B’desh reduce Zimbabwe to 76-2
Dhaka: Bangladesh reduced Zimbabwe to 76-2 Wednesday on the fourth day of the second Test. Zimbabwe still needs 367 runs or to survive a full day to win its first test series victory since 2011 after the hosts set an improbable target of 443 runs. Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah was instrumental in leaving Zimbabwe a record chase, hitting his second century as the hosts declared the second innings on 224-6. Mahmudullah, who completed his century in the last ball before the tea session, was not out on 101 and shared two important partnerships to take the side on the verge of winning the test and drawing the series.
Curran and Buttler save England
Kandy: Sri Lanka's spinners claimed some big-name England wickets on the first day of the second Test on Wednesday before Jos Buttler and Sam Curran rescued the innings. Buttler's 63 and a crucial 64 from Curran at the end lifted England to 285 all out after they had been struggling on 89-4 on the turning Pallekelle stadium pitch. Curran, fast becoming an England hero, said reaching near 300 was a "massive" achievement. England spinner Jack Leach then strengthened England's position, dismissing opener Kaushal Silva in the 12 overs Sri Lanka faced as the home side reached 26 for one at the close.
eves eye semis spot in world t20
Guyana: Eyeing a semi-finals berth, overwhelming favourites India will have to guard against complacency when they play Ireland in their third Group B match of the ICC Women's World T20 here on Thursday. India are on a roll having convincingly won their first two matches, including against arch-rivals Pakistan two days ago. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur declared open the tournament with her blazing hundred against New Zealand at the Providence, the same venue where India will face Ireland. Ireland, on the other hand, have lost to both Australia and Pakistan.
KKR dump aussie pacer Starc
Kolkata: A text message is all what Australian paceman Mitchell Starc received from the IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders on his removal from the squad for the 2019 edition. One of the costliest buys in the 2018 auction, Starc was forced to miss the entire season due to stress fracture in his right leg. "I got a text message two days ago from the owners of Kolkata, saying I've been released from my contract. At the moment I'll be home in April," Starc told reporters. The exact reason for Starc's release is not yet known.
Hima is new UNICEF Youth ambassador
New Delhi: Teenage sprint sensation Hima Das on Wednesday was appointed the India's first ever Youth Ambassador by UNICEF. In her role as a Youth Ambassador, Hima will be working towards raising awareness about the rights and needs of children. She will help amplify the voices of children and young people as active participants in decision making, thus contributing to their holistic development. "I feel very proud to be appointed as new UNICEF Youth ambassador. I want every child to be able to access schools that are safe and supportive so that they can learn and thrive," Hima said.
