Sinhalese Sports Club: Breaking his silence following a fiery altercation with Sri Lankan pacer Asitha Fernando, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal hit back by saying that observers should refrain from judging the incident without knowing the full context of what was said on the field. The incident occurred during day ones play of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground when Fernando gave Jaiswal an aggressive send-off after castling him for 45 with a fine nip-backer. The exchange escalated quickly as Jaiswal turned back to confront the bowler, leading to a heated physical close-encounter, including some head-butting, before Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva intervened to separate the duo Responding to a Cricbuzz video on Instagram by commentator Harsha Bhogle, where he suggested that the left-handed batter should have simply walked away, Jaiswal defended his combative stance. If you dont know what he said then please dont make your judgment if anyone cross the line we need to let them know this India will fight and reply, Jaiswal posted before leaving for day twos play. With match referee Andy Pycroft reviewing the incident, Jaiswal could face potential ICC Code of Conduct sanctions under Article 2.12 relating to inappropriate physical contact. If Jaiswal is indeed proved guilty, then the punishment (for a Level 1 offence) could range from an official reprimand to 50% of the match fee and 1 or 2 demerit points. India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak had said in the post-day press conference that Jaiswals outburst might have happened in the heat of the moment but maintained that he should not have made body contact with Fernando. With match referee Andy Pycroft reviewing the incident, Jaiswal could face potential ICC Code of Conduct sanctions under Article 2.12 relating to inappropriate physical contact. If Jaiswal is indeed proved guilty, then the punishment (for a Level 1 offence) could range from an official reprimand to 50% of the match fee and 1 or 2 demerit points. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Sri Lankas fast bowling coach Ryan van Niekerk had added that this was Pycrofts case to look into such things. The verbals are probably an overflow of emotion. I'll leave that to the match referee to deal with. Article Source: IANS
The Indian team continues their ongoing second Test of the series against Sri Lanka. The two sides met at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, and day 1 of the clash ended with India scoring...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Monday praised Indias differently-abled cricketers for their determination and achievements after meeting the Indian Mixed Disability Mens Cricket Team and office bearers of the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI), along with BCCI President Mithun Manhas and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, following their successful tour of England. Saikia, who met the team alongside Shah and BCCI president Mithun Manhas, said the interaction with the players was an inspiring experience and hailed their efforts for making the country proud. Privileged to join Honble Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah ji and BCCI President Shri Mithun Manhas in meeting and congratulating Indias differently-abled cricketers & office bearers of DCCI in New Delhi yesterday, following their recent tour of the United Kingdom. It was truly inspiring to interact with these remarkable players, whose determination and passion made the Nation proud. Wishing them greater success, Saikia wrote on X on Monday. The meeting came after Indias memorable campaign in the India-England Mens Mixed Disability T20I Series 2026, where the visitors secured a 4-3 series victory over England. India had to overcome an early setback after England won the opening T20I by 29 runs on August 5. The Indian side responded strongly two days later, winning by six runs, before edging England by eight runs on August 9. England levelled the series on August 12 with a two-run victory while chasing Indias 117-run total. India then regained control with back-to-back victories on August 15 and 16, winning by 54 and 18 runs respectively. The series was eventually decided on August 19, when India sealed an 18-run victory after posting 206-4. The series triumph marked a significant moment for disability cricket in India, with the team producing a resilient performance across a closely contested seven-match contest in England. England levelled the series on August 12 with a two-run victory while chasing Indias 117-run total. India then regained control with back-to-back victories on August 15 and 16, winning by 54 and 18 runs respectively. The series was eventually decided on August 19, when India sealed an 18-run victory after posting 206-4. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Glad to have met the Divyang Men's Cricket Team of India in New Delhi today. The team has returned from its tour of England for the India-England Men's Mixed Disability T20I Series 2026. Their efforts and determination to win honours for the nation inspire the youth of India. Wished them all the best for their future endeavours, the Home Minister wrote on X on Sunday. Article Source: IANS
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2nd Test: Need To Make Things Happen In The First Session Today And Then Go Back Big, Says Kirsten
Sri Lanka: Expecting a grueling battle over the next few days, Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten feels that to get ahead of India in the ongoing Test match, the hosts need to get things in their favour in the first session and look to take it big from there. Assessing the opening days play that saw momentum swing back and forth, with India closing the day at 300/5, Kirsten praised his bowling group for dragging Sri Lanka back into the contest after a sluggish middle period. It was a hard day, and it kind of went in different phases. We started well and there didn't have much going on in the afternoon, but came back really well. I think our seamers have bowled fantastically, but yeah, we need to make things happen in the first session today and then go back big, Kirsten said to broadcasters ahead of the start of play on day two. Kirsten, who previously coached India and took them to the top spot in the Test rankings, opined that his side needs to seize early breakthroughs before laying a strong foundation with the bat. Listen, I think the game unfolds in different ways often. It depends if we get wickets early or not. I think the wicket's pretty docile at the moment, and our hope is that it stays like that while we're batting, but I think it's going to start taking some turn later on in the Test match. But the game ebbs and flows. We've got to make sure we get a decent partnership on the board with the bat in hand, get wickets early today, and then make some progress through the Test match. But it's going to be, my sense is going to be quite a hard-fought Test match, probably come down to the third and fourth innings where the wicket might be a bit more receptive to turn, and then we'll see what happens then, he explained. Kirsten praised Sri Lankas pace duo of Asitha Fernando and Lahiru Kumara for operating at high intensity on day one, adding that they have a crucial role to play in picking up 20 wickets. I think both Asitha and Lahiru have really shown this Test match that they are world-class Test bowlers and can be up there to do a great job for the team. They're pretty much at full capacity now, which is great to see. But we need, every Test match you need 20 wickets, and you need to get them fairly quickly. So still work to do, and again, we've got three young batters in our top six as well. It's a great opportunity for them to go out and showcase what they can do at international level, he observed. I think both Asitha and Lahiru have really shown this Test match that they are world-class Test bowlers and can be up there to do a great job for the team. They're pretty much at full capacity now, which is great to see. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories I'm not sure what that means, empower players. I think I'm a leader, and I'm still trying to get the best out of the players. That's my priority. But got to do it in a way that they respond, that's the most important thing for me. So we're kind of working the progress. I'm a bit more comfortable with the shape of the team now, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Cheteshwar Pujara remains hopeful for Yashasvi Jaiswal after altercation with Asitha Fernando
The Indian team is well into the second Test of the ongoing series against Sri Lanka. After registering a brilliant performance in the first Test and winning the game by 165 runs, the visitors have...
