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James Anderson stunned by 'fearless' England transformation

James Anderson thought he had seen it all over the course of an England career spanning nearly two decades but the Test team's transformation under new coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes has caught the veteran seamer by surprise. England brushed aside New Zealand to chase down targets of 277, 299 and 296 and complete a 3-0 series whitewash of the world Test champions in their first series under McCullum and Stokes. Anderson, who has played a record 171 Tests since his debut in 2003, said they had created a totally different vibe among the squad.

Watch: Pakistan Pacer Hasan Ali Tries To Raise Umpire's Finger After Being Denied A Wicket In Intra-Squad Match

Hasan Ali is an entertaining character on the field. The Pakistan cricket team star pacer's celebration after taking a wicket is quite a sight. Now, his hilarious reaction after an unsuccessful appeal is making headlines. During an intra-squad match at the Pindi Stadium, Hasan Ali appealed without any success for a LBW decision against a rival batter. Then Hasan Ali can be seen moving towards the umpire, and holding his hand in an attempt to raise the finger. It was light moment and everybody present was amused.

"Ask The Chairman To Go Around": Former Pakistan Skipper Unhappy With This Decision Of PCB Chief Ramiz Raja

Former skipper Salman Butt is not happy with Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja's decision to bring soil from Australia to prepare drop-in pitches in the country. Butt, who is currently serving as the head coach of the Singapore cricket team, feels that all types of pitches are available in Pakistan, and instead of importing soil from Australia, the management should use the soil from venues like Diamond Cricket Club (Islamabad) and Quetta, that offer good pace and bounce.

"People Get Frustrated": PCB Chief Ramiz Raja On Pakistan Opening Batter

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ramiz Raja has given a strong reaction to a recent statement made by opening batter Ahmed Shehzad. The player has been out of favour for a long period now, and way back in 2016, then coach Waqar Younis had advised him to return to domestic cricket. The 30-year-old Shehzad reacted to the report saying it dented his career. Shehzad has played 13 Tests, 81 ODIs and 59 T20Is. He last played for the national team in October, 2019 in a T20I against Sri Lanka in Lahore.

Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test, Day 2 Live Score Updates: Start Of Play Delayed By Rain

SL vs AUS 1st Test, Day 2 Live Updates: The start of play on Day 2 of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle has been delayed due to rain. Australia will begin Day 2 at 98/3 after having bowled the hosts out for 212. Nathan Lyon's 20th 5-wicket haul helped Australia bowl Sri Lanka out for a modest total despite Niroshan Dickwella's counter-attacking 58. The visitors then began strongly with the bat, but soon lost opener David Warner for 25 off 24 to Ramesh Mendis. Mendis then had his second wicket when he dismissed Marnus Labuschagne for 13. Sri Lanka got another breakthrough when a mix-up resulted in Steve Smith being run-out for 6. Usman Khawaja, however, has been steady for Australia, and was batting on 47 at Stumps on Day 1. Travis Head was the other batter at the crease. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Anderson stunned by 'fearless' England transformation

James Anderson thought he had seen it all over the course of an England career spanning nearly two decades but the test team's transformation under new coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes has caught the veteran seamer by surprise.

He Is "On The Right Side Of 30": Rahul Dravid On Virat Kohli

Team India head coach Rahul Dravid brushed aside concerns about Virat Kohli's age and fitness and said the star batter is "doing what he needs to do" to come out of his lean patch of form. Kohli has not hit a century in international cricket since November 2019, but Dravid insisted that he only wants "match-winning contributions" from the 33-year-old and that does not necessarily have to be in the form of hundreds. He also said that Kohli's form is not due to a lack of motivation.

"A Player Who Belongs To Rohit Sharma's Category": Former India Batter On Sanju Samson

Former India batter Aakash Chopra was impressed with Sanju Samson's performance in the second T20I against Ireland. Samson scored 77 runs off 42 balls as the Hardik Pandya-led Team India posted a massive total of 225/7 after opting to bat first. Samson replaced Ruturaj Gaikwad in India's playing XI after the latter was ruled out of the game after picking up an injury while fielding in the first T20I. While analysing the second T20I, Chopra likened Samson's batting style to that of Rohit Sharma.

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James Anderson stunned by 'fearless' England transformation

Watch: Pakistan Pacer Hasan Ali Tries To Raise Umpire's Finger After Being Denied A Wicket In Intra-Squad Match

"Ask The Chairman To Go Around": Former Pakistan Skipper Unhappy With This Decision Of PCB Chief Ramiz Raja

"People Get Frustrated": PCB Chief Ramiz Raja On Pakistan Opening Batter

Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test, Day 2 Live Score Updates: Start Of Play Delayed By Rain

Anderson stunned by 'fearless' England transformation

He Is "On The Right Side Of 30": Rahul Dravid On Virat Kohli

"A Player Who Belongs To Rohit Sharma's Category": Former India Batter On Sanju Samson