Devdutt Padikkal creates history in Galle test

Indian batter Devdutt Padikkal has created history in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Padikkal, who set a flurry of records on the first day, added another major record on the second day. Playing at number three, Devdutt Padikkal became the third Indian batsman to score a 150 against Sri Lanka.

Devdutt Padikkal made history by scoring 150 runs in the first Test against Sri Lanka. He became the third Indian batsman to score more than 150 runs against Sri Lanka while batting at number three. Before him, Rahul Dravid had scored 177 runs in 2009. Cheteshwar Pujara also scored 153 runs in Galle in 2017. Devdutt Padikkal scored 165 runs off 227 balls. He hit 15 fours and one six in this feasty innings.

Pakistan announces squad for Asia Cup and Asian Games

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup and Asian Games 2026. Fatima Sana has once again been appointed captain of the team. Fatima Sana, who missed the T20 series against Sri Lanka due to her participation in The Hundred, has now returned to the squad.

The 2026 Women’s Asia Cup is being held in Dubai from August 28 to September 13, with a total of eight teams participating. Pakistan has been placed in Group A along with India. Pakistan will begin their Asia Cup campaign against Thailand on September 1. This will be followed by a high-voltage match between India and Pakistan on September 5. Following this, the 2026 Asian Games will be held in Japan from September 19 to October 4.

Ricky Ponting furious over Australia’s defeat against Bangladesh

The first Test match between Australia and Bangladesh has ended in Darwin. A major upset was witnessed there. Bangladesh made history by defeating Australia by 9 wickets. Australia won in Bangladesh for the first time. The Kangaroos’ performance in the match was very poor. The batsmen disappointed a lot. Even the veterans have expressed their disappointment over the team’s poor strategy. Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting is furious. He has demanded changes in the team.

Ricky Ponting strongly criticized the Australian team. He was also commentating during the match. During one session, Ponting called for changes in the team. Ponting said, “The management needs to make changes. Some players are not performing well. The team needs to be restructured. This is the perfect time to inject new life into it. I think there’s no harm in rebuilding a strong team. We should change the top three batsmen. We should bring in new openers. This will have to be done after the defeat.”

Shoaib Akhtar reveals secret of 2011 World Cup

Former legendary Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar revealed a major secret as he had a fight with Shahid Afridi during the 2011 ODI World Cup. He also clashed with Pakistan’s then-head coach, Waqar Younis. The second semi-final of that tournament was played between India and Pakistan. Akhtar was not included in Pakistan’s playing eleven for the match. This led to a quarrel between Akhtar and Afridi and Waqar Younis.

Akhtar talked about this in an old interview given to Harsha Bhogle. Harsha asked Akhtar, “What happened in 2011?” In response, Akhtar said, “There was a fight in 2011. I fought with Afridi and Waqar. I said let me play this match. This is a 10-over match. If Sehwag and Sachin go in these overs, then the team will go. Because the pressure is on them. We are playing in their home, such a big World Cup, semi-final against Pakistan, we had nothing to lose. They said that you are unfit. I went inside angrily and came back after bowling 6 overs.”

“This is the biggest win for Bangladesh”, Nazmul Hossain Shanto

Bangladesh has stunned the cricket world. On Sunday, Bangladesh defeated Australia in a Test match at home. This is the first time Bangladesh has won a Test match in Australia. Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in the first Test match played at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin. Bangladesh captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto described this victory as Bangladesh’s biggest win in any format.

Speaking to broadcasters after the win, captain Shanto said, “I am very happy, I am proud of myself and the players. We have worked very hard. This is the biggest win for Bangladesh so far in any format. We want to do something special in the future.”

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