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3rd Test, Day 4: England square series decimating India by an innings and 76 runs in Leeds

India started the fourth day at 215/2 with the skipper Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara resuming their innings from 45 and 91 respectively. As expected, England opted for the new ball as soon as it was available and tasked James Anderson and Ollie Robinson to come attacking against the Indian duo. The first session, especially the first hour will set the tone for both sides and while batsmen have stabilised tourists to some extent, they are still trailing behind a big margin of 139 runs.

CPL 2021 Preview: Depleted Barbados Royals seek redemption against in-form Jamaica Tallawahs

Jamaica Tallawahs will be up against Barbados Royals on Sunday, August 29 Indian Standard Time in St Kitts. The two teams are in some contrasting form as Barbados have suffered defeats in both the games that they have played with some comprehensive margins while Jamaica batting lineup is in some incredible form having posted 255/5 in 20 overs against Saint Lucia Kings. While the Jamaican team’s top-order was in among runs, it was Andre Russell who showed his power and skills with the bat and went all guns blazing to notch up an unbeaten 50 off 14 that include six maximums. While Tallawahs batsmen did the job, their bowlers too got into action and never let the opposition dominate during the course of the chase. The Kings were bundled out for 135, courtesy of a four-wicket haul from Pretorious and three-for from Imran Khan. Barbados on the other side faced different struggles in both the matches that they have played. While the batsmen haven’t been able to leave a mark, the bowling unit has also failed to capitalise on the starts it has got and eventually failed to put a halt to the scoring rate of the opposition. This was visible during the clash between Barbados and Trinbago Knight Riders where Holder, who had given just 8 runs in his first three overs, went for 22 in his last that included three sixes and a couple of no-balls. Nevertheless, the Royals do have some work but the tournament has just started and they can still make a turnaround. With the kind of batsmen present in both sides, a high-voltage drama can be expected especially after the way Jamaica performed with the willow in the last match. On the other hand, Barbados would be in search of their first win in the tournament. Match Details Match: JT vs BR, 6th Match, Caribbean Premier League 2021 Date: Sunday, August 29, 2021 Time: 12:00 AM (Aug 29) Venue: Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts Telecast: Star Sports Network, FanCode App Pitch Report The track in St Kitts would have something on offer for the batsmen in the evening match. The pitch might assist the batters to score runs quickly as the game progresses. The dew can also play a factor during the match, so, if you win the toss, bowl first. Probable XI Jamaica Tallawahs – Chadwick Walton, Kennar Lewis, Haider Ali, Rovman Powell, Carlos Brathwaite, Andre Russel, Shamarh Brooks, Chris Green, Migael Pretorius, Imran Khan, Veerasammy Permaul. Barbados Royals – Johnson Charles, Glenn Phillips, Shai Hope, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Azam Khan, Thisara Perera, Oshane Thomas, Mohammad Amir, Hayden Walsh Jr, Ashley Nurse. Fantasy XI C Walton, S Hope, G Philips, R Powell, H Ali, J Holder (VC), C Brathwaite, A Russell (C), O Thomas, M Amir, M Pretorius

Abu Dhabi T10 League: Faf du Plessis named Bangla Tigers' skipper

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has been named as the skipper and the icon of the Bangla Tigers ahead of Abu Dhabi T20 league. Du Plessis in a statement said that he is pretty excited about joining the side and also lauded the new format. “It is an exciting new format to be part of. I am looking forward to joining forces with some of the world’s biggest names in this league and representing team Bangla Tigers,” Du Plessis said in a release. “It is going to be a thrilling time for the game of cricket. It’s heart-warming to see leagues like T10 putting in so much hard work and offering such exciting formats for sports enthusiasts. I can’t wait to get going.” Bangla Tigers owner Mohammad Yasin Chowdhury also expressed his excitement on having “champion player” like Faf in the side. “It is terrific to have a world-class player like Faf in our squad. We have all seen his exploits for South Africa in various formats. He is a champion cricketer,” Chowdhury said. The tournament is slated to take place from November 19 to December 2 at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Cricket Stadium. Du Plessis is an experienced captain having led the South African team in all three formats.

I'm very excited about playing in IPL 2021: Tabraiz Shamsi

South Africa and RR spinner Tabraiz Shamsi has expressed his excitement on being a part of the IPL 2021 which will resume in UAE . “I’m not going to sit here and pretend that I’m not excited about (the IPL). I am very excited. Especially because I’ve never played in Dubai and Abu Dhabi,” Shamsi was quoted as saying by ‘ESPNcricinfo’. Shamsi had been a part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise in the past but didn’t really get a lot of matches to play for the side. “The IPL is a different thing. I have played in the past but I was a lot younger and I didn’t get a lot of game time regularly. When you get regular game time, you can showcase what you can do. You can improve,” he added. The IPL 2021 was suspended on May 4 after there was a Covid-19 outburst within the franchise teams but the cash-rich league will now resume in UAE on September 19. The encounter between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will mark the resumption of the competition. Rajasthan Royals had a disappointing first half after they only managed to win three out of the seven games that they played. They will now resume the tournament with the encounter against Punjab Kings on September 21 in Dubai.