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Zero To Hero: Travis Head Enters History Books With Unique Test Record During 3rd Game

India's bane and Australia's boon, Travis Head, became the first batter to bag a King Pair and century at a venue in the same calendar year. The Gabba considered Australia's fortress, wasn't Head's favourite playground when he turned up to face the West Indies in the day-night Test earlier this year. He was dismissed for a golden duck twice, a 'King Pair' at The Gabba before stepping into the venue once again on Sunday in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. When up against his favourite opposition, Head brought thunder down the ground with an explosive display with the bat. Before the southpaw's arrival, the pitch, which appeared to bowler's heaven, quickly evaporated and turned into their worst nightmare.

New Zealand Power To 340-Run Lead In Third Test As England Crumble

England's hopes of a series clean sweep all but evaporated on Sunday as they capitulated on day two of the third Test to trail New Zealand by 340 runs. The home side skittled England for 143 before reaching 136-3 by stumps in their second innings in Hamilton, enjoying easily their best day of a series in which they had been outplayed until now. Kane Williamson was at the crease on 50 and Rachin Ravindra two. Williamson put on 89 for the second wicket with Will Young (60) following the departure of captain Tom Latham for 19.

"Just Missed His Face": Ramiz Raja Makes Startling Comment As Shaheen Afridi Avoids Serious Injury

Former Pakistan cricketer and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja said a rather controversial line during commentary of his nation's second T20I game against South Africa. During the game, pacer Shaheen Afridi was hit on the shoulder by a powerful shot by South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen in the 17th over. It was a lucky escape for Shaheen, who could have suffered a serious injury had the ball hit his face. After treatment from the physio, Shaheen was able to complete his over. However, Ramiz Raja made a startling remark on commentary.

Video: Mohammed Siraj, Rohit Sharma's Blunder Earns Them "Dumb" Tag By Australia Great

As Travis Head and Steve Smith put giant runs on the board on Day 2 of the third Test at the Gabba, Indian players' shoulders dropped and so did skipper Rohit Sharma's ability to think clearly. Be it Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Ravindra Jadeja, or Nitish Reddy, none of the pacers seemed to have the strategy to break the Head-Smith partnership. During one of the overs from Siraj, his and skipper Rohit's field placement was also branded 'dumb' by none other than Australia great Simon Katich.

WPL 2025 Auction LIVE: Massive Overseas Names Up For Grabs

WPL 2025 Auction LIVE Updates: The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 mini-auction will see the five WPL teams fill up their remaining 19 slots. 120 players, Indian and international, will go under the hammer, with each team having a total purse of Rs 15 crore.

With Kohli-Shastri Reminder, Dinesh Karthik Slams Rohit, Gambhir Over 'Defensive' 3rd Test Strategy

For the third straight match, the Indian team went with a change in the team's spin-bowling attack, with Ravindra Jadeja replacing Ravichandran Ashwin. While Washington Sundar had featured for India in the first Test at Perth, he was replaced by Ashwin in the second. In third, another change was made in the form of Jadeja. Looking at the changes in the spin-bowling department, former India wicket-keeper batter called out Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma's decision as 'defensive' while sending a reminder of what Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri used to aim for as a captain-coach duo.

Watch: Virat Kohli's 'Silence' Celebration After Marnus Labuschagne's Dismissal Is Viral

Full of life and energy, Virat Kohli looked his usual self as he grabbed some fine catches in the slips on Day 2 of the third Test between India and Australia. It was Jasprit Bumrah who set the tone in the first session on Sunday, bagging the wickets of Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney, before Nitish Reddy sent Marnus Labuschagne packing. Labuschagne ended up putting the ball into Kohli's hands after trying to drive an 8th stump delivery. The India star's celebration said the rest.

"Pakistan Cricket Is Dying": Mohammad Rizwan And Co Slammed For South Africa T20I Series Loss

The Pakistan cricket team is going through a disappointing low in T20I cricket. The side recently suffered a series loss to South Africa, which happened to be its third one in the year 2024. While Pakistan managed to beat minnows Ireland and Zimbabwe this year, they suffered defeats against New Zealand, England, Australia, and of late, the Proteas. Out-of-favour Pakistan player Ahmad Shahzad minced no words in criticising the team and the board for the such a poor performance. He said that "Pakistan cricket is dying" and the ones responsible are sleeping.

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Zero To Hero: Travis Head Enters History Books With Unique Test Record During 3rd Game

New Zealand Power To 340-Run Lead In Third Test As England Crumble

"Just Missed His Face": Ramiz Raja Makes Startling Comment As Shaheen Afridi Avoids Serious Injury

Video: Mohammed Siraj, Rohit Sharma's Blunder Earns Them "Dumb" Tag By Australia Great

WPL 2025 Auction LIVE: Massive Overseas Names Up For Grabs

With Kohli-Shastri Reminder, Dinesh Karthik Slams Rohit, Gambhir Over 'Defensive' 3rd Test Strategy

Watch: Virat Kohli's 'Silence' Celebration After Marnus Labuschagne's Dismissal Is Viral

"Pakistan Cricket Is Dying": Mohammad Rizwan And Co Slammed For South Africa T20I Series Loss