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1st Test: Jeetan Patel impressed with England’s efforts to get late scalps against Pakistan

IANS | October 7, 2024 9:49 PM

Multan, Oct 7 (IANS) England assistant coach Jeetan Patel said he was impressed with the side’s efforts in a day full of toil and be rewarded with late scalps on Day One of the first Test against Pakistan at the Multan Cricket Stadium here on Monday. Pakistan were in total control of the proceedings, as Abdullah Shafique and captain Shan Masood notched up centuries while sharing a 253-run stand. But England fought back from being 261/1 at the start of the final session to end Day One at 328/4.

Surrey sign pacer Matthew Fisher for 2025 season of County Championship

IANS | October 7, 2024 8:45 PM

Surrey, Oct 7 (IANS) Surrey have signed pacer Matthew Fisher from Yorkshire for the 2025 season. Fisher made his England Test debut in 2022 and has 144 First-Class wickets at an average of 26.5, including a career best of 5-30. In October 2022, Fisher was awarded an England pace bowling development contract, having played his first Test against the West Indies earlier in the year.

Women’s T20 WC: Australia aiming to tighten up fielding, bowling ahead of NZ clash, says Molineux

IANS | October 7, 2024 8:12 PM

Sharjah, Oct 7 (IANS) Despite Australia getting its Women’s T20 World Cup title defence off to a flying start, left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux said the side needs to tighten up its fielding and bowling efforts ahead of their second Group A clash against New Zealand. Despite Australia getting a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka, its fielding wasn’t usually sharp. The side had one dropped catch and a missed stumping while conceding 13 extras with the ball – pacer Darcie Brown gave away a wide and three no balls in her lone over yielding 12 runs.

1st Test: Centuries by Masood, Shafique carry Pakistan to 328/4 against England

IANS | October 7, 2024 7:17 PM

Multan, Oct 7 (IANS) Solid centuries from opener Abdullah Shafique and skipper Shan Masood helped Pakistan finish Day One of the first Test against England on 328-4 in 86 overs at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday. On a placid pitch and sun shining brightly, the 253-run partnership between Masood (151) and Shafique (102) ensured the day belonged to Pakistan by the time stumps were called. For England, it was majorly a day of toiling hard and chasing leather, though Gus Atkinson took two wickets.

Mohsin Naqvi 'confident' of India's participation in Pakistan's Champions Trophy 2025

IANS | October 7, 2024 4:55 PM

Lahore, Oct 7 (IANS) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has expressed confidence that the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will be held successfully in Pakistan, with all participating teams, including India, expected to participate in the tournament. Set to take place from February 19 to March 9, the Champions Trophy will be played across Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi. Naqvi emphasized that preparations for the event are progressing on schedule, with further improvements to stadiums already in motion.

ICC congratulates Richie Richardson on 50 Test milestone

IANS | October 7, 2024 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday has congratulated Richie Richardson for reaching the landmark of being the match referee in 50 Test matches, which he achieved by taking the field for the ongoing first England-Pakistan Test at Multan.

'I was nervous': Mayank Yadav on his T20I debut in Gwalior

IANS | October 7, 2024 2:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Pacer Mayank Yadav revealed that he was nervous before making his T20I debut against Bangladesh in Gwalior on Sunday. He also credited the support of captain Suryakumar Yadav, who gave him freedom and encouraged him to bowl on his strengths.

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