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Day two: Cricket News & Match Updates
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2nd Test: Jurel’s Ton, Pant’s Fifty, Bowlers Help India Seize Control Against SL (ld)
Sinhalese Sports Club: Dhruv Jurel hit an unbeaten 115 while Rishabh Pant smashed a rollicking 63 before Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar struck late in fading light as India asserted total dominance over Sri Lanka on Day Two of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo on Monday.
Having declared their first innings at 503/9 after a rain delay of two hours and ten minutes in the final session, Sri Lanka were reduced to a precarious 8/2 in just three overs. India crossing the 500-run mark was possible thanks to wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel hitting an unbeaten and rock-solid 115 off 177 balls – his second Test century and first in the island nation, while Rishabh Pant hit a rollicking 63.
In fading light, Suthar finished with figures of 1-6 from his lone over, while Krishna took 1-1 as Sri Lanka now trail India by 495 runs with eight wickets remaining in their first innings. India entered Day Two looking to build upon their firm foundation, but Sri Lanka made an early breakthrough with the second new ball.
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2nd Test: India Land Early Blows As Krishna, Suthar Strike In Fading Light
Sinhalese Sports Club Ground: Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar took a wicket each as India reduced Sri Lanka to a precarious 8/2 in just three overs before bad light brought early stumps on Day Two of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on Monday.
Sai Sudharsan Ruled Out Of India’s First Test Against Sri Lanka, Second Game Availability In Doubt Too
Sri Lanka Cricket XI: In a significant blow to India’s batting plans, left-handed batter B. Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of the opening Test against Sri Lanka, starting on August 15 in Galle, due to a right big toe injury.
'An Exceptional Exhibition Of Spin Bowling': Swann Hails Suthar's Dream Test Debut
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Former England spinner Graeme Swann showered praise on debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar after the youngster's impressive three-wicket haul helped India tighten their grip on the one-off Test against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday.
'It Was Like A Pinch-me Moment', Says NZ's Brett Randell After Scripting FC History With '5 Wickets In Five Balls'
New Zealand Test: Brett Randell has made world first-class cricket history by taking five wickets in five balls, among a career-best haul of 7-25 for Central Stags' during a Plunket Shield match against Northern Districts at McLean Park.
2nd Test: Kuldeep Picks Three As Persistent India Keep South Africa To 247/6 (ld)
Barsapara Cricket Stadium: Kuldeep Yadav’s three‑wicket haul became the standout bowling effort on the opening day of the first‑ever Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, as a persistent India restricted South Africa to 247/6 in 81.5 overs before bad light forced stumps to arrive early on day one.
1st Test: If India Can Keep South Africa’s Lead To Under 125, It Should Be Chaseable, Says Axar Patel
Though South Africa: India’s left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder Axar Patel said the Eden Gardens surface was offering contrasting behaviour from either end, and noted that India would be confident chasing anything under 125, given the challenging nature of the pitch at the end of Day Two in the first Test against South Africa.
1st Test: Jadeja Takes Four As South Africa Slump To 93/7, Lead India By 63 Runs (ld)
Ravindra Jadeja spun a web around South Africa’s batting line-up to claim four wickets while bowling from the Pavilion End as the visitors were reduced to 93/7 in 35 overs at stumps on Day Two of the first Test at Eden Gardens on Saturday.
Pacers Help India A Seize Control Over South Africa A On Day Two Of Second Red-ball Game
South Africa Test: Riding on fantastic spells from Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, and Mohammed Siraj, India A seized control on Day Two of the second four-day fixture against South Africa A by taking their lead to 112 runs at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence Ground on Friday.
Warner Backs Steve Smith To Score Five Centuries In Ashes, Calls Him ‘best Since Bradman’
Sir Donald Bradman: Former Australia opener David Warner has tipped Steve Smith to dominate England in the upcoming Ashes series, boldly predicting the veteran batter will rack up “five centuries” this summer and cement his place as Australia’s greatest since Sir Donald Bradman.
Ranji Trophy: Gurjapneet’s Hat-trick, Pradosh’s Double Ton Put Tamil Nadu In Driver’s Seat Against Nagaland
Tinsukia District Sports Association Ground: Left-arm pacer Gurjapneet Singh etched his name in cricketing records with a stunning hat-trick on Day Two of Tamil Nadu’s Elite Group A Ranji Trophy clash with Nagaland at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru on Sunday.
1st Test: Centuries By Rahul, Jurel And Jadeja Take India To 448/5, Lead West Indies By 286 Runs
Narendra Modi Stadium: Riding on centuries from KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, and Ravindra Jadeja, India continued to pile the misery on the West Indies by reaching 448/5 in 128 overs and stretching their lead to a daunting 286 runs at stumps on Day Two at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Friday.
Prasidh Krishna Replaced By A Concussion Substitute After Helmet Blow In India A Match
Prasidh Krishna: Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna suffered a blow to the helmet during the second unofficial Test between India A and Australia A in Lucknow, forcing him to be replaced by Yash Thakur as a concussion substitute.
Duleep Trophy: Malewar, Shubham Fifties Lead Central Zone's Reply, Trail West Zone By 209 Runs
BCCI COE Ground: Fifties from Danish Malewar and Shubham Sharma, along with an unbeaten 47 from skipper Rajat Patidar, led Central Zone’s strong reply, as they reached 229/2 in 67 overs at stumps on Day Two of their Duleep Trophy semifinal and trail West Zone by 209 runs at BCCI COE Ground 2 here on Friday.
Duleep Trophy: Malewar’s 203, North-East Zone’s Collapse Puts Central Zone In Command
BCCI COE Ground: A fantastic 203 by the in-form Danish Malewar, followed by a dramatic batting collapse by North East Zone, has put Central Zone firmly in command at stumps on day two of their Duleep Trophy clash at the BCCI COE Ground 2 here on Friday.
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