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"Was Told An Hour Before": Was Mohammad Rizwan Denied Double Ton By Skipper Shan Masood?

After a torrid start to the first day of the opening Test against Bangladesh, Pakistan rode on centuries from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan to put a big first innings total of 448/6 on the board. While Shakeel was dismissed on 141, Rizwan remained unbeaten on 171 before Pakistan skipper Shan Masood decided to declare the innings. The timing of the declaration, however, triggered a debate among fans and experts, with many wondering if Masood could've let Rizwan reach his double century.

Jamie Smith Edges England Ahead In First Test Against Sri Lanka

Jamie Smith's latest Test fifty took England into a narrow first-innings lead in their series opener against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford on Thursday. England were 259-6 in reply to Sri Lanka's 236, a slender advantage of 23 runs, when a combination of bad light and rain forced an early close to the second day of the three-Test series. Smith, promoted up the order to No 6 in the absence of injured captain Ben Stokes, was 72 not out -- the 24-year-old wicketkeeper's third fifty in his four Tests.

England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 2 Live Score Updates

England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 2 Live: Dhananjaya de Silva and debutant fast bowler Milan Rathnayake both made fine fifties as Sri Lanka recovered from a dramatic top-order collapse on Wednesday's opening day of the first Test against England at Old Trafford. Sri Lanka were in dire straits at 6 for 3 after skipper De Silva won the toss, losing their first three wickets for no runs in 10 balls. Yet they recovered to 236 all out, De Silva top-scoring with 74 and tailender Rathnayake, with only his third first-class fifty, close behind in making 72. The pair checked England's progress during an eighth-wicket partnership of 63, with no other Sri Lanka batsman making more than Kusal Mendis's 24. (Live Scorecard)

Dhananjaya De Silva And Milan Rathnayake Star In Sri Lanka Revival Against England

Dhananjaya de Silva and debutant fast bowler Milan Rathnayake both made fine fifties as Sri Lanka recovered from a dramatic top-order collapse on Wednesday's opening day of the first Test against England at Old Trafford. Sri Lanka were in dire straits at 6-3 after skipper De Silva won the toss, losing their first three wickets for no runs in 10 balls.

41-Year-Old Record Broken: Sri Lanka Star Milan Rathnayake Makes Test History

Sri Lanka debutant Milan Rathnayake broke a 41-year-old Test record by putting up the highest score by a batter at the number 9 spot in men's red-ball cricket. The 28-year-old surpassed India's Balwinder Sandhu's record of 71, a splendid knock that came against Pakistan in Hyderabad in 1983. On the opening day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and England in Manchester, the visitors put up a valiant fight, and Rathnayake was at the centre stage of all the action.

'Nothing Without His Backing': Joe Root Opens On Relationship With Late Graham Thorpe

Star England batter and former captain Joe Root hailed late English great Graham Thorpe, noting that he would have not enjoyed such a brilliant career with the Three Lions without his backing. England players will pay tribute to the late batter before the start of the first Test match against Sri Lanka at Manchester on Wednesday. The teams will be lining up for a moment of applause before their national anthems at the Old Trafford Stadium, with a tribute video being played on the big screen. Broadcaster Sky Sports will also be paying tribute to the batter in their coverage.

England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 1: Live Score Updates

England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 1, Live Updates: England will be taking on Sri Lanka in the first Test of the three-match series on Wednesday in Manchester. England star all-rounder Ben Stokes is set to play no part at all in the three-match contest after tearing his hamstring during the Hundred. England will be playing under the leadership of their vice-captain, Ollie Pope. England announced their team on Monday, with fast bowler Matthew Potts recalled as they opted for a five-man attack. (Live Scorecard)

England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live Streaming: England are all set to face Sri Lanka in the first Test of the three-match series on Wednesday in Manchester. England star all-rounder Ben Stokes is set to play no part at all in the three-match contest after tearing his hamstring during the Hundred. England will be playing under the leadership of their vice-captain, Ollie Pope. England announced their team on Monday, with fast bowler Matthew Potts recalled as they opted for a five-man attack.

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"Was Told An Hour Before": Was Mohammad Rizwan Denied Double Ton By Skipper Shan Masood?

Jamie Smith Edges England Ahead In First Test Against Sri Lanka

England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 2 Live Score Updates

Dhananjaya De Silva And Milan Rathnayake Star In Sri Lanka Revival Against England

41-Year-Old Record Broken: Sri Lanka Star Milan Rathnayake Makes Test History

'Nothing Without His Backing': Joe Root Opens On Relationship With Late Graham Thorpe

England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 1: Live Score Updates

England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch