A triumphant Mohammed Siraj acknowledges the crowd after taking figures of 6-70. Siraj was rewarded for some accurate, threatening bowling after being asked to lead the pace unit in Birmingham.(AFP)
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Ben Stokes' batting woes don't subside! The England captain was today dismissed for a golden duck, undone first ball by a sharp bounces from Siraj.(Action Images via Reuters)
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A day for Jamie Smith to remember! After Rishabh Pant, watching on, broke records in Leeds, it was wicketkeeper Smith's turn in Birmingham. No English wicketkeeper has scored more than Smith's 184* in Test cricket, most of which came at a rate well in excess of run-a-ball.(AP)
Harry Brook got over the line into three figures, having been dimissed on 99 in the previous Test. It was yet another fine rescue act from the young England star, who continues to perform under pressure for his team.(AFP)
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It was a partnership to remember and savour between Harry Brook and Jamie Smith. Joining forces at 84/5, the pair counter-attacked and brought England roaring back, putting on 303 runs to give the hosts something to fight with.(Action Images via Reuters)
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Kuldeep Yadav returned figures of 4-7 to lead holders India to a crushing nine-wicket win over hosts United Arab Emirates in their opening match of the Asia Cup on Wednesday.
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Shubman Gill will serve as Suryakumar Yadav's deputy in the Asia Cup. He is expected to open alongside Abhishek Sharma. His inclusion in the squad has led to polarising opinion, with many criticising the selectors for picking players based on their Test form.
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Cheteshwar Pujara has called time on his career, 20 years on from his First Class debut. This is a picture of him from his final international match – but before it followed a long career full of moments that came to define him as the spine of India's best and most successful Test team. Here are some of the most remarkable moments for one of India's most remarkable cricketers.
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Virat Kohli broke the record of Sachin Tendulkar for most number of ODI centuries in the 2023 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium. Master Blaster was in attendance and Kohli celebrated the feat by bowing down in front of his idol.