2nd Test: Always Believed Getting India Test Cap Was Bound To Happen, Says Saransh Jain
India Test: Confident of his abilities after years of consistent domestic grind, off-spin bowling all-rounder Saransh Jain on Monday said he always maintained a deep faith in earning his Test cap, adding that it was only a matter of time for him to grab it. Indore-based Saransh got his Test debut in the ongoing game against Sri Lanka at the SSC Ground after left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav was ruled out due to a viral infection and received his cap from senior left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. I had mixed emotions. When I received the cap, I was happy and excited, resulting in mixed feelings. When I started playing cricket, of course, every players dream is to represent India. Mine was the same - I wanted to play for India. And even if I hadnt received the cap yesterday, I definitely believed that I would represent India in the next one or two years, said Jain in a chat with broadcasters ahead of day twos play. Highlighting the rigorous demands of playing red-ball format for a long time for Madhya Pradesh, Central Zone and India A, Jain stated that mastering the longest version of the game serves as the ultimate benchmark for a cricketer and naturally eases the transition into white-ball cricket. And even if I hadnt received the cap yesterday, I definitely believed that I would represent India in the next one or two years, said Jain in a chat with broadcasters ahead of day twos play. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Though Jain got out for six early on day twos play, his off-spin bowling will come into sharper focus later when he joins forces with Jadeja and left-arm spinner Manav Suthar. Article Source: IANS
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Duleep Trophy Live Score, North Zone vs West Zone Live Updates
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1st Time In 140 Years: Bangladesh Star Scripts History Despite Big Loss Against Australia
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Sri Lanka Break Silence On Fiery On-Field Spat Involving Yashasvi Jaiswal During 2nd Test
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Pat Cummins Excited for Australia's South Africa Test Return After Sandpapergate
Skipper Pat Cummins said he can't wait to play in Australia's first Test series in South Africa since the infamous Sandpapergate affair and he intends to use one-day games beforehand to prepare. The next assignment for Australia after drawing a two-Test series against Bangladesh are three ODIs in Zimbabwe and another three in South Africa in late September. They then play Tests in Durban, Gqeberha and Cape Town in October. Cummins indicated he could miss the Zimbabwe leg, but would make himself available for some of the South Africa white-ball games. It is likely to be a similar scenario for fellow quicks Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood. I'm not sure I should say this, but I think the focus is on the Test series, said Cummins after their innings and 51-run thrashing of Bangladesh in Mackay on Sunday. So a lot of the white-ball (series), and how we play that, would be with an eye to the red ball. So I'd imagine it'd be one, two, probably a maximum of three games out of those six. Cummins, who remainsAustralia's official ODI captain, has played just two from a possible 28 matches in the format since the 2023 World Cup. Hazlewood told reporters in Mackay he too expected to play some of the 50-over series while Starc said he would do what he's told. All three have prioritised Tests over limited-overs cricket in recent years. The Tests in South Africa will be Australia's first in the country since a 2018 ball-tampering scandal rocked the sport. Steve Smith was banned for a year and sacked as captain after conspiring to alter the ball using sandpaper during the third Test in Cape Town, while David Warner was suspended for 12 months. Cummins called the series big with revenge on his mind after Australia lost the World Test Championship final to the Proteas at Lord's last year. We had a big series against them a couple of years ago in Australia (in 2022-23) and we probably exceeded expectations and played really well, said Cummins of their 2-0 series win. They got us back at Lord's last year and outplayed us. So it's going to be big in their home conditions and places we have haven't played for quite a while. Even the difference between Durban to, say, Cape Town can be quite different styles of pitches. That's why I love playing Test cricket. It's all different conditions, different opponents, different parts of the world. Can't wait. Only Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood, Smith, Nathan Lyon, and Matt Renshaw have played Test cricket in South Africa. Opener Renshaw is likely to hold his place despite a tepid return in Mackay after three years away, with the big question whether Marnus Labuschagne should be on the plane. The number three made just 36 runs in three knocks against Bangladesh and has not scored a century since 2023. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories I did say a couple of days ago - and I think it still stands - that he's been batting fantastically well off the field, said Cummins. But it doesn't mean much. You've got to convert that into runs out there.
Devdutt Padikkal: Has India Finally Found Rahul Dravid's Successor at No. 3?
