Dhananjaya and Afridi were the highlights of an action-packed day in Galle.

Dhananjaya and Afridi were the highlights of an action-packed day in Galle.

Galle had it all: an ace speedster’s return, a dramatic comeback, and a wicket off the last ball. Those final two wickets effectively ended Pakistan’s day, with Ramesh Mendis, the last acknowledged batsman with Dhananjaya, Sri Lanka 242 for 6 against Pakistan (Dhananjaya 94*, Mathews 64, Afridi 3-63) Rain halted play on the first day […]

A year later, in Galle, Sri Lanka and Pakistan got the chance to assess their progress.

A year later, in Galle, Sri Lanka and Pakistan got the chance to assess their progress.

Pakistan’s performance in the most extended format will be their main worry, even though Sri Lanka has played six of their last eight Tests in Galle. Overall, Sri Lanka starts as the favorite. The first two Test matches between Sri Lanka and Pakistan occurred at Galle on July 16; the second Test also began on […]

Nick Gubbins and Liam Dawson at Taunton help Hampshire earn a hard-fought tie.

Nick Gubbins and Liam Dawson at Taunton help Hampshire earn a hard-fought tie.

Rains and Hampshire’s resistance prevent a young Somerset team from winning decisively on the last day. Nick Gubbins turned in a four-hour defensive masterclass to earn Hampshire a backs-to-the-wall draw Somerset 500 (Rew 221, Aldridge 88, Bess 54, Abbott 4-56, Dawson 4-118) and Hampshire 330 (Organ 97, Abbott 89, Bashir 3-88) and 215 for 7 […]

As England embraces the “disruptors” role, Sophia Dunkley will start at first base.

As England embraces the "disruptors" role, Sophia Dunkley will start at first base.

Hosts have been quick to experiment in the face of imposing Australian opponents. Sophia Dunkley will start the batting As England looks to embrace their role as “disruptors” and defeat Australia in the first ODI to maintain their chances of winning the Ashes series, Sophia Dunkley will start the batting. Opening batswoman Tammy Beaumont, whose […]

“The longer Gurbaz bats, the more we win,” said Trott.

"The longer Gurbaz bats, the more we win," said Trott.

The Afghanistan coach thinks Gurbaz’s ODI development will depend on him realizing every match isn’t a T20. Jonathan Trott, the Afghanistan coach, enjoys seeing Rahmanullah Gurbaz stand motionless and hit the ball. Bangladesh suffered a 142-run defeat due to Gurbaz’s career-best 145, which allowed the visitors to win the three-match ODI series with one match […]

Atit Sheth saves West Zone, and Kaverappa adds five on the 14-wicket day.

Atit Sheth saves West Zone, and Kaverappa adds five on the 14-wicket day.

Pujara toils for two hours to get 28, while Washington Sundar secures a wicket to make his first-class comeback. Vidwath Kaverappa, secured his third five-for as North Zone was dismissed for 198 North Zone 198 (Prabhsimran 49, Ankit 33, Sindhu 27, Kaverappa 5-28) lead South Zone 63 for 4 (Agarwal 37*, Tilak 12*, Rana 2-19) […]

The Tammy Beaumont Spectacular Comeback: A Record-Breaking 208 Shatters Expectations

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Tammy Beaumont Joins Elite Club with Record-Breaking Test Score After being benched in the T20I, England’s opener responded with a strong Ashes performance. Tammy Beaumont was fired from England’s T20 lineup last summer, just before a crucial Commonwealth Games campaign. The devastating blow would force any self-respecting athlete to reevaluate their goals. After a historic […]

The Unfortunate 99: Ellyse Perry Misses Out on Third Test Century

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After engaging in a competitive battle with rookie Filer, the Australia star misses out on a third Test century. The Unfortunate 99: Ellyse Perry Misses Out on Third Test Century Ellyse Perry acknowledged that being dismissed for 99 was “a bit of a bummer,” but she wouldn’t let it stop her from enjoying Trent Bridge’s […]

Pat Cummins’ stellar performance propels Australia to an unforgettable win at Edgbaston.

Pat Cummins, Ashes series, Australia

Australia’s captain and squad maintain composure in the face of ‘Bazball’ onslaughts on the pitch and ‘boring’ taunts off it. The Australia Resilience Shines in Ashes Opener with Pat Cummins With boundaries, Pat Cummins opened and ended the Edgbaston Test. The first hit came off the middle of Zak Crawley’s bat as England clarified their […]

India The Bowling Plans Collapse: A Missed Opportunity in the WTC Final

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A perplexing short-ball approach acquitted Australia since the bowlers needed discernible discipline or power. Lack of Discipline and Power in India’s Performance Midway through the fourth session, Travis Head made the play of the day by leaping into the air to block Mohammed Shami’s brilliant but unfavourable short ball. Only the Head can explain how […]