England victory push in fourth Ashes Test held up by bad weather and Marnus Labuschagne
England's hopes of winning the fourth Ashes Test were held up by rain and a fine century by Australia's Marnus Labuschagne at Old Trafford on Saturday.
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"If I Was Rubbish...": Jonny Bairstow Hits Back At Critics After Scoring Unbeaten 99 In Fourth Ashes Test
England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow on Friday responded back to criticism received this summer for his performances following a return from injury, labelling it as "tiresome", highlighting how his injury could have ended his career and he is grateful to be where he is physically and as a player. Ever since his return to cricket this summer after a long injury gap, Bairstow has received criticism for his wicketkeeping, which many fans have described as sloppy due to numerous missed opportunities at catches and stumpings. Also, he has not also really continued the purple patch that made him the face of skipper Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum's much-hyped 'Bazball' era that started just last year.
India vs West Indies Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 3: Covers Brought In Again As Rain Returns, West Indies 117/2 Against India
IND vs WI, 2nd Test, Day 3, Live Updates: Rain has stopped play in Trinidad. West Indies' were 117 for 2 on Day 3 of the ongoing second Test when rain arrived.
Watch: Uncanny Similarities In Sachin Tendulkar And Virat Kohli's 29th Test Centuries
Virat Kohli on Friday ended a five-year long wait for a Test ton in overseas conditions. That it came in his 500th international match, which is also India's 100th Test match against West Indies, made the occasion extra special. The 121-run knock at Port Of Spain, Trinidad, was also Kohli's 76th international ton. He thus became the new record holder of most tons in the first 500 international matches, surpassing Tendulkar's record of 75 tons. It was Kohli's 29th Test ton, equalling the record of Don Bradman. Interestingly, Sachin Tendulkar also got the 29th of his 51 Test centuries in Port of Spain.
England vs Australia, 4th Ashes Test, Day 4, Live Score Updates: Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh Key For 4-Down Australia
ENG vs AUS, 4th Ashes Test, Day 4, Live Updates:Australia will begin the Day 4 of the ongoing fourth Ashes Test against England from 113/4. Currently, Marnus Labuschagne (44*) and Mitchell Marsh (1*) are standing unbeaten at the crease as Australia trail by 162 runs. Earlier on Day 3, Mark Wood took three wickets while Chris Woakes scalped one to keep England on top. Zak Crawley scored 189 and Jonny Bairstow hit an unbeaten 99 as England posted 592 all out, taking a first innings lead of 275 runs over Australia. Josh Hazlewood was the pick of the bowlers for the guests with figures of 5 for 126. (Live Scorecard)
Ledecky leads US charge at worlds but faces big test in opening race
FUKUOKA, Japan : The United States will look to continue their dominance when the swimming events at the World Aquatics Championships get underway in the Japanese city of Fukuoka on Sunday, with Australia also aiming to lay down a marker before next year's Paris Olympics.
Virat Kohli ends wait for overseas ton in landmark Test against West Indies
Virat Kohli ended a five-year wait for an overseas Test ton in his 500th international match to give India the upper hand in the second Test against the West Indies in Port of Spain.
India vs West Indies, 2nd Test, Day 2: West Indies Solid In Reply After Virat Kohli Ton Powers India To 438
Virat Kohli equalled Sir Don Bradman's record of 29 hundreds in India's commendable first innings score of 438 but their bowlers found it a tough grind as West Indies ended second day on 86 for 1 in the second Test at Port of Spain, Trinidad. Kohli, who missed out on a hundred in the previous Test, made amends with a polished 121 in 206 balls, his 76th hundred in 500 international appearance. In the process, Kohli also added 159 runs for the fifth wicket with Ravindra Jadeja (61 off 152 balls), who also scored his 19th half-century in Tests.