There was a time when India's No. 3 position in Test cricket was almost taken for granted. Rahul Dravid made it his own and turned it into one of the most dependable positions in the Indian batting order. When Dravid retired, Cheteshwar Pujara stepped into his shoes and carried the responsibility for more than a decade. Today, India is again looking for the successor to that tradition. And after Devdutt Padikkal's magnificent century in Galle, the question is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore: has India finally found the man who can make No. 3 his own? Padikkal's 167 against Sri Lanka was far more than a maiden Test century. It was a statement. Drafted into the XI after Sai Sudharsan was ruled out through injury, Padikkal grabbed the opportunity with both hands. He followed his first-innings 167 with a fluent 44 in the second innings and was named Player of the Match as India won the Test by 165 runs. The timing was particularly significant. Padikkal reached his hundred on August 15, India's Independence Day, and became only the second Indian left-hander in the 21st century to score a Test century at No. 3, after Sourav Ganguly. His performance has also put him in an elite group of Indian No. 3 batsmen who have scored Test centuries overseas. But before discussing Padikkal, it is worth remembering what the position meant to India. Rahul Dravid was the batsman India trusted when an early wicket exposed the middle order. Dravid eventually scored 13,288 Test runs and 36 centuries, establishing himself as arguably India's greatest No. 3. Cheteshwar Pujara was then regarded as Dravid's natural successor. Pujara eventually played 103 Tests and scored 7,195 runs. His importance was not always reflected simply by his run tally. His ability to stay at the crease was outstanding. Statistical analysis showed that India scored more than 16,000 partnership runs while Pujara was at the crease, underlining how much stability he provided. That is the legacy Padikkal is now being asked to inherit. Since Pujara's last Test in 2023, India has struggled to find a permanent No. 3. Several batsmen have been tried, with Shubman Gill himself taking the position for a period before becoming India's No. 4. Sai Sudharsan emerged as another serious candidate, while Devdutt Padikkal has also been given opportunities. The experimentation even extended to Washington Sundar being promoted to No. 3 in a Test against South Africa. The fact that so many alternatives have been considered illustrates how unsettled the position has become. Sudharsan certainly has a case. In 12 Test innings, he has scored 383 runs at an average of 31.91, with three fifties. Padikkal, however, has made an extraordinary impact in a much smaller sample: four innings, 236 runs at 59.16, including one century. A No. 3 batsman cannot be judged merely by whether he can score runs. He must handle the pressure of arriving early, negotiate the new ball when necessary and possess the temperament to bat for long periods. Padikkal's 167 ticked many of those boxes. His numbers also carry historical significance. Since 2019, Indian No. 3 batsmen have scored only six centuries, three by Shubman Gill, two by Pujara and now one by Padikkal. Padikkal's century was the first by an Indian No. 3 away from home since December 2022 and only the second such instance in more than seven years since Pujara's memorable Sydney hundred in January 2019. And then there is the endorsement of Pujara himself. The biggest danger now is that India repeats the same mistake that has prolonged the No. 3 debate, changing the batsman every time circumstances change. Padikkal has had only four Test innings. One magnificent performance cannot guarantee a decade-long career. He will have to prove himself in England, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand, against high-quality pace and movement. Pujara did not become Pujara overnight. Dravid did not become 'The Wall' in his first few matches. Both were allowed to establish themselves through sustained opportunities. Padikkal now deserves the same luxury. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories India simply needs to give Devdutt Padikkal the opportunity to become the first Devdutt Padikkal. After years of searching, perhaps the best way forward is not to search anymore, but to back him.
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No Need To Fake Illness: India Coach Makes Stunning Remark On Kuldeep Yadav
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England Star Handcuffed After Incident In Nightclub. ECB Issues Statement
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Women's DPL 2026: East Delhi Riders Beat Central Delhi Queens By 19 Runs
East Delhi Riders: East Delhi Riders produced a disciplined all-round performance to defeat Central Delhi Queens by 19 runs in the womens leg of the Delhi Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 175, Central Delhi Queens were restricted to 155/7 in 20 overs despite a promising start to their innings. Earlier, East Delhi Riders posted 174/2 after being put to bat. Pragya Rawat led the way with a composed 70 not out off 55 balls, striking eight boundaries, while Simran Bahadur provided the acceleration with an unbeaten 60 off 36 balls, including seven fours and a six at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, which will host international fixtures between India and Afghanistan. Vanshika Lila also contributed a valuable 30 off 22 balls as the Riders finished strongly. Central Delhi Queens began their chase positively, with their top order building a solid platform. They crossed the 120-run mark before East Delhi Riders began tightening the screws. Deeksha Sharma was the standout batter for Central Delhi Queens, producing a brilliant 86 off just 51 balls to keep the chase alive. She struck the ball with authority and found the boundary regularly. Wickets falling at regular intervals prevented the Queens from sustaining the required scoring rate. Monika scored 14 off 11 balls, while Nidhi Mahto made 6 and Medhavi Bidhuri contributed 6. Riya Kondal was dismissed for 2, leaving Central Delhi Queens requiring a challenging finish. Soni Yadav remained unbeaten on 1, with R Priyadarshini unbeaten on 0 as the innings ended at 155/7. Monika scored 14 off 11 balls, while Nidhi Mahto made 6 and Medhavi Bidhuri contributed 6. Riya Kondal was dismissed for 2, leaving Central Delhi Queens requiring a challenging finish. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories East Delhi Riders kept their composure in the closing overs, denying Central Delhi Queens the boundaries they needed to complete the chase. Article Source: IANS
England Pacer Under Investigation Over Nightclub Incident
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Jay Shah Visits DDCA Prez Rohan Jaitley To Pay Tribute To Late Arun Jaitley
DDCA President Rohan Jaitley: Jay Shah, Chairperson of the International Cricket Council(ICC), visited Rohan Jaitley, President of the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), at his home on Sunday to pay homage to the late Arun Jaitley on the eve of his 7th death anniversary. The visit by Jay Shah is a gesture of respect, remembrance and gratitude to a visionary leader, statesman and true inspiration. It is a remembrance of late Arun Jaitley's legacy and following his vision. Arun Jaitley, who held portfolios like Finance, Corporate Affairs, Defence, Information and Broadcasting, Law and Justice, Commerce and Industry in various Bharatiya Janata Party governments at the Centre between 1999 and 2019, was president of the DDCa from 1999 to 2013. He also held the post of vice-president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India and served on the governing council of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He was credited with ending infighting in the DDCA and bringing changes in governance. The DDCA's Feroze Shah Kotla Stadium was renamed after the late Arun Jaitley a few years back. Arun Jaitley, who held portfolios like Finance, Corporate Affairs, Defence, Information and Broadcasting, Law and Justice, Commerce and Industry in various Bharatiya Janata Party governments at the Centre between 1999 and 2019, was president of the DDCa from 1999 to 2013. He also held the post of vice-president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India and served on the governing council of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Also Read: Special Cricket Stories As DDCA president, Rohan Jaitley successfully turned around the association's financial health. When he assumed leadership, DDCA had just Rs 85 lakh in reserves and outstanding dues of Rs 22 crore. Under his guidance, the association's finances improved significantly, including a Rs 100-crore fixed deposit and the investment of over Rs 70 crore to renovate the stadium for the 2023 World Cup. He was also instrumental in the launch of the Delhi Premier League. Article Source: IANS
Gavaskar, Kapil Join Appeal for Imran Khan's Medical Care
Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and 19 former captains urged Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to ensure independent medical assessment, treatment and court-ordered family visits for Imran Khan.
