Pant is just the second wicketkeeper in Test history to score hundreds in both innings of the same match following Andy Flower's scores of 142 and 199 not out for Zimbabwe against South Africa in 2001.

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.

Bangladesh named a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, slated to begin from July 2, and Mohammad Naim Sheikh’s return was the major development from the squad announcement, as Soumya Sarkar was excluded owing to injury.

The first two ODIs will be played in Colombo on July 2 and 5, while the third and final match will take place in Pallekele.

Bumrah collected figures of 5-83 during England's first innings at Headingley, with the fast bowler joining Dev on 12 for the most five-wicket hauls by an Indian player away from home in Test cricket.

Canada join the list of 10 teams already qualified for the 20-team event, alongside co-hosts India and Sri Lanka.

Lawrence, the first British-born Black cricketer to represent England, was diagnosed last year with MND, a degenerative condition that causes muscle wastage and affects the brain and nerves.

Number three the only position really up for debate as England headed into a crucial run of Tests under captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, but Ollie Pope's century against India justified the faith shown in him.

With the red-ball chapter closed, Mathews now shifts his sights to what he hopes will be a fitting end to his international career-- a final shot at World Cup glory.

Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB's) week-long celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of attaining Test status got underway in Khulna on Saturday.

Out of former Bangladesh left-arm off-spinner Enamul Haque Moni and current Bangladesh Test team opener Anamul Haque Bijoy, who do you think averages more in Tests?

Yet, despite the individual brilliance, murmurs of doubt persisted over Bangladesh’s approach, particularly their intent, or the lack thereof, in pursuing a win.

Taijul Islam and Nayeem Hasan struck once each as Bangladesh have reduced Sri Lanka to 34-2 in eight overs at Tea chasing 296, as the visitors are now eight wickets away from what could be a memorable win on the fifth and final day of the first Test in Galle today.

Sever years into his Test career which began in 2018, off-spinner Nayeem Hasan made a different kind of debut in the ongoing Galle Test against Sri Lanka.

The Galle wicket remained batting-friendly for the third successive day and the Sri Lankan batters made the most of it against a toothless Bangladeshi attack, reaching 368-4 at stumps to trail the visitors by just 127 runs at the end of the third day's play yesterday.

“We’ll try to adjust this. Earlier too, advisors were appointed in the same way—based on necessity.”

The defending champions Rangpur Riders have officially named their squad for the highly anticipated 2025 Guyana Global Super League (GSL), set to take place at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence from July 10 to 18.

Gill is set for his first assignment since succeeding Rohit Sharma as Test skipper as he leads a new-look side in the first of five matches against Ben Stokes' England at Headingley this week.

The 34-year-old batting maestro is set for a busy and high-profile six months in England whites, with the India series at home followed by a much-anticipated Ashes tour Down Under.

"If you have a Test team that is strong and plays regularly, that has spin-offs for the other formats," he told reporters