Mitchell Starc claimed 10 wickets as Australia defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test. The result levelled the series after Bangladesh won the opener.
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Starc’s ten-wicket surge restores Australia
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Supporting Articles
Devdutt Padikkal's century moved India ahead after a competitive day in which Shubman Gill also made 50. Sri Lanka stayed in contention through Asitha Fernando's three wickets.
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India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant retired hurt after being struck on his left wrist while attempting a pull against Kumara. He is expected to return to the batting later.
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Jack Leach took five wickets as Somerset broke down Essex's resistance on the final day and completed a dominant victory.
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Lancashire's Joe Moores was dismissed for obstructing the field during a heavy home Championship defeat by Northamptonshire.
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Northamptonshire beat Lancashire by 316 runs in a dominant display led by Sanderson and an effective all-round bowling attack. Lancashire's Moores was dismissed for obstructing the field.
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The ECB is investigating after a video circulated on social media showing Brydon Carse surrounded by police officers with his hands behind his back in handcuffs.
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Dom Bess claimed five wickets as Yorkshire beat Hampshire by 39 runs after Hampshire mounted a serious challenge in the chase.
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Leicestershire beat Glamorgan by 42 runs at Grace Road despite Colin Ingram Carlson's 99. Ian Holland took nine wickets in the match to secure the victory.
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Shadab Khan struck an unbeaten 52 from 20 balls to drive the Falcons past TKR in North Sound and move them to the top of the CPL table.
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Starc takes 10 wickets as Australia thrash Bangladesh
Summary
Mitchell Starc claimed 10 wickets as Australia defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test. The result levelled the series after Bangladesh won the opener.
Starc's match-winning spell exposed Bangladesh's inability to withstand Australia's pace attack, with the visitors dismissed
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The result restores Australia's standing and turns a potential series setback into a drawn contest.
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12:26 PMESPN Cricket
Padikkal century puts India ahead on hard-fought day
Summary
Devdutt Padikkal's century moved India ahead after a competitive day in which Shubman Gill also made 50. Sri Lanka stayed in contention through Asitha Fernando's three wickets.
Padikkal's hundred is the decisive shift, giving India the advantage despite sustained pressure from Sri
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India have the upper hand, but Sri Lanka remain close enough for the next session to reshape the contest.
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Pant expected to bat after retiring hurt on first day
Summary
India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant retired hurt after being struck on his left wrist while attempting a pull against Kumara. He is expected to return to the batting later.
Pant's expected return reduces the immediate concern, but the wrist injury remains a potential constraint
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India's innings and balance could change sharply if Pant cannot resume or keep wicket.
10:21 AMESPN Cricket
Leach leads the way as Somerset seal dominant win
Summary
Jack Leach took five wickets as Somerset broke down Essex's resistance on the final day and completed a dominant victory.
Leach supplied the breakthrough that turned prolonged resistance into a decisive result. Somerset's ability to
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Somerset combined control with a ruthless final-day finish, with Leach again central to the result.
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Rare Moores dismissal as Lancs lose to Northants
Summary
Lancashire's Joe Moores was dismissed for obstructing the field during a heavy home Championship defeat by Northamptonshire.
The unusual dismissal became a defining moment in a match Lancashire otherwise failed to control.
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The rare mode of dismissal added controversy to a heavy loss and underlined Lancashire's troubled performance.
10:37 AMESPN Cricket
Lancashire crushed by 316 runs as Northants surge
Summary
Northamptonshire beat Lancashire by 316 runs in a dominant display led by Sanderson and an effective all-round bowling attack. Lancashire's Moores was dismissed for obstructing the field.
The 316-run margin points to a comprehensive Northants advantage rather than a narrow collapse. Sanderson's
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Northamptonshire take a major result while Lancashire suffer a damaging defeat and a heavy loss of confidence.
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ECB investigates Brydon Carse handcuff video
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The ECB is investigating after a video circulated on social media showing Brydon Carse surrounded by police officers with his hands behind his back in handcuffs.
The footage has triggered an official review, but it does not by itself establish what
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The investigation creates immediate uncertainty around Carse's availability and public standing.
