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Ravichandran Ashwin On Verge Of Surpassing Anil Kumble To Achieve Sensational Test Record

Ravichandran Ashwin is on the verge of surpassing legendary Indian cricket team spinner Anil Kumble to claim a sensational record in the third Test match against England in Rajkot starting Thursday. The veteran cricketer is just five wickets away from becoming the Indian bowler with the highest Test wickets at home. Kumble currently holds the record with 350 wickets from 63 matches while Ashwin has taken 346 wickets from 57 matches. Overall, Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan holds the record with 493 wickets from 73 matches with the help of 45 five-wicket hauls and 15 ten-wicket hauls.

Pakistan board terminates Rauf's central contract over refusal to join test squad

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday terminated the central contract of fast bowler Haris Rauf after he refused to join the test team for the tour of Australia, which coincided with his stint at Australia's Big Bash League (BBL).

New Zealand vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights: New Zealand One Down At Stumps In Chase Of 267

New Zealand vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights: South Africa's David Bedingham scored a maiden century on Thursday to leave New Zealand with the challenging task of scoring 267 to win the second and final Test in Hamilton. New Zealand, inspired by debut seamer Will O'Rourke's five-wicket haul, were 40-1 in their second innings at stumps on day three, still 227 short of their target. Tom Latham was not out on 21 while Devon Conway was trapped leg before wicket by Dane Piedt for 17 in the day's final over. The highest successful fourth-innings chase by any team at Seddon Park was 212, achieved by Australia against New Zealand 24 years ago. (SCORECARD)

NZ vs SA 2nd Test, Day 3: David Bedingham Ton Sets Chase Of 267 For New Zealand To Win

South Africa's David Bedingham scored a maiden century on Thursday to leave New Zealand with the challenging task of scoring 267 to win the second and final Test in Hamilton. New Zealand, inspired by debut seamer Will O'Rourke's five-wicket haul, were 40-1 in their second innings at stumps on day three, still 227 short of their target. Tom Latham was not out on 21 while Devon Conway was trapped leg before wicket by Dane Piedt for 17 in the day's final over.

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Handed Test Cap By Anil Kumble. Father Can't Control His Tears

It was a huge moment for Sarfaraz Khan as the 26-year-old batter was handed his debut ahead of the third Test match between India and England in Rajkot on Thursday. Sarfaraz enjoyed an exceptional run of form in the domestic circuit over the last couple of years and he was handed his Test cap by legendary spinner Anil Kumble just before the toss. With Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul all missing out, Sarfaraz will partner Rajat Patidar and fellow debutant Dhruv Jurel in the middle order. Sarfaraz's father was present at the ground and he could not control his tears as he received his Test cap.

India vs England Live Score, 3rd Test Day 1: Yashasvi Jaiswal Off The Mark With A Four, India Eye Solid Start

India vs England 3rd Test Day 1 Live Updates: India skipper Rohit Sharma has won the toss and opted to bat first in the third Test in Rajkot. The host team has handed maiden Test caps to Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel. India are playing with a total of four chances with Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj back in the playing XI. It will be interesting to see how the inexperienced Indian line-up fights against the England team. There are some milestones in sight too with R Ashwin one wicket away from 500 Test wickets while James Anderson is five wickets away from 700 Test wickets. (LIVE SCORECARD)

India vs England Live Streaming 3rd Test Live Telecast: Where To Watch Match Live?

The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team will be looking to gain advantage as they take on England in the third Test of the five-match series against England in Rajkot on Thursday. The series is currently tied at 1-1 with England winning the first match and India fighting back with a comprehensive victory in Visakhapatnam. India were boosted by the return of Ravindra Jadeja but with KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli missing out, the hosts will be going into the game with a relatively inexperienced middle order. Rajat Patidar is expected to keep his place while Sarfaraz Khan can make his debut. Dhruv Jurel can also come into the team in place of KS Bharat and a question mark remains over Jasprit Bumrah. There were reports that the fast bowler will be rested but with the series placed at 1-1, India may decide to play him.

Depleted India out to gatecrash Stokes's 100th test party

RAJKOT, India : A severely depleted India will do everything they can to try and deny England captain Ben Stokes a victory in his 100th test when the teams clash in the third match of the five-test series in Rajkot on Thursday.

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Ravichandran Ashwin On Verge Of Surpassing Anil Kumble To Achieve Sensational Test Record

Pakistan board terminates Rauf's central contract over refusal to join test squad

New Zealand vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights: New Zealand One Down At Stumps In Chase Of 267

NZ vs SA 2nd Test, Day 3: David Bedingham Ton Sets Chase Of 267 For New Zealand To Win

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Handed Test Cap By Anil Kumble. Father Can't Control His Tears

India vs England Live Score, 3rd Test Day 1: Yashasvi Jaiswal Off The Mark With A Four, India Eye Solid Start

India vs England Live Streaming 3rd Test Live Telecast: Where To Watch Match Live?

Depleted India out to gatecrash Stokes's 100th test party