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WATCH: Andre Russell gets run out in an unusual manner in BPL 2022

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell was dismissed in an unusual manner during the BPL match between Khulna Tigers and Minister Group Dhaka in Dhaka. On the final delivery of the 15th over, Russell negotiated a delivery towards the point region and called for a run. The fielder threw the ball towards the striker's end and it hit the stumps. The ball subsequently changed the direction after getting deflected and then hit the stumps at the non-striker's end as well. Russell was short of the crease and was run out for a 3-ball 7 while playing for Minister Group Dhaka. The side ended up scoring 183/6 in 20 overs riding on some power-hitting from Mohammad Shahzad, Tamim and Mahmudullah. Tamim struck a half-century while Shahzad scored 42 off 27. Mahmudullah notched up 39 off 20 deliveries during the course.

SL vs ZIM | 3rd ODI: Sri Lanka thump Zimbabwe to clinch series

Sri Lanka thumped Zimbabwe in the deciding third ODI of the series in Pallekele to clinch the series 2-1. Chasing 255, Zimbabwe were bundled out for 70 to suffer a defeat by 184 runs during the course. The visitors had a struggling start to the chase after they lost some early wickets and were left tottering at 41/6 to eventually get bowled out. Only two Zimbabwean batsmen were able to go past the double-figure mark with Takudzwanashe Kaitano top-scoring with a 23-ball 19. Ryan Burl scored 15 off 46 while no other batsman really got into the groove. For the hosts, it was Jeffrey Vandersay who was the pick of the bowlers after he scalped 4 wickets for 10 runs in 7.4 overs. Dushmantha Chameera and Ramesh Mendis had a couple of wickets each to their names. Earlier, in the day, Sri Lanka were off to a steady start with an 80-run stand for the first wicket between Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis. Nissanka eventually scored a fifty for his side. Sri Lanka lost a few wickets at regular intervals in the middle overs but Asalanka held the fort at one end and struck a half-century to help the side put 254/9 in 50 overs. Shanaka later lauded the side for playing some good cricket and also admitted that the toss played an important role. "We played really good cricket throughout. Toss played a crucial part in the series, played a huge role. It was more on the slower side, we spoke about 270 being ideal. We were 20 runs short by we knew our spinners will come to play. I came after returning Covid positive, Chameera too. So I trained for this series and wanted to do well. Pleased to get the hundred," he said after the match.

Vikram Solanki resigns as Surrey head coach to join Ahmedabad IPL franchise

Former England batter Vikram Solanki has resigned as Surrey's head coach with immediate effect. He is slated to join the new Ahemedabad franchise in the IPL as Director of Cricket. Solanki will be a part of the staff that comprises of Ashish Nehra and Gary Kirsten. The three former cricketers have worked together earlier with the Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2019. "Surrey has been an extremely valuable part of my life for the last nine years, both as a player and as a coach, making the decision to leave a difficult one," Solanki said. "I am forever grateful for the level of support that has always been afforded to me and my family during my time here. A special thank you too to Alec Stewart who has been a mentor and a guide." "I will always remain inspired by all the interactions and learnings with players and staff I have had the good fortune of working so closely with. There are many respected friendships I will cherish for a lifetime." "Finally, it has been a privilege to serve this great club in the small way I have, and it has been an honour to have been the head coach of Surrey for the last two years. To all the players, staff and Members, from the bottom of my heart, thank you!" added Solanki. The mega auctions of the IPL will be taking place on February 12 and 13 in Bengaluru. Ahmedabad and Lucknow are the two new franchises that are joining the cash-rich league.

U19 World Cup 2022: Five Indian players including captain Yash Dhull ruled out of game against Uganda

The India U19 team suffered a major blow after five players were ruled out of the World Cup clash against Uganda scheduled to take place on Saturday (January 22, 2021). The five cricketers including captain Yash DHull have tested positive for Covid-19 in the latest RT-PCR test. "Out of the six players, who were isolated before the match against Ireland on Wednesday, only all-rounder Vasu Vats tested negative," an ICC source told PTI. Dhull, Aaradhya Yadav and Shaik Rasheed had earlier tested positive in the Rapid Antigen Test and have now returned positive in the RT-PCR test as well. Manav Parakh had tested negative in RAT but has now returned positive in RT-PCR while Sidharth Yadav had already tested positive in the RT-PCR before India's clash against Ireland. "One positive out of this unfortunate situation is that the 11 who played against Ireland have all tested negative," said the ICC source. The Indian team is already through to the quarterfinals after winning the first two games against South Africa and Ireland and will play Uganda now.