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Afghanistan all-rounder Karim Janat is reaping the rewards of need-based training for long-form cricket with his focus on handling spin better and remaining patient with the ball providing dividends in the Ahmad Shah Abdali four-day tournament. His performances there paved way for a call-up to the squad for the upcoming one-off game against Bangladesh. Janat, who…
India vs Australia Live Score, WTC Final 2023: Travis Head scored a century while Steve Smith inched closer to his own ton as Australia remained in control against India at the end of Day 1. Head and Smith kept Australia ticking, posting 327/3 at stumps after India had struck an early blow after lunch when Mohammed…
The culmination of a two-year league phase of the World Test Championship began at the Oval on Wednesday (June 7) – the summit clash between India, ranked second, and Australia, ranked first on the points table. India won the toss and elected to bowl first on a green seamer with a topping of cloudy skies….
Sri Lanka completed a comprehensive come-from-behind series victory over Afghanistan, with a massive nine-wicket win in Hambantota. Dushmantha Chameera picked four wickets and Wanindu Hasaranga got three, bundling out Afghanistan for 116. In response, openers Pathum Nissanka and Dimuth Karunatne made mincemeat of that small total with fifties to complete the chase in just 16 overs. Afghanistan…
The Afghanistan Cricket Board rested Rashid Khan for the upcoming one-off Test against Bangladesh as they announced their 15-member Test squad that includes three uncapped players – pacer Ibrahim Abdulrahimzai and Nijat Masoud along with young legspinner Izharulhaq – for the game that is scheduled to begin at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium from June 14….
Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar said the spin-friendly nature of the Oval pitch will make India a confident side going into the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia from Wednesday. With India boasting of two wonderful spinners to choose from in R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, Tendulkar said the team can take a lot of heart from the…
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will square off in a blockbuster French Open semi-final, while Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka condemned outright her country’s role in the Ukraine war on Tuesday after reaching the last four at Roland Garros. Djokovic, chasing a third French Open crown and record 23rd men’s Grand Slam singles title, recovered from dropping…
Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma suffered a slight injury scare one day ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia at the Oval. During the optional practice session on Tuesday, the right-handed opener was struck on his right thumb and in pictures which were posted on social media by various journalists, he could be…
Defending champion PV Sindhu will look to bounce back after hitting a low at Thailand but in-form HS Prannoy will be brimming with confidence as the duo spearheads Indian challenge at the Singapore Open Super 750 tournament starting in Singapore on Tuesday. Things have not been the same for Sindhu since she suffered that ankle…
As India’s ICC World Test Championship final against Australia comes close, all set to start on June 7 at The Oval, all eyes are on star batter Virat Kohli, who roared back to form across all formats from late 2022 onwards. His eyes are set on the prestigious Test Championship mace, for which he will have…