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From Injury Hell To 149 Kmph: The Dale Steyn Advice Powering Indian Star Pacer's Revival
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Yashasvi Jaiswal Crossed Line: Ex-India Star On Heated Altercation During 2nd Sri Lanka Test
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Khalid Al Zarooni Elected As ACC's Vice-President, ACB Added To Body's Full Member Board
Emirates Cricket Board President Khalid: UAE's Emirates Cricket Board President Khalid Al Zarooni was unanimously elected as the Vice-President of the Asian Cricket Council during its annual general meeting, the ACC confirmed on Sunday. The continental body also approved the addition of the Afghanistan Cricket Board to its full member board. The meeting was held on Saturday as the ACC sat in for discussions related to key governance matters, including elections to the ACC Executive Board, the rotation policy of the ACC Presidency, and the formation of various ACC committees. The body also confirmed the election of representatives of the non-Test-playing countries and associate members to the ACC Executive Board for 20262028. It confirmed the appointment of Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Saoud Al Thani, Qatar Cricket Association President, and Mahmood Gaznavi, Singapore Cricket Association President, from the non-Test-playing nations. The ACC also brought in Mohamed Faisal from the Cricket Board of Maldives and Mohammad Mansoor from Bahrain Cricket Federation to share the term in office on the Executive Board. Meanwhile, the ACC members approved the addition of the ACB to the oster of Full Member Boards that may assume the Presidency of the Asian Cricket Council. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh currently rotate the Presidency of ACC. The body also confirmed the election of representatives of the non-Test-playing countries and associate members to the ACC Executive Board for 20262028. It confirmed the appointment of Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Saoud Al Thani, Qatar Cricket Association President, and Mahmood Gaznavi, Singapore Cricket Association President, from the non-Test-playing nations. The ACC also brought in Mohamed Faisal from the Cricket Board of Maldives and Mohammad Mansoor from Bahrain Cricket Federation to share the term in office on the Executive Board. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories I congratulate our newly elected Vice President and Executive Board Members, and I thank every Member Board for the spirit of unity and cooperation that continues to define this Council. Our responsibility now is to carry this vision forward with humility, discipline and an unwavering commitment to the game for the players of today, and for the generations of Asian cricketers yet to come, Naqvi added. Article Source: IANS
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The Indian team kicked off the second Test of the ongoing series between the two sides. The teams met at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, from August 23rd, and the game began with India coming in to bat first after the toss. The side hoped to get off to a good start to the game.
2nd Test: Padikkals Second Ton, Gills Fifty Put India Slightly Ahead Of Sri Lanka (Lead)
Sinhalese Sports Club: Devdutt Padikkal continued his sublime run by hitting a brilliant second Test century before Sri Lanka hit back late with the second new ball to restrict India to 300/5 in 85 overs at stumps on Day One of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo on Sunday. After electing to bat first on winning the toss, India looked set to dominate after Padikkal (117) and Ravindra Jadeja (43) added a 74-run partnership in the final session. Padikkal, who was dropped twice on zero and one, brought up his second Test hundred in consecutive matches with a series of precise cuts, which was his most productive shot of the day, off Prabath Jayasuriya, before accelerating after reaching the milestone. The highlight of the day was Padikkals quiet authority, with his technique and temperament adding immense depth and putting the long-standing debate around Indias number three spot comprehensively to rest. Though he endured a few nervous moments and survived a couple of dropped catches early in his innings, Padikkal swiftly locked in to become a deeply calming presence at the crease. The highlight of his mastery was his method against the spinners -- judging length exceptionally early and playing late off the back foot. Though Asitha Fernandos three-wicket haul has kept Sri Lanka in the game, India are well-poised to get a big first-innings total, thanks to Dhruv Jurel and debutant Saransh Jain unbeaten at the crease on seven and four respectively. Apart from Padikkal hitting 12 boundaries in his sublime knock, skipper Shubman Gill hit his first fifty in Sri Lanka off 108 balls, laced with six boundaries. In the morning, batting first on a pitch giving ample assistance to seamers, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul made a steady start, as 30 of their opening stand of 37 runs came via boundaries mainly. Against the seamers who got enough seam movement, the modus operandi was to get boundaries via drives on fuller balls. But Rahul was set up by short-pitched deliveries before nicking behind off a lazy cut off wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella off Lahiru Kumaras bowling to fall for 18. Padikkal joined Jaiswal but endured a nervous initiation. Before opening his account, Padikkal was dropped at backward point off Kumara as Sonal Dinusha failed to hold on to the catch. Sometime later, Padikkal earned a reprieve when captain Dhananjaya de Silva spilt a regulation chance at slip against off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha. At the other end, Jaiswal stepped up the aggression in the 17th over by dispatching Fernando for three consecutive boundaries - an elegant drive past mid-on was followed by a ramp over slip, and a swivel pull through backward square leg. But Fernando had the last laugh on the final ball of the over by nipping one back off the seam to castle Jaiswal for 45. A fiery send-off from the pacer led to a tense and ugly face-to-face verbal altercation with Jaiswal, where a bit of shovelling and headbutting via Jaiswals helmet also happened. Its something that can attract a huge fine for Jaiswal from match referee Andy Pycroft. De Silva then intervened and separated the two before Jaiswal walked off the field. Gill joined Padikkal and safely negotiated the remaining overs to take India to the lunch break without further damage. Resuming after lunch, Gill and Padikkal continued to build steadily against an increasingly frustrated Sri Lankan attack. Padikkal, who survived an early short-pitched bowling test, settled down and brought out the drive, pull and cuts to reach his fifty off 90 balls by crunching a boundary through the covers off Prabath Jayasuriya. The pair brought up their century stand off 168 deliveries as Sri Lanka resorted to negative tactics, with spinners Jayasuriya and Keshara Nuwantha firing deliveries down the leg stump to test the batters' patience. It meant multiple wides were called and forced the spinners back onto bowling a competitive line. Gill, who managed just 16 and eight in the series opener in Galle, was fluent in his front-foot play to reach his ninth Test half-century off 99 balls by flicking through fine leg for a single. Just as India