Have Ireland ‘poked the bear’? Talking points ahead of New Zealand Test
Ireland begin their three-match series against New Zealand on Saturday at a sold-out Eden Park in Auckland.
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Can Wales topple mighty South Africa? Talking points ahead of the opening Test
Wales face their toughest task of Wayne Pivac’s coaching reign with a three-Test series against world champions South Africa.
Updated World Test Championship Points Table After Australia's 10-Wicket Win Over Sri Lanka In 1st Test
The Pat Cummins-led Australia brushed aside the challenge of Sri Lanka within three days in the 1st Test as they cruised home to a 10-wicket win on Day 3. Nathan Lyon and Travis Head took four wickets each to bundle out Sri Lanka for just 113 in the second innings and as a result, Australia needed just five runs for victory. Thanks to the win, Australia have consolidated their spot at the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) standings.
India vs England Edgbaston Test Day 1 LIVE: Focus On Virat Kohli As India Look To Seal Series
India vs England, 5th Test, Day 1 Live Score Updates: Focus would be on Virat Kohli as the Jasprit Bumrah-led side takes the field against England in the rescheduled fifth Test on Friday. Kohli had last scored a century in 2019 and since then, the three figure mark has eluded him. Kohli can take confidence from the fact that he had scored a century in Edgbaston in 2018. Jasprit Bumrah would lead India after Rohit Sharma tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday once again. England are in red hot form after they defeated New Zealand 3-0 by playing an attacking brand of cricket under Ben Stokes. It would be interesting to see how both teams approach the contest. (LIVE SCORECARD)
SL vs AUS, 1st Test: Nathan Lyon Stars As Australia Crush Sri Lanka Inside Three Days
Spinner Nathan Lyon starred with a match haul of nine wickets as Australia wrapped up the opening Test on Friday with a crushing victory over Sri Lanka before lunch on the third day. The hosts were bundled out for 113 in their second innings allowing the Australians to seal a 10-wicket victory in their first over back at the crease in Galle. Lyon, whose five-for helped bowl out Sri Lanka for 212 in the first innings, and fellow spinner Travis Head took four wickets each to send the hosts packing before the morning was over.
Australia crush Sri Lanka inside three days to win first Test in Galle
Sri Lanka by 10 wickets inside three days in the opening Test on Friday. The tourists, with a first innings lead of 109, bundled out Sri Lanka for 113 in their second innings and got their five-run target in the first over to go 1-0 up in the two-match series.
IND vs ENG: Ex-India Cricketer On Why Cheteshwar Pujara Opening In Fifth Test vs England "Makes More Sense"
All eyes will be on what combination Team India opt to go in with for the rescheduled fifth Test against England, beginning Friday at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Rohit Sharma is ruled out of the Test after testing positive for COVID-19 on Thursday morning once again, as per the BCCI. Jasprit Bumrah would lead the side, but it would be interesting to see who opens the batting alongside Shubman Gill. Former India batter Wasim Jaffer has said that Cheteshwar Pujara opening the batting make more sense to sense to him.
Australia crush Sri Lanka inside three days in first Test
Spinner Nathan Lyon took match figures of 9-121 as Australia hammered Sri Lanka by 10 wickets inside three days in the opening Test on Friday.