"There's a lot to play for in the World Test Championship": Pakistan skipper Shan Masood
4 months, 1 week ago

"There's a lot to play for in the World Test Championship": Pakistan skipper Shan Masood

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Ahead of his side's upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, Pakistan Test skipper Shan Masood said on Sunday that their effort would be to make the "best use" of the home advantage. "There's a lot to play for in the World Test Championship": Pakistan skipper Shan Masood With two wins from their five Tests so far, Pakistan have a point percentage of 36.66, which has placed them below India, Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka in the World Test Championship. Speaking ahead of the Test series against Bangladesh, Pakistan Test skipper Shan Masood acknowledged as much, stating that the side would look to make the best of their home advantage. Two experienced coaches have come in both white-ball and red-ball cricket for us, they were big players in their respective fields," the Pakistan Test skipper added.

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South Africa aims for place in World Test Championship final with win over Pakistan
1 day, 8 hours ago

South Africa aims for place in World Test Championship final with win over Pakistan

The Hindu  

South Africa is within touching distance of a place in next June’s World Test Championship final at Lord’s but must win at least one of its two Tests against Pakistan, which start with the Boxing Day encounter in Pretoria. A run of five successive Test victories in the last five months — over the West Indies, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka …

Injury scare for Rohit Sharma, Indian captain hit on left knee ahead of Boxing Day Test against Australia
2 days, 22 hours ago

Injury scare for Rohit Sharma, Indian captain hit on left knee ahead of Boxing Day Test against Australia

Live Mint  

India captain Rohit Sharma was hit on his left knee during Team India's net session in Melbourne ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia, according to a report in the Times of India. The report notes that the injury did not look too serious and the team physio is taking precautions to ensure that any swelling on Rohit's leg …

World Cup for red-ball players: South Africa's Temba Bavuma sets sights on WTC final
5 days ago

World Cup for red-ball players: South Africa's Temba Bavuma sets sights on WTC final

India Today  

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has set his sights firmly on a historic achievement as his team stands on the brink of making their first-ever ICC World Test Championship Final, set to take place at Lord's in June 2025. With South Africa currently leading the points table for the ongoing WTC cycle, Bavuma is determined to guide his side to …

Defeats galore and runs dry up: Is it the beginning of the end of Rohit Sharma's Test captaincy?
1 week ago

Defeats galore and runs dry up: Is it the beginning of the end of Rohit Sharma's Test captaincy?

India TV News  

After India’s unexpected 0-3 Test series loss at home against New Zealand, Rohit Sharma said, "We are allowed one such performance in 12 years,” and some of us seemed to have accepted his reasoning given India’s success in red-ball cricket in the last few years. Image Source : INDIA TVRohit Sharma's downfall as Test captain in 2024 In the 2024-25 …

Intense race for World Test Championship Final spots with 10 games to go
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Intense race for World Test Championship Final spots with 10 games to go

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : With 10 Tests remaining in the current World Test Championship cycle, several teams remain in contention for a place in the top two, although no team is guaranteed a spot just yet, as per ESPNcricinfo. For both teams to finish below 53.85 per cent, Australia would need to win their series against India 2-1 with two draws, …

World Test Championship standings: India slip to 3rd, New Zealand out of race
2 weeks, 3 days ago

World Test Championship standings: India slip to 3rd, New Zealand out of race

India Today  

The conclusion of the pink-ball Test in Adelaide on Sunday, December 8 has seen a shake-up in the World Test Championship standings as India slipped into 3rd spot. AUS vs IND, pink-ball Test Day 3 Highlights The win meant that Australia went to the top of the table with a point percentage of 60.71, after having slipped down to 3rd …

IND vs AUS, 1st WODI: Big test for India’s batters against mighty Australia in three-match series
2 weeks, 6 days ago

IND vs AUS, 1st WODI: Big test for India’s batters against mighty Australia in three-match series

The Hindu  

India would want to improve its batting inconsistency and finalise its combination for the Women’s World Cup next year when it takes on Australia in a three-match ODI series, starting in Brisbane on Thursday. Australia, which returns to the 50-over format for the first time since March, will miss the services of regular skipper Alyssa Healy, who is nursing a …

