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  After the Test matches between India- Australia, and New Zealand- Pakistan, there have been changes in the latest ICC Test rankings announced today. Kiwis captain Kane Williamson overtakes Steve Smith to occupy the number 1 Test batsman rankings. He made 129 runs in the first innings of the first Test match played at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, and was named the man of the match award for his match-winning knock. The Indian captain Virat Kohli who is currently not featuring in the Test series remains at the number 2 position. After scoring 0 and 8 in the 2 nd Test match against India at MCG, Steve Smith slips down 2 places down to number 3. Marnus Labuschagne retained his fourth position with scores of 48 and 28 in the 2 nd Test match against India at MCG. Babar Azam also maintains his position at number 5 despite not playing in the first Test match against New Zealand. The Indian stand-in captain Ajiyanka Rahane climbs up to number 6 th position. He led from the front ...

  After defeating Pakistan in the first Test match at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui by 101 runs today, New Zealand officially became the number 1 ranked Test side in the world. It is a historic moment for the Kiwis as they dethroned Australia and go top of the rankings for the first time in their history. Under the captaincy of Kane Williamson, New Zealand are a strong force to reckon especially in-home conditions. On the fifth and final day against Pakistan, Trent Boult began well removing Azhar Ali cheaply. Mohammad Rizwan and Fawad Alam kept the hosts at bay putting on 165 runs for the 5 th wicket. Jamieson struck to dismiss Mohmmad Rizwan ending a strong partnership. After that, the Kiwis bowlers kept the pressure on the Pakistani bowling. With the 11 th wicket stand between Naseem and Shaheen Shah Afridi going, Santer produced a brilliant one-handed catch to dismiss Naseem with 27 balls to spare giving the hosts a thrilling 101 runs win. New Zealand whitewashed a strong In...

  Despite a brilliant effort by the Pakistani batsmen, New Zealand held their nerves to win the first Test match in an epic contest played at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on Wednesday. With this win, New Zealand earned important points in ICC Test Championship. Starting on the overnight score of 71 for 3, Pakistan were dealt an early blow as Trent Boult dismissed Azhar Ali with a simple catch to Watling. Fawad Alam showed his class against top quality bowling of New Zealand and remained steady. Mohammad Rizwan remained solid with solid defensive technique. Pakistan went into the lunch break at 137 for 4. After the lunch break, Fawad Alam reached his half-century off 149 balls. Mohammad Rizwan and Fawad Alam kept the momentum going with positive intent looking impressive frustrating the Kiwis bowlers. Kane Williamson took the 2 nd new ball immediately but Alam and Rizwan remained cool with his technique. It was a superb batting display by Rizwan and Alam kept their composure helpi...

  Thanks to an all-round performance by Kiwis batsmen and quick wickets helped New Zealand ended the fourth day in a commanding position at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on Tuesday.   After dismissing Pakistan for 239 runs in the first innings, Kiwis openers Tom Blundell and Tom Latham started off decently with good positive intent. Blundell made the batting look easy putting the pressure back on the Pakistani bowlers to reach his fifty off 87 balls. On the other hand, Latham played his usual self. New Zealand went into the lunch break at 98 for 0. Mohammad Abbas provided the breakthrough for Pakistan getting rid of well-set Blundell. The Kiwis openers added 111 runs for the opening wicket. Kane Williamson played with intent and showed his class with some lovely boundaries. Latham completed his half-century off 107 balls. Naseem Shah gained confidence as he dismissed Latham, Williamson, and Henry Nicholls. BJ Watling was run out as he fell a yard short. Ross Taylor and Mitch...

  The Indian Cricket Team registered a historic comeback to defeat Australia by 8 wickets on the fourth day of the 2 nd Test match played at iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, MCG on Tuesday. With this win, India earned important points in the ICC Test Championship. Starting on the overnight score of 133 for 6, Pat Cummins and Chris Green continued from where they left yesterday. The Indian bowlers surprised the Australian batsmen with bouncers making life tough for the hosts. A superb bouncer by Jasprit Bumrah ended Pat Cummins's innings. Cummins and Green added 57 runs for the 7 th wicket. Chris Green played with solid defensive technique as the pitch became good to bat on. The Indian bowlers continued their short ball barrage against Australian batsmen. Siraj dismissed Chris Green trying to pull a shot giving a simple catch to Ravindra Jadeja. Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc provided some resistance with solid defensive technique. Siraj got rid of Lyon with down leg catch as ...

