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"We Were Given A Target...": Shreyas Iyer On Team India's Plans In 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka

Playing under lights with a pink ball in a Day-Night Test match is challenging as most of the teams and their players are yet to get used to it. But for Shreyas Iyer who was playing his first Test under lights here at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium had a different approach and his attacking style paid rich dividends to the team as his 92 run knocks in the first innings helped India score 252 in the first innings when at one stage India was tottering at 148 for 6.

Kapp dedicates England 'revenge' win to Van Niekerk: 'This was for her'

South Africa remains unbeaten at this year's Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand following their final over win against England in Hamilton on Monday.

England forced to settle for draw despite bold declaration in Antigua

England were unable to conquer a flat pitch and a committed West Indies side on the final day in Antigua after Joe Root’s 24th Test century and bold declaration gave his side a chance.

Watch: Mitchell Starc's 145kph Thunderbolt Ends Fawad Alam's Long Wait In One Ball

Mitchell Starc was on top of his game as his spell of three for 29 saw Australia bowl out Pakistan for a paltry of 148 in the first innings on Day 3 of the ongoing second Test at the National Stadium in Karachi. However, Starc's "blazing yorker" which got the better of Fawad Alam hogged all the limelight on a day dominated by the Australian bowlers. The delivery was clocked at 145kph and Alam was completely beaten by the pace as the ball tailed in and crashed into his pads.

One-Day Cup Super Over: Magala's flames, Van der Dussen's gold and thrilling finishes

The One-Day Cup provided extremes of cricket that were non-competitive and exciting at the same time. There weren't any shocks to speak of, especially with most teams having their big players available.

International Football Friendly Against Belarus On As Of Now: India Head Coach Igor Stimac

National football team coach Igor Stimac on Monday said India's international friendly against Belarus next week is on "as of now" though the AIFF is in constant touch with FIFA about "possible sanctions" against the European country which has supported Russia's invasion of Ukraine. All India Football Federation (AIFF) officials have said that India was trying to avoid playing against Belarus on March 26 in Manama, Bahrain amid a global sporting boycott of Russia and Belarus.

Local cricket: Spring View skipper Jonny Broad aims to make himself at home in Love Lane Liverpool Competition Division One

Spring View have finally made it to the second tier of the Love Lane Liverpool Competition - and skipper Jonny Broad wants to make sure they’re there to stay.

He Was Stepping Into Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara's Shoes: Rohit Sharma Praises Young India Batter Shreyas Iyer

India captain Rohit Sharma was all praise for Shreyas Iyer after India beat Sri Lanka in the day-night Test to clean sweep the series 2-0 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Shreyas scored half-centuries in both innings of the match and was named 'Player of the Match' for his showing in the second Test. Rohit said that Shreyas had big shoes to fill after veteran batters Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane were dropped from the Test side for the Sri Lanka series.

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"We Were Given A Target...": Shreyas Iyer On Team India's Plans In 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka

Kapp dedicates England 'revenge' win to Van Niekerk: 'This was for her'

England forced to settle for draw despite bold declaration in Antigua

Watch: Mitchell Starc's 145kph Thunderbolt Ends Fawad Alam's Long Wait In One Ball

One-Day Cup Super Over: Magala's flames, Van der Dussen's gold and thrilling finishes

International Football Friendly Against Belarus On As Of Now: India Head Coach Igor Stimac

Local cricket: Spring View skipper Jonny Broad aims to make himself at home in Love Lane Liverpool Competition Division One

He Was Stepping Into Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara's Shoes: Rohit Sharma Praises Young India Batter Shreyas Iyer