Cricket-Rohit takes over as India's test captain in Kohli's 100th
By Sudipto Ganguly
Cricket Sport News
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(Reuters) - Here is what you need to know about the first test between India and Sri Lanka, which starts on Friday.
England news: Alex Lees half-century offers encouragement in opener search
Newcomer Alex Lees gave a solid audition as England’s latest opener, batting through two full sessions for an unbeaten half-century on the first day of the tourists’ Test warm-up match in Antigua.
Australian Wicket-Keeping Legend Rodney Marsh "Critical But Stable," Flown To Adelaide
Australia wicket-keeping legend Rodney Marsh, who remains in an induced coma after suffering a heart attack last week, has been flown to a city hospital from Bundaberg in a "critical but stable condition." The 74-year-old had suffered the heart attack on the way to a charity event at Bundaberg in Queensland on February 24. A report in the 'Sydney Morning Herald' quoted a Bundaberg Hospital spokesperson as saying "Marsh was transferred interstate on Monday in a critical but stable condition." Marsh was shifted to Adelaide to be closer to his family, according to the report.
Rohit takes over as India's test captain in Kohli's 100th
MUMBAI : Rohit Sharma will begin his reign as India's new test captain on Friday in a two-match series against neighbours Sri Lanka, hoping to keep the team's juggernaut rolling at home.
Australia to play for Benaud-Qadir Trophy
Australia will play for the Benaud-Qadir Trophy to mark their first cricket Test series in Pakistan in 24 years.
India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Can Team India Maintain Outstanding Record At Fortress Mohali?
The Indian men's cricket team played a Test match at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali for the first time in December 1994. The team went on to lose the match by a huge margin of 243 runs to West Indies. Since then, Mohali has hosted a total of 12 Tests and India have never lost a match there. What is even more impressive is that since 2000, the hosts have won 7 of the 10 Tests played at this venue, while the three other matches have been drawn.
Tammy Beaumont warns World Cup rivals not to write off her reigning champions
Tammy Beaumont feels England have been overlooked despite going into the Women’s World Cup as reigning champions but she cautioned her side’s rivals: “Write us off at your peril.”