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Marcus Harris did leg-glance a stray Archer delivery for four and edged him short of Ben Stokes at third slip for another, far less convincing boundary. But Jofra Archer, bowling from around the wicket, squared him up with an 87.3 mph delivery that saw Harris get a thin edge through to wicket-keeeper Jonny Bairstow -- like Root appearing on his home ground. (Photo: ICC/Twitter)

Ashes 2019: Jofra Archer dismisses Marcus Harris before rain stops...

Jofra Archer dismissed recalled Australia opener Marcus Harris on the first day of the third Test at Headingley on...

22 Aug 2019 6:18 PM IST

Lahiru Thirimanne was the only batsman to depart, caught by New Zealand captain Kane Williamson off spinner William Somerville for 2. Somerville had figures of 1-20 off six overs. Sri Lanka won the first test by six wickets in Galle. The Black Caps called up allrounder Colin de Grandhomme and left out Mitchell Santner. (Photo: ICC/Twitter)

Sri Lanka reach 71-1 at tea on 1st day of 2nd test v New Zealand after...

The start of play was delayed by more than three hours because of rain and a wet outfield, and more rain arrived during...

22 Aug 2019 5:46 PM IST

Left-handed Cosgrove didnt leave the bouncer delivery, but instead, he played the bouncer with his helmet as the ball went to the first slip. (Photo: Instagram/Screengrab)

Kevin Pietersen posts video, says this method will help Aussies to...

The video, which was shared by Pietersen, showed Leicestershire's batsman Mark Cosgrove attempting a bouncer with his...

22 Aug 2019 5:18 PM IST

England, trailing 1-0 in the five-match series, was unchanged but tinkered with its batting lineup by playing Ben Stokes at No 5. (Photo: AP)

England win toss, bowls first in 3rd Ashes test

The toss was held back for 35 minutes because of some drizzle in the morning, and more rain has delayed the start of...

22 Aug 2019 4:08 PM IST

The Kane Williamson-led New Zealand have also made one change in their bid to level the series, with Mitchell Santner making way for Colin de Grandhomme. (Photo: ICC/Twitter)

Sri Lanka bat in second Test vs New Zealand

The first session of the game was washed out due to rain and play will begin at 1:40 pm (0810 GMT).

22 Aug 2019 3:21 PM IST

The 30-year-old currently has 43 centuries in his arsenal, six behind Tendulkar. (Photo: AFP)

Sehwag reveals one record of Sachin Tendulkar which even Virat Kohli...

Kohli has amassed 11520 runs in his ODI career at an impressive average of 60.31.

22 Aug 2019 2:57 PM IST

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) posted a video on their website in which Kohli turned anchor for the 67-year-old. (Photo: BCCI/Twitter)

'I believed I am the man': Viv Richards tells Kohli about his mindset...

The Indian cricket team is currently in West Indies and have already trounced West Indies in T20I and ODI series.

22 Aug 2019 2:15 PM IST

Rohit, 32, has cemented his place at the top of the batting order in the Twenty20 and 50-over formats and finished with the most number of runs in the World Cup in England recently. (Photo: AP)

Sourav Ganguly tells India to play Rohit Sharma as opener in Tests

The only player in the world with three double hundreds in one-day internationals, Rohit bats in the middle order in the...

22 Aug 2019 1:22 PM IST

In this series, India and West Indies can earn 60 points for a win or 20 points for a draw. (Photo: Cricket West Indies/Twitter)

West Indies reveal Test jersey numbers of players; see tweet

The Test series between India and West Indies will mark the start of the ICC World Test Championship for both the teams.

22 Aug 2019 1:02 PM IST

in 2016, Roston Chase played a characteristic knock for West Indies in the second innings of the second Test at Sabina Park. (Photo:AFP)

'We might beat India if we play well as a unit': Ramnaresh Sarwan

Former West Indies cricketers have been voicing their opinion for preparing a fast wicket in Antigua in order to beat...

22 Aug 2019 12:59 PM IST

When asked about Sreesanths hope of playing international cricket, he said, He has to play domestic cricket first,â€ (Photo: AFP)

On Mohd Amir-Sreesanth comeback comparisons, Sehwag says, 'Pakistan...

The BCCI Ombudsman DK Jain, on Tuesday, had passed an order to reduce the life-ban on S Sreesanth to 7 years.

22 Aug 2019 12:42 PM IST

Skipper Jason Holder will be sporting number 8. (Photo: Windiescricket/ Twitter)

West Indies reveals Test jersey number

Bowlers Kemar Roach and Shannon Gabriel will sport numbers 24 and 85 respectively.

22 Aug 2019 12:30 PM IST