Rangana Herath grabbed six wickets in the second innings to become Test cricket’s most successful left-arm spinner as Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 259 runs in their first Test at Galle today. Herath finished with 6-59, his 23rd five or more wicket haul, which took his tally in Tests to 366 wickets, going past New Zealand’s Daniel Vettori, who has 362 wickets to his name.
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India vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 3: Josh Hazlewood rattles India before tea
India went in to tea at 122 for 4, leading by 35 runs on Day Three of the second Test at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium thanks to KL Rahul’s third fifty this series. However, India had gone in to lunch at 38 for no loss off 10 overs.
BAN vs SL, 1st Test at Galle: Rahim vs Herath, Mustafizur vs Lakmal and other key clashes
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will be eager to regain the lost momentum in the longest format when they lock horns in the first Test that will go underway on Tuesday at Galle International Stadium. Where Sri Lanka are entering this series being whitewashed 4-0 against South Africa, Bangladesh were clean swept by New Zealand following the one-off Test defeat against India.
Rangana Herath to Lead Sri Lanka Against Bangladesh21 min ago
Sri Lanka on Monday named Rangana Herath as skipper to replace Angelo Mathews who was dropped from next week’s two-Test home series against Bangladesh. Sri Lanka Cricket said the 38-year-old left-arm spinner Herath was named captain although he had retired from the shorter formats of the game.
Shakib keen to play in Pakistan once again
Karachi [Pakistan], Feb.27 : Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who is currently representing Peshawar Zalmi in the ongoing second edition of the Pakistan Super League , has expressed his desire to play again in Pakistan once things get better. Shakib, however, will be unavailable for the final in Lahore even if his team make it to the title decider as he and the other Bangladesh players in the PSL will be leaving the league on February 28 due to international commitments.
Herath to lead SL in Test series against BAN
Veteran left-arm spinner Rangana Herath will be leading the Sri Lanka Test team when Bangladesh come over for a full series starting March. The decision to appoint Herath as the skipper came after Sri Lanka’s usual skipper Angelo Mathews was ruled out due to a hamstring injury which he sustained in the series against South Africa at Johannesburg.
India vs Australia: Top 5 Indian players to watch out for21 min ago
India welcome Australia for four Test matches beginning February 23 to March 29. The four Tests will be played at Pune, Bengaluru, Ranchi and Dharamsala. The hosts come into this series with an impressive Test record after extending their unbeaten streak to 19 matches and the recent victory being over Bangladesh.
Black Caps lose close opening match
Black Caps captain Kane Williamson said the Kiwi side fought hard in their opening ODI match against South Africa. Photo: NZ Herald New Zealand came a close second in the opening match of their five-game ODI series against South Africa last night in Hamilton.
Tushar, Jayed shine on Day One
Pace bowler Abu Jayed took four wickets for Islami Bank East Zone against Walton Central Zone on the opening day of their four-day Bangladesh Cricket League match at Fatullah today. Photo: Star National openers Soumya Sarkar and Imrul Kayes failed to make an impact in the Bangladesh Cricket League, the country’s premier four-day cricket competition, upon their return from India as the duo were dismissed for 26 and 31 respectively.
Opinion: Inaction speaks louder than words
Maybe it was what coach Mike Hesson wasn’t saying that is important in communicating with Black Caps. PHOTO/NZME.
Cricket: India retain winning squad for Australia series, Mishra out
Mumbai: Leg-spinner Amit Mishra’s injury-forced omission was the lone change as the national selectors on Tuesday retained the formidable Indian squad, which hammered Bangladesh, for the first two Tests against Australia starting February 23. Mishra had to sit out of the Bangladesh Test owing to a knee injury, which had prompted selectors to bring in Kuldeep Yadav as cover. With Mishra still not fit, the selection committee, headed by MSK Parasad, retained Yadav in the 16-member squad for the first two games against Australia.
India beat Bangladesh by 208 runs, continue home domination in Tests
India completed a convincing win over Bangladesh in the stand alone Test played in Hyderabad after bowling out the visitors for 279 in the second innings. The win continued India’s winning run in the home season that has seen them win six consecutive series since the first against Sri Lanka in 2015.
T20 blitz popularity turns Hong Kong into fastest-rising cricketing destination
… with the China Cricket Association on ways to “achieve sustainable growth in one of the most complex and competitive sports markets in the world”. Tillakaratne Dilshan roped in by City Kaitak for Hong Kong T20 Blitz China has 52 teams, according to …
Virat Kohli credits fitness for his record-breaking run
Hyderabad: Crediting his rampaging run to captaincy, Indian swashbuckler Virat Kohli says the added responsibility has left no room for complacency in his batting and that has helped him achieve the record-breaking feat of four double hundreds in as many Test series. Kohli, who smashed 204 on the second day of the ongoing one- off Test against Bangladesh in Hyderabad , said captaincy has helped him go for longer innings in Test matches.
