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Watch: Jonny Bairstow Consoles Debutant Jamie Overton After He Misses Century vs New Zealand

The ongoing third Test between England and New Zealand at Headingley, Leeds witnessed a sensational comeback from the hosts. After bundling out the Kiwis for 329 runs, the Three Lions were tottering at 55/6 at one stage but a 241-run partnership between Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton for the seventh wicket turned the game on its head. The duo helped England eventually gain a first-innings lead of 31 runs as the side posted 360 runs on the board before getting bundled out.

England Wicketkeeper Ben Foakes Tests Positive For COVID-19, Sam Billings Named Replacement For 3rd Test vs New Zealand

England Men's Test wicketkeeper Ben Foakes has tested positive for COVID-19, England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Sunday. Foakes was unable to keep wicket yesterday on day three of the ongoingTest at Headingley suffering from back stiffness. On a further medical assessment yesterday evening, he subsequently tested positive after administering an LFT COVID-19 test.

Mithali Raj Has Been Inspiration For Many Sportspersons: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended good wishes to legendary Indian batter Mithali Raj and said that she has been an inspiration for many sportspersons. Test and ODI captain of the Indian women's national cricket team, Mithali Raj, announced her retirement from international cricket on June 8. While addressing the nation in the latest episode of 'Mann ki Baat', PM Modi said, "Friends, when it comes to sports, today I would also like to discuss Mithali Raj, one of the most talented cricketers in India. Just this month, she has announced her retirement from cricket which has emotionally moved many sports lovers. Mithali has not only been an extraordinary player but has also been an inspiration to many players. I wish Mithali all the very best for her future."

"They Talk About Big Four, He Is The Big One": Former New Zealand Pacer On Pakistan Captain Babar Azam

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is having a year to remember as he has truly come into his own, and in the last three-match ODI series against West Indies, he went on to register 181 runs, including one century and one half-century. In the first ODI, he had played a knock of 103 runs to help Pakistan chase down more than 300 runs. Babar's name was discussed during commentary on Day 3 of the ongoing third Test between England and New Zealand, and former Kiwi pacer Simon Doull went on to label him as "the big one".

PM Narendra Modi lauds cricket icon Mithali Raj and Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra for his recent performances

cricket icon Mithali Raj as an 'inspiration' and praised Olympic gold medal-winning javelin-thrower Neeraj Chopra for his recent performances in his address to the nation during the latest episode of 'Mann ki Baat' on Sunday. PM Modi said, "Our Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra won a silver medal at Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland. He also broke his own javelin throw national record.

England vs New Zealand live stream: How to watch third Test match at Headingley online today

England have a platform to build on for day three as they take on New Zealand today in the third and final Test match of the series at Headingley.

"Specialist Kind Of Cameo Batter": Sanjay Manjrekar Gives Big Compliment To This Team India Comeback Star

With the T20 World Cup in Australia only four months away, it is time for the national teams to zero in on their core for the marquee event. After the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, the team management would be happy with the way some of the senior players have returned to form. Dinesh Karthik is one such player. The 37-year-old played really well in the finisher's role for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Then in the recently-concluded T20I series against South Africa, Karthik scored a half-century in the fourth T20I to help India level the series 2-2. Former Indian cricket team player Sanjay Manjrekar, in an exclusive interview to NDTV, said that the veteran Karthik is most likely to be picked for the 2022 T20 World Cup.

Heather Knight exclusive: 'When you grow up, you see Test cricket as the pinnacle'

If the statistics reveal a story of the precarious state of women’s cricket, the words of the man in the sport’s most senior position provided a damning insight into the total lack of eagerness to do anything about them.

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Watch: Jonny Bairstow Consoles Debutant Jamie Overton After He Misses Century vs New Zealand

England Wicketkeeper Ben Foakes Tests Positive For COVID-19, Sam Billings Named Replacement For 3rd Test vs New Zealand

Mithali Raj Has Been Inspiration For Many Sportspersons: PM Modi

"They Talk About Big Four, He Is The Big One": Former New Zealand Pacer On Pakistan Captain Babar Azam

PM Narendra Modi lauds cricket icon Mithali Raj and Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra for his recent performances

England vs New Zealand live stream: How to watch third Test match at Headingley online today

"Specialist Kind Of Cameo Batter": Sanjay Manjrekar Gives Big Compliment To This Team India Comeback Star

Heather Knight exclusive: 'When you grow up, you see Test cricket as the pinnacle'