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For the first time in the ongoing five-match Test series between India and England, the bowlers received excessive help from the surface and the batters had to work hard for runs. India yet again lost the toss, for the 15th consecutive time in international cricket, and had to bat in the toughest of conditions. But thanks to Karun Nair, they ended the day with a respectable total of 204 runs for the loss of six wickets. He remained unbeaten on 52 off 98 deliveries with seven fours to his credit and would be key on the second day as well. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/tz58KR9 via IFTTT

On-field umpire Kumar Dharmasena came in the firing line of the fans, commentators and viewers alike after he was spotted gesturing to the England pacer Josh Tongue that the Indian batter Sai Sudharsan had got a bat before the deloivery hit his pads after he went for an appeal on the opening day of the fifth and final Test at the Oval.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/ZSPvC4N via IFTTT

The West Indies have named a 14-member squad for their upcoming T20I series against Pakistan, making several changes to manage player workloads and cover injuries sustained during the recent Australia series. The three-match series against Pakistan holds importance to the Caribbean side as they need to regroup after a disappointing run against Australia, where they were whitewashed 5-0 in the T20Is and lost the Test series 3-0. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/bo1OQgf via IFTTT

The inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy is in its final stage, with the series still alive and both India and England having a lot to play for. England will aim to win the series and retain the trophy, while India would want to level the series, after playing 15-16 good days of cricket. Shubman Gill mentioned the fact that the scoreline may not suggest how well India have played, but the Oval Test will provide a final opportunity to the visitors to showcase what they have got, with a rather inexperienced squad. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/LVK7y1U via IFTTT

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday, July 30, confirmed the sale of six The Hundred franchises, with the remaining two to be done in the coming weeks. The ECB confirmed that the privatisation deals will result in a windfall of more than £500m being pumped into English cricket as owners from various fields come together to be part of the revolution, which is the 100-ball format, in England.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/YkbGXjy via IFTTT

India secured a dramatic spot in the semi-finals of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) with a high-pressure win over the West Indies in their final league fixture. Chasing 145 runs, Yuvraj Singh’s side needed to complete the target within 14 overs to surpass England on Net Run Rate and stay alive in the competition. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/DJTrxFm via IFTTT

Australia have named 14-member squads for both the ODI and T20I formats ahead of their upcoming three-match series against South Africa, starting August 10. With Pat Cummins rested, Mitchell Marsh, already the T20I captain, will also lead the ODI side. Mitchell Starc is also unavailable for the tour. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/LlpwdDr via IFTTT