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Sri Lanka 41/1 in 11.0 Overs | Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd Test Day 1 Live Score – The Times of India

Interesting discussion between Russell Arnold and Mitchell McClenaghan on air. Normally, with the new ball, one sees fast bowlers keep the seam upright, to aid conventional swing. But Tim Southee and Will O'Rourke are holding the seam a bit differently. It is not cross seam either. Arnold decides to delve deeper into this and asks, thankfully to the benefit of all listening, as to why is the case. McClenaghan then reminds everyone that in the inaugural World Test Championship final, Southee had dismissed Rohit Sharma, with a different type of delivery - called the THREE-QUARTER SEAM. This name has been christened by the Kiwis themselves, as they are the creators of the same. In this position, the ball is not exactly held cross seam which is why, it is being called as three-quarter seam and...
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New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra stands between Sri Lanka and victory in Galle Test | Cricket News – Times of India

Rachin Ravindra. (Pic Credit - X) NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka remains on track for victory against New Zealand in the opening Test in Galle, despite a determined effort by Rachin Ravindra who remains unbeaten on 91.New Zealand, chasing 275 for victory, started shakily and kept losing wickets, particularly to Sri Lankan spinners Prabath Jayasuriya (3-66) and Romesh Mendis (3-83).By the end of day four, New Zealand was 207-8, trailing by 68 runs as Sri Lanka took control of the match.Ravindra hit nine fours and a six in his resilient innings. Ajaz Patel, at the other end, had yet to open his account having faced 15 deliveries, reported Reuters.Earlier, Ajaz Patel ran through Sri Lanka's lower order as the hosts posted 309 before being bowled out.Following Saturday's rest day due to the presidential...