Rajdeep Saha

New Delhi

News Editor, Sports at News Bytes

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Najmul Hossain likely to resign as Bangladesh Test captain: Details

5 days ago | newsbytesapp.com | Rajdeep Saha

Najmul was reportedly taken aback by BCB's decision, as he had planned to lead the ODI team and had already discussed plans with some players for the Sri Lanka tour. The sudden announcement of his removal from ODI captaincy came as a shock, especially since he was preparing to meet national head coach Phil Simmons about the squad for an upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.
Juventus cruise past Wydad in FIFA Club World Cup: Stats

5 days ago | newsbytesapp.com | Rajdeep Saha

Abdelmounaim Boutouil's own goal in the 6th minute, handed Juventus a 1-0 lead. Thereafter, Turkish forward Kenan Yildiz scored his side's 2nd 10 minutes later. Notably, it was his effort that led to an own-goal which deflected off Boutouil, catching goalkeeper Mehdi Benabid off-guard. The second was a stunning long-range effort that hit the top corner of the net.
Headingley Test, Day 3: England vs India match evenly poised

6 days ago | newsbytesapp.com | Rajdeep Saha

Home / News / Sports News / Headingley Test, Day 3: England vs India match evenly poised Related News Latest India vs England Cricket Indian Cricket Team England Cricket Team Test Cricket England lost centurion Ollie Pope's wicket early on in the morning session as the hosts got reduced to 225/4. Ben Stokes joined Brook in the middle and the two batters added 51 runs.
Jasprit Bumrah attains this special milestone in SENA nations (Tests)

6 days ago | newsbytesapp.com | Rajdeep Saha

As per ESPNcricinfo, this was Bumrah's 10th five-wicket haul in SENA nations (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia). He has raced to 150 wickets in SENA nations at an average of 20.88 from 32 matches. Meanwhile, Bumrah claimed his 12th five-wicket haul in away Tests (home of opposition). He has 163 wickets in away Tests at 19.38. Playing his 46th Test (87 innings), Bumrah has raced to 210 wickets. He averages 19.33 (ER: 2.77). This was the pacer's 14th five-wicket haul.
Carlos Alcaraz wins 2025 HSBC Championships title: Key stats

6 days ago | newsbytesapp.com | Rajdeep Saha

Alcaraz doled out 18 aces compared to Lehecka's 7. Both players committed two double faults each. Alacaraz owned an 87% win on the 1st serve and a 78% win on the 2nd. He converted 3/5 break points.
Jasprit Bumrah claims his 14th five-wicket haul in Tests: Stats

6 days ago | newsbytesapp.com | Rajdeep Saha

Bumrah dismissed Zak Crawley in the 1st over of England's innings with an unplayable delivery. He then broke a century-plus stand between Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope by castling the former. Joe Root was Bumrah's third victim. He bowled 13 overs for 48 runs on Day 2. Notably, Bumrah should have had four wickets, but a no ball saved Harry Brook, who was caught. Bumrah's final two victims were of Chris Woakes (38) and Josh Tongue (11). Both batters saw their timber get struck.
Headingley Test, Harry Brook falls for 99 versus India: Stats

6 days ago | newsbytesapp.com | Rajdeep Saha

England closed out Day 2 on 209/3 and it would have been 209/4 if Bumrah hadn't over-stepped. The bowler had Brook caught. Day 3 saw England lose Ollie Pope early (225/4) before Brook and Ben Stokes added 51 runs. After Stokes departed, Jamie Smith joined Brook. Notably, Brook was dropped by Pant off Ravindra Jadeja's bowling before lunch. Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant was guilty.
Rishabh Pant completes 150 catches in Test cricket: Key stats

6 days ago | newsbytesapp.com | Rajdeep Saha

What's the story Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has achieved a major milestone in Test cricket by completing 150 catches. The achievement came on Day 3 of the first Test match between India and England at Headingley, Leeds. Pant achieved this feat when he caught centurion Ollie Pope off Prasidh Krishna's bowling. England ended Day 2 on 209/3 and Prasidh got an early wicket in the morning on Sunday, dismissing Pope for 106 as England got reduced to 225/4.
Inter Milan beat Urawa Red Diamonds in Club World Cup

6 days ago | newsbytesapp.com | Rajdeep Saha

Despite Inter's dominance in the first half, it was Urawa who drew first blood. A counter-attack gave Watanabe a chance to score, which he did with precision. The goal came against the run of play as Inter controlled possession and created more chances but failed to find the back of the net before half-time. The second half saw Inter continue their attacking play, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Francesco Pio Esposito coming on as substitutes.
Jasprit Bumrah dismisses Joe Root for 10th time in Tests

6 days ago | newsbytesapp.com | Rajdeep Saha

A poor dab shot from Root ended his stay. He fiddled with a back of a length delivery outside off stump, but the angle of Bumrah did the trick. The ball seamed away off the pitch with some bounce and forced an edge. As per ESPNcricinfo, across 25 Test innings, Root owns 290 runs versus Bumrah at an average of 29. Bumrah has bowled 570 balls and owns 10 dismissals against the batter. On English soil, Root has fallen prey to Bumrah on six occasions across 16 innings.