Rohit Sharma IN, Dhruv Jurel OUT - India's possible playing XI for pink-ball Test in Adelaide vs Australia
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma IN, Dhruv Jurel OUT - India's possible playing XI for pink-ball Test in Adelaide vs Australia

India TV News  

Winning the first Test away from home is rare and team India achieved this feat in Perth beating Australia by 295 runs. But team India are set to make a couple of changes at least for the second Test against Australia in Adelaide which will be played with the pink ball under the lights. Jasprit Bumrah will lead the attack …

Mohammed Siraj reveals India's bowling strategy for pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Mohammed Siraj reveals India's bowling strategy for pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide

India TV News  

After a dominant bowling display on a spicy deck at the Optus Stadium in Perth, the Indian pacers have got their tails up and are eagerly waiting to have a shot at the Australian batting order in the pink-ball Test. India's prep for the pink-ball Test in Adelaide are in full swing and their recent win against the Prime Minister's …

World Test Championship Qualification Scenarios: How can India qualify for the WTC final after South Africa beat Sri Lanka?
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

World Test Championship Qualification Scenarios: How can India qualify for the WTC final after South Africa beat Sri Lanka?

The Hindu  

South Africa wrapped up a 233-run win over Sri Lanka and medium-pacer Marco Jansen finished with 11 wickets in the first Test on Saturday. After the win against Sri Lanka in the two-Test series, South Africa is now second in the WTC table with 59.26 percentage of points won. Australia, on the other hand, will need to bounce back in …

ICC Test rankings: Bumrah regains top spot, Jaiswal rises to second among batters
3 weeks, 6 days ago

ICC Test rankings: Bumrah regains top spot, Jaiswal rises to second among batters

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: India pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Wednesday toppled Kagiso Rabada and Josh Hazlewood to regain the top spot in ICC Test bowling rankings on the back of his match-winning spell against Australia in the first Test at Perth. Stand-in skipper Bumrah returned with excellent match figures of 8 for 72 as India crushed Australia by 295 runs to take 1-0 …

WTC Points Table after Perth Test: India reclaim No. 1 spot with win over Australia in 1st BGT match
4 weeks, 1 day ago

WTC Points Table after Perth Test: India reclaim No. 1 spot with win over Australia in 1st BGT match

Firstpost  

India outplayed Australia with bat as well as with ball in the opening match of the five-Test series of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to revive their chances of qualifying for a third consecutive ICC World Test Championship final. AP India had arrived in Australia for a marquee five-Test series on the back of a humiliating 0-3 whitewash at the hands of …

World Test Championship: India reclaims top spot in points table after trouncing Australia in Perth
4 weeks, 1 day ago

World Test Championship: India reclaims top spot in points table after trouncing Australia in Perth

The Hindu  

India reclaimed the top spot in the World Test Championship points table following their 295-run hammering of the hosts Australia in the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth on Monday. India were leading the WTC standings by a significant margin but a 0-3 loss to New Zealand on their home soil led to the world No 2 Test …

World Test Championship 2024-25, Qualification Scenarios: How can India qualify for WTC final after win vs Australia in 1st Test?
4 weeks, 1 day ago

World Test Championship 2024-25, Qualification Scenarios: How can India qualify for WTC final after win vs Australia in 1st Test?

The Hindu  

India beat Australia by 295 runs in the first Border-Gavaskar Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. After the victory against Australia, India jumped to the top spot in the World Test Championship standings with 61.11 percentage of points won, while Australia dropped to the second position, with 57.69 percentage of …

Bumrah leads India to its biggest Test win on Australian soil
1 month ago

Bumrah leads India to its biggest Test win on Australian soil

New Indian Express  

PERTH: Jasprit Bumrah led a feisty bunch of Indian cricketers to their most dominant Test victory on Australian soil, winning by a massive 295 runs in a remarkable turnaround that will find a pride of place among the country's golden moments in international cricket. The victory propelled India back to the top of the World Test Championship standings with 61.11 …