looked set to complete a wicketless session in the Colombo heat, Fernando produced a breakthrough against the run of play. Pitching one on back on a length and wide of off stump, Fernando induced a loose slash from Gill, and had him edging behind to wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella, who clung on to the catch on the second attempt. Fernando almost got his second wicket when he struck Pant low on the pad with a full, inswinging delivery. But the umpire turned down the vociferous appeal, with replays suggesting the angle would have carried the ball past leg stump, as the tea break arrived. The final session began with a big blow for India when wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was forced to retire hurt after taking a sharp hit on a Lahiru Kumara bouncer to his left wrist. Pant's availability for the remainder of the match remains uncertain, though he was padded up later in the evening. After that, Jadeja arrived and got his boundaries by picking the length quickly. Padikkal, on the other hand, continued his smooth run by getting his second consecutive century and got loud applause from the dressing room. With Padikkal nailing his backfoot cuts, the pressure on Sri Lanka to get a breakthrough became huge. Skipper Dhananjaya de Silvas move to bring back off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha paid immediate dividends when Nuwantha pushed a 91kph quicker delivery from around the wicket and beat Padikkal's back-foot defence to crash into off-stump and dismiss him for 117. Jurel then joined Jadeja, who was battling severe left-arm cramps and required multiple visits from the Indian team physio after being hit there. Jadeja survived until the 85th over, when Asitha Fernando breached his defence with the second new ball through a picture-perfect inswinger from around the wicket, as the batter offered no shot. Jain immediately got off the mark with a late cut to the backward point boundary, and brought up the 300-run mark for India in the final over of the day, before stumps arrived. Sri Lankas fast bowlers laboured in hot and humid conditions, but Fernandos late strike ensured the hosts ended a compelling days play on equal footing. Jurel then joined Jadeja, who was battling severe left-arm cramps and required multiple visits from the Indian team physio after being hit there. Jadeja survived until the 85th over, when Asitha Fernando breached his defence with the second new ball through a picture-perfect inswinger from around the wicket, as the batter offered no shot. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories India 300/5 in 85 overs (Devdutt Padikkal 117, Shubman Gill 50; Asitha Fernando 3-46, Lahiru Kumara 1-38) against Sri Lanka Article Source: IANS
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2nd Test: Padikkal Hits 117 As India Reach 300/5 Against Sri Lanka Despite Fernandos Three-for
Sinhalese Sports Club: Devdutt Padikkal continued his sublime run by hitting a brilliant second Test century before Sri Lanka hit back late with the second new ball to restrict India to 300/5 in 85 overs at stumps on Day One of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground on Sunday. After electing to bat first on winning the toss, India looked set to dominate after Padikkal (117) and Ravindra Jadeja (43) added a 74-run partnership in the final session. Padikkal, who was dropped twice on zero and once, brought up his second Test hundred in consecutive matches with a series of precise cuts, which was his most productive shot of the day, off Prabath Jayasuriya, before accelerating after reaching the milestone. Though Asitha Fernandos three-wicket haul has kept Sri Lanka in the game, India are well-poised to get a big first-innings total, thanks to Dhruv Jurel and debutant Saransh Jain unbeaten at the crease on seven and four respectively. Earlier in the final session, India suffered a big blow when wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was forced to retire hurt after taking a sharp hit on a Lahiru Kumara bouncer to his left wrist. Pant's availability for the remainder of the match remains uncertain, though he was padded up later in the evening. After that, Jadeja arrived and got his boundaries by picking the length quickly. Padikkal, on the other hand, continued his smooth run by getting his second consecutive century and got loud applause from the dressing room. With Padikkal nailing his backfoot cuts, the pressure on Sri Lanka to get a breakthrough became huge. Skipper Dhananjaya de Silvas move to bring back off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha paid immediate dividends when Nuwantha pushed a 91kph quicker delivery from around the wicket and beat Padikkal's back-foot defence to crash into off-stump and dismiss him for 117. Jurel then joined Jadeja, who was battling severe left-arm cramps and required multiple visits from the Indian team physio after being hit once there. Jadeja survived until the 85th over, when Asitha Fernando breached his defence with the second new ball through a picture-perfect inswinger from around the wicket, as the batter offered no shot. Jain immediately got off the mark with a late cut to the backward point boundary, and brought up the 300-run mark for India in the final over of the day, before stumps arrived. Sri Lankas fast bowlers laboured in hot and humid conditions, but Fernandos late strike ensured the hosts ended a compelling days play on equal footing. Jurel then joined Jadeja, who was battling severe left-arm cramps and required multiple visits from the Indian team physio after being hit once there. Jadeja survived until the 85th over, when Asitha Fernando breached his defence with the second new ball through a picture-perfect inswinger from around the wicket, as the batter offered no shot. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories India 300/5 in 85 overs (Devdutt Padikkal 117, Shubman Gill 50; Asitha Fernando 3-46, Lahiru Kumara 1-38) against Sri Lanka Article Source: IANS
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Id Like To Milk My Body For All I Can For Test Cricket: Starc After Mackay Heroics
Mitchell Starc: Mitchell Starc reaffirmed his commitment to Test cricket after producing a match-winning 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh, saying the longest format remains the pinnacle for him and he wants to continue playing for Australia for as long as his body allows. Starc was named Player of the Match and Player of the Series after spearheading Australia's innings-and-51-run victory in the second Test at Mackay on Sunday. The result levelled the two-match series 1-1 following Bangladesh's nine-wicket win in Darwin. The left-arm pacer claimed six wickets in the first innings and added four more in the second to finish with 10/51, his best 10-wicket haul in a home Test. His performance also helped Australia complete the two-day Test in just 750 balls. Asked about his longevity and commitment to Australia's Test team, Starc made it clear that the format remains his biggest priority. Yeah, it's still hanging together. Yeah, I thoroughly enjoy being part of this group. Test cricket, I've said it before, will always be the pinnacle for me, Starc said after the match. The 36-year-old also highlighted the significance of the Australian team environment and the celebrations that follow a Test victory. Later on when we get to sing the song, and he's leading it, that's one of the main reasons why we like to do it, love to