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Afghanistan bowl in T20I series opener against Sri Lanka
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Saturday, 17 February 2024 06:00
Afghanistan opt to bowl vs Sri LankaAfghanistan won the toss and decided to bowl in the first T20I in Dambulla. It'll be the first time in five years Sri Lanka will be playing in Dambulla, a stadium that is also today hosting its first-ever men's T20I.Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran said he was unsure about the behaviour of the wicket, and…
Duckett defends Root dismissal: Reverse-scoop to slip the same as nicking off
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Saturday, 17 February 2024 04:41
Joe Root's dismissal, reverse-scooping Jasprit Bumrah straight to second slip to spark England's collapse on the third morning in Rajkot, should be viewed no differently to him "playing a drive and nicking off". That was the argument put forward by Ben Duckett, who defended his team-mate's shot selection amid widespread criticism.Root has played the reverse-scoop regularly in Tests since relinquishing…
Women's Tests: Healy 'would gladly have the opportunity to play as many as we can'
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Saturday, 17 February 2024 04:44
Australia captain Alyssa Healy has so many options in her bowling attack that sometimes it can almost feel like a mixed blessing.Just like on day three of the Test against a resolute South Africa, when Healy scanned the field and realised she had yet to call upon legspinner and hometown hero Alana King. Suddenly, she sensed the wrath of the…
Jaiswal's blistering century caps India's day of dominance
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Saturday, 17 February 2024 04:44
India 445 and 196 for 2 (Jaiswal 104*, Gill 65*, Hartley 1-42) lead England 319 (Duckett 153, Stokes 41, Siraj 4-84) by 322 runs"Even when it was 200 for 2, guys were pretty relaxed. You know, in a session, there is four or five that could come your way."R Ashwin, the man who said those words, might have pulled out…
Maddinson dominates again, Pucovski unbeaten on 69
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Friday, 16 February 2024 23:46
Victoria 277 for 2 (Maddinson 108, Pucovski 69*, Handscombv 65*, Lyon 2-92) lead New South Wales 252 (Edwards 99, Gilkes 51, Sutherland 5-51, Boland 3-47) by 25 runsResurgent Victoria batter Nic Maddinson has scored a century for a second-straight Sheffield Shield match to continue his impressive return from a serious knee injury.The former Test player hit a superb 108 from…
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