1st Test: Jasprit Bumrah's India breach Perth fortress, outclass hapless Australia
1 month ago

1st Test: Jasprit Bumrah's India breach Perth fortress, outclass hapless Australia

India Today  

Pat Cummins's Australia have had a knack for delivering knockout punches to India on the grandest stages. Bumrah's India hammered the Australians at their Optus fortress, handing them their first-ever defeat at the venue with a 295-run win in the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. As for the margin, this victory is India's biggest ever, surpassing their previous record …

India vs Australia, Border-Gavaskar Trophy: ‘It’s monumental,’ says fans 1st Test match at Perth’s Optus Stadium
1 month ago

India vs Australia, Border-Gavaskar Trophy: ‘It’s monumental,’ says fans 1st Test match at Perth’s Optus Stadium

Live Mint  

As India will play the first test match against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, fans attending the match says, ‘this is going to be a monumental.’ The first India vs Australia Test of the 3-match series starts today at the Optus Stadium. "Very excited to see King Kohli over here, he's likely to perform well, but hopefully not for too …

Jasprit Bumrah's masterclass keeps India ahead in Perth Test despite scoring only 150
1 month ago

Jasprit Bumrah's masterclass keeps India ahead in Perth Test despite scoring only 150

India TV News  

Read it again to believe it! Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins would've dreamt of having a coffee sitting in the dressing room but one of them ended the day in the middle while the Aussie skipper even lost his wicket to leave his team reeling. Not many would've believed that Australia would find India's bowling almost unplayable as they managed …

Watch: Amid intense IPL auction planning, Rahul Dravid keeps track of Perth Test scores
1 month ago

Watch: Amid intense IPL auction planning, Rahul Dravid keeps track of Perth Test scores

India Today  

Former India head coach Rahul Dravid, now serving as the head coach of the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, was seen eagerly following the national side's first Test against Australia. A video uploaded by the franchise showcased Dravid tracking the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener while attending Rajasthan Royals' planning session ahead of the highly-anticipated mega auction. Dravid, who …

KL Rahul to open in absence of Rohit Sharma, but who replaces Shubman Gill? India likely XI vs Australia for 1st Test
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1 month ago

KL Rahul to open in absence of Rohit Sharma, but who replaces Shubman Gill? India likely XI vs Australia for 1st Test

Hindustan Times  

The much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy begins with the first Test at Perth’s Optus Stadium, a venue where Australia remains unbeaten, including a memorable victory against India in 2018. India�s KL Rahul attends a practice session at the Optus Stadium in Perth on November 20, 2024, ahead of first cricket Test between Australia and India India will miss the services of captain …

Jasprit Bumrah as full-time Test captain? Deep Dasgupta highlights major concern
1 month ago

Jasprit Bumrah as full-time Test captain? Deep Dasgupta highlights major concern

India Today  

Former wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta has pointed out the major concern that could stand in the way when it comes to Jasprit Bumrah being a candidate for the long-term Test captaincy role for the Indian team. Australia vs India, Perth Test: Preview "The former wicketkeeper feels that since Bumrah is an all-format bowler, it would be tough for him to play …

IND vs AUS: What are India’s major weaknesses ahead of first Test in BGT? Ex-Australian star explains
1 month ago

IND vs AUS: What are India’s major weaknesses ahead of first Test in BGT? Ex-Australian star explains

Live Mint  

Former Australian cricketer Brad Hogg reckoned the absence of Mohammed Shami and Rohit Sharma in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy will add a huge pressure on the Indian team ahead of the series opener in Perth on Friday. “They still have got plenty of talent in the bowling department but with that experience, especially on Australian conditions, I think that's going …

From 1999-2021: Recapping India's history in Australia in Border Gavaskar Trophy
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1 month ago

From 1999-2021: Recapping India's history in Australia in Border Gavaskar Trophy

India Today  

It’s time for yet another edition of the iconic Border-Gavaskar Trophy. On that note, let’s look at India’s Test history in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia Tendulkar, Laxman’s fight in vain Back in 1999-00, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman scored hundreds, but could not save India from a 0-3 defeat Down Under. Rahul Dravid gives India famous win India drew …

