Australia A Seize Control as India A Stumble to 122/5 on Day 2
Australia A strengthened their position on the second day of the second unofficial Test in Puducherry, bowling India A out of their comfort zone after posting 358 in the first innings. Sam Harper’s composed 128 off 223 balls proved crucial after Australia A had slipped to 104/5.
India A struggled in reply, ending the day at 122/5 after 51 overs, still 236 runs behind. Devdutt Padikkal top-scored with 31, while Sai Sudharsan managed only eight. Shaik Rasheed battled through 140 balls for an unbeaten 36, with Tanush Kotian on six at stumps. Todd Murphy led Australia A’s attack with 2/26, while Corey Rocchiccioli claimed one wicket as spin kept India A under sustained pressure.
Rohit Sharma creates history, reached a milestone in ODIs
Former Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma’s bat didn’t perform well in the first ODI against the West Indies. Forgetting his failure in the first match, Rohit has exploded in the second ODI. Chasing a mammoth target of 406 runs in the second ODI against the West Indies, the hitman displayed a brilliant innings. While on 73*, Rohit creating history in ODI cricket.
In fact, Rohit Sharma achieved the feat of completing 12,000 runs in ODI cricket by adding 73 runs to his account. Rohit became the third batsman from India and the seventh batsman in the world to reach 12,000 runs in ODI cricket history. Previously, Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli had achieved this feat for India in the 50-over format.
Bangladesh’s test against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi from October 9
The lone Test match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan will be played in Abu Dhabi starting on October 9. This five-day contest will kick off the multi-format series between the two teams. Najmul Hossain Shanto will captain Bangladesh, leading a squad that includes experienced players such as Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Taijul Islam.
Afghanistan will aim to capitalize on conditions in the UAE, which closely resemble their home environment, and their spin bowling could play a pivotal role in the match. For Bangladesh, a strong top-order performance and patience against the spinners will be crucial. Following the Test, the two teams will also face each other in limited-overs matches. In the hot conditions of Abu Dhabi, player fitness and the ability to bowl long spells could also determine the outcome of the match.
NCCIA summons Mohammad Rizwan again in the seized phone case
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan has been summoned again by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in connection with the matter involving his confiscated mobile phone. The agency has directed Rizwan to appear in person at its Lahore office on October 2 at 3 PM. According to the notice, his cooperation is sought for the forensic examination and analysis of the phone.
Rizwan’s mobile phone was seized in England on August 31 and has remained in the NCCIA’s custody since then. He had previously appeared before the agency on September 10. Prior to this, Rizwan had written to the NCCIA requesting written details regarding the grounds of the investigation and the return of his phone. The agency’s probe reportedly focuses on alleged issues linked to online betting/gambling and the England series. However, no final conclusion regarding any offense or violation by Rizwan has been announced so far.
Simi Singh retires from professional cricket
Simi Singh, who made his cricketing journey from India to Ireland, has retired from professional cricket at the age of 39. The Irish all-rounder achieved many memorable achievements in his international career. Simi, who returned to cricket after a serious illness and a liver transplant, has now decided to formally end his playing career. Born in Punjab, Simi Singh moved to Ireland in 2006 at the age of 19. However, he had to wait nearly 11 years to make his international debut. He made his international debut for Ireland against New Zealand in 2017. He then represented Ireland until 2022.
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