Fri Sep 20 08:20:55 UTC 2024: ## Day 3 Cricket Roundup: Thrilling Matches and Coaching Moves

**Cricket action continued on day 3 with a mix of exciting matches and coaching news:**

**International Matches:**

* **Bangladesh face a daunting task:** Needing 459 runs to win, Bangladesh face an uphill battle in their ongoing match.
* **India A and India D dominate:** India A hold a commanding lead of 206 runs, while India D lead by 174 runs in their respective matches.
* **India U19 in good position:** The Indian Under-19 team requires 115 runs from 37 overs to secure victory.
* **Sri Lanka on top:** Sri Lanka are in control with a 202-run lead in their match.
* **South Africa Women secure victory:** The South African Women’s team triumphed by 8 wickets with 9 balls remaining.

**Domestic Matches:**

* **Essex, Middlesex and Sussex dominate:** Essex, Middlesex and Sussex all secured victories by an innings, with margins of 40, 66 and 7 runs respectively.
* **UAE snatch a nail-biting win:** The United Arab Emirates won by 1 wicket with just 3 balls remaining in a tense encounter.

**Coaching News:**

* **Dravid and Rathour reunited:** Former India captain Rahul Dravid will be joined by Vikram Rathour in a new coaching role. The pair, who previously worked together during India’s T20 World Cup triumph, are set to collaborate once again.
* **Herath and Rathour join NZ Test team:** Former Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan and Rathour will serve as short-term coaches for the New Zealand Test team.
* **Dravid returns to Rajasthan Royals:** Dravid will head back to the Rajasthan Royals as their head coach.

Day 3 has seen a variety of cricketing action, from thrilling matches to significant coaching changes. With the season in full swing, fans can expect more exciting moments and developments in the coming days.

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