In Case You Missed it: India sweep West Indies, Sri Lanka level series
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ESPNcricinfo staff
30-Jul-2022
Prabath Jayasuriya has taken four five-fors in three Tests • AFP/Getty Images
The women's game made its debut in the Commonwealth Games, records were made in the County Championship, and Sri Lanka's Test resurgence continued with a series-levelling win at home. Here's all the news and stories you may have missed this week.
After their defeat in the first Test, Sri Lanka rallied to level the series with a 246-run win in the second. Prabath Jayasuriya, who said he gave his "everything to play for Sri Lanka", picked up his second five-for of the series, taking his tally of wickets to 29 in his first three Tests. For Babar Azam, the defeat highlighted his struggle to use his spinners.
Gill, Dhawan and Chahal power India to 3-0 sweep
India's batters, led by Gill's unbeaten 98, fired them to 225 from 36 overs, and West Indies barely got going in the chase. , On the back of his 27-ball fifty in the second ODI, Axar Patel has emerged as a contender for the side for the 50-over World Cup next year.
India's batters, led by Gill's unbeaten 98, fired them to 225 from 36 overs, and West Indies barely got going in the chase. , On the back of his 27-ball fifty in the second ODI, Axar Patel has emerged as a contender for the side for the 50-over World Cup next year.
WTC scenarios: Is an India vs Pakistan final possible?
Also, what do current table-toppers South Africa need to do to qualify? S Rajesh examines the possibilities.
Also, what do current table-toppers South Africa need to do to qualify? S Rajesh examines the possibilities.
Exile on main street
Nishi Narayanan picks her favourite cricket photo - of a boy, his bread and a ball game in the balance in a foreign land.
Nishi Narayanan picks her favourite cricket photo - of a boy, his bread and a ball game in the balance in a foreign land.
'You can't fully run away from where you come'
Jonathan Trott, Allan Lamb, Robin Smith and Michael Lumb tell Daniel Gallan what it means to be a South African-born cricketer playing for England
Jonathan Trott, Allan Lamb, Robin Smith and Michael Lumb tell Daniel Gallan what it means to be a South African-born cricketer playing for England
Sam Northeast: 'I had more nerves in the 190s than in the 390s - which sounds ridiculous'
The batter who became only the fourth player to make 400 runs in an innings in first-class cricket, talks Matt Roller through the record-breaking match between Glamorgan and Leicestershire.
The batter who became only the fourth player to make 400 runs in an innings in first-class cricket, talks Matt Roller through the record-breaking match between Glamorgan and Leicestershire.
Cricket at the 2022 Commonwealth Games - all you need to know
Women's cricket debuted at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this week. Here's a cheat sheet.
Women's cricket debuted at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this week. Here's a cheat sheet.
Stepping out of the shadows of legends, Harmanpreet leads India into a new era
Without the presence of veterans like Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami, a young team led by an experienced captain aims for glory at the Commonwealth Games.
Without the presence of veterans like Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami, a young team led by an experienced captain aims for glory at the Commonwealth Games.
South Africa women - on the brink of an implosion or the cusp of a change?
The side lost all of their six limited-overs games against England, and after a period of good results, things have started to unravel quickly. A strong domestic system is only the first step towards redressing the issue, says Firdose Moonda.
The side lost all of their six limited-overs games against England, and after a period of good results, things have started to unravel quickly. A strong domestic system is only the first step towards redressing the issue, says Firdose Moonda.
Sikandar Raza: 'Nightmare of not qualifying for 2019 World Cup never went away'
The Zimbabwe allrounder says he's glad he gets to play one more World Cup - his side have made the cut for the T20 World Cup 2022 after getting through the qualifiers at home - before he hangs up his boots.
The Zimbabwe allrounder says he's glad he gets to play one more World Cup - his side have made the cut for the T20 World Cup 2022 after getting through the qualifiers at home - before he hangs up his boots.
Does Prabath Jayasuriya have the most wickets for a bowler after their first two Tests?
And was Leicestershire's 584 the highest total for a side that ended up losing by an innings? Steven Lynch has answers to all the week's trivia questions.
And was Leicestershire's 584 the highest total for a side that ended up losing by an innings? Steven Lynch has answers to all the week's trivia questions.
M Shahrukh Khan: 'I want to be the best version of myself wherever I go'
The Punjab Kings batter credits Julian Wood for improving his power-hitting and maintains an underwhelming IPL hasn't shaken his confidence.
The Punjab Kings batter credits Julian Wood for improving his power-hitting and maintains an underwhelming IPL hasn't shaken his confidence.