With a crucial World Test Championship berth at stake, India faces a selection headache for the second Test against New Zealand, needing a win to stay in the hunt for the final. The team is considering changes to both their batting and bowling lineup, particularly in light of the turning track in Pune. Meanwhile, New Zealand is expected to bring in an additional spinner, adding another layer of complexity to the match.
Pakistan tightened its grip on the second Test against England, setting a challenging target of 297 and then reducing the tourists to 36-2 by the end of day three. Salman Agha’s blistering 63 and England’s struggles against spin on a turning pitch put Pakistan in a strong position to level the series.
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first in the second Test against New Zealand in Galle, marking their sixth consecutive toss win under captain Dhananjaya de Silva. The hosts made two bold changes to their winning lineup, bringing in off-spinner Nishan Peiris and all-rounder Milan Rathnayake. New Zealand, aiming to level the series, opted for an unchanged side.
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first in the second Test against New Zealand at Galle. The pitch is expected to be drier and more conducive to spin bowling, with a target score of 350 or above in the first innings. New Zealand will be looking to bounce back from their defeat in the first Test, while Sri Lanka will be aiming to continue their winning momentum.
Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe has dismissed speculation about Shakib Al Hasan’s finger injury, assuring that the star all-rounder is available for selection in the second Test against India. Despite suffering a finger injury in the first Test, Shakib is expected to play a crucial role in the series decider, bringing much-needed experience and firepower to the Bangladesh team.
England roared back in the second Test against West Indies at Trent Bridge, taking a commanding 207-run lead after a brilliant batting performance led by half-centuries from Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, and Harry Brook. The hosts were in a precarious position after West Indies took a first-innings lead, but England’s resilience and strong batting saw them dominate the third day.
England, led by half-centuries from Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, and Harry Brook, dominated the third day of the second test against West Indies at Trent Bridge, building a commanding lead of 207 runs. Despite a spirited fightback by West Indies in the first innings, England’s batting brilliance put them firmly in the driver’s seat.
