Top 5 Cricket News of the Day

Cricketnmore presents top five cricket news of the day i:e 6th October below:

1. SA in control against Bangladesh on the opening day of second test

South Africa were 428/3 at stumps on the first day of the second test against Bangladesh in Bloemfontein on Friday.

2. Karunaratne puts Sri Lanka in strong position against Pakistan in second test

Opener Dimuth Karunaratne scored a dashing century to guide Sri Lanka to 254-3 at stumps on the first day of the second and final day-night Test against Pakistan in Dubai on Friday.

3. Shoaib Akhtar to mentor Lahore Qalandars

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has been signed on as a mentor by the Pakistan Super League franchise Lahore Qalandars.

4. Aussie pacer John Hastings announces retirement from test and ODI cricket

John Hastings has called time on his first-class and one-day career, both at international and domestic level. However, the 31-year old all-rounder will remain available for T20 cricket.

5. Bumrah hails Nehra's return for T20Is against Australia

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah welcomed the return of veteran Ashish Nehra to the squad, saying the left-arm pacer brings with him a bag full of experience.

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