It’s that time of the week when a majority of working individuals, as well as school and college-goers, gear up for the weekend. Some choose to let their hair down by heading to pubs and similar establishments, while others opt to relax and replenish their energy levels after an exhausting week at work.
For those who can’t live without their daily dose of sports, it’s going to be quite the action-packed weekend. Here’s a detailed look at what’s in store:
Cricket
The second Test between India and England kickstarted to action on Friday, with the Rohit Sharma-led hosts aiming to level the series after a stunning 28-run defeat in the series opener in Hyderabad.
The second and the third days of the second Test in Visakhapatnam is expected to be a key fixture for many an Indian sports fan, but that won’t be all – the final round of Super Six matches in the ongoing ICC U-19 World Cup will also be taking place on Saturday.
The two-Test series involving New Zealand and South Africa will also get underway from Sunday.
Here’s the full list:
India vs England, 2nd Test in Visakhapatnam (Sports18/JioCinema): Days 2 (Saturday) and 3 (Sunday) from 9.30 am.
ICC U-19 World Cup 2024 (Star Sports Network): Bangladesh vs Pakistan, Ireland vs New Zealand, England vs Zimbabwe (all on Saturday at 1.30 pm)
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, only Test in Colombo (Sony Sports Network): Days 2 (Saturday) and 3 (Sunday) from 10 am.