Australian opener Konstas says he has 'come a long way
Teenage opener Sam Konstas said Saturday he had "come a long way" from his combative debut against India after winning his place back for Australia's opening Test against the West Indies.
Teenage opener Sam Konstas said Saturday he had "come a long way" from his combative debut against India after winning his place back for Australia's opening Test against the West Indies.
For the first time since 2013, a Test match at Galle ended in a draw—and just like last time, it was between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. In the last 12 years, 26 consecutive Tests at this venue had produced results. Out of the 45 Tests played here overall, this was only the seventh to end without a winner.
Bangladesh pace bowling coach Shaun Tait admitted that the team missed an opportunity with the first new ball on Day 3 of the first Test against Sri Lanka, as the hosts finished strongly on 368 for 4 in reply to Bangladesh’s 495.
India strike bowler Jasprit Bumrah expects to feature in only three matches of the five-Test series against England as he manages his workload following a back injury.
Shubman Gill will be in the spotlight as a new-look India, without star batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, bid to end their 18-year wait for a Test series win in England.
Bangladesh denied Pathum Nissanka a well-deserved double century late on Day 3 of the first Test in Galle, but the hosts still ended the day in a commanding position.
Bangladesh continue their battle in the first Test against Sri Lanka, ending Day 2 with a commanding total of 484 for 9. After resuming on 292 for 3, the day began with overnight batters Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim at the crease.
Several thousand supporters were at the main airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday to welcome home World Test Championship winners South Africa.
Bangladesh suffered a dramatic late-day collapse on Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, losing five wickets for just 26 runs and ending the day at 484 for 9.
Bangladesh endured a tough first session on Day 1 of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka, losing three early wickets—Anamul Haque Bijoy, Sadman Islam, and Mominul Haque. Anamul fell for a duck, nicking behind off Asitha Fernando, while Sadman and Mominul were both dismissed by debutant off-spinner Tharindu Ratnayake.
A shaky start turned into a dominant day for Bangladesh in the first Test against Sri Lanka, thanks to captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and veteran Mushfiqur Rahim, who both scored unbeaten centuries after a top-order collapse.
Seven years on from the fiery Nidahas Trophy clash, Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka still carries a spark. That flame reignited during the 2023 World Cup when Angelo Mathews became the first player in cricket history to be ‘Timed Out’, following an appeal by Shakib Al Hasan—advised by then-vice captain Najmul Hossain Shanto.