Tigers face tough battle after India's record-shattering batting
KANPUR, India, Sept 30 (Agencies): Records tumbled as India launched a batting blitz to overtake Bangladesh's first innings total of 233 in 28 overs, injecting fresh life into the rain-marred second Test in Kanpur on Monday.On a frenetic day four, Rohit Sharma's men quickly bowled out Bangladesh and then unleashed...
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South Africa recall Muthusamy for Bangladesh Tests
South Africa have brought back Senuran Muthusamy to the Test fold for the upcoming two-match tour of Bangladesh in October, reports Cricbuzz. The all-rounder, who bowls left-arm orthodox., is part of a spin troika that includes Keshav Maharaj and Dane Piedt. Muthusamy has three Tests to his name, with the...
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Pakistan aim to end win drought against England
KARACHI, Sept 30 (AFP): Pakistan captain Shan Masood on Monday backed Babar Azam to find his batting touch as his side look to end their win drought in the three-match Test series against England starting next week.Pakistan have gone winless in 10 home Tests since February 2021, the latest humiliation...
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Alcaraz to play Medvedev at semifinals in China Open
BEIJING, Sept 30 (AP): Third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the China Open semifinals for the second straight year after an impressive 7-5, 6-2 victory against Karen Khachanov on Monday.The 21-year-old Spaniard was characteristically relentless from the baseline and ground down the No. 27-ranked Khachanov's service games and converted four of...
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France star Griezmann retires from int'l football
PARIS, Sept 30 (Reuters): France midfielder Antoine Griezmann announced the end of his international career on Monday after being coach Didier Deschamps's most important player for a decade, during which he won a World Cup title.The 33-year-old, who struggled at this year's Euros, was one of the key elements in...
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