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ICC rates Bengaluru pitch where India played 2nd Test against Sri Lanka as 'below average'
ICC. India had defeated Sri Lanka by 238 runs in the Test which began on March 12 and ended inside three days. The venue thus received one demerit point under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process.
'I will need to be ready' - Rafael Nadal expecting a tough test from Taylor Fritz in Indian Wells final
Rafael Nadal says he is expects Taylor Fritz to play with plenty of aggression when the two meet in the Indian Wells final on Sunday. Nadal secured his place in the final by beating compatriot Carlos Alcaraz in three sets, while Fritz edged out Andrey Rublev in two to reach his maiden Masters final. Ad/> Nadal has dropped three sets en route to the final in the California desert and is expecting the 24-year-old to give him a tough test.
Bengaluru pitch rated below average after three-day test
BENGALURU, India : The M Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch used for the second test between India and Sri Lanka has been rated below average by the match referee and received one demerit point, cricket's governing body (ICC) said on Sunday.
Bengaluru Pitch Used For 2nd India vs Sri Lanka Test Rated As "Below Average"
The pitch at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, which was used for the 2nd Test match between India and Sri Lanka, has been rated "below average" by match referee Javagal Srinath, the International Cricket Council (ICC) informed through a press release. The venue has received one demerit point under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process.
"Probably Played The Best Innings Of...": Ramiz Raja On Babar Azam's "Match-Saving" Knock Against Australia In 2nd Test
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja was elated after Pakistan managed to salvage a draw from the jaws of defeat in the recently-concluded second Test against Australia at the National Stadium in Karachi. Chasing a daunting total of 506 runs, Pakistan lost the wickets of openers Imam-ul-Haq and Azhar Ali early. However, skipper Babar Azam slammed a brilliant 196, while fighting knocks from Mohammad Rizwan (104) and Abdullah Shafique (96) eventually forced the series to a decider. Notably, the first Test in Rawalpindi had also ended in a draw.
Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd Test: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
The final Test match between Pakistan and Australia will be played from March 21 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The series is currently level at nil-nil after the first two Test in Rawalpindi and Karachi ended in draws. Australia named an unchanged final XI for the final Test, which revealed that pacer Josh Hazlewood would again be sitting out. Pakistan, on the other hand, will be overjoyed to have their batters in form in the second Test as they can now to aim to clinch the series in the deciding Test.
England eye quick runs and wickets – look ahead to day five of the second Test against West Indies
England need a glut of quick runs and 10 West Indian wickets on the final day in Barbados as they look to turn a meandering match into a memorable win.