IND vs AUS 1st Test: India’s likely playing XI sans Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill in Perth
1 month ago

IND vs AUS 1st Test: India’s likely playing XI sans Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill in Perth

Live Mint  

The absence of captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill from the first Test against Australia in Perth has jeopardised India's plans ahead of the much-important Border Gavaskar Trophy. Gill fractured his thumb while fielding at slips during India's intra-squad game against India A. Rohit, who became a father for the second time last week, stayed back to be beside his …

Rohit Sharma to play Perth Test vs Australia? India captain's itinerary revealed in new report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma to play Perth Test vs Australia? India captain's itinerary revealed in new report

Hindustan Times  

Having been whitewashed 0-3 by New Zealand, the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy is of utmost importance to India. India's WTC fate India's hunt for a spot in the WTC final suffered a massive blow after their whitewash by New Zealand. If India win the series 3-0, 3-1, 4-1, then they will reach the WTC final, provided that England manages to draw …

KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel included in India A squad for second unofficial match with an eye on Test series against Australia
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel included in India A squad for second unofficial match with an eye on Test series against Australia

Firstpost  

KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel will hope to get some game time with India A ahead of India’s five-match Test series against Australia starting later in November. KL Rahul has been included in the India A squad for the second unofficial Test against Australia A. Reuters With an eye on India’s upcoming five-match Test series against Australia, the BCCI Men’s …

Rohit Sharma promises ’something special’ against Australia in BGT after 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma promises ’something special’ against Australia in BGT after 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand

Live Mint  

Admitting the poor show from the batters against New Zealand is a huge cause of concern, India captain Rohit Sharma opined the Border Gavaskar Trophy, starting later this month, provides the team with the ‘opportunity to do something special’ in Australia. Against New Zealand, Indian batters put on a flop show, especially seniors like Virat Kohli and Rohit, managing just …

Pakistan's Spin Prowess: Can They Conquer India on Turning Tracks?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan's Spin Prowess: Can They Conquer India on Turning Tracks?

India Today  

Pakistan's Wasim Akram believes they can beat India in a Test series on spinning pitches, citing their recent success against England. Akram, who led Pakistan to a 2-1 win in a Test series against England on turning pitches, believes the conditions in India would be ideal for his team to exploit India's recent struggles against spin.

India's Historic Defeat to New Zealand in WTC 2023-25: A Turning Point for the Team
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's Historic Defeat to New Zealand in WTC 2023-25: A Turning Point for the Team

ABP News  

New Zealand secures 3-0 clean sweep over India, dropping India to the second position in the WTC standings. India's PCT drops to 58.33 after the defeat, while New Zealand's PCT rises to 54.550. India's hopes of reaching the WTC final in 2025 are now significantly impacted, while New Zealand's chances of competing in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 final …

India's Test Cricket Adaptability Key to Avoid Whitewash in New Zealand Series
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's Test Cricket Adaptability Key to Avoid Whitewash in New Zealand Series

Hindustan Times  

India coach Gautam Gambhir is concerned about the prospect of a whitewash series against New Zealand in Mumbai. He believes that the team must adapt to avoid this fate and improve their batting performance. Gambhir emphasized the importance of playing sessions and adapting to the conditions of the match. New Zealand, on the other hand, expressed their determination to secure …

India's batting woes intensify as New Zealand looms large in the Test series preview
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's batting woes intensify as New Zealand looms large in the Test series preview

The Hindu  

India finds itself in a precarious position when it comes to qualifying for the World Test Championship final. They need to win four of the remaining six Tests, including the Wankhede Test, to have a clear passage into the WTC final. The conditions at the Wankhede Stadium are set to be starkly different than the hometowners are used to, posing …

Pat Cummins hoping Australia can capitalise on India's Test struggles
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pat Cummins hoping Australia can capitalise on India's Test struggles

