Nissanka’s ton powers SL to first Test win over England since 2014

IANS | September 9, 2024 6:41 PM

London, Sep 9 (IANS) Opener Pathum Nissanka’s valiant 127 not out in the fourth innings powered Sri Lanka to a famous eight-wicket victory over England, their first over the opposition since 2014, in the third and final Test of the series at The Oval on Monday. Despite the loss, England won the series 2-1.

Test series against Bangladesh will be an intriguing contest: Gill

IANS | September 9, 2024 1:32 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) India’s top-order batter Shubman Gill believes the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh shapes up to be an interesting and intriguing contest. The first Test between India and Bangladesh will be played in Chennai on September 19, followed by the second Test in Kanpur starting on September 27.