IND vs BAN: Mushfiqur Rahim survives controversial run-out decision
Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim survived a controversial run-out decision referred in his favour by the third umpire Chris Gaffaney, during the second session’s play on the third day of the one-off Test. Rahim was batting on 17 when he got what looked like a lifeline, with the Kiwi commentator Simon Doull disagreeing with the decision.
IND vs BAN cricket: Umesh, Ishant hand over crucial breakthroughs
Hyderabad, Feb 11 : Indian pace duo of Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav struck early to pick up three wickets and leave Bangladesh reeling at 125 runs for the loss of four wickets here on Saturday, day two of the one-off Test match. Umesh was the pick of the Indian bowlers, tormenting the visitors with his pace and eventually managing to trap Mominul Haque in front.
Watch Tamim Iqbal’s run-out
Bangladesh were rocked early on the third day as they lost Tamim Iqbal for 25 due to a needless run-out in the Test match against India at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad today. Mominul Haque flicked the ball bowled by Bhuvaneshwar Kumar behind square leg.
Former players slam PCB after suspension of two players8 min ago
Karachi, Feb 10 Former cricketers today slammed Pakistan Cricket Board after Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif were provisionally suspended on charges of corruption, saying that the latest development arose due to the wrong example set by the PCB by way of recalling tainted pacer Muhammad Aamir to the national team. Both Sharjeel and Khalid, who were representing Islamabad United in Pakistan Super League second edition in Dubai, were being sent back home by the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Missed chances see Ind to 86 for 1
India’s Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara speak as they walk back to the pavilion at the lunch interval during the first day of the Test cricket match between India and Bangladesh at The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on February 9, 2017. Photo: AFP Bangladesh go into lunch on the first day of the Test match against India at 86 for 1 after 27 overs at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad today.
Not underestimating Bangladesh, says Saha
Resounding success against England and New Zealand notwithstanding, Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha said his team will not take Bangladesh lightly in the one-off Test beginning February 9 in Hyderabad. “Ranking-wise one may think they will be easier opponents on paper.
India vs Bangladesh: Here is a complete lowdown of Virat Kohli’s Test …
Earlier in the evening, BCCI announced the team for upcoming one off-Test against Bangladesh. It is Abhinav Mukund who was recalled for the Test squad, while Wriddhiman Saha was picked as lone wicketkeeper and his inclusion led to the ouster of Parthiv Patel.
India vs Bangladesh: Imrul Kayes working hard for fitness
Imrul Kayes stood as wicketkeeper in place of injured Mushfiqur Rahim in the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington Getty Images Dhaka: Left-handed batsman Imrul Kayes is working hard to get fit in time for Bangladesh ‘s one-off Test against India in February in Hyderabad. The opener stood as wicketkeeper in place of injured Mushfiqur Rahim in the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington and then opened the Bangladesh innings, reports bdnews24.com.
Stuart Law appointed as Windies head coach
St. John’s, Antigua [West Indies], Jan. 28 : The West Indies Cricket Board has appointed former Australian batsman Stuart Law as the head coach of the team. Law takes over the position that has been lying vacant ever since WICB sacked Phil Simmons last September on disciplinary grounds.
India ‘A’ team announced for two-day practice game against Bangladesh
New Delhi [India], Jan. 28 : The all-India Senior Selection Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India has selected the 14 member India ‘A’ squad for the two-day practice game to be played against Bangladesh at Gymkhana Ground, Secunderabad on February 5-6. Bangladesh will travel to India for a historic tour next month.
India ‘A’ team announced for two-day practice game against Bangladesh
New Delhi [India], Jan. 28 : The all-India Senior Selection Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India has selected the 14 member India ‘A’ squad for the two-day practice game to be played against Bangladesh at Gymkhana Ground, Secunderabad on February 5-6. Bangladesh will travel to India for a historic tour next month.
David Warner surges to top spot, Kohli slips to third in Icc Odi Rankings
Dubai [UAE], Jan.27 : Australia opener David Warner has surged to the top spot in the latest ICC Player Rankings for ODI Batsmen with a stupendous run in recent matches. The attacking left-hander has attained the top ranking for the first time, leapfrogging South Africa’s AB de Villiers and India captain Virat Kohli after amassing 367 runs in the five-match home series against Pakistan which his side won 4-1.
Matthew Wade named Australian captain for injured Steve Smith as…
You won’t find Ryan Harris, a man who played in a handful of trans-Tasman clashes, talking down the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy. As far as the former Australian fast bowler and new assistant coach is concerned, no David Warner or Steve Smith certainly doesn’t translate to a perceived lack of importance from the other side of the ditch.
