Kumar Rupesh

Akeal Hosein was in spectacular form against South Africa in the second T20I at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad. Hosein bagged the big wickets of Tristan Stubbs and Rassie van der Dussen to help the Windies win the 2nd T20I by 30 runs.

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Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan are the fourth-most successful opening pair in the history of ODI cricket. The dynamic pair aggregated 5148 runs for the Men in Blue in 115 ODIs at an average of 45.55 and struck 18-century and 15 half-century stands.

Viktor Axelsen won the gold medal at the Paris Olympics in the men's singles category by defeating the reigning world champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn in straight games 21-11, 21-11 in the summit clash.

Romario Shepherd was adjudged the Player of the Match (POTM) for his spectacular bowling performance that allowed West Indies to take an unassailable lead in the three-match T20I series.

Superstar spinner Jess Jonassen has been left out of the 15-member squad despite her superb performance in the recently concluded Women's Hundred. Jonassen picked up 12 wickets in eight games at an economy of 6.62 runs per over for Welsh Fire.

Mushfiqur Rahim and Mehidy Hasan Miraz played a significant role in guiding Bangladesh to their maiden win over Pakistan in Test cricket history. Rahim scored 191 runs in the first innings and was involved in a 196-run stand for the seventh wicket with Mehidy.

Pakistan had suffered a loss at the hands of Sri Lanka in the semi-final of the Women's Asia Cup recently. It was Nida Dar's last T20I tournament as captain of the Pakistan women's cricket team.

Gorakhpur Lions, Kanpur Superstars, Kashi Rudras, Noida Super Kings, Lucknow Falcons and Meerut Mavericks are the six teams that will be in action between August 25 and September 14. The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) organises the tournament.

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Mehidy Hasan believes that if the Bangladesh bowlers can get early wickets on the final day of the ongoing Rawalpindi Test match then they can beat Pakistan and earn their first-ever win against them in Test cricket history.

Mehidy Hasan played a crucial role in helping Bangladesh earn a lead in the first innings. The bowling allrounder added 196 runs for the seventh wicket alongside Mushfiqur Rahim and chipped in with a solid 77.

Joe Root is the highest run-getter in Tests among active cricketers with Australia's Steve Smith, a close second with 9685 runs. Root has also surpassed Rahul Dravid on the list of players with the most fifties in Test cricket.

Australia A previously won the three-match T20 series 3-0 and then clinched the three-match 50-over contest 2-1. The unofficial Test in Gold Coast was the last game of the tour.

Jamie Smith played a pivotal role in guiding England to their first innings score of 358 in the ongoing Old Trafford Test match. Smith scored his maiden international century and helped England take a first innings lead of 122 runs.

Senior pace bowler Lungi Ngidi presented Kwena Mapahka with his debut cap. Maphaka was impressive on his T20I debut for the Proteas as he bagged a wicket and conceded just 22 runs in 3.5 overs at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad.