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Mitchell Santner Named New Zealand White Ball Captain

Spin bowler Mitchell Santner was named New Zealand captain for both white ball formats Wednesday, filling a six-month vacancy since teammate Kane Williamson stood down. Santner, who has played 107 one-day internationals and 106 T20Is, will begin his tenure with a three-match home ODI series against Sri Lanka from December 28. The 32-year-old has previously led New Zealand in 28 white ball matches, some on a stand-in basis after Williamson relinquished the role following the T20 World Cup in June. Santner described the full-time appointment as a "huge honour".

Akash Deep Apologises Following Bizarre Exchange With Travis Head During Brisbane Test - Watch

Akash Deep apologised to Travis Head following a bizarre exchange on Day 5 of the third Test match between India and Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday. Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah looked quite confident at the start of the day's play and the former looked to play some aggressive shots against Nathan Lyon. While going for a slog sweep, Akash Deep missed the ball completely and it got stuck inside his pads. He quickly took it away and threw it on the ground. The Indian cricketer did not notice that Travis Head thought he will hand him the ball and that led to a chat with the Australian batter.

India vs Australia LIVE 3rd Test, Day 5: Action Begins On Day 5. Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah Eye Fightback

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 3rd Test, Day 5: India aim to bounce back after avoiding follow-on as they take the field on Day 5 of the third Test match at The Gabba, Brisbane. Following gritty knocks by KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep stitched together a solid 10th wicket partnership to avoid follow-on.

Saim Ayub, Salman Agha Steer Pakistan To Victory In First ODI vs South Africa

Saim Ayub hit a superb 109 and Salman Agha starred with bat and ball as Pakistan beat South Africa by three wickets in the first one-day international at Boland Park on Tuesday. The left-handed Ayub and Salman (82 not out) shared a fifth wicket partnership of 141, rescuing Pakistan from 60 for four. Salman, who earlier had career-best bowling figures of four for 32 as South Africa were restricted to 239 for nine, was named man of the match – but he handed the trophy to Ayub. "Without Ayub we would not have won the game," said Salman. "He was there with the new ball and he set up the game."

West Indies Crush India In Women's 2nd T20I, Chase Down Target In Only 15.4 Overs

West Indies beat India by nine wickets in the second women's T20 International to level the three-match series 1-1 here on Tuesday. Captain Hayley Matthews led from the front with 85 not out off 47 balls as the West Indies chased down the target of 160 with 26 balls to spare. Mathews' opening partner Qiana Joseph chipped in 38 with while one-down Shemaine Campbelle made 29 not out as the visitors reached 160 for 1 in 15.4 overs.

"That's What We Expect": KL Rahul Lavishes Praise On 'Brilliant' India Teammate

India batter KL Rahul praised all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja's performance against Australia on day four of the Brisbane Test, describing the 36-year-old as having a "solid technique."It was a day of fightback for Team India in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Facing the challenge of avoiding a follow-on and a potential innings defeat, half-centuries from KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, along with a 39-run stand between Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep, helped India finish day four at 252/9, trailing by 193 runs. Jadeja scored a crucial 77 off 123 balls, hitting seven fours and one six at a strike rate of 62.60.

KL Rahul Floors Cricket World, Experts Bow Down To India Star's Gabba Show

Making the most of his elevated batting role in the Indian team, KL Rahul hit 84 runs off 139 balls to lay the foundation of India's fightback against Australia at the Gabba. While others like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal gave away their wickets for cheap, Rahul showed the right mindset and attitude to deal with Australia's pace attack. Eventually, it was a heroic catch by Steve Smith, on the bowling of spinner Nathan Lyon that forced Rahul to head back to the pavilion.

Watch: Steve Smith Redeems Himself In Style, Takes A Stunner To Remove KL Rahul

The third Test between India and Australia was brutally marred with rain. Within three days, the match was halted multiple times due to the heavy rain Brisbane. However, the Australian always had an edge over India right from the very beginning. Asked to bat first, Australia posted 445 with Travis Head scoring 152. Later, India were reduced to 51/4 at stumps on Day 3. Later on Day 4, the fans witnessed a heroic redemption from Australian batter Steve Smith.

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Mitchell Santner Named New Zealand White Ball Captain

Akash Deep Apologises Following Bizarre Exchange With Travis Head During Brisbane Test - Watch

India vs Australia LIVE 3rd Test, Day 5: Action Begins On Day 5. Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah Eye Fightback

Saim Ayub, Salman Agha Steer Pakistan To Victory In First ODI vs South Africa

West Indies Crush India In Women's 2nd T20I, Chase Down Target In Only 15.4 Overs

"That's What We Expect": KL Rahul Lavishes Praise On 'Brilliant' India Teammate

KL Rahul Floors Cricket World, Experts Bow Down To India Star's Gabba Show

Watch: Steve Smith Redeems Himself In Style, Takes A Stunner To Remove KL Rahul