  Despite a superb batting effort by Mohammad Rizwan and Faheem Ashraf, New Zealand ended the 3 rd day of the 1 st Test match in a commanding position played at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on Monday. Starting on the overnight score of 30 for 1, it was not an ideal start for the visitors as Kyle Jamieson got rid of Abid Ali with a beauty. The Pakistani batsmen did not show any intent as Kiwis bowlers-built pressure on the opposition. Boult struck to get rid of nightwatchmen Mohammad Abbas. Azhar Ali and Haris Sohail were too cautious with their defense technique. Tim Southee dismissed former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali with a review. The umpire gave it out and the decision was upheld. Southee put the visitors under immense pressure getting rid of Haris Sohail. With rain arrived, Pakistan went into lunch break at 62 for 5. There was a delay due to a rain break and the match started before the rain arrived again with the scoreboard reading 65 for 5. Fawad Alam looked composed with ...

  The Indian Cricket Team ended the 3 rd day of the 2 nd Test match on course for a famous win played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, MCG on Monday. The Indian Team started at the overnight score of 277 for 5 with Rahane and Jadeja batting brilliantly. Both batsmen looked solid with their defensive technique. A superb throw by Marnus Labuschagne resulted in Rahane’s run out. Rahane and Jadeja added 121 runs for the 6 th wicket. On the other hand, Jadeja completed his half-century off 132 balls. Ravindra Jadeja fell to the short ball trap as Mitchell Starc took his wicket to give the hosts an opening. Ravichandran Ashwin looked solid enough while Umesh Yadav faced top-quality bowling. Lyon got rid of Yadav with a simple catch to Smith at slips. R Ashwin fell trying to hit a big shot while Bumrah got out hitting a big shot. Australia bowled out India for 326 as the visitors took 131 runs lead that could have been much bigger. It was a superb beginning by Jasprit Bumrah and ...

  Thanks to a superb batting display, New Zealand ended the second day of the 1 st Test match in a commanding position played at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on Sunday. New Zealand began the 2 nd Day at 222 for 3, Henry Nicholls reached his half-century off 108 balls while Kiwis captain Kane Williamson completed his century off 261 balls to put enough pressure on the Pakistani bowling. Naseem Shah broke the much-needed partnership getting rid of Henry Nicholls. Nicholls and Williamson added 133 runs for the 4 th wicket. The catch went to Haris Sohail at slips, but the umpires decided to review the decision as it was given not out on soft signal. The decision was overturned as Williamson was dismissed for a brilliant 129. After that BJ Watling and Mitchell Santer remained solid enough to help New Zealand end the lunch session at 301 for 5. The second session saw good bowling by the Pakistani bowlers as Faheem Ashraf struck to get rid of Santer. Kyle Jamieson came to the crease...

  Thanks to a brilliant knock by stand-in captain Rahane, the Indian Team ended the 2 nd day of the 2 nd Test match in a commanding position played at Melbourne Cricket Ground, MCG on Sunday. Starting on the overnight score of 36 for 1, Shubman Gill and Cheteshwar Pujara faced some top quality from Pat Cummins. Gill was lucky enough as he inside edge going into for a boundary. Tim Paine decided not to review the decision as there was a snick. The catches did not go to slips but Australia remained relentless. Pat Cummins got the breakthrough for the hosts as he dismissed Gill for a well-made 45. Gill and Pujara added 61 runs for the 2 nd wicket. A special one-handed catch by Paine ended the innings for Pujara to leave India in some trouble. Ajiyanka Rahane and Hanuma Vihari remained solid enough against the top-quality bowling. The experienced duo made sure that India ended the first session at 90 for 3. Hanuma Vihari and Rahane began the second session off to a solid start...

  Thanks to a superb bowling effort by all Indian bowlers, they ended the first day of the 2 nd Test match in a good position played at iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, MCG on Saturday. Australian captain Tim Paine won the toss and decided to bat first. It was not an ideal start for the hosts as Jasprit Bumrah produced a beauty getting rid of Joe Burns for a duck. Umesh Yadav bowled with pace and looked decent enough with his swing and seam. Matthew Wade played with intent and put the Indian bowlers under some pressure. Ajiyanka Rahane decided to bring R Ashwin in the 11 th over and troubled Labuschagne. Matthew Wade looked confident before trying to hit a big shot as Ravindra Jadeja took a good catch while Shubman Gill running back with him. R Ashwin spun the ball and troubled the Australian batsmen. He got rid of dangerous Smith as Cheteshwar Pujara took a good low catch at short leg to leave Australia in some trouble at 38 for 3. Jasprit Bumrah bowled brilliantly troubli...

  Despite Pakistan good bowling, it was a good batting display by Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor leading Kiwis charge on the first day of the first Test match played at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on Saturday. Pakistan's newly-appointed captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and decided to field first. It was an ideal start for the visitors as Shaheen Shah Afridi got an early breakthrough getting rid of Tom Latham with a simple catch to Azhar Ali at third slips. Tom Blundell struggled against top-quality Pakistani bowling. Shaheen Shah struck for the second time dismissing Blundell to leave the hosts in trouble at 13 for 2. The Pakistani bowlers troubled the experienced duo of Williamson and Taylor. It could have been ideal bowling for the visitors as Shan Masood dropped a tough chance to get rid of Williamson. Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abbas, Yasir Shah, and Faheem Ashraf made the ball talk. At the end of the first session, New Zealand scored 55 for 2. After the lunch b...

