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Watch: Mohammad Rizwan Hilariously Asks Steve Smith For Advice On DRS Call In Pakistan vs Australia 2nd Test

Mohammad Rizwan and Steve Smith shared a light-hearted moment during the ongoing second Test match between Australia and Pakistan at the National Stadium in Karachi on Saturday. The incident took place in the 71st over when Pakistan in a dilemma on whether to use the DRS against Steve Smith. Smith was batting on 54 at the time. With the timer running out, Rizwan put his arms around Smith, and asked if his side should go for the DRS. Eventually, the hosts didn't go for it and Smith was finally dismissed in the 86th over after registering 72 runs off 214 balls.

Joe Root 'really proud' after England draw first Test against West Indies

England captain Joe Root said he was "really proud" of his team after the drawn first Test against the West Indies provided some respite from a disappointing winter.

IPL 2022: Faf du Plessis takes over from Virat Kohli as captain at RCB

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fans hoped for Virat Kohli to reconsider his decision to step down as skipper, they were left disappointed on Saturday. On expected lines, RCB announced Faf du Plessis as the captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Following Kohli’s call to relinquish captaincy at the end of last season and AB de Villiers’s retirement, RCB had to pick a player at the mega auction suitable to lead the side.

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Score: Usman Khawaja Key As Australia Eye Big Total Against Pakistan

PAK vs AUS, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Australia will eye a big total when they resume play on Day 2 at 251 for three against Pakistan in the ongoing second Test at the National Stadium in Karachi. Usman Khawaja was batting unbeaten on 127 while Nathan Lyon had joined him as a nightwatchman after Steve Smith (72) had got out ahead of stumps on Day 1. Khawaja will look to take Australia to a big total but would need a helping hand. Earlier, David Warner (36) and Marnus Labuschagne (0) had got out on quick succession. For Pakistan, Hasan Ali and Faheem Ashraf have taken a wicket each. Pakistan will hope to roll over Australia as early as possible on Day 2. Initially, Australia had won the toss and elected to bat. (Live Scorecard)

Women's World Cup: Smriti Mandhana's Special Gesture For Harmanpreet Kaur Goes Viral On Twitter

Smriti Mandhana shone both on and off the field in India's emphatic win over the West Indies in an ICC Women's World Cup 2022 match in Hamilton on Saturday. Mandhana, who top-scored for India with a sensational 123 off 119 balls, decided to share the 'Player of the Match' award with another centurion Harmanpreet Kaur in the post-match presentation. It was the brilliant 184-run stand between Mandhana and Harmanpreet that propelled India to a huge total of 317 for 8 batting first.

Women's World Cup: All-Round Australia Thrash New Zealand By 141 Runs

Australia on Sunday registered a commanding 141-run victory over arch-rival New Zealand at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in Wellington. It was a clinical performance from the six-time World Cup champions as they successfully defended 269/8 by bowling their opponents out for just 128 in the 31st over at Basin Reserve.

"Beyond Understanding": Sunil Gavaskar On Sri Lanka Keeper Niroshan Dickwella Asking For DRS After Mayank Agarwal's Run Out

India opener Mayank Agarwal was run out in strange circumstances on Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. More than Mayank's mix-up with captain Rohit Sharma, it was Sri Lanka wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella's antics that added to the confusion of the events. Instead of taking the bails off at the first opportunity when Mayank was miles away from the crease, Dickwella insisted on taking a review. It was after he had made the 'T' gesture that he took the bails off to run Mayank out. Reacting to the turn of events, former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar said Dickwella's insistence on taking a review was "beyond understanding".

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: No regrets on missing ton, I play for the team, says Shreyas Iyer

M Chinnaswamy Stadium, there were 10 Indian batsmen and one Shreyas Iyer. The 27-year-old middle-order batter operated on a different plane. Counterattacking with elan, he blunted the Sri Lankan spin charge. Positive intent was the Mumbaikar’s mantra on the day. That could well make the difference in this day-night second Test, where bowlers called the shots on Saturday. FULL SCORECARDIn the second session, although the Lankans claimed six wickets, they conceded 159 runs and the man who piloted that charge was Iyer with his 98-ball 92. The Lankans paid the price for dropping the batsman, who put up a grand show of will and strokes. While runs flowed from Iyer’s bat, what was impressive was the composure and confidence with which he built his innings.

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Watch: Mohammad Rizwan Hilariously Asks Steve Smith For Advice On DRS Call In Pakistan vs Australia 2nd Test

Joe Root 'really proud' after England draw first Test against West Indies

IPL 2022: Faf du Plessis takes over from Virat Kohli as captain at RCB

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Score: Usman Khawaja Key As Australia Eye Big Total Against Pakistan

Women's World Cup: Smriti Mandhana's Special Gesture For Harmanpreet Kaur Goes Viral On Twitter

Women's World Cup: All-Round Australia Thrash New Zealand By 141 Runs

"Beyond Understanding": Sunil Gavaskar On Sri Lanka Keeper Niroshan Dickwella Asking For DRS After Mayank Agarwal's Run Out

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: No regrets on missing ton, I play for the team, says Shreyas Iyer