Despite the absence of their star all-rounder Shakib al Hasan, the Bangladesh cricket team is determined to perform well against South Africa in the ongoing World Test Championship series. The two-Test series holds great importance for both teams as they are currently competing for a spot in the final to be held in England next year. While South Africa is adapting to the hot and humid conditions in Dhaka, Bangladesh has announced uncapped spinner Hasan Murad as a replacement for Shakib.
In a gripping match at Multan Cricket Stadium, Pakistan's spin duo stole the show with Noman Ali taking 8 wickets and Shaheen Afridi and Sajid Khan providing crucial support as they bowled England out for 144, securing a 152-run victory. England's hopes of chasing down the target of 297 were dashed by the spinners who capitalized on the turning track. Skipper Ben Stokes' valiant efforts were not enough to save his team as Noman claimed the top spot in the bowlers' list with his impressive figures of 8-46. The series now stands at parity with one win for each team.
The England cricket team’s limited-overs tour of India, scheduled for September 2020, has been postponed until early 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The tour, which was to include six matches, was clashed with the Indian Premier League’s revised dates in the United Arab Emirates. The ECB and BCCI are now working on rescheduling the tour to take place from January to March next year, following the postponement of the Men’s T20 World Cup.
Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant will not be keeping wickets on the third day of the opening Test against New Zealand due to an injury to his knee incurred during the second day's play. After being hit by a delivery from Ravindra Jadeja, Pant was replaced by Dhruv Jurel for the remainder of the match as a precautionary measure. The Indian team management is monitoring Pant's progress and hopes for his return to the field tomorrow. His previous multiple surgeries on the same knee are a concern for his safety and recovery.
On the third day of the first test match between India and New Zealand, the Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant will not be playing due to a knee injury sustained during the second day’s play. The match resumed with Darryl Mitchell falling victim to Mohammad Siraj and Rachin Ravindra continuing to hold ground with 36 runs. Jasprit Bumrah got his first wicket, catching Tom Blundell on slip, while the Indian team management announced before the game that Pant will not be playing due to his injury.
In a thrilling match between India and New Zealand, wicketkeeper Tom Blundell dropped a routine catch off William O’Rourke's bowling, giving a lifeline to Indian batsman Rishabh Pant. The video of the missed opportunity has since gone viral, with fans taking note of the 34-year-old's mistake. Pant, who came out to bat at No. 5 for India, was batting on 7 runs from 15 balls when the catch was dropped. New Zealand opener Devon Conway, however, made up for it with a stunning catch to dismiss Pant's partner in the same over.
In the second Test match between Pakistan and England, Kamran Ghulam stole the show on Day 1 with an impressive century on his Test debut. The young batter stepped up to fill the shoes of Babar Azam, who was not selected for the match, and performed brilliantly under immense pressure. Meanwhile, controversy arose as England captain Joe Root was seen rubbing the ball on spinner Jack Leach's head, sparking a debate on the spirit of the game.
In the third and final T20I between India and Bangladesh, Sanju Samson's unbeaten 100 runs in 40 balls, along with quickfire knocks from Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya, drove India to a massive 133-run win. India's strong batting performance led them to a record total of 297 runs. Bangladesh struggled to keep up with India's pace and fell short by 133 runs, giving India a clean sweep of the series. India's Ravi Bishnoi also became the youngest bowler to reach 50 T20I wickets in this match.
Get insights into the New Zealand batsmen who have dominated India in their test matches with their exceptional performances. In this list of top five batsmen, Kane Williamson, Bert Sutcliffe, and Ross Taylor find their spot with their impressive records against the Indian team. With centuries and fifties, these three legends have consistently proved their ability to tackle spinners and pacers in Indian conditions.
In their must-win final group game, the West Indies Women's cricket team pulled off a dominant 6-wicket victory over England, securing their spot in the semifinals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. Despite also earning six points, England was eliminated due to their inferior net run rate, with South Africa earning the second spot in the semifinals. The upcoming semifinals will see defending champions Australia face off against South Africa, while the West Indies will take on New Zealand.