do it. So, yeah, I'd like to milk my body for all I can for Test cricket, and that's how it... he said. Starc's comments came after another outstanding performance that took him into the top 10 wicket-takers in Test history. However, the veteran pacer remained focused on the present rather than milestones. I don't know yet. I'm still playing. Nathan did remind me that I've just stepped on the first rung of the ladder and he's still up there looking down on me. So, still got a way to go, Starc said, referring to teammate Nathan Lyon. Reflecting on Australia's response after their defeat in Darwin, Starc said the team delivered the performance they expected from themselves in Mackay. Yeah, much better week. We knew we weren't at our best, or what we expect of ourselves in Darwin. Bangladesh played really well, so nothing away from them there,but yeah, what we expect from ourselves this week is what we got, particularly with the ball on a wicket that aided us with the ball. So, yeah, one-all series, but a much better week for us, he said. Starc also enjoyed his experience playing in Darwin and Mackay, drawing similarities between the Mackay surface and Brisbane's Gabba. Yeah, it's been a nice wicket. I guess a lot of similarities to the Gabba, which the Queensland boys let us know quite quickly. But yeah, it's been a lovely couple of days of weather and a few points on the golf course and a good Test match win, he said. Starc also enjoyed his experience playing in Darwin and Mackay, drawing similarities between the Mackay surface and Brisbane's Gabba. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Yeah, there's a couple of white-ball series before those Test matches into Africa. So I will just get told what I'm doing and will pack the bag accordingly. Passport ready to go, Starc said. Article Source: IANS
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2nd Test: Padikkal, Gill Smash Fifties As India Reach 187/3 Against Sri Lanka At Tea
Captain Shubman Gill: Captain Shubman Gill and Devdutt Padikkal hit contrasting half-centuries to put India in command before Sri Lanka fast bowler Asitha Fernando struck late by dismissing the former to leave the second Test delicately poised at tea on day ones play at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground on Sunday. At tea break, India reached 187/3 in 52 overs, and dominated the second session until Gills dismissal for 50 broke a flourishing 120-run partnership off 209 balls for the third wicket. Padikkal remained unbeaten on 63 alongside Rishabh Pant, whos yet to get off the mark and survived a loud lbw appeal off the final ball before the tea break arrived. Resuming after lunch on a pitch offering assistance to the bowlers, Gill and Padikkal built steadily against an increasingly frustrated Sri Lankan attack. Padikkal, who was dropped on zero and survived an early short-pitched bowling test, settled down and brought out the drive, pull and cuts to reach his fifty off 90 balls by crunching a boundary through the covers off Prabath Jayasuriya. The pair brought up their century stand off 168 deliveries as Sri Lanka resorted to negative tactics, with spinners Jayasuriya and Keshara Nuwantha firing deliveries down the leg stump to test the batters patience. It meant multiple wides were called to force the spinners back onto a competitive line. Gill, who managed just 16 and eight in the series opener in Galle, was fluent in his front-foot play to reach his ninth Test half-century and first in Sri Lanka off 99 balls by flicking through fine leg for a single. Just as India looked set to complete a wicketless session in the Colombo heat, Fernando produced a breakthrough against the run of play. Pitching one on back on a length and wide of off stump, Fernando induced a loose slash from Gill, and had him edging behind to wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella, who clung on to the catch on the second attempt. Gill, who managed just 16 and eight in the series opener in Galle, was fluent in his front-foot play to reach his ninth Test half-century and first in Sri Lanka off 99 balls by flicking through fine leg for a single. Just as India looked set to complete a wicketless session in the Colombo heat, Fernando produced a breakthrough against the run of play. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Brief Scores: India 187/3 in 52 overs (Devdutt Padikkal 63 not out, Shubman Gill 50; Asitha Fernando 2-34, Lahiru Kumara 1-33) against Sri Lanka Article Source: IANS
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Bangladesh Jump Three Spots To Reach No.6 In Test Rankings For First Time
The Bangla Tigers: Bangladesh tasted another piece of history when they achieved a historic outcome in the ICC Test rankings for the teams following the recent update by the global governing body on Sunday. The Bangla Tigers, who famously defeated Australia in the first Test but lost the second one, have jumped three places in the Test standings to reach No.6. This marked the first instance of Bangladesh rising above the No.9 spot in the Test rankings as Test skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto called it a huge achievement. Of course (reaching No. 6) is good news, Shanto said after his side lost the second Test to Australia by an innings and 51 runs. I am just hearing about it. To reach No 6 in the Test ranking is a huge achievement. It would have been better if we could have played better cricket in this Test match. Bangladesh went past West Indies, Pakistan and Sri Lanka to reach No.6 and have a rating of 78 now. Shanto also appealed for Bangladesh to play more Test matches in Australia, as the recently concluded 1-1 series was their first in Australia after 23 years. We are here after 23 years (first Test series in Australia since 2003). It's not easy to compete in this condition against this quality of team. If we are able to come here consistently, then the players can get an idea of playing here. They will have more experience playing in Australia. They can adjust to this kind of condition and play good cricket, he said. Not only for Tests, Bangladesh hardly get to travel to Australia for the other two formats too. Their last ODI series Down Under was in 2008, while they have not toured the nation for T20Is yet. Shanto pointed out that the conditions feel alien if they don't get to play Down Under. It's hard for the players. Probably 90% of the players haven't played here. They don't know how to adjust, how to cope with this kind of condition, and this kind of bowling attack. My request is that we want to play here. We want to play similar kind of conditions consistently, not after 23 or 25 years, he said. Bangladesh went past West Indies, Pakistan and Sri Lanka to reach No.6 and have a rating of 78 now. Shanto also appealed for Bangladesh to play more Test matches in Australia, as the recently concluded 1-1 series was their first in Australia after 23 years. We are here after 23 years (first Test series in Australia since 2003). It's not easy to compete in this condition against this quality of team. If we are able to come here consistently, then the players can get an idea of playing here. They will have more experience playing in Australia. They can adjust to this kind of condition and play good cricket, he said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories However, the Aussies stormed back in the second Test. Mitchell Starc took a match haul of 10 wickets. He took 6-12 in the first innings to run through the visitors' batting attack to bowl them out for 64. Cameron Green put a stellar 67 with the bat as Australia posted 210 before Starc came back to haunt Bangladesh and picked up 4-39 to bowl them out for 95. Article Source: IANS