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12:42 PMESPN Cricket
Bess takes five as Yorkshire close out tight 39-run win
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Dom Bess claimed five wickets as Yorkshire beat Hampshire by 39 runs after Hampshire mounted a serious challenge in the chase.
Bess's steady pressure eventually broke Hampshire's pursuit and secured a result that had remained uncertain
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Yorkshire took crucial points from a direct rival despite Hampshire making them work for the win.
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12:10 PMESPN Cricket
Holland fires Leicestershire to victory despite Carlson 99
Summary
Leicestershire beat Glamorgan by 42 runs at Grace Road despite Colin Ingram Carlson's 99. Ian Holland took nine wickets in the match to secure the victory.
Holland's nine-wicket match haul outweighed Glamorgan's near-century and gave Leicestershire control at the decisive moments.
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Leicestershire's win strengthens their campaign and confirms Holland as the match's decisive performer.
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1:23 AMESPN Cricket
Shadab brilliance takes Falcons top of the table in CPL
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Shadab Khan struck an unbeaten 52 from 20 balls to drive the Falcons past TKR in North Sound and move them to the top of the CPL table.
Shadab's explosive finish converted the match into a decisive win and lifted the Falcons into
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The Falcons now control the CPL's leading position, powered by a match-winning allround performance.
Other Developments
A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
Former Pakistan captains have appealed to the country's prime minister again over concerns about Imran Khan's health. It is their second appeal in six months.
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Australia captain Pat Cummins plans to use the South Africa one-day internationals to prepare for his Test responsibilities. He has also indicated that he could miss the subsequent ODI series against Zimbabwe.
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England are again dealing with a player involved in a late-night incident, renewing concerns about discipline within the team. The article argues that the pattern will continue unless the team imposes stronger consequences.
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Worcestershire completed a demanding fourth-innings chase against Gloucestershire at Cheltenham, led by centuries from Lategan and Libby.
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Kent defeated Middlesex after a ninth-wicket partnership made the finish tense. Joe Cracknell's unbeaten innings was ultimately ended by Kent's legspinner.
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Australia captain Pat Cummins attributed the two-day finish to some strong bowling and batting below the required standard. He also said Marnus Labuschagne's good net sessions mean little without runs in matches.
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Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said his team must improve collectively after a heavy defeat in Mackay. He called for a stronger performance in South Africa rather than blaming individual players.
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Najmul Hossain Shanto has called for Bangladesh to play more Tests in South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia after their rise to sixth in the ICC rankings. The ranking jump followed Bangladesh's first drawn series in Australia in 23 years.
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Karn Sharma has retired from international and domestic cricket at 38. He played four international matches and became the only player to win IPL titles with three different teams.
3:39 AMESPN Cricket
The quiz asks readers to identify the 20 highest-ranked Test batters according to the International Cricket Council's latest rankings.
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Saransh makes his debut for India in place of Kuldeep as India bat in Colombo, while Sri Lanka also hand Kamil Mishara a debut and retain Pasindu Sooriyabandara after his concussion-substitute appearance in Galle.
1:03 AMESPN Cricket
Cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt examines England's current position and the issues shaping the team's outlook.
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Former captains renew appeal to Pakistan PM over Imran Khan's health
Summary
Former Pakistan captains have appealed to the country's prime minister again over concerns about Imran Khan's health. It is their second appeal in six months.
The renewed appeal shows that concerns over Khan's condition remain unresolved despite earlier intervention. Repeated
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The appeal keeps Khan's health and treatment under scrutiny at both cricketing and political levels.
6:16 PMESPN Cricket
Cummins to use South Africa ODIs as Test preparation
Summary
Australia captain Pat Cummins plans to use the South Africa one-day internationals to prepare for his Test responsibilities. He has also indicated that he could miss the subsequent ODI series against Zimbabwe.
Cummins is prioritising Test readiness and workload management over appearing in every limited-overs fixture. His
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Australia's planning will show how seriously it can protect Cummins' long-term fitness without weakening its limited-overs leadership.
