EXPLAINED: Why Sri Lanka and New Zealand will have a rare six-day Test in September | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka’s opening Test against New Zealand at Galle next month has been allocated six days with a rest day included to accommodate country’s presidential election. The first Test will begin on September 18, and a rest day is planned for September 21. The decision is aligned with the “Presidential Election of the…

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Jasprit Bumrah: ‘Calm, cool, matured, but…’: Dinesh Karthik weighs in on Jasprit Bumrah’s potential as India captain | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik shared his thoughts on the possibility of Jasprit Bumrah becoming the captain of the Indian national cricket team. There had been discussions about making Bumrah the captain following Rohit Sharma‘s retirement from the T20 format after India’s victorious T20 World Cup campaign. However, the T20I captaincy was ultimately…

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England 260/6 in 61.2 Overs | England vs Sri Lanka Live Score, 1st Test Day 3: England aim to increase lead against Sri Lanka

The weather forecast for the day looks more promising, despite the presence of heavy cloud cover and a slight chance of light showers early on. Fortunately, interruptions are expected to be minimal as the day progresses, and we’re hopeful for a full day’s play. With the match finely balanced, today could be pivotal, and by…

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Rocky Flintoff: Son of star England all-rounder becomes youngest to make County Championship debut for Lancashire | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Rocky Flintoff, son of the famous England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, made headlines on Thursday as the youngest-ever County Championship debutant for Lancashire. The 16-year-old showcased his talent in his first-class debut against Surrey at The Oval. Rocky came to bat at No. 4 when Lancashire was struggling at 33/2 in the 11th over….

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‘Bowling Shane…’: Kuldeep Yadav visits late legend’s statue at MCG, looks forward to India-Australia Test series | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: India spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who is on a brief family vacation in Melbourne, made a noteworthy visit to the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) recently. The spinner visited the stadium and posed for a picture outside with the statue of his idol, the late Shane Warne.Reflecting on the moment, he shared, “Shane Warne…

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Security of women wrestlers going to testify against Brij Bhushan removed: Vinesh Phogat | More sports News

NEW DELHI: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has alleged that the Delhi Police has removed the security detail assigned to female wrestlers who are set to provide testimony against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former chief of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), in a sexual harassment case being heard in Delhi court.Vinesh’s claim suggests that the…

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Watch: Prabath Jayasuriya sparks Shane Warne’s ‘Ball of the Century’ memory with Harry Brook dismissal

NEW DELHI: On the hallowed grounds of Old Trafford, where Shane Warne delivered his iconic “Ball of the Century” in 1993, Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya produced a delivery of similar artistry to dismiss England’s Harry Brook on the second day of the first Test.Brook, who had reached a half-century and appeared set for a…

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