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Before going out for the final days play in the Rawalpindi Test, it was clearly in the mind of Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunratne to declare the innings immediately after Dhananjaya de Silva achieves his hundred in the rain affected match and he immediately did so at the completion of over. (Photo:AFP)

How impatient Dhananjaya de Silva was for his hundred?

Dhananjaya de Silva was on 72 (28 runs short of his century) at the end of the game on second day, 13 short at the end...

16 Dec 2019 11:16 AM GMT

Sri Lankan fast bowler Kasun Rajitha is likely to miss the second Test against Pakistan in Karachi, it is learnt here. (Photo:AFP)

Lanka pacer Kasun Rajitha sustains hamstring injury, may miss 2nd Test

The team management has also not sought replacement for him.

16 Dec 2019 10:56 AM GMT

Skipper Tim Paine believes Australia is climbing back towards the top of Test cricket after a third successive powerhouse victory at Perth Stadium on Sunday. (Photo:AP)

Tim Paine encouraged by Australia's ruthless streak

A rejuvenated Australia won their third straight test of the home season since retaining the Ashes in England and...

16 Dec 2019 10:15 AM GMT

Veteran Indian wicket-keeper batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni might return to the international cricket scenario before the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL). (Photo:AFP)

'It's MS Dhoni's call when to make comeback', says Madan Lal

As India lost the first ODI against West Indies, Lal said that the Indian bowling attack was weak as they played with...

16 Dec 2019 10:08 AM GMT

India captain Virat Kohli rode on his commanding century in the Day/Night Test to close in on top-ranked Steve Smith. Kohli (928 rating points), who hit 136 against Bangladesh in the second Test in Kolkata, reduced the gap from 25 to three points with Australian Smith (931) to retain the second spot. (Photo:AP/PTI)

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli stays at No 1, Jasprit Bumrah drops to...

Kohli (928 points) is 17 points clear of Steve Smith who scored 43 and 16 in the first Test against New Zealand which...

16 Dec 2019 10:06 AM GMT

Despite facing a massive defeat at the hands of Australia, New Zealand coach Gary Stead said that getting Steve Smith out early in both the innings was a good thing. (Photo:AFP)

Getting Steve Smith out early is a good thing: Gary Stead

Although Smith scored 43 and 16 in the first and second innings respectively, Neil Wagner had dismissed Smith in both...

16 Dec 2019 8:54 AM GMT

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon said there was nothing untoward in the bumper barrage New Zealand served up in the first Test in Perth, and he expects more of the same. Australias Matthew Wade ducks under a short ball from New Zealands Neil Wagner during play in their cricket test in Perth, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. (Photo:AP/PTI)

'Embrace it': Nathan Lyon unfazed by Kiwi pacers' Bodyline-like...

After Australia's win, captain Tim Paine said the Black Caps' liberal use of short-pitched bowling had a Bodyline feel...

16 Dec 2019 8:43 AM GMT

Former India pacer Praveen Kumar on Monday said allegations of assault against him were an attempt to tarnish his image and driven by local politics. (Photo: Twitter)

Accused of beating up neighbour and son, ex-cricketer Praveen Kumar...

It was alleged that Kumar assaulted his neighbour and pushed his son as his school bus was blocking the way for his car.

16 Dec 2019 8:36 AM GMT

New Zealand quick Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the remaining two tests against Australia, but the embattled tourists are confident spearhead Trent Boult will be fit to provide a spark in the pivotal Boxing Day test. (Photo:AFP)

As Lockie Ferguson goes out, NZ hope Trent Boult comes in for 2nd Test...

The hapless Black Caps struggled against an in-form Australia in the 1st test and were blown away by 296 runs inside 4...

16 Dec 2019 8:31 AM GMT

Peter Siddle could be in for a surprise recall for the Boxing Day test against New Zealand as Australia considers deploying a five-pronged attack on what is expected to be a benign Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch. (Photo:AP)

Peter Siddle to get surprise call for second Test against New Zealand

Australia dominated the series-opener with a commanding 296-run victory inside four days, despite losing Josh Hazlewood.

16 Dec 2019 8:11 AM GMT

Abid Ali was once shunned by Pakistan selectors who thought he was overweight, but his persistence and patience paid off as he set a world first in the homecoming Test against Sri Lanka. (Photo:AP/PTI)

From 'ignored' to adored: Abid Ali turns hero in Pakistan's homecoming...

Ten years after a militant attack on SL made Pakistan a no-go zone for foreign sides, Abid was hero in an otherwise...

16 Dec 2019 8:04 AM GMT

After a massive victory over New Zealand, Australia skipper Tim Paine feels that his team is moving in the right direction. (Photo:AFP)

We are moving in the right direction: Tim Paine after victory over New...

Australia thrashed New Zealand by 296 runs in the first Test on Sunday and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test...

16 Dec 2019 8:01 AM GMT