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Watch: Jonny Bairstow Consoles Debutant Jamie Overton After He Misses Century vs New Zealand

The ongoing third Test between England and New Zealand at Headingley, Leeds witnessed a sensational comeback from the hosts. After bundling out the Kiwis for 329 runs, the Three Lions were tottering at 55/6 at one stage but a 241-run partnership between Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton for the seventh wicket turned the game on its head. The duo helped England eventually gain a first-innings lead of 31 runs as the side posted 360 runs on the board before getting bundled out.

England Wicketkeeper Ben Foakes Tests Positive For COVID-19, Sam Billings Named Replacement For 3rd Test vs New Zealand

England Men's Test wicketkeeper Ben Foakes has tested positive for COVID-19, England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Sunday. Foakes was unable to keep wicket yesterday on day three of the ongoingTest at Headingley suffering from back stiffness. On a further medical assessment yesterday evening, he subsequently tested positive after administering an LFT COVID-19 test.

"They Talk About Big Four, He Is The Big One": Former New Zealand Pacer On Pakistan Captain Babar Azam

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is having a year to remember as he has truly come into his own, and in the last three-match ODI series against West Indies, he went on to register 181 runs, including one century and one half-century. In the first ODI, he had played a knock of 103 runs to help Pakistan chase down more than 300 runs. Babar's name was discussed during commentary on Day 3 of the ongoing third Test between England and New Zealand, and former Kiwi pacer Simon Doull went on to label him as "the big one".

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah Dismisses Well-Set Virat Kohli In India's Tour Game vs Leicestershire

Virat Kohli looked in pristine touch in India's second innings in their tour game against Leicestershire at the Uptonsteel County Ground on Saturday until Jasprit Bumrah brought an end to his fluent knock. Bumrah bowled for Leicestershire in the practice match and he got rid of the former India captain with a short ball outside off that Kohli could hit to the backward point fielder. "It's not often you'll see that. Bumrah dismisses Kohli," Leicestershire wrote on Twitter, sharing a video of the dismissal.

Rohit Sharma, Team India Captain, Tests Positive For COVID-19 In England

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has tested positive for COVID-19, just days before the start of the rearranged Test match against England. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed through an official release and also posted the information on its Twitter handle. "#TeamIndia Captain Mr Rohit Sharma has tested positive for COVID-19 following a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) conducted on Saturday. He is currently in isolation at the team hotel and is under the care of the BCCI Medical Team," BCCI wrote on Twitter.

England vs New Zealand 3rd Test Day 3: All-Round Jamie Overton Puts England On Top As New Zealand Go 5 Down

Jamie Overton hit a stunning 97 on his England debut and then starred with the ball as the hosts closed in on a series clean sweep against World Test champions New Zealand at Headingley. New Zealand were 168-5 in their second innings, a lead of 137, with paceman Matthew Potts having taken 2-20, when rain cut short Saturday's third day of the third Test. But with England having chased down 299 inside a day to win the second Test and go 2-0 up in the three-match series, the Black Caps still had plenty to do if they were to avoid a whitewash, with two days' play remaining in Leeds.

Watch: Navdeep Saini Dismisses KS Bharat, Ravindra Jadeja In An Over In India's Tour Game vs Leicestershire

Indian pacer Navdeep Saini was in hot form against his own country during India's tour game against Leicestershire. On Day 3 of the practice match, Saini bowled a great spell and got the wickets of KS Bharat and Ravindra Jadeja in one over. Bharat, who opened for India in the second innings, tried to pull a short ball by Saini and ended up skying it to Jasprit Bumrah at mid-on. Then, one delivery later, he bowled a length ball across Jadeja, who ended up getting an edge to Louis Kimber at second slip.

"Gamble Paid Off Massively": Sanjay Manjrekar Lauds Hardik Pandya's Recent Performance

Indian cricket is going through a crucial phase. The Tour of England is starting in a few days time while the T20 World Cup is only a few months away. The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 also saw several players hitting top form like Hardik Pandya. Former Indian cricket team player Sanjay Manjrekar, in an exclusive interview with NDTV, talked one various relevant topics in Indian cricket.

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Watch: Jonny Bairstow Consoles Debutant Jamie Overton After He Misses Century vs New Zealand

England Wicketkeeper Ben Foakes Tests Positive For COVID-19, Sam Billings Named Replacement For 3rd Test vs New Zealand

"They Talk About Big Four, He Is The Big One": Former New Zealand Pacer On Pakistan Captain Babar Azam

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah Dismisses Well-Set Virat Kohli In India's Tour Game vs Leicestershire

Rohit Sharma, Team India Captain, Tests Positive For COVID-19 In England

England vs New Zealand 3rd Test Day 3: All-Round Jamie Overton Puts England On Top As New Zealand Go 5 Down

Watch: Navdeep Saini Dismisses KS Bharat, Ravindra Jadeja In An Over In India's Tour Game vs Leicestershire

"Gamble Paid Off Massively": Sanjay Manjrekar Lauds Hardik Pandya's Recent Performance