel slammed a brilliant double century during Day 3 of the first Test encounter against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. He continued his impressive run of form and thanks to his sensational innings, he became the first Pakistan batter ever to score a double century in Sri Lanka. Earlier, the record belong to Mohammad Hafeez who scored 196 in 2012. It was a special innings from the 27-year-old who slammed 19 boundaries on his way to clinching the massive record. Legendary Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar was impressed with Shakeel as he took to Twitter to praise him.

Ravichandran Ashwin "Plays With Batsman's Mind": Ex India Captain On What Sets Star Spinner Apart

Ravichandran Ashwin was at his best in the first Test against West Indies in Dominica where he picked 12 wickets in two innings. It was his eighth 10-wicket match haul, becoming the joint-most by an Indian, alongside Anil Kumble. He is also just one five-wicket haul in Tests behind Kumble's 35. His dozen coupled with debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal's 171 enabled India to wrap the proceedings by the third evening. India's highest wicket-taker in Tests and JioCinema expert Anil Kumble praised the off-spinners massive effort, the best for any Indian in West Indies.

"If I Go Out, People Will Harass Me": Prithvi Shaw

There's no doubt that Prithvi Shaw is one of the most talented batters India ever had. The 23-year-old player made his international debut in 2018 and played some great knocks for India. However, the last couple of years have seen a huge dip in his form, which resulted in him getting dropped. Shaw, who had a forgetful outing in IPL 2023, has been excluded from all three formats of the game. Apart from his cricketing career, the opening batter is also having a tough time in his personal life.

Bangladesh vs India, 2nd Women's ODI Live Score: Harmanpreet Key As India Look To Post Decent Score On Board

Bangladesh vs India 2nd Women's ODI LIVE:With a 1-0 lead under their belt, Bangladesh women's team look to seal the fate of the series as they take on India in the second ODI of the series. The first contest turned out to be a rain-marred affair that saw the hosts beat Harmanpreet Kaur's side by 40 runs (DLS method). For India, who had earlier beaten Bangladesh in the T20I series, another slip up would prove to be fatal. A victory today is absolutely crucial for the tourists as it would take the series to the deciding 3rd ODI. (LIVE Scorecard)

"Transition Has To Happen": Rohit Sharma Gives Playing XI Clarity Ahead Of 2nd Test vs West Indies

Indian captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday ruled out drastic changes in the winning combination ahead of the second Test against the West Indies but admitted that inclement weather hasn't helped in getting clarity about the Queens Park Oval track. India won the first Test by an innings and 141 runs and unlike earlier times, the Indian skipper had made a refreshing change by announcing Yashasvi Jaiswal's debut and Shubman Gill's new batting position.

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Ajinkya Rahane Looks For Bagful Of Runs In 100th Test Between India And West Indies

Pakistan Great Slammed Over Distasteful 'Brain Muscle' Dig At Naseem Shah

England vs Australia, 4th Ashes Test, Day 1 Live Score: James Anderson Returns To XI As England Opt To Bowl First

Saud Shakeel Achieves Massive Test Record. Pakistan Legend's Reaction Can't Be Missed

Ravichandran Ashwin "Plays With Batsman's Mind": Ex India Captain On What Sets Star Spinner Apart

"If I Go Out, People Will Harass Me": Prithvi Shaw

Bangladesh vs India, 2nd Women's ODI Live Score: Harmanpreet Key As India Look To Post Decent Score On Board

"Transition Has To Happen": Rohit Sharma Gives Playing XI Clarity Ahead Of 2nd Test vs West Indies