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Pakistan Consider All-Spin Attack In Second Test Against West Indies

Buoyed by the overwhelming success of their spinners, Pakistan are considering going into the second Test against the West Indies with just three specialist spin bowlers and no pace bowler. Sources close to the team said that the management was keen on adding opener, Imam ul Haq to the playing eleven which would mean they would play the Test with eight batters. Pakistan played just one pacer in Khurrum Shehzad in the first Test that ended on the third day. It was shortest Test held in Pakistan in terms of ball bowled (1064).

Kuldeep Yadav's Brutal Dig At RCB Fan On Live Stream. Says, "You Guys Need Trophy..."

Kuldeep Yadav had an hilarious exchange with a Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fan, who was trying to troll the Indian spinner. Recently, Kuldeep, who is an ardent supporter of FC Barcelona, appeared on Talk Football HD's podcast to discuss about his passion for the sport. However, during the live stream, an RCB fan tried to troll Kuldeep, who stunned the fan instead with a savage response. "Kuldeep bhai RCB me aa jao, ek goalkeeper ki jarurat hai (Kuldeep bro, please join RCB; we need one goalkeeper)," a fan with username "RCB maangement" wrote in the super chat section.

Huge Controversy In Ranji Trophy As Shreyas Iyer Survives Caught Behind Appeal. Jammu And Kashmir Players In Shock

A huge controversy erupted during Day 2 of the ongoing Ranji Trophy fixture featuring Mumbai and Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. Notably, Mumbai batter Shreyas Iyer was given not out despite an apparent edge through to the keeper. The incident happened on the second ball of the 19th over of Mumbai's innings at the Bandra Kurla Complex Cricket Ground. Iyer tried to drive pacer Umar Nazir through covers, but he mistimed his shot and the ball went straight to the keeper Kanhaiya Wadhawan. However, there was a huge noise as the ball went past Iyer's bat. Nazir and Wadhawan went up in unison, celebrating even before umpire raised his finger.

England Announce Playing XI For 2nd T20I vs India, Make One Change

Pacer Brydon Carse will replace Gus Atkinson in England's playing XI for the second T20I against India at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. The visitors made only one change in their side after suffering a crushing seven-wicket defeat in the series opener in Kolkata on Wednesday. Wicket-keeper Jamie Smith has also been added to the 12 player squad, England Cricket informed on X. In the first T20I, Atkinson had a miserable day in the middle as he conceded a staggering 38 runs in his two overs. He didn't finish his full quota of four overs as Abhishek Sharma's 34-ball 79 sealed the victory for India with 43 balls to spare.

Ranji Trophy: Shardul Thakur, Tanush Kotian Rescue Mumbai Against Jammu And Kashmir

A resolute Shardul Thakur played the rescue act to perfection for the star-studded but misfiring Mumbai, as his second first-class hundred brought the Ranji Trophy defending champions back from the brink in their Elite Group A clash against Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. Having conceded a huge 86-run lead in the first innings, Mumbai were left tottering at 101/7 in the second innings when Thakur and Tanush Kotian put on a robust 173-run unbeaten stand for the eighth wicket to turn the tables on J&K.

England replace Atkinson with Carse for second T20 v India

CHENNAI : Brydon Carse will replace Gus Atkinson for England's second T20 International against India on Saturday while Jamie Smith has also been added to the squad.

"Need To Put Pressure On Bowlers": Harry Brook Ahead Of 2nd T20I vs India

Top-order batter Harry Brook said on Friday that England will have to apply constant pressure on India if the visitors want to recover from the seven-wicket drubbing at Kolkata and level the series. India are leading the five-match series 1-0 after their victory at the Eden Gardens. “We're pretty chilled. India is a very good side, so, we knew what they were gonna hit us with and yeah, they played an exceptional game,” Brook said on the eve of the second T20I in Chennai.

2nd T20I: India Keep An Eye On Mohammed Shami's Fitness, Look To Extend Lead Against England

Unruffled by the lingering fitness concerns surrounding Mohammed Shami, the well-oiled machine that is India's T20 team will be eyeing an encore of its opening game performance against a stunned England in the second game of a five-match series in Chennai on Saturday. India lead the rubber 1-0 after a facile seven-wicket victory at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday. The hosts would certainly want to see Shami in action but his inclusion in the eleven, as things stand now, will depend on further evaluation of his fitness.

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Pakistan Consider All-Spin Attack In Second Test Against West Indies

Kuldeep Yadav's Brutal Dig At RCB Fan On Live Stream. Says, "You Guys Need Trophy..."

Huge Controversy In Ranji Trophy As Shreyas Iyer Survives Caught Behind Appeal. Jammu And Kashmir Players In Shock

England Announce Playing XI For 2nd T20I vs India, Make One Change

Ranji Trophy: Shardul Thakur, Tanush Kotian Rescue Mumbai Against Jammu And Kashmir

England replace Atkinson with Carse for second T20 v India

"Need To Put Pressure On Bowlers": Harry Brook Ahead Of 2nd T20I vs India

2nd T20I: India Keep An Eye On Mohammed Shami's Fitness, Look To Extend Lead Against England