Mehidy gives Bangladesh selection 'headache' for Sri Lanka Test
Bangladesh are boosted by the return of star all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz for the second Test against Sri Lanka, but it also provides a selection dilemma for the team management.
Bangladesh are boosted by the return of star all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz for the second Test against Sri Lanka, but it also provides a selection dilemma for the team management.
India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has been handed an official reprimand for showing dissent during the ongoing first Test against England at Headingley, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Tuesday.
Rishabh Pant became the first India batsman to score hundreds in both innings of a Test against England before the hosts hit back to leave themselves 371 to win the series opener at Headingley on Monday.
Sri Lanka quick Milan Rathnayake has been ruled out for the second Test against Bangladesh after sustaining a left-side strain in the Galle Test.
Travis Head said Monday Australia were experienced enough to cope as they prepare for their first Test without Steve Smith or Marnus Labuschagne since 2018.
Harry Brook fell for 99 on his home ground while the brilliant Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets on Sunday to leave the first Test between England and India at Headingley finely poised.
Sri Lankan cricket veteran Angelo Mathews received a wave of love and appreciation after announcing his retirement from Test cricket.
Bangladesh settled for a draw in the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, despite being in a strong position for most of the match. Rain interruptions and a cautious approach on the final day meant the game ended without a result, bringing an end to Galle’s streak of 26 consecutive Tests with a definitive outcome.
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.