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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test, Day 2, Live Score Updates: Dhananjaya De Silva On Brink Of Ton As Sri Lanka Eye 300+ Total vs Pakistan
SL vs PAK, 1st Test, Day 2, Live Updates:Sri Lanka will be starting the Day 2 of the ongoing first Test against Pakistan from 242/6. Currently, Dhananjaya de Silva is standing unbeaten at 94 and will be eyeing his 10th Test century. Earlier on Day 1, Angelo Mathews scored 64 while Sadeera Samarawickrama scored 36 after Sri Lanka opted to bat. For Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi turned out to be the most dangerous bowler, bagging 3 wickets while Agha Salman, Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed picked up one wicket each. (Live Scorecard)
Dutch take double gold on final day of Paris Test Event
The Netherlands closed out the Paris 2024 Test Event with a pair of gold medals to build momentum less than a month out from the Allianz Sailing World Championships on home waters. Odile van Aanholt and Annette Duetz set the ball rolling with victory in the 49erFX, with Bart Lambriex and Floris van de Werken clinching their gold in the 49er class straight after. Ad Elsewhere, Gigi Ugolini and Maria Giubilei (ITA) claimed gold in dramatic fashion in the Nacra 17, while Nicolas Goyard gave France a fourth gold later in the day in the iQFOiL men in unusual circumstances.
Dhananjaya De Silva Leads Sri Lanka's Fight Against Pakistan In First Test
Dhananjaya de Silva hit an unbeaten 94 as Sri Lanka recovered from an early collapse to reach 242-6 at stumps on a rain-hit day one of the first Test against Pakistan on Sunday. The fifth-wicket pair of de Silva and Angelo Mathews (64) put on 131 after Sri Lanka had slipped to 54-4 in the opening session, with Shaheen Shah Afridi taking three wickets on his Test return. De Silva stood firm in an extended final session in Galle despite losing his partner Sadeera Samarawickrama, who made 36, after a 57-run stand.
Ricky Ponting Names Three Possible Young 'Standouts' For India In Test Cricket
Former Australia skipper and Indian Premier League (IPL) side Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting was all praise for Yashasvi Jaiswal after the youngster slammed a century on debut to guide India to victory in the first Test against West Indies. Ponting said that Jaiswal's talent was apparent from his IPL performance and he expects the youngster to achieve bigger things with the national side in the future. Ponting added that Ruturaj Gaikwad is another cricketer who was almost equally talented as Jaiswal and backed the right-hander to become a major asset for the Indian cricket team.
How India Can Lose World No. 1 Test Spot Even If They Beat West Indies 2-0
India thrashed West Indies by an innings and 141 runs on Day 3 of the first Test of the two-match series. The Rohit Sharma-led side comfortably dominated the hosts as debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal played a blistering knock of 171, followed by Ravichandran Ashwin scalping a whopping total of 12 wickets. The second and final Test will begin from July 20 and the visitors will be going in as the favourites. Currently, Team India is number one Test team in the world as per the ICC rankings but their place is not at all secured, even if they defeat West Indies 2-0.
"Should Be Given Opportunity...": Anil Kumble Backs This Leg-spinner For Place In India's Test Team
India brutally thrashed West Indies by an innings and 141 runs in the first Test of the two-match series on Saturday. It was a completely dominant performance from the visitors as debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 171 runs and star all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin took 12 wickets. In the entire match, the spinners had the upper hand as the pitch at Windsor Park in Roseau was spin-friendly. India spinners Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja took a total of 17 wickets while West Indies spinners scalped three out of the five wickets of India.
"Called Around 4:30 AM": Yashasvi Jaiswal's Dad Reveals Emotional Chat With Son After Debut Test Ton
The first Test between India and West Indies turned out to be really memorable for young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal as he not only made his international debut but also struck his maiden century. His 171-run knock helped Team India to pull off a comfortable victory against the hosts by an innings and 141 runs. Jaiswal, who also bagged the Player of the Match award for his brilliant performance, came from a very humble background and fought through many hardships to reach where he is today.