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India Receive WTC Advantage After Bangladesh Lose To Australia In Mackay
Great Barrier Reef Arena: India were handed a slight advantage in their quest for a spot in the World Test Championship final after Bangladesh suffered a defeat to Australia in the second Test match in Mackay on Sunday. India, who are ranked fifth and behind Bangladesh, now have a chance to go past them as they look to outclass Sri Lanka in the second Test in Colombo. Bangladesh, who famously stunned the former WTC champions Australia for their maiden Test win Down Under, could not replicate the Darwin brilliance at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay. Tearaway speedster Mitchell Starc starred with a match haul of 10 wickets as he ripped apart the Bangla Tigers' batting line-up to set up an innings and 51-run win for the hosts. This salvaged some pride for the 2023 WTC champions, who were embarrassed by the Najmul Hossain Shanto-led side in the first Test. The result saw Australia gain again in the WTC points table, while Bangladesh lost crucial PCT as India received a favour. Australia firmed their No.1 spot in the nine-team table and now have 96 WTC points and a PCT of 80 from 10 matches (eight wins and two losses). South Africa follow them in second with 36 points and a PCT of 75 from four matches (three wins and one loss), while New Zealand are third, tallying 52 points and a PCT of 72.22 from six games (four wins, one loss, one draw). Bangladesh, who famously stunned the former WTC champions Australia for their maiden Test win Down Under, could not replicate the Darwin brilliance at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay. Tearaway speedster Mitchell Starc starred with a match haul of 10 wickets as he ripped apart the Bangla Tigers' batting line-up to set up an innings and 51-run win for the hosts. This salvaged some pride for the 2023 WTC champions, who were embarrassed by the Najmul Hossain Shanto-led side in the first Test. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Their opponents, Sri Lanka, are a distant sixth with 20 points and a PCT of 33.33 from five matches (one win, two losses and two draws). England 29.76 PCT), West Indies (20.83 PCT) and Pakistan (19.05 PCT) follow them. Article Source: IANS
Jadeja's Wisdom For Newcomer Saransh Jain
Veteran Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja advised debutant Saransh Jain to treat his maiden Test match as another First-Class game, urging him to enjoy the moment without pressure. Saransh, the 320th player to represent India in Tests, expressed his happiness at receiving his cap from an all-rounder like Jadeja and dedicated his cricketing journey to his father.
Bangladesh Eye More Australia Tests To Hit Next Level
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said on Sunday his team had taken a lot of confidence from their two-Test series in Australia and were keen to return as they aim for more consistency. The visitors stunned the world's top-ranked side with a nine-wicket win in Darwin last week, their first on Australian soil and one considered their greatest of all time. But they came crashing back to earth with an innings and 51-run thrashing in the second Test at Mackay on Sunday. It was their first Test tour of Australia in 23 years and Najmul said they wanted to come back to better understand the conditions, with the pitch in Mackay fast and bouncy. I think it was a very proud moment as a team, and we showed our character and discipline in the first Test, he said. But we need to be consistent, and I believe if we are able to get more chances, similar kinds of conditions year after year, it will help us. And that's what we want. It's a long time, 23 years, since we came here and we played two Test matches, it's not easy. So if we have that ability, that chance to play every single year, it will help us to improve our game. With Australian left-armer Mitchell Starc almost unplayable, finding plenty of seam and swing, Bangladesh collapsed in their first innings, all out for just 64. They fared little better in their second, with Starc again causing problems as they crumbled to 95 on a tricky surface. They showed their character, and we didn't play our best best match, said Najmul. This was different conditions (to Darwin). A little extra bounce and swing in the air. It was challenging for us. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories But as a team if we want to go forward we need to address these conditions and I think this experience will help us moving forward.
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Pat Cummins Hails 'Sharp' Australia As They Get Back To Winning Ways
Australia captain Pat Cummins praised his side for all looking sharp in a crushing innings and 51-run thrashing of Bangladesh in Mackay on Sunday as they emphatically bounced back from losing the first Test. The hosts were upset last week in Darwin by nine wickets -- their first red-ball game since their Ashes series victory over England wrapped up in January. Cummins said it was critical that they responded, and he was happy with the manner of the victory. I thought everyone was really sharp, he said. It's a bit like the opposite of last week. If you get a really good first hour or two, it can set up the rest of the match. Australia couldn't have asked for a better start to the second Test on Saturday, with Mitchell Starc producing a devastating masterclass to take five wickets in just 22 balls. It left Bangladesh reeling and they never recovered, all out for 64 with Starc taking 6-12. I don't think we can expect to get six for 20, or whatever we had, every match. But it was a great start and we didn't really let up after that, said Cummins. A lot of things went right these couple of days, and a lot of things went wrong last week. We needed to bounce and it was a great couple of days for the lads. The two-Test showdown was the beginning of an intense period of up to 21 Tests in 12 months that also includes series against South Africa, New Zealand and India. Australia hope to culminate the run in the World Test Championship final before a return blockbuster Ashes showdown in England. While opener Matt Renshaw failed to fire in his first Test since 2023 at Mackay, he is expected to be on the plane for a white-ball series then three Tests in South Africa in September-October. Cummins and Starc both indicated in Mackay that they were keen to play at least some of that white-ball series. The big question marks out of the Bangladesh Tests were the form of number three Marnus Labuschagne and whether Travis Head is best suited to open or should drop down the order. Allrounder Cameron Green came into the series under pressure after a lean spell, but a century in Darwin and a gutsy 67 in Mackay shut down his critics. He was in total command of his batting this whole series, so really happy for him, said Cummins of Green. He held our innings together yesterday and this morning, so hopefully he can take a lot of confidence out of that. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories We know how good he is. He's now putting up some really solid performances in Test cricket. Lots of cricket coming up, and hopefully he continues it on.