5:31 PMBBC Sport Cricket
What will it take to stop the England hangovers?
Summary
England are again dealing with a player involved in a late-night incident, renewing concerns about discipline within the team. The article argues that the pattern will continue unless the team imposes stronger consequences.
Repeated incidents now point to a management problem rather than an isolated lapse. England's leadership
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England's response will determine whether off-field misconduct remains an occasional embarrassment or becomes a defining team culture problem.
1:42 PMESPN Cricket
Lategan, Libby star as Worcestershire cruise in stiff run-chase
Summary
Worcestershire completed a demanding fourth-innings chase against Gloucestershire at Cheltenham, led by centuries from Lategan and Libby.
The two hundreds transformed a difficult target into a controlled pursuit and exposed a failure
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A successful fourth-innings chase built on two centuries is a strong statement about Worcestershire's resilience and batting quality.
2 stories · 2 sources
10:02 AMESPN Cricket
Kent hold nerve as Cracknell heroics in vain for Middlesex
Summary
Kent defeated Middlesex after a ninth-wicket partnership made the finish tense. Joe Cracknell's unbeaten innings was ultimately ended by Kent's legspinner.
Kent's ability to break the late partnership secured the same narrow advantage that shaped the
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Kent's promotion bid gains another close win, while Middlesex are left with evidence that their lower order can compete but not finish.
2 stories · 2 sources
9:48 AMESPN Cricket
Cummins on two-day finish: Some good bowling and below-average batting
Summary
Australia captain Pat Cummins attributed the two-day finish to some strong bowling and batting below the required standard. He also said Marnus Labuschagne's good net sessions mean little without runs in matches.
Australia's victory reflected a sharper attack but also exposed a batting failure that shortened the
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Australia have won quickly, but their batting remains a clear selection and performance concern.
6:37 AMESPN Cricket
Shanto hopes Bangladesh 'do it' in South Africa after Darwin conquest
Summary
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said his team must improve collectively after a heavy defeat in Mackay. He called for a stronger performance in South Africa rather than blaming individual players.
The two-day loss exposed a team-wide failure, not a single weak link, and leaves Bangladesh
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South Africa will show whether Bangladesh's recent progress travels beyond home conditions.
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Shanto wants more SENA Tests after Bangladesh rise to No. 6 in rankings
Summary
Najmul Hossain Shanto has called for Bangladesh to play more Tests in South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia after their rise to sixth in the ICC rankings. The ranking jump followed Bangladesh's first drawn series in Australia in 23 years.
Bangladesh's ranking has improved faster than its experience in the toughest overseas conditions, making regular
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Bangladesh now need quality overseas Tests to turn a breakthrough ranking into sustained credibility.
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Karn Sharma, 38, calls time on India and domestic career
Summary
Karn Sharma has retired from international and domestic cricket at 38. He played four international matches and became the only player to win IPL titles with three different teams.
Sharma's limited international career contrasts with a durable impact in India's franchise system, where his
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His record captures how franchise cricket can define a player's legacy even without a substantial international career.
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Can you name the top 20 Test batters in the world?
Summary
The quiz asks readers to identify the 20 highest-ranked Test batters according to the International Cricket Council's latest rankings.
The rankings provide a current measure of sustained Test performance rather than a snapshot from
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The list offers a quick benchmark for the players shaping the current Test batting hierarchy.
1:03 AMESPN Cricket
Saransh debuts in place of Kuldeep as India bat in Colombo
Summary
Saransh makes his debut for India in place of Kuldeep as India bat in Colombo, while Sri Lanka also hand Kamil Mishara a debut and retain Pasindu Sooriyabandara after his concussion-substitute appearance in Galle.
India have changed their attack by replacing Kuldeep with Saransh, while Sri Lanka have altered
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Two debutants and India's change in spin options add uncertainty to the match's tactical balance.
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Test Match Special Podcast
Summary
Cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt examines England's current position and the issues shaping the team's outlook.
The focus is England's immediate competitive state rather than a single match result or announcement.
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England's next decisions will depend on whether its current struggles reflect form or structural weakness.
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