Rain washes out day three of second Black Caps test with Bangladesh
A member of the ground staff at Hagley Oval sweps water from the wicket block covers before play of day three of the second cricket test was abandoned. Bangladesh’s final tour match in New Zealand has been reduced to a four-day test after showers prevented any play on the third day of the second test at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval on Sunday.
Alex Hales injured his finger while fielding in the second one-day international
England opener Alex Hales will miss the remainder of England’s limited-overs tour of India with a broken right hand and is also touch and go for next month’s trip to the West Indies. Hales suffered the injury diving for an attempted catch in Thursday’s 15-run defeat in Cuttack, jarring his hand awkwardly as he landed.
Watch now: Second day begins
Bangladesh opener Soumya Sarkar and all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan steadied the ship after the fall of two early wickets with a 127-run third-wicket stand on the first day of the second Test against New Zealand at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch yesterday. PHOTO: BCB Bangladesh and New Zealand have stepped onto the Hagley Oval for the start of the second day of the first Test.
South Africa vs Sri Lanka – 2nd T20I
Sri Lanka will hope for better returns in limited-overs leg of the South African tour, when they face the hosts in the second T20I at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. This is the same venue where Sri Lanka succumbed to an embarrassing defeat by an innings and 118 runs in the third and final Test, inside three days.
Live Cricket Score: Irani Cup 2016-17, Gujarat vs Rest of India, Day 1
Good Morning, a a a a aa a a a 3 4a ! Hello and welcome to CricketCountry’s live cricket blog session of Day One of the Irani Cup 2016-17 being played between the newly-crowned Ranji Trophy champions Gujarat and the Rest of India squad. In its 55th year, the tournament is set to witness a team for the first time, as Gujarat take on the ROI.
England wicket-keeper Jos Buttler hails ‘revolutionary’ captain Eoin Morgan
Jos Buttler hailed England captain Eoin Morgan as a “revolutionary” in a ringing endorsement of his leadership ahead of the second one-day international against India. When Morgan traded his native Ireland eight years ago he was seen as an expansive, contemporary cricketer with bright ideas and a creative arsenal of strokes at his fingertips.
Williamson pleased with ‘huge effort’
On a sunny day, there’s no denying the Basin Reserve’s charm, with the embankments filled up, kids running around with bats and balls, the smell of coffeea The fans are friendly and politely interested when the visiting team is doing well, visibly enjoying good cricket and asking plenty of questions about the new guys. But when the home team is doing well, the atmosphere turns to euphoria.
Eoin Morgan has backed England to continue playing ‘explosive’ one-day cricket
Eoin Morgan backed England to continue playing “explosive” one-day cricket in India but home captain Virat Kohli believes that commitment to attack could be their downfall. England lost the Test leg 4-0 before Christmas but their limited-overs unit has been a different proposition since a selection overhaul following the 2015 World Cup, winning five of the seven series since then.
New Zealand vs Bangladesh, 1st Test: Tom Latham hundred leads New Zealand reply1 hour ago
Tom Latham led New Zealand’s reply to Bangladesh first innings total by slamming his sixth Test century. The hosts were 292 for 3 at stumps on day three of the first Test in Wellington.
Shakib Al Hasan bounces back from wild Tim Southee throw to punish…
Bangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan defied the pain in his ankle from a wild Tim Southee throw to reclaim the advantage for the tourists on day two of the first cricket test. A poor act from senior New Zealand paceman Southee, when he fired a throw back at Shakib and hit him a nasty blow on the left ankle, marred the first session as Bangladesh once again showed fight with the bat.
Anderson, Williamson power New Zealand to 6-0 against Bangladesh
New Zealand 194-4 beat Bangladesh 167-6 by 27 runs Third Twenty20 International in Mount Maunganui Scorecard Corey Anderson scored a blistering unbeaten knock of 94 while Kane Williamson contributed with a steady half-century as New Zealand defended 195 against Bangladesh comfortably by 27 runs in the third Twenty20 International in Mount Maunganui to seal the series 3-0. Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first again.
Anderson, Williamson power New Zealand to 6-0 against Bangladesh
New Zealand 194-4 beat Bangladesh 167-6 by 27 runs Third Twenty20 International in Mount Maunganui Scorecard Corey Anderson scored a blistering unbeaten knock of 94 while Kane Williamson contributed with a steady half-century as New Zealand defended 195 against Bangladesh comfortably by 27 runs in the third Twenty20 International in Mount Maunganui to seal the series 3-0. Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first again.
No date set to discuss Alastair Cook’s future as England captain
Alastair Cook’s position as England captain has come under scrutiny after a run of six defeats in eight Tests Alastair Cook’s future as England’s Test captain may not be resolved until nearer the end of this month. Cook’s position is under scrutiny after a humbling 4-0 series defeat in India before Christmas as England lost six of their final eight Tests last year.