  One of the best batsmen in all formats, Virat Kohli arrived at the international arena in grand style as he scored his maiden international century against Sri Lanka on 24 th December 2009 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara won the toss and decided to bat first. It was a superb batting effort by the visitors as Upul Tharanga 118, Kumar Sangakkara 60, Mahela Jayewardene 33, Thisara Perera quickfire 31, Kandamby 23 not out helped Sri Lanka post a competitive total of 315 for 6 in 50 overs. Chasing 316 runs to win, India lost an early wicket of Virender Sehwag cheaply. After that, the hosts lost their 2 nd wicket of Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli came to the crease and looked in sublime touch putting pressure on the visitor’s bowlers along with Gambhir. Kohli took the advantage of the dew conditions making life tough reaching his fifty off 52 balls while Gambhir also completed his half-century off 51 balls. Both batsmen looked in sensational touch making ...

  The explosive right-handed batsman from Mumbai was at his prime best during the 2 nd T20I match against Sri Lanka played at Holkar Stadium, Indore on 22 nd December 2017. Sri Lankan captain Thisara Perera won the toss and decided to field first. India’s stand-in captain Rohit Sharma looked in great touch right from the word go and put the Sri Lankan bowlers under immense pressure. At the end of the first six overs, India scored 59 for 0. Rohit put the Sri Lankan bowlers under serious pressure and completed his fifty off just 23 balls to lay a strong foundation. The opening partnership of Rohit and KL Rahul took the game away from the Sri Lankan side. Rohit took the Sri Lankan bowlers apart to reach his century off just 35 balls. This was the joint-fastest century in T20I cricket with David Miller. Rohit Sharma's sensational innings came to an end as he tried to hit a big shot giving a simple catch to Dananjaya. He made a brilliant 118 off 43 balls with 12 fours and 10 six...

  Thanks to a brilliant knock by Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan register a consolation win in the 3 rd and final T20I match played at McLean Park, Napier on Tuesday. Pakistan captain Shahbad Khan won the toss and decided to bowl first. Kiwis openers Martin Guptill and Tim Seifert provided a flying start putting pressure on the Pakistani bowling. Haris Rauf got the breakthrough to dismiss Guptill with a simple catch to Shahbad Khan at mid-off. The Kiwis openers added 40 runs. Faheem Ashraf troubled the Kiwis batsmen with his bowling. He got rid of dangerous Kane Williamson chopping onto the stumps. At the end of the first six overs, New Zealand made 47 for 2. Tim Seifert continued his superb form in this series taking on the Pakistan bowlers. Ashraf got the big wicket of Seifert to leave Kiwis tottering at 58 for 3. Glenn Phillips came to the crease and struggled against Shahbad Khan. Pakistan took a review against Conway for LBW, but the decision remained not out as there was an ...

  South Africa produced a memorable chase on the final day of the 1 st Test match against the mighty Australian team played at WACA Stadium, Perth on 21 st December 2008. Chasing 414 runs to win, South Africa lost an early wicket of Neil Mckenzie cheaply. South African captain Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla steadied the innings for the visitors putting on 153 runs for the 2 nd wicket to lay a strong foundation. It was a great performance by South African batsmen like AB de Villiers and Jacques Kallis who helped end day 4 on 227 for 3. The overnight batsmen Jacques Kallis and AB de Villiers kept on ticking the scoreboard putting pressure on the Australian bowlers. It was a superb batting effort by both Proteas batsmen as Smith scored a superb century laying a strong foundation. Jacques Kallis's innings came to an end as Mitchell Johnson dismissed him. Amla and de Villiers added 124 runs for the 4 th wicket. de Villiers completed his fifty off 92 balls making life tough to keep...

  Thanks to a superb batting display by Tim Seifert and Kane Williamson, New Zealand proved too strong as they thrash Pakistan in the 2 nd T20I match played at Seddon Park, Hamilton on Sunday. Pakistan captain Shahbad Khan won the toss and decided to bat first. It was not an ideal start for the visitors as Haider Ali and Abdullah Shafique were dismissed by Tim Southee. Southee bowled brilliantly troubling the Pakistani batsmen with his swing. Mohammad Rizwan looked in decent touch before Southee struck for the third to leave Pakistan in some trouble. At the end of the first six overs, Pakistan made 33 for 3. The visitors looked in deep trouble as Shahbad Khan was dismissed cheaply by James Neesham. Mohammad Hafeez played with intent and put the Kiwis bowlers under pressure right from word go. On the other hand, Khusdil Shah gave good support to the experienced player. Hafeez made the batting look easy and completed his fifty off 37 balls. Ish Sodhi provided the much-needed wic...

