Afghanistan to play first Test in India, BCCI ignores Pakistan
Cricket | December 11, 2017 19:29 ISTIndia and Pakistan have not played bilateral cricket since 2012 due to political tensions between the two neighbours.
India and Pakistan have not played bilateral cricket since 2012 due to political tensions between the two neighbours.
Root was 45 not out and his unbroken partnership with Malan was worth 77 by the close at Headingley, edging England ahead after West Indies finished on 427 all out in its first innings.
Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis produced their best batting performance to keep India at bay after a first innings debacle, guiding the hosts to 209 for two at stumps on the third day.
"Wicket is slowing down at a very quick pace. Edges aren't carrying. So that means we will have to stick our guns out and try to prise a few wickets out", says Indian bowler Ashwin.
Jadeja achieved the feat while bowling in Sri Lanka's first innings on Day 3 of the second Test in Colombo.
With Pradeep ruled out, Karunaratne, who took 1-31 in the first innings, will have to bowl his gentle medium pace if there is a second India innings.
Ali's dismissal of South Africa's last three batsmen in three balls across two overs handed England a 239-run victory and a 2-1 series lead ahead of Friday's fourth and final test in Manchester.
"We need to find out how we can do better than this moving forward. But having said that, all credit to India for the way they played. They played outstanding cricket in all three departments. They deserve all the credit," says skipper Herath.
Popular perceptions do not perturb him, which is the reason why India skipper Virat Kohli does not believe in counting the number of innings in which he had a dry run
No overs were bowled after tea and play was called off for the day around 1615 GMT with an improved weather forecast for Sunday and Monday.
After Philander's condition failed to improve, he was rushed to the nearby hospital for further investigation.
India's most successful Test bowler in recent times felt that Shastri would have a positive impact on the entire team.
The 30-year-old, who has taken 558 first-class wickets at an average of 19.85, is the only new face in the team, which also saw the return of batting all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva and seamer Nuwan Pradeep.
Rahul had to stay back in Colombo for observation because of high fever even though the rest of the squad traveled South on Sunday.
Pointing out that Lanka has a great track record at home, Shastri insisted that they are not going to take things for granted and would try to perform to the best of their abilities.
Tom Westley will make his England debut against South Africa as Gary Ballance's replacement in the third Test at The Oval next week.
The right hander made significant contributions of 54 and 42 while batting at number seven and took three wickets in England's second inning.
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