England ride fifties to lead of 368 in first test
:England rode a trio of half centuries to a strong position with a lead of 368 runs after the second session on the third day of the day-night first test against New Zealand at Bay Oval on Saturday.
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David Warner Ruled Out Of Delhi Test With Concussion, Replacement Named
Australia were dealt a major blow on Day 2 of the second Test match against India in Delhi as David Warner was ruled out of the match after suffering a concussion. Matt Renshaw was named as his concussion substitute, Cricket Australia confirmed ahead of the day's play on Saturday. Warner was hit by a bouncer from Mohammed Siraj while batting on Day 1 and he did not take the field during India's innings later in the day. Warner's bad form in Test cricket continued as he was dismissed for just 15.
David Warner out of 2nd Test against India with concussion
David Warner has been ruled out of the ongoing second Test against India at the Koltla after suffering a concussion when he was struck in the head while batting on Day 1, Australian media reported on Saturday.Matt Renshaw has been brought into the Australia team as a concussion substitute.Australia, who suffered a heavy defeat in the opening Test in Nagpur, were dismissed for 263 in their first innings in the 2nd Test on Friday.Warner faced a bouncer barrage from Mohammed Siraj and was hit twice - once on his arm and then on his helmet - needing medical assistance.
England onslaught extends lead to 256 in first test
England continued their "bazball" onslaught in the opening session of the third day of the day-night first test against New Zealand on Saturday, reaching 237 for six to take a lead of 256 into the break at Bay Oval.
India vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 2 Live Score Updates: Hosts Aim To Maintain Dominance
IND vs AUS, 2nd Test Day 2 Live Updates: Openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul aim to give India a good start on Day 2 with the hosts trailing Australia (263) by 242 runs in the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. India will resume from their overnight score of 21 for 0, with Rohit and Rahul unbeaten on 13 and 4, respectively.
India vs Australia: Ravichandran Ashwin Joins Anil Kumble In Elite India Test List
Veteran India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday achieved multiple milestones on Day 1 of the second Test against Australia. Ashwin, who crossed the landmark of 450 Test wickets in the last match, has now become only the 2nd Indian bowler to pick up 100 wickets in Tests against Australia. The 34-year-old dismissed Alex Carey (0) to achieve the feat. Former India captain Anil Kumble (111) is the only other bowler with 100 or more scalps against Australia in the longest format of the game.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is hiring a rollercoaster test rider - here’s how to apply
If you’re an adrenaline junkie who loves the thrill of a rollercoaster ride then Blackpool Pleasure Beach may just have your dream job. The coastal attraction is looking for a person to take on the role of rollercoaster test rider.
New Zealand vs England, 1st Test Day 3 Live Score Updates
NZ vs ENG, 1st Test Live Updates: England look to extend their 98-run lead over New Zealand on Day 3 of the 1st Test at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. The visitors lost openers Ben Duckett, for 25, and Zak Crawley, for 28, in reaching 79-2 off 16 overs at stumps on Day 2. Earlier, Tom Blundell's career-best 138 steered his side to 306 and just 19 runs short of England's 325-9 declared. Blundell shared a 75-run partnership with opener Devon Conway (77) but just as valuable were late stands with tailenders Kuggeleijn and Blair Tickner -- both on Test debut -- of 53 and 59 respectively. (LIVE SCORECARD)