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IND vs SL: Ravichandran Ashwin First Player To Reach This Huge Milestone In World Test Championship

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin achieved yet another feat on Monday as India defeated Sri Lanka in the second and final Test by 238 runs in Bengaluru. Ashwin, who picked six wickets (2 for 30; 4 for 55) in the match, became the first player to take 100 wickets in World Test Championship (WTC). Ashwin, who had ended up as the highest wicket-taker with 71 wickets in 14 matches during the last WTC cycle, has already bagged 29 wickets in seven matches so far in the ongoing cycle, taking his tally to 100 in 21 games. Thus, becoming the first cricketer to achieve a century of wickets in WTC.

Women's World Cup 2022: Ruthless favourites Australia crush West Indies

West Indies by seven wickets in Wellington Tuesday to maintain their perfect record at the Women's Cricket World Cup. The tournament's red-hot favourites produced another ruthless display to race to a 4-0 winning record at the one-day showcase, highlighted by an unbeaten 83 from Rachael Haynes. The win puts the six-time champions at the top of the standings with a healthy run rate, virtually guaranteeing a semi-final spot.

Ready to accept what comes with Rishabh Pant: Rohit Sharma

Coach Rahul Dravid is not new to the coaching set-up or to the players, and that has shown effectively on the field. The same goes with new captain Rohit Sharma. Also, Hanuma Vihari and Shreyas Iyer, replacing Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane, appear to have come into their own. Iyer, in particular, has shown spark and spunk. Jasprit Bumrah shored up his versatility with his first fifer on home soil, that too on a turning pitch.

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: Dominant Australia Aim To Bat Pakistan Out Of The Game

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: An in-form Australian side will look to set a challenging total for Pakistan to chase in the fourth innings of the match on the fourth day of the second Test at the National Stadium in Karachi. After dismissing the home side for a paltry total of 148 runs in the first innings, the visitors were again led by batting stars Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne despite losing openers David Warner early. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Watch: Shell-Shocked Fans In Karachi "Can't Believe" Pakistan's Batting Collapse In 2nd Test vs Australia

It turned out to be a nightmare third day in the second Test match for the home side as Pakistan batters surrendered meekly against a relentless Australian fast bowling unit in Karachi on Monday. Pakistan were bundled out for 148 as their batters looked rattled in front of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins. This happened after Australia declared for 556/9 in the first session of play and then had a go at the Pakistan batting line-up with the new ball. The batting side never really looked in control as they failed to deal with the skill and guile of left-arm pacer Starc early on.

Abrasive Nature Of Karachi Pitch Helped In Getting Reverse Swing: Mitchell Starc

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc on Monday said the abrasive nature of the Karachi pitch helped him and Pat Cummins gain substantial reverse swing as the visitors bowled out Pakistan for 148 runs in the second Test. Asked in a media interaction why Australian bowlers didn't get much reverse swing in the first Test in Rawalpindi, Starc said for one they didn't expect the pitch in Karachi to deteriorate so quickly.

Australia v Pakistan: When was the last time Australia enforced a follow-on?

The reaction was just as predictable as the decision itself.

Watch: Commentators In Splits As Non-Striker Sets Off For A Run Even Before Ball Is Bowled

In the world of cricket, the tussle to steal a quick run can bring in all sorts of possibilities into play. Run-out, overthrows, a great effort in the field and much more. Each run helps in rotating the strike and keeps the scoreboard ticking. But there are times when trying to get to the end can lead to hilarious circumstances. A similar occurrence took place during a European Cricket match that had everyone in splits. In a video shared on Twitter, the batter at the non-striker's end starts sprinting for a run, but he forgets to take into account a very important aspect -- the ball was yet to be bowled.

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IND vs SL: Ravichandran Ashwin First Player To Reach This Huge Milestone In World Test Championship

Women's World Cup 2022: Ruthless favourites Australia crush West Indies

Ready to accept what comes with Rishabh Pant: Rohit Sharma

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: Dominant Australia Aim To Bat Pakistan Out Of The Game

Watch: Shell-Shocked Fans In Karachi "Can't Believe" Pakistan's Batting Collapse In 2nd Test vs Australia

Abrasive Nature Of Karachi Pitch Helped In Getting Reverse Swing: Mitchell Starc

Australia v Pakistan: When was the last time Australia enforced a follow-on?

Watch: Commentators In Splits As Non-Striker Sets Off For A Run Even Before Ball Is Bowled