A rain-curtailed day at the Gabba saw India concluding the proceedings at 62/2 against Australia with Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane still at the crease while England captain Joe Root’s double ton handed the visitors handsome lead against Sri Lanka in Galle. Here are the daily updates from the cricketing world.
India in a spot of bother
The Indian team were reduced to 62/2 before rain played spoilsport and stumps were called eventually against Australia on Day 2 in Brisbane. Australia began the day at 279/5 and scored 369 in the first innings. Captain Tim Paine scored an important half-century during the course. In reply, India lost Shubman Gill early in the innings while Rohit Sharma gave away his wicket for 44. Pujara and Rahane are still at the crease as India trail by 307 runs.
Joe Root completes his double ton
England captain Joe Root continued his form on Day 3 against Sri Lanka as he notched up a double ton in Galle. Root scored 228 before getting out to Dilruwan Perera. England posted a mammoth 421 in reply to Sri Lanka’s 135. Later, Sri Lanka had a decent start in the second innings and reached 156/2, trailing by 130 at stumps.
Hardik Pandya’s father passes away
Indian cricketers Hardik and Krunal Pandya’s father passed away on Saturday morning due to a cardiac arrest. Hardik who earlier returned from Australia after the limited-overs fixtures was at home when his father took the last breath while Krunal is presently leading the Baroda side in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. “Yes, Krunal Pandya has left the bubble. It is a personal tragedy, Baroda Cricket Association mourns this loss of Hardik and Krunal,” Baroda Cricket Association CEO Shishir Hattangadi told ANI.
Sydney Sixers beat Perth Scorchers
Sydney Sixers rode on an emphatic performance from Josh Philippe to beat Perth Scorchers by 7 wickets in Canberra. Chasing 164, Sixers went over the line in the 18.5 overs after Philippe remained unbeaten at 84 off 52. Perth scored 163/7 in 20 overs.
Philippe who was adjudged man of the match credited the bowlers to pull back things in their favour. “The plan was to take it on in the first four and then read the situation of the game. They got off to an absolute flier. We bowled well in the back end. Our bowlers have been fantastic. They got it to a total we thought we could chase and we ended up chasing it. I feel super relaxed at the moment, that's when I play my best cricket. There's always a few nerves, especially against Scorchers. I like to stay as calm as possible. He (Vince) is very calm. Nice to see him get back into some form,” he said after the match.
Riyan Parag shines in Assam’s win
Assam batsman Riyan Parag scored a crucial 77* for Assam as they defeated Bengal by 13 runs in Kolkata. Assam had put 157/5 on the board and restricted Bengal to 144/8 in 20 overs. Pritam Das picked up three wickets in the course.
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