Fascinating Test Match at Ranchi: An English Observer’s Daily Reviews – By Michael Roberts Source : thuppahis Daniel Byrne, … in special reports for the Guy From Galle  … incomplete, alas because of computer problems DAY ONE in RANCHI: Root’s patient century shows there is a way to succeed in India without risking throwing your wicket away Two days before the start of the Ranchi Test players and journalists alike questioned the number of cracks already visible on the batting surface. With Jasprit Bumrah rested for the fourth Test many were suspicious that a spin friendly surface would produce a fast-moving contest likely to last only three days or four at most. The England side was revealed a day early as is the way with Stokes and McCullum allowing adequate time for the players to mentally prepare for the challenges ahead. Bairstow retained his place in the batting line up while Bashir took ...

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Wanindu to play for Manchester Originals in The Hundred 2022 Wanindu Hasaranga Source:Dailynews Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been drafted for The Hundred 2022 which is schudled to be played from August 3 to September 3 in England. Hasaranga who is presently playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)in IPL was picked up for 100,000 pounds by the Manchester Originals. Hasaranga joined Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 10.75 crore at the IPL 2022 mega auction. The Hundred returns this year after the inaugural edition of English cricket’s franchise short-format competition was held last year. Manchester Originals also have picked Andre Russell, and Sean Abbott as their overseas players for The Hundred 2022. The Hundred was staged last year for the first time by the England Cricket Board. It’s a shorter version of T20 cricket where each side gets to face 100 balls each in their respective innings. Pre-tournament favourites Southern ...

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