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His innings of 137 also saw Mushfiqur become the oldest centurion in the history of the ICC World Test Championship, with the right-hander achieving the feat at 39 years and seven days and receiving plenty of praise in the process from teammate Taijul Islam. Taijul shared a 77-run stand with Mushfiqur early on the third day to help Bangladesh post 390 in their second innings and leave Pakistan requiring 437 runs for victory with two days remaining at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. “A century is always a huge achievement, whether by a senior cricketer or anyone else. And when a…
Veteran’s 14th ton gives him the most by a Bangladeshi in Test history Mushfiqur Rahim has hit a record-breaking century as Bangladesh set Pakistan a daunting 437 runs for victory in the second Test. Mushfiqur struck a superb 137 off 233, smashing 12 fours and one six to help Bangladesh post 390 in the second innings. Litton Das followed his first-innings 126 with an elegant 69. Mushfiqur’s 14th century saw him surpass Mominul Haque to become country’s most prolific Test centurion.The task Pakistan faces is stark: no team in Test cricket history has won a match chasing more than 418…
Aussie star quick delivers another telling spell before declaring: ‘the real stuff starts now’ Pat Cummins has led Sunrisers Hyderabad into the Indian Premier League playoffs with a captain’s performance in the field against Chennai Super Kings. Whenever Sunrisers needed a wicket, Cummins brought himself on, and he usually delivered as the home side were limited to 7-180, the Australian quick taking 3-28 in his four overs. Though Travis Head failed with the bat the visitors hauled in their target with a perfectly judged run-chase, winning by five wickets with one over to spare. Ishan Kishan made 70 off 47…
Issy Wong has declared herself fully fit for England’s T20 World Cup campaign, allaying any concerns over her recent injury scare.Having fought off stiff competition to win a place in Charlotte Edwards’ squad for next month’s home tournament, Wong was set to feature in last week’s ODI opener against New Zealand only to pull out with a tight hamstring. She was sent for scans and follow-ups, eventually sitting out all three matches, but the Warwickshire seamer has got the green light to return and is cleared for the first of three T20s against the White Ferns on Wednesday. “Two scans…
Yorkshire wrapped up an impressive win by an innings and 127 runs at Headingley as Surrey slumped to their first defeat of the season in Division One of the County Championship.The White Rose claimed their last five wickets just before lunch on day four after Surrey, who had started the day trailing by 199, quickly lost overnight duo Dom Sibley for 34 and Josh Blake for 19. From there, the writing was on the wall as Surrey were bowled out for 155. It was their first innings defeat in the Championship since May 2024 when they were beaten by Hampshire,…
Former England captain Mike Smith has died at the age of 92, Warwickshire have announced.Smith, known by his initials MJK, played 50 Tests for England, captain on 25 occasions, and was also a rugby union international as he earned one cap against Wales in 1956.After a playing career that lasted almost two decades with Warwickshire, yielding nearly 40,000 first-class runs, Smith went on to serve as county chairman between 1991 and 2003 – a period during which Warwickshire won seven major trophies.Warwickshire announced the news of his death on Monday morning, with a moment of silence held before the start…
Babette believed that Netherlands could be the surprise factor at the upcoming event, and also outlined the goals for her side at the Women’s T20 World Cup. “I think playing as the newcomers and underdogs (the lowest-ranked team) might work in our favour to surprise some teams and cause some upsets. Our goal is to win at least two games and finish in the top eight so that we don’t have to qualify for the next T20 World Cup.” The next aim for Netherlands will be a triangular contest featuring Scotland and Bangladesh, where the team will look to sharpen…
Daniel Hughes made it consecutive centuries for Sussex to keep them in their clash with Somerset New South Wales veteran Daniel Hughes has continued his rich form in England, compiling centuries in back-to-back County Championship matches to lead Sussex’s fight against Somerset in their first division clash at Taunton. But the on-song 37-year-old left-hander was still left angry with himself after getting out for 107 with Sussex likely to face a last-day battle to avoid an innings defeat. Dan Hughes’ fantastic knock comes to an end as he’s caught behind for 107. Enjoy the highlights of his stylish knock. 📺…
Left-armer named player of the match for Delhi Capitals, right-armer strikes hammer blow for RCB The enduring quality of Australia’s veteran pace bowling maestros has come to the fore once more as Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc helped fire their IPL sides to crucial victories. Hazlewood, even while not at his Sunday best, still struck the hammer blow at Dharamsala when needed, taking the vital wicket of his dangerous Punjab Kings compatriot Marcus Stoinis and then bowling two mean death overs to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru secure their 23-run win. Then later on Sunday, Starc powered in to take three…
Opener Mahmudul Hasan hit a half-century as Bangladesh tightened their grip on the second day of the second Test against Pakistan Bangladesh have tightened their grip on the second Test against Pakistan after a disciplined batting and bowling performance on the second day. Opener Mahmudul Hasan hit 52 on Sunday to help Bangladesh reach 3-110, extending their overall lead to 156 at stumps. Earlier, fast bowler Nahid Rana and left-arm spinner Taijul Islam had claimed three wickets apiece to wrap up Pakistan’s first innings for 232, giving Bangladesh a 46-run lead in bowling-friendly conditions. Bangladesh were bowled out for 278…