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2nd Unofficial Test, Day 2: Indian bowlers struggle, England Lions at 192/3, India A Lead by 156 runs | Cricket News

2nd Unofficial Test, Day 2: Indian bowlers struggle, England Lions at 192/3, India A Lead by 156 runs | Cricket News

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England Lions (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) England Lions reached 192 for 3 in 46 overs at stumps on day two of their second unofficial Test against India A at Northampton on Saturday, trailing by 156 runs in response to India A’s first innings total of 348.Jordan Cox remained unbeaten on 31 alongside James Rew who was yet to open his account when bad light forced an early end to play. Only 13 overs were possible in the final session.Emilio Gay top-scored for England Lions with a well-made 71 off 117 deliveries before his dismissal.The hosts had earlier reached 146 for two when rain interrupted proceedings, forcing an early tea break. This came after Tushar Deshpande dismissed half-centurion Tom Haines for 54.A crucial 94-run second-wicket partnership between Haines and Gay, scored at a brisk pace off 128 balls, had kept India A at bay during the second session. Gautam Gambhir sends stern message after Bengaluru tragedy The breakthrough came in the 28th over after a change of ball in the 27th over. Deshpande’s wide delivery induced Haines to drive hard, with the extra bounce leading to a sharp catch by wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel.Quiz: Who’s that IPL player?Haines’ innings of 54 included nine boundaries and came off 88 balls.For India A, the wickets were shared between Anshul Kamboj (1/38), Tushar Deshpande (1/44), and Tanush Kotian (1/21).Brief scores showed India A’s first innings total of 348 all out, while England Lions reached 192 for 3 in 46 overs at stumps on day two.

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French Open Final 2025: Coco Gauff beats Aryna Sabalenka at Roland Garros, clinches her second major title | Tennis News

French Open Final 2025: Coco Gauff beats Aryna Sabalenka at Roland Garros, clinches her second major title | Tennis News

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NEW DELHI: In a historic French Open final, Coco Gauff secured her maiden title on clay by defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka with scores of 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 on Saturday.The world number two Gauff demonstrated resilience in a match filled with intense exchanges and shifting advantages to secure her second major championship, following her triumph at the 2023 US Open, where she similarly overcame Sabalenka after losing the first set.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!This match marked a significant occasion, being only the second top-ranked players’ final in Paris in three decades, with the previous one occurring in 2013 between Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova.Following Sabalenka’s errant backhand on the second match point, the 21-year-old American collapsed backwards, hands covering her face before resting on the clay court. She acknowledged Sabalenka at the net, embraced film director Spike Lee, and joined her team in celebration, achieving redemption three years after her initial Roland-Garros final defeat.The final set began with Sabalenka displaying strength, maintaining her aggressive strategy to secure her service game.Gauff elevated her performance, winning an impressive point in the third game that earned enthusiastic support from spectators. A sophisticated exchange of drop shots culminated in Gauff’s lob, which Sabalenka pursued before attempting a between-the-legs shot, but Gauff intercepted at the net for a winning point.Gauff’s steady baseline play earned her a break opportunity, which she secured when Sabalenka committed a double fault, establishing a 2-1 advantage. Despite Sabalenka’s visible frustration directed at her team, she regained focus to level the score at 3-3.

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'You are not going to get rid of chokers tag': Mark Boucher, claims Temba Bavuma's South Africa can transform Test cricket with WTC Final victory | Cricket News

‘You are not going to get rid of chokers tag’: Mark Boucher, claims Temba Bavuma’s South Africa can transform Test cricket with WTC Final victory | Cricket News

