Galle, Aug 18 (IANS) Rishabh Pant has etched his name into the history books as he has become the first-ever Indian cricketer to have hit 100 sixes in Test cricket. The star wicketkeeper-batter achieved the milestone during Day 4 of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Tuesday.
Sydney, Aug 18 (IANS) Former Australia opener David Warner has been convicted in the drink-driving case in a Sydney court and will need an interlock device to drive a vehicle.
Galle, Aug 18 (IANS) Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul put up a crucial stand of 65 runs for the second wicket in second innings of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka, while Prabath Jayasuriya threatened as the visitors went to lunch 116/4 on Day 4 at the Galle International Stadium.
Edinburgh, Aug 18 (IANS) Scotland coach Owen Dawkins has expressed confidence his side is well placed to break a 12-year drought and qualify for next year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, saying the qualification for global showpiece would represent the pinnacle for the team.
Galle, Aug 18 (IANS) Sri Lanka suffered an injury blow on Day 4 of the first Test against India as batter Dinesh Chandimal was taken to hospital for scans after he injured his shoulder and neck while fielding.
Lucknow, Aug 18 (IANS) In a gripping, low-scoring thriller, the Lucknow Falcons held their nerve to beat the Noida Kings by three wickets in Match 6 of the UP T20 League at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.
Darwin, Aug 18 (IANS) Opener Jake Weatherald has been dropped with left-hander Matthew Renshaw named as his replacement, as Australia made one change to their squad for the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay, starting on Saturday.
Guwahati, Aug 17 (IANS) Saurav Mousum Dihingia and Abhilash Maurya struck unbeaten half-centuries as Barpeta Braves defeated Barak Legends by seven wickets in the Assam Premier League at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on Monday.
Galle, Aug 17 (IANS) Debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar has revealed that he wants to learn from the experienced Ravindra Jadeja after taking four wickets to help dismiss Sri Lanka for 284 in their first innings in the first Test at Galle International Stadium in Galle on Monday.
Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) Pakistan suffered a huge setback before the start of their Test series with England and will be without their skipper Babar Azam, who suffered an injury to his hand, in the first Test starting in Leeds on Wednesday.
