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Sarfaraz Khan To Miss Ranji Trophy Opener For Mumbai. Report Reveals Return Date

Prolific batter Sarfaraz Khan will miss Mumbai's Ranji Trophy opener against Baroda from October 11. The Mumbai batter, who played a match-winning 222 not out in their Irani Cup triumph last week, will be at the National Cricket Academy, according to sources. The Mumbai selectors picked the squad for their first two matches. Defending champions Mumbai face Baroda in an away fixture from October 11, while they face Maharashtra at home from October 18, which will coincide with the India-New Zealand first Test in Bengaluru from October 16. Sarfaraz is expected to retain his place in the India squad.

Watch: 6,6,6,4,6,6 - Ex-New Zealand Star Slams 34 Runs In An Over, Breaks Internet

Former New Zealand cricket team cricketer Martin Guptill produced a stunning display of explosive batting as he slammed 34 runs in an over during the Legends League Cricket 2024 on Wednesday. Guptill, who plays for Southern Super Stars, slammed 5 sixes and one four in an over off Navin Stewart during the match against Konark Suryas Odisha at Lalabhai Contractor Stadium in Surat. During the final over of the powerplay, Guptill started off with a six over deep mid-wicket before hitting the ball over the head of the deep square leg fielder.

Tim Southee Replaced By Tom Latham As New Zealand Test Captain

Tim Southee stood down as New Zealand captain on Wednesday in the wake of their heavy Test series defeat in Sri Lanka and will be replaced by Tom Latham. Less than two years after inheriting the role from Kane Williamson, veteran seam bowler Southee said it is "best for the team" that he focus on his contribution as a player and wished Latham well. Opening batsman Latham, who has led the Black Caps in nine Tests, will take charge full-time on the three-Test tour of India starting in Bangalore on October 16.

Sri Lanka Register 2-0 Clean Sweep Over New Zealand In Test Series

Debutant off-spinner Nishan Peiris took six wickets Sunday to seal Sri Lanka's first series win against New Zealand in 15 years with a crushing victory by an innings and 154 runs in the second Test in Galle. New Zealand were all out for 360 in their second innings before tea on day four after being asked to follow-on. Peiris, 27, and fellow spinner Prabath Jayasuriya shared 18 wickets in the match, the latter taking 6-42 in the first innings to bundle out the tourists for just 88 after the hosts had amassed a mammoth 602-5 declared.

Updated World Test Championship Points Table After Sri Lanka's 2-0 Sweep Against New Zealand

Sri Lanka continue their rampant run under the guidance of Sanath Jayasuriya, completing a 2-0 sweep against New Zealand. After winning the first match in Galle by 63 runs, Sri Lanka hammered the Kiwis by an innings and 154 runs, securing one of their biggest wins in Test history. Courtesy of the 2-0 clean sweep against New Zealand, the Lankans strengthened their hopes of a top-2 finish in the World Test Championship standings, though India and Australia occupy the No. 1 and No. 2 spots at present.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights: Sri Lanka Win By An Innings And 154 Runs

SL vs NZ 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights: Sri Lanka on Sunday defeated New Zealand by an innings and 154 runs in the second and final Test at Galle International Stadium. With it, the Dhananjaya de Silva-led side also completed 2-0 clean sweep over their guests as Sri Lanka had won the first game by 63 runs at the same venue. In the first innings of the match, Kamindu Mendis anchored the hosts to a formidable 602 for 5 before the side decided to declare the innings. New Zealand were dismissed for 88 and then asked to follow-on. The Blackcaps were bowled out for 360 in their second innings, thus losing the game by an innings margin. (Scorecard)

2nd Test, Day 2: Sri Lanka Scent Series Victory As New Zealand 199-5 After Follow-On

Sri Lanka were just five wickets away from a crushing second Test and series victory over New Zealand on Saturday with the tourists 199-5 at stumps on third day, having followed on after collapsing to 88 all out in their first innings. Tom Blundell was not out 47 and Glenn Phillips on 32 when bad light forced an early end to play in Galle after debutant off-spinner Nishan Peiris took three top-order wickets. Devon Conway, battling to save both his team and his place in the side, joined forces with former captain Kane Williamson in a dogged 97-run partnership for the second wicket.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd Test Day 2 Live Score Updates

SL vs NZ Live Updates, 2nd Test Day 2: Sri Lanka posted a mammoth 602/5 before declaring on Day 2 in the second Test against New Zealand at Galle. Kamindu Mendis stayed unbeaten on a fabulous 182, while Kusal Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal also notched up fantastic hundreds. In response, New Zealand got off to a shaky start, losing openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway cheaply. They ended Day 2 on 22/2, with the experienced Kane Williamson and nightwatchman Ajaz Patel at the crease, but firmly on the back foot. (Live Scorecard)

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Sarfaraz Khan To Miss Ranji Trophy Opener For Mumbai. Report Reveals Return Date

Watch: 6,6,6,4,6,6 - Ex-New Zealand Star Slams 34 Runs In An Over, Breaks Internet

Tim Southee Replaced By Tom Latham As New Zealand Test Captain

Sri Lanka Register 2-0 Clean Sweep Over New Zealand In Test Series

Updated World Test Championship Points Table After Sri Lanka's 2-0 Sweep Against New Zealand

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights: Sri Lanka Win By An Innings And 154 Runs

2nd Test, Day 2: Sri Lanka Scent Series Victory As New Zealand 199-5 After Follow-On

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd Test Day 2 Live Score Updates