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Former South Africa cricket head coach Mark Boucher believes a victory for the Temba Bavuma-led South African team in the upcoming World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s on June 11 could revitalize Test cricket in South Africa. The team secured their first-ever WTC final appearance after winning seven consecutive Tests and topping the 2023-25 cycle points table with a 69.44 percentage.South Africa is currently preparing for the crucial one-off Test with a warm-up match against Zimbabwe at Arundel.“A lot of people have criticised South Africa, which is not really fair. You play what’s in front of you, and with all due respect, the sides that we’ve played against, we probably should have beaten, and we’ve done that. So we find ourselves in a final,” Boucher said.“But I wouldn’t say that it has got the crowds going in our country. Everyone’s very excited about it now, as the opportunity arises, a lot of people are going to travel over to London, spend all their Rands, and go watch what should be a good match. If we win it, I think that could be the turnaround for Test cricket in our country,” he added. Arshdeep Singh: The Poet Who Bowls Thunder | Stories from His Father & Coach The Lord’s clash marks the second ICC title match appearance for the men’s team following their runner-up finish in the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup. The women’s team has also finished as runners-up in consecutive T20 World Cups.“We’re playing for a trophy, so I guess a lot of people are saying no [we can’t win], but I think it’s a different feel in Test match cricket. It’s played over a longer period of time, and you’ve just got to win big moments in the game as well. Yes, there will be that tag [chokers] that gets thrown our way until we win a trophy,” Boucher stated.“You’re not going to get rid of the tag. Is it deserving of these youngsters coming through? No, it’s almost like they’re carrying the burden of what happened in previous years, which is always going to be tough on them, but they’re the ones in control of their futures at the moment,” he continued.Quiz: Who’s that IPL player?Boucher expressed confidence in opener Ryan Rickelton and batsman Tristan Stubbs for the upcoming final.“Ryan Rickelton has been playing nicely for Mumbai Indians (MI), and he was actually on the tour that we went to England (in 2022) as well. He’s actually played quite a few games in England as well, so he’ll know the conditions,” he remarked.“And Tristan Stubbs has come back and played a lot of domestic cricket and basically forced his way into the Test side because of the runs that he’s got. On paper, Australia will probably feel that they’ve got a better batting line-up than what we have, but have we got the attitude to go out there and, in a one-off game, just leave it all out there? Absolutely,” Boucher concluded.

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IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans vs Dindigul Dragons, TNPLT20, Today Match Prediction

IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans vs Dindigul Dragons, TNPLT20, Today Match Prediction

