COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka reached 265/8 at stumps on the third day of the second Test against India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground on August 25, leaving the hosts 238 runs behind India’s first-innings total of 503/9 declared. Sonal Dinusha was unbeaten on 85, while Lahiru Kumara was 8 not out when rain brought an early end to play.
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Naveen-ul-Haq Returns for India T20Is
DELHI, India — Naveen-ul-Haq is set to return to international cricket after being included in Afghanistan’s 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against India. The series will also mark Ibrahim Zadran’s first assignment as Afghanistan’s T20I captain.
Dhruv Jurel’s Century and Late Wickets Put Sri Lanka on the Back Foot
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — India took firm control of the second Test against Sri Lanka on Day 2 after Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 115 powered the visitors to 503 for 9 declared. Sri Lanka’s reply then suffered an immediate setback, with Lahiru Udara and nightwatchman Prabath Jayasuriya dismissed as the hosts ended the rain-affected day at 8 for 2.
India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test: Dhruv Jurel’s 115 Powers India to 503/9 as Sri Lanka Slip to 8/2
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — India moved into a commanding position in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club after Dhruv Jurel’s second Test century helped them declare at 503/9. Sri Lanka were reduced to 8/2 from three overs by the close, leaving the hosts 495 runs behind.
Mackay Test Among Shortest Ever After Just 750 Balls
The Australia vs Bangladesh Test in Mackay lasted just 750 balls across two days, making it the fourth shortest completed Test in history and the second shortest played in Australia by balls bowled.
Najmul Hossain Shanto Hopes Bangladesh Can Win a Test in South Africa
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto says his side’s historic Test wins in New Zealand and Australia have raised the team’s belief, and he hopes they can now achieve a similar result in South Africa.