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"There Was Always A Risk...": Ex-Pakistan Captain Salman Butt On India's Performance In 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka

Former Pakistan skipper Salman Butt hailed Team India's performance in the recently-concluded Test series against Sri Lanka. India thrashed Sri Lanka by 238 runs in the day-night Test in Bengaluru, taking the two-match series 2-0. It was an all-round performance from the Rohit Sharma-led side and Butt was impressed by India's dominant show in both the departments. While highlighting the difficulties of batting on a "rank-turner" pith, Butt praised India batters Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant for giving their team a launching pad.

Andrew Strauss wants new England Test coach in place by start of summer

Sir Andrew Strauss admits England are racing a “ticking clock” as they look to find the right people to lead the Test side into a new “bold and ambitious” era.

Chelsea Want FA Cup Tie At Middlesbrough Without Fans Amid Government Sanctions

Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea will not make "excuses" despite severe restrictions placed on the club as a result of UK sanctions targeting Russian owner Roman Abramovich. The Premier League club are operating under a special licence after the British government last week froze the assets of Abramovich as part of a set of punitive measures following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The licence is designed to prevent Chelsea and by extension billionaire Abramovich -- described by the government as part of Russian President Vladimir Putin's inner circle -- from generating new revenue.

IPL 2022: Rahul Tewatia Opens Up On Hopes of Playing Alongside Hardik Pandya For Gujarat Titans

He has been a one-match wonder in IPL but Gujarat Titans all-rounder Rahul Tewatia on Tuesday said that he would need to shoulder a lot of responsibility when he comes out to bat during the upcoming Indian Premier League. Gujarat Titans start their IPL campaign against Lucknow Super Giants on March 28 at the Wankhede stadium. Tewatia, whose prowess to his sixes is well-known, has been picked up by Gujarat Titans for a whooping Rs 9 crore and is an integral part of the team.

Ravichandran Ashwin Reacts After Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Hits Fighting Century vs Australia

Set a target of 506 against Australia in the ongoing second Test, Pakistan was in a precarious position at 21/2 but Pakistan skipper Babar Azam rose to the challenge to score a ton against all odds that kept his side in the game. India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took note of Babar Azam's performance and hailed the stylish right-hander for his fighting hundred. As a result of this performance, Ashwin now thinks that the match would have an interesting Day 5 with all three results possible. "Babar Azam, going to be an exciting finish tomorrow. #PAKvAUS," tweeted Ashwin.

Australia's Ellyse Perry Names "Two Of The Most Dangerous Batters" In India Women's Team

India's potent batting line up will pose "great challenge" for Australia in the ongoing ODI World Cup especially having witnessed the "dangerous" duo of Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur go about its business in the Women's Big Bash, feels star all-rounder Ellyse Perry. Searching for a record-extending seventh title, Australia have been on a roll in the the World Cup, winning all four of their matches so far. The Meg Lanning led-side faces last edition's runner-up India next on Saturday.

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 4 Report: Ton-Up Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafique Foil Australia's Victory Bids

Skipper Babar Azam cracked a fighting century with great support from opener Abdullah Shafique Tuesday as Pakistan thwarted Australia's hopes of a quick win in the second Test in Karachi. Set a daunting 506-run target, Azam knocked his sixth Test century -- and second against Australia -- to guide Pakistan to 192-2 and raise hopes of an improbable victory, or even a fighting draw. At the close Azam was unbeaten on 102 and Shafique 71 as the pair added 171 for the third wicket, leaving the home team needing another 314 runs in the 90 overs of the final day for a win, or bat out three sessions for the draw.

Rahul Tewatia understands that he needs to take 'more responsibility' alongside Hardik Pandya

IPL but Gujarat Titans all-rounder Rahul Tewatia on Tuesday said that he would need to shoulder a lot of responsibility when he comes out to bat during the upcoming Indian Premier League. Gujarat Titans start their IPL campaign against Lucknow Super Giants on March 28 at the Wankhede stadium.

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"There Was Always A Risk...": Ex-Pakistan Captain Salman Butt On India's Performance In 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka

Andrew Strauss wants new England Test coach in place by start of summer

Chelsea Want FA Cup Tie At Middlesbrough Without Fans Amid Government Sanctions

IPL 2022: Rahul Tewatia Opens Up On Hopes of Playing Alongside Hardik Pandya For Gujarat Titans

Ravichandran Ashwin Reacts After Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Hits Fighting Century vs Australia

Australia's Ellyse Perry Names "Two Of The Most Dangerous Batters" In India Women's Team

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 4 Report: Ton-Up Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafique Foil Australia's Victory Bids

Rahul Tewatia understands that he needs to take 'more responsibility' alongside Hardik Pandya