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𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : ​​​​IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans vs Dindigul Dragons​𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : June 08,Sunday​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:15 PM IST​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 :​ SNR College Cricket Stadium, Coimbatore, India​𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Tamil Nadu Premier League, 2025​ Dindigul Dragons came out on top in both their clashes against IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans in TNPL 2024. IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans vs Dindigul Dragons​ TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. IDTT vs DID Match Prediction & Analysis Match 5 of TNPL 2025 pits IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans against Dindigul Dragons at the SNR College Cricket Ground this Sunday. The defending champions have started the season on a winning note and will be confident of continuing their momentum against the Tamizhans, a team they beat twice last season. TEAMS PREVIEW IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans Preview IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans had a poor start to their season, suffering an 8-wicket loss to Chepauk Super Gillies. Batting first at the SNR College Cricket Ground, the Tamizhans posted 173-6 on the board but Chepauk overhauled the target in just 16 overs with 8 wickets in hand. Despite the defeat, the Tamizhans had some positives to take, particularly from the batting unit. Tushar Raheja was their star with the bat, smashing 79 off just 43 balls. Pradosh Paul was another batter to make an impact with a crucial knock of 38 off 28. They’ll also count on Amith Sathvik and Mohamed Ali S, who both chipped in with important runs last season and have the ability to contribute meaningful runs in the batting unit. The bowling fell apart for the Tamizhans in the previous game, as apart from Sai Kishore, everyone was carted for runs. Sai is coming off an excellent IPL season, and you can count on him to deliver an economical spell. T Natarajan and Mohamed Ali are two other wicket-taking options in the bowling unit, although they do tend to go for runs when things don’t go their way. Dindigul Dragons Preview Defending champions Dindigul Dragons played like true champions in their season opener as they brushed aside Lyca Kovai Kings with ease. After restricting the Kings to a below-par score of 148-9, the Dragons chased the target down in just 17.2 overs with seven wickets in hand. Shivam Singh was the star of the chase with a superb unbeaten knock of 82 off 50 that helped the team get over the line. Vimal Khumar and skipper Ravichandran Ashwin also chipped in with important cameos. Along with Shivam, Baba Indrajith is another one to watch out for in the batting department. He was the team’s second-highest scorer last season with 286 runs in 10 innings at an average of 41 and a strike rate of 133. The bowlers were in top form for the Dragons in the first match, with Sandeep Warrier, Ashwin, and Ganeshan Periyaswamy all chipping in with two wickets each. Their attack also consists of Varun Chakaravarthy, who has been in excellent form this year and will be quite a handful on this surface.  The Dragons easily have one of the best bowling attacks in the competition, which gives them the edge in this contest. Weather Conditions The SNR College Cricket Stadium in Coimbatore isn’t the easiest track for batters compared to some other venues in India. While runs are definitely there to be scored once batters settle in, bowlers—especially spinners—tend to find some grip and turn, particularly during the middle overs. Weather-wise, Coimbatore should see partly cloudy conditions with a good dose of humidity. Rain doesn’t look likely, so we should get the full match without interruptions. IDTT vs DID Pitch Report At SNR College Cricket Stadium, the average first-innings score is 151. In the first two matches of TNPL 2025 played here, targets of 150 and 174 were chased down with much ease. With that recent result in mind, both teams are likely to aim for a total somewhere in the 170–180 range if they want to feel secure about defending it. Toss: To Bowl Fielding teams generally have the upper hand at the SNR College Cricket Ground, and this was proved in the first two matches of TNPL 2025 played here, as the teams batting second coasted to comfortable victories. Both captains will hence look to field first in this game.

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WTC Final: Marnus Labuschagne lauds test Format, urges all nations to take it seriously | Cricket News

WTC Final: Marnus Labuschagne lauds test Format, urges all nations to take it seriously | Cricket News

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Marnus Labuschagne of Australia (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images) Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne expressed his optimism about Test cricket’s future ahead of the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s on Wednesday. The 30-year-old, who was part of Australia’s maiden WTC victory against India in 2023, emphasized the importance of countries producing quality players to maintain the format’s tradition.Labuschagne shared his thoughts on the World Test Championship format and its impact on the game’s competitiveness.“It is an exciting tournament. It means every Test you play has something on it, it brings all the countries into play, and anyone can make the final. You’re playing for a trophy at the end of a two-year cycle. I think it has worked great. Two years ago, when we beat India, it was awesome. I’m looking at it from a player’s perspective, and it looks like the game is in a great place,” he said. Gautam Gambhir sends stern message after Bengaluru tragedy The Australian batter highlighted the role of major cricket nations in sustaining Test cricket’s popularity.“Every time Test cricket is on, people want to watch it. India, Australia and England are probably carrying a bit of the load of Test cricket, but we really want to see all the countries keep producing great players and being part of upholding such an amazing tradition of Test cricket,” he added.Quiz: Who’s that IPL player?Labuschagne’s Test career began notably at Lord’s in 2019, where he became cricket’s first concussion substitute. His career flourished afterward, achieving an impressive average of 63.43 after 14 Tests and reaching the top spot in ICC Test rankings for six months starting December 2021.The South African-born cricketer also discussed his long-standing relationship with his club.“I love playing with the guys here; they are close friends, and I love the environment at the club. The benefit of having a relationship with the club for six years is that you have the perks of being able to call the director of cricket and say: This is what it looks like, is there a chance we can line this up?” he said.He further emphasized the advantages of his commitment to the club.“Without that relationship, there might be some hesitancy, or you might not get someone in for two games. But that’s the benefit of the long-term commitment I have shown over the last six years,” he added.

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