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‌New Zealand and Afghanistan set to play one-off Test in India
Cricket New Zealand and Afghanistan Cricket Board have mutually agreed to square off in a one-off Test in September. This will be Afghanistan’s first Test against the Black Caps and they are set to play in the Greater Noida Sports Complex, Noida, the adopted home of the Afghan unit.
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‌Dilshan Madushanka replaces injured Nuwan Thusara in India series
Pacer Nuwan Thusara has been ruled out of the upcoming India versus Sri Lanka series after an injury fracture during training. This acted as an additional blow in the Sri Lankan contingent after Dushmantha Chameera was sidelined due to an injury, while Dilshan Madushanka has been summoned as cover.Â
Ruturaj Gaikwad named new Maharashtra skipper for upcoming Ranji Trophy season
Ruturaj Gaikwad has been appointed as Maharashtra's new captain, replacing Ankit Bawne for the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season. With prior leadership experience in the IPL and the Indian team, Gaikwad is all set to lead his state team after Maharashtra’s disappointing last season under Bawne.
The Hundred | Overton's three-fer paired with a dominant Hughes-Vince opening crushes London Spirit
Southern Brave beat London Spirit by seven wickets in Southampton. Despite Craig Overton's three-wicket haul, Liam Dawson's quickfire 45 off 19 balls helped London reach 138/9 in 100 deliveries whereas a 95-run stand between Daniel Hughes and James Vince secured the victory for the Braves.
The Hundred | Defending champions Oval go off the mark as bowling mastery outskilled Birmingham
Defending Champions Oval Invicibles beat the Birmingham Phoenix by eight wickets and 31 balls remaining in the Men’s Hundred curtain raiser. A threatening new-ball spell followed by Adam Zampa’s three-fer and Will Jack’s breakthroughs set up an easy total to chase for the Sam Billings-led army.
Women's Hundred | Twitter erupts as Marizanne Kapp’s wayward throw awards Phoenix five penalty runs
Maintaining composure is essential in a game as a frustrated mind may lead to unintended consequences. Such was the case in the Hundred Women’s curtain-raiser between the Oval Invincibles and the Birmingham Phoenix when Marizanne Kapp’s ill-advised throw r in penalty runs.
‌Gambhir speaks to the media emphasizing SKY's leadership and various key decisions
The newly appointed head coach of the Men in Blue Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar addressed the media unveiling a revitalised vision for the future. Focusing on a fresh approach and introducing new support staff, Gambhir shared his strategic plans to elevate the team’s performance.
‌LPL 2024 | Twitter reacts as Rossouw and Mendis blitzkreig lead Jaffna to fourth LPL title
Jaffna Kings decimate the Galle Marvels in the grand finale of the 2024 Lanka Premier League by nine wickets and 26 balls in hand. An unbridled 185-run stand between Rilee Rossouw and Kusal Mendis eclipsed Bhanuka Rajapaksa’s blitzkrieg as Jaffna won their fourth silverware in five seasons.
‌ENG vs WI | Twitter feels for agonized Sinclairs marginally falling prey to Wood’s brute paceÂ
Test cricket is frequently associated with valuable life lessons and is renowned for its emphasis on virtues. Kevin Sinclairs was thoroughly tested by Mark Wood’s brute pace leading to an uncanny dismissal on the fourth day of England versus West Indies' second Test in Trent Bridge.
‌ENG vs WI | Bashir fifer coupled with Root and Brook tons thump Windies as England takes unassaisable leadÂ
England beat West Indies by 241 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Botham-Richards Trophy after losing in 2021. Centuries from Harry Brook and Joe Root were backed by Shoaib Bashir’s maiden fifer on home soil, leaving West Indies short of surmounting the 385-run target in Trent Bridge
‌LPL 2024 | Twitter in splits after buggy cam chases fury invader trespassing the field
It won’t be wrong to say that the rise of various franchise tournaments increased the level of cricketing entertainment. While the game is known to be amused by the cricketers, a stray dog took things in control, indulging a buggy cam and the groundsmen in a crime patrol-like affair.
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