  Thanks to a superb bowling performance by Hazlewood and Cummins, Australia came back strongly to crush India by 8 wickets in the first Test match played at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide on Saturday. Starting on the overnight score of 9 for 1, Mayank Agarwal and Bumrah looked decent before Pat Cummins got the breakthrough dismissing Agarwal with a simple return catch. Cummins then produced a beauty to get rid of Pujara to leave India in some trouble. Josh Hazlewood made life tough for the Indians as he dismissed Mayank Agarwal off his first ball and then dismissed Rahane to leave India in massive trouble at 15 for 5. The Indian captain Virat Kohli looked tentative hitting a boundary before being caught by Cameron Green as the umpires decided to check the catch, but the decision was retained. Hazlewood and Cummins broke the backbone of the Indian batting line-up. Hazlewood struck again to dismiss Saha and then Hanuma Vihari. Mohammed Shami suffered a blow on his hands by a steep bo...

  The second day’s play of the 1st Day-Night Test match played between India and Australia saw some exciting action played at Adelaide Oval on Friday. Starting on the overnight score of 233 for 6, it was not an ideal start for the Indian team as Pat Cummins produced a beauty to dismiss Ravichandran Ashwin. Wriddhiman Saha tried to slash a shot but gave a simple catch to Tim Paine. Umesh Yadav came to the crease and cracked a lovely boundary before Starc dismissed him. Pat Cummins bowled a stunning bouncer to dismiss Mohammed Shami to bowl out India for 244. Umesh Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah put a tight leash by bowling good line and lengths. Australia opened their account on the 28 th delivery. After the initial spell, Mohammed Shami was bought into the attack and troubled the Australian openers. Bumrah changed his ends and got the breakthrough dismissing Matthew Wade. Matthew Wade was given out by the umpire and the decision was retained due to the umpire’s call. Joe Burns loo...

  The New Zealand Cricket Team proved too strong as they defeated Pakistan easily in the first T20I match played at Eden Park, Auckland on Friday. Pakistan stand-in captain Shahbad Khan won the toss and decided to bat first. The decision did not pay off as Abdullah Shafique was dismissed by debutant Jacob Duffy caught by mid-on. Mohammad Rizwan showed some intent. The Kiwis bowlers kept tight lines and lengths not allowing the Pakistani batsmen to score runs easily. After being dropped, Duffy got two wickets of Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Hafeez in successive balls. Scott Kuggelin stunned Haider Ali that bounced extra and produced a simple return catch to the bowler leaving Pakistan in tatters at 20 for 4. At the end of the first six overs, Pakistan made 29 for 4. Ish Sodhi left Pakistan in more trouble as he dismissed Khusdil Shah. Shahbad Khan and Imad Wasim rescued the innings playing with the intent of putting some pressure on Kiwis bowlers. Kuggelin got the breakthrough...

  It was an exciting day of cricket as the first Pink ball Test match between India and Australia played at Adelaide Oval on Thursday. Indian captain Virat Kohli won the toss and decided to bat first. It was not an ideal start for the visitors as Prithvi Shaw was dismissed off the very second ball by Mitchell Starc hitting inside edge onto the stumps. Cheteshwar Pujara survived a close catch as it did not carry to Tim Paine. Mayank Agarwal and Pujara looked out of sorts against top quality Australian bowling. Both batsmen survived few anxious calls before Mayank Agarwal hit the first boundary off the day. Pat Cummins produced a beauty to dismiss Mayank Agarwal to end 32 runs stand for the 2 nd wicket. Virat Kohli came to the crease and looked solid as ever. India went into lunch break with the scoreboard reading 41 for 2. After the lunch break, Nathan Lyon was bought into the attack as Kohli and Pujara put some pressure on the off-spinner. India could have been in more troub...

  Jaffna Stallions produced an all-round display defeating Galle Gladiators easily to become the Champions of the inaugural edition of Lanka Premier League played at MRIECS Stadium, Hambantota on Wednesday. Jaffna Stallions captain Thisara Perera won the toss and decided to bat first. The decision paid off as Charles and Avishka Fernando provided a flying start putting pressure on the opposition bowlers. Charles was in sublime form hitting boundaries at will making life tough for Gladiators. Lakshan got the breakthrough dismissing the dangerous Charles. Stallions openers put on 44 runs in just 28 balls. At the end of the first six overs, Stallions made 51 for 1. After the field restrictions, Gladiators bowlers made a strong comeback in the match taking wickets of Asalanka and Fernando to put Stallions under some pressure. The experienced duo of Shoaib Malik and youngster Dhanajaya de Silva steadied the innings putting pressure back on Gladiators bowlers. Lakshan struck to get r...