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As the Brook and Smith stand went past 200, history was created as it became just the third Test to feature two double hundred stands for sixth wicket or below. As England hit the 300-run mark, the stand became the most prolific sixth-wicket partnership for England in their home country. England were unbothered through the second session into the third, till the new ball was taken, when Akash Deep finally got one past Harry Brook. As Brook fell for 158, the 303-run stand, which was the second-best for England for the sixth wicket, and the third-best partnership for the sixth…

BANGLADESH TOUR OF SRI LANKA, 2025 Sri Lanka inflicted a stunning collapse on Bangladesh, picking up seven wickets for six runs © AFP Sri Lanka’s head coach Sanath Jayasuriya praised his charges for keeping their composure when things were not going their way in the first ODI. The hosts turned the game around against Bangladesh, to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, winning by 77 runs at the R Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday (July 2). Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka in the do-or-die match at the same venue on Saturday (July 5) after suffering an embarrassing collapse,…

JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL India’s experienced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja broke the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) newly enforced travel guidelines during the second Test against England at Edgbaston but is unlikely to face any disciplinary action. The BCCI had recently implemented new standard operating procedures (SOPs), which require all players to travel to and from the stadium together on the team bus. These rules were put in place after India’s tour of Australia to ensure better discipline and coordination. However, on the second day of the Edgbaston Test, Jadeja arrived at the ground earlier than the scheduled…

DAY 3 – LUNCH Smith smashed a hundred off just 80 balls © Getty Jamie Smith’s 102*, well supported by Harry Brook’s 91*, saw England consolidate to 249/5 after a double-jolt early on Day 3 of the Edgbaston Test. Mohammad Siraj took out Joe Root and Ben Stokes on successive deliveries in his very first over, but a brisk 165-run unbroken partnership between the sixth-wicket pair kept India at bay for the rest of the morning session on Friday (July 4). It was an ominous start for the hosts who found themselves under immense pressure 10 balls into the session.…

London CNN  —  If there’s a crumb of comfort for seeded players who have already been dumped out of Wimbledon, then it’s this: You’re not alone. Tennis’ biggest names have been dropping at an unprecedented rate during the first week of this year’s tournament, throwing sections of the men’s and women’s draws wide open. It has led to a period of soul-searching for the world’s best players. World No. 3 Jessica Pegula called her 58-minute defeat against Elisabetta Cocciaretto “probably the worst result I’ve had all year,” while a tearful Coco Gauff said her straight-sets loss against Dayana Yastremska “definitely…

JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Former Pakistan fast bowler Umar Gul is expected to take up a major role in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) setup as part of the board’s wider plans to restructure its coaching and development departments. According to sources, Gul is likely to be named head coach of the Pakistan Shaheens, who have a packed schedule ahead. The team is set to participate in the Top End T20 Series in Darwin next month, followed by a tour of England later this year. The 42-year-old retired from international cricket in 2020 and has since built a strong coaching…

CNN  —  Being the world’s most prodigious eater wasn’t quite the life or the career that Joey Chestnut had planned for himself when he was studying engineering and construction management at San Jose University, but a lobster-eating contest changed everything. He already had a reputation for being the fastest around his family-of-eight dinner table – and in his college dorms, too – but he told CNN Sports that it was a different story when a competitive element was introduced. “I was actually hesitant,” he recalled during an interview, “because I didn’t want to eat fast in front of people. But…

INDIA TOUR OF ENGLAND, 2025 Harry Brook and Jamie Smith now have a 271-run unbeaten partnership © Getty Jamie Smith (157*) and Harry Brook (140*) continued to stall India, who endured a wicket-less middle session on Day 3 of the Edgbaston Test. The sixth-wicket pair didn’t move at the same breakneck pace as in the morning, but were effective enough to take England to a much safer looking 355 for 5 by Tea, only 33 away from avoiding the follow-on. After a fast-scoring morning session, where the duo helped England plunder 172 runs in a stunning counter-attack post two early…

JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has opted not to extend Mohammad Masroor’s role as the national team’s fielding coach, bringing his tenure to an end just weeks before the Asia Cup 2025. Masroor, who held the position on a series-to-series basis, confirmed his departure through a message on LinkedIn, thanking players, colleagues, and fans. “Though my chapter with the team ends here, I’ll always be a part of Pakistan cricket’s story,” he wrote. “I leave with no regrets, only pride,” he added.  The 49-year-old had been tasked with addressing Pakistan’s long-standing struggles in fielding, an area that…

JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Pakistan Champions, the runners-up of the inaugural World Championship of Legends (WCL), have officially appointed former all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez as their new captain for the tournament’s second season, set to begin later this month in the United Kingdom. The team announced the leadership change on social media with the caption: “The Professor takes the charge 🫡 We’re proud to announce Mohammad Hafeez as the 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 of Pakistan Champions for Season 2 🙌🏼” The change in captaincy comes amid uncertainty over the participation of Younis Khan, who led Pakistan Champions in the inaugural edition, along with Misbah-ul-Haq.…