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Bangladesh Script Huge Record After Thrashing Afghanistan By 546 Runs

The match ended in the extended opening session of the fourth day after a Taskin bouncer hit Zahir Khan, forcing the final batsman to retire hurt. The visitors barely made a dent in their mammoth case of 662, giving the hosts the biggest Test win by runs since Australia's 562-run victory over England in 1934. It was more than double Bangladesh's previous record of 226 wins over Zimbabwe at Chittagong in 2005. The home side's triumph was all but guaranteed after they declared their second innings at 425-4 in Friday's final session.

'Indian Team Stars Create Pressure': Umpire Nitin Menon On Officiating In Home Matches

Umpiring at home over the past three years under the constant pressure put by the big Indian stars has helped Nitin Menon grow immensely as an ICC Elite Panel umpire, preparing him well for his much-awaited Ashes debut next month. After being inducted into the ICC Elite Panel in June 2020, Menon did majority of India's home games due to COVID-19 induced travel restrictions put in place for foreigners.

"Is Ahmedabad Pitch Haunted?": Shahid Afridi Questions Pakistan Cricket Board Over World Cup Stance

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) accepted Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)'s proposal of a hybrid model for the Asia Cup. As per ACC's release, Pakistan will host four matches, while the remaining nine games will be held in Sri Lanka. Despite ACC accepting PCB's proposal, it is not known whether Pakistan will visit India to take part in the World Cup. With India and Pakistan reportedly set to clash in Ahmedabad during the World Cup, the PCB have expressed their reluctance to play at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

"So Much Depth": Venkatesh Prasad's Heartfelt Post On Ravichandran Ashwin Goes Viral

Former Indian cricket team fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad posted a heartfelt message for Ravichandran Ashwin after the latter opened up about his exclusion from India's World Test Championship (WTC) Final squad. The Rohit Sharma-led side decided to play just one spinner in the form of Ravindra Jadeja but the decision backfired as they were defeated by Australia at the Oval. Ashwin recently spoke about the entire incident and Prasad extended his support to the veteran India spinner. "So much depth, empathy and awareness. What a champion is @ashwinravi99, on the field and off it," he tweeted.

"Beyond My Understanding, You Can't Do That": Ex India Star On R Ashwin's Double DRS Call

Ravichandran Ashwin became the central talking-point among cricket fans on social media after he decided to take DRS on an already reviewed decision in the Tamil Nadu Premier League. Though Ashwin's efforts went in vain, the video of the incident went viral on social media. After the match, the off-spinner also explained that he decided to review the call thinking the third umpire would analyse another angle. Now, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has reacted to the incident, saying what happened was 'beyond his understanding'.

Watch: Poor Fielding On Display As Batter Reaches 50 In Hilarious Manner

Cricket has beautifully evolved over the years. While on financial terms it has seen a great leap and is still rising, the performance of the players has also been developing at a rapid pace. Batting has become more innovative and impactful nowadays and so is the bowling to counter it. Fielding, another crucial part of the game of cricket, has also become advanced now. What could have been a sensational or eye-catching effort decades ago is a regular task now. Such is the nature of cricket that we also get to see some really poor fielding at times.

Watch - "Filth": Sussex's Brad Currie Takes 'One Of The Best Catches Of All Time' During T20 Blast Match

Sussex's Brad Currie has taken internet by storm after he took one of best catches of all time during his side T20 Blast fixture against Hampshire Hawks at The Hove on Friday. The incident happened in the penultimate over of Hampshire's chase. With 23 runs required from 11 balls, Hampshire's Benny Howell tried to pull Tymal Mills for a six over midwicket. However, Currie had other ideas as he came flying in from deep square to pluck the ball mid-air. His attempt left everyone, including the commentator, in absolute disbelief.

Najam Sethi Casts Fresh Doubts Over Pakistan's Participation In World Cup In India

Pakistan Cricket Board's chairman Najam Sethi on Friday cast fresh doubts over their participation in the ODI World Cup in India, saying it is "subject to government approval", putting the ICC in a bind before the schedule for the mega event is finalised. Sethi's comments came after every stakeholder, including Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Jay Shah, agreed to organise the upcoming Asia Cup in a hybrid model, as proposed by the PCB chief. "As far as India and Pakistan go, neither the PCB or the BCCI can take decisions. The respective governments only can take decisions," Sethi said during a press conference.

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Bangladesh Script Huge Record After Thrashing Afghanistan By 546 Runs

'Indian Team Stars Create Pressure': Umpire Nitin Menon On Officiating In Home Matches

"Is Ahmedabad Pitch Haunted?": Shahid Afridi Questions Pakistan Cricket Board Over World Cup Stance

"So Much Depth": Venkatesh Prasad's Heartfelt Post On Ravichandran Ashwin Goes Viral

"Beyond My Understanding, You Can't Do That": Ex India Star On R Ashwin's Double DRS Call

Watch: Poor Fielding On Display As Batter Reaches 50 In Hilarious Manner

Watch - "Filth": Sussex's Brad Currie Takes 'One Of The Best Catches Of All Time' During T20 Blast Match

Najam Sethi Casts Fresh Doubts Over Pakistan's Participation In World Cup In India