Mitchell Starc Goes Past R Ashwin In All-Time List After 10 Wickets vs Bangladesh
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We Didnt Play Our Best Match, Says Shanto After Bangladeshs Heavy Defeat To Australia
Najmul Hossain Shanto: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto admitted his side did not produce their best performance against Australia but said the two-Test series would provide valuable experience as they look to improve in challenging overseas conditions. Bangladesh suffered an innings-and-51-run defeat in the second Test at Mackay on Sunday, allowing Australia to level the series 1-1 after their nine-wicket victory in the opening Test in Darwin. The match lasted only 750 balls and finished inside two days, with Bangladesh bowled out for 64 in the first innings and 95 in the second. Mitchell Starc claimed 10 wickets in the match, while Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon took three wickets each in the second innings. Shanto acknowledged Australias experience and quality but felt Bangladesh had fallen short of their own standards. Yeah, obviously I think we all know how good they are and, as I said in the press conference, they have been experienced for almost 50, more than 50 years. So yeah, they played, they showed their character, and as the Bangladesh Test team, we didnt play our best match, Shanto said after the defeat. The conditions in Mackay were significantly different from those in Darwin, with extra bounce and movement making batting difficult throughout the Test. Yeah, obviously I think this is a different condition, and there is a little bit more extra bounce and swing in the air. So its challenging for us. But as a team, if we want to go forward, we need to adjust to this condition, and I hope this experience will help going forward, Shanto said. Bangladeshs bowlers did manage to produce some encouraging moments, with Shoriful Islam taking 7/48, the best figures by an overseas bowler in Australia since Curtly Ambroses 7/25 in Perth in 1993. Shanto said the pitch was difficult for batters from both sides and praised Shoriful, Taskin Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud for their efforts. Its quite difficult for all the batters. If you look at their batting also, they also struggled and the way Shoriful, Taskin and Hasan bowled, really happy to see them and its quite a difficult wicket to bat, to be very honest, he said. Bangladesh had produced a historic nine-wicket win in Darwin in the opening Test, but Australia responded strongly in Mackay to draw the series. Despite the defeat, Shanto said the tour offered important lessons and urged for more opportunities to play Test cricket in similar conditions. Yeah, obviously I think its a very proud moment as a team, and we showed our character, and we were disciplined, as you mentioned, in the first Test, and we need to be consistent. I believe if we are able to get more chances, similar kind of conditions here, it will help us, and thats what we want, he said. Despite the defeat, Shanto said the tour offered important lessons and urged for more opportunities to play Test cricket in similar conditions. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Not long, long term, like 23 years of coming here and playing two Test matches. Its not easy. So if we have that chance to play every single year, it will help us to improve our game, he said. Article Source: IANS
771 Wickets! Starc Surpasses Ashwin, Vaas in All-Time List
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc delivered a sensational ten-wicket haul against Bangladesh in the second Test at Mackay, surpassing Ravichandran Ashwin and Chaminda Vaas in the all-time international wicket-takers list, and earning both 'Player of the Match' and 'Player of the Series' awards.
2nd Test: Dream Achieved - Saransh Jain Expresses Gratitude To God, Family After Getting Maiden Cap
Sri Lanka: Handed a Test debut in the second game against Sri Lanka after years of relentless toil in domestic cricket, off-spin bowling all-rounder Saransh Jain expressed deep gratitude to God and his family after receiving his cap from veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Saransh, who came into the playing eleven in place of left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav, was presented with Test cap number 320 in the team huddle ahead of the toss. Whenever a player starts playing cricket, his dream is to play for India and I have achieved it today. So, I am very grateful and thanks to God and family who supported me and I got this achievement, Saransh said in a video posted on the BCCI's social media channels on Sunday. Saransh, 33, boasts of an impressive domestic record, having featured in 54 First-Class matches, scoring 2,223 runs at an average of 31.75 while picking up 188 wickets at an average of 27.30. He had also made a strong mark during the India 'A' tour of Sri Lanka earlier this year, where he had a standout performance of hitting an unbeaten 70 with the bat and picking a six-wicket haul. Apart from being the 320th mens Test player for India, Saransh has also become the fifth player from Indore to play for the country in the red-ball format after Narendra Hirwani, Rajesh Chauhan, Naman Ojha, and Rajat Patidar. Hes also the oldest India player to play Tests after turning 33 since Robin Singh in 1998. Interestingly, Saransh is the third player after Murali Vijay and Mohammed Shami to make his Test debut before getting an IPL contract. Reflecting on receiving the cap from Jadeja, Saransh expressed his delight at being presented the honour by someone he looks up to a lot. Jaddu bhai himself is such a great legend and if I get a cap from him, it will be a great benefit for me. So, I am very happy and I wanted to get a cap from an all-rounder who will motivate me because I am also an all-rounder and I will try to fulfil that, he added. Hes also the oldest India player to play Tests after turning 33 since Robin Singh in 1998. Interestingly, Saransh is the third player after Murali Vijay and Mohammed Shami to make his Test debut before getting an IPL contract. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories So, I think this will be a very important opportunity for you in life because as a cricketer everyone has a dream to represent India and become a Test player. I think you should enjoy this moment, and don't take pressure at all because just like you have done so many matches in domestic cricket, play like you are playing a first-class match. For the rest of the support, 14 more players are with you. So, enjoy this moment instead of pressure, okay? All the best, he added. Article Source: IANS