ABC  

Pat Cummins believes India's historic first series loss to New Zealand at home could deliver his team an advantage and the Australian captain his last major Test achievement. After losing a Test series in India early last year, Australia went on to have a spectacular 2023 against world cricket's superpower. Australia beat India comprehensively in the World Test Championship final …

New Zealand win Test series against India, Pakistan claim 2-1 victory over England
1 month, 4 weeks ago

New Zealand win Test series against India, Pakistan claim 2-1 victory over England

ABC  

India's proud streak of not losing a home test series since 2012 came to an abrupt end on Saturday in a humiliating 2-0 defeat by New Zealand, who exposed cracks in the hosts' vaunted batting line-up by tormenting them with pace and then spin. New Zealand became only the fourth team to win a test series in India since 1990 …

India's Shining Performance Denies New Zealand the WTC Throne
1 month, 4 weeks ago

India's Shining Performance Denies New Zealand the WTC Throne

Deccan Chronicle  

India's hopes of retaining the World Test Championship (WTC) final spot suffered a major blow after they suffered a historic test series defeat against New Zealand. Despite losing the series 113 runs, India fought bravely and put up a fight before succumbing to the hosts' batting prowess. New Zealand's win dented India's chances of reaching the WTC final, which will …

Pakistan Triumphs Over England in Thrilling Test Series
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan Triumphs Over England in Thrilling Test Series

Firstpost  

Pakistan bounced back to win a three-match Test series against England despite losing the first Test match. They won the second Test by 152 runs and completed a nine-wicket win at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday to clinch the series 2-1. This is only the second time that Pakistan won a three-match Test series despite losing the first Test …

Pakistan's Grit and Determination Shine as They Triumph Against England in Historic Test Series
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan's Grit and Determination Shine as They Triumph Against England in Historic Test Series

The Hindu  

Pakistan emerged victorious in a thrilling Test series against England, securing a 2-1 victory on Saturday. The series saw a remarkable display of character and resilience from the Pakistani team, who fought back from an early setback to secure their first test series win on home soil since 2021. Pakistan's spin twins Noman Ali and Sajid Khan shone with 19 …

Pakistan Triumphs in Heart-Warming Encounter Against England
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan Triumphs in Heart-Warming Encounter Against England

The Hindu  

Pakistan secured a thrilling two-match test series victory against England in their home soil after recovering from an opening defeat in the series opener. The match showcased the character and resilience of the Pakistani team, who fought back to secure a memorable series win. Pakistan's spin twins, Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, took 19 wickets in the second innings, bowling …

Pakistan Dominates England in Thrilling Test Series, Climbs to 7th Position in WTC Points Table
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan Dominates England in Thrilling Test Series, Climbs to 7th Position in WTC Points Table

India TV News  

Pakistan secures a historic Test series win over England, maintaining their position in the World Test Championship 2023-25 points table. Despite a challenging second innings collapse, England remain sixth with a 40.79 points win percentage. Pakistan climbs to the 7th position, overtaking Bangladesh in the process.

Pakistan Triumphs Over England in Thrilling Test Series
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan Triumphs Over England in Thrilling Test Series

India Today  

Pakistan secured a thrilling 2-1 Test series win against England in the Rawalpindi Test. The match showcased exceptional team spirit and collective effort, culminating in a memorable victory. Captain Shan Masood was elated after leading his team to victory, comparing the win to the legendary London buses. Masood and his players displayed remarkable resilience and determination, securing a crucial series …

Pakistan's Grit and Class Shine as Saud Shakeel Masterclass Propel Them to Test Victory Against England
2 months ago

Pakistan's Grit and Class Shine as Saud Shakeel Masterclass Propel Them to Test Victory Against England

India Today  

Pakistan staged a remarkable comeback to secure a thrilling victory against England in the third Test match. Led by Saud Shakeel's exceptional batting performance, Pakistan fought back from 187/7 to reach a competitive total of 344. Shakeel's masterful century showcased his exceptional batting prowess and helped Pakistan secure a crucial win in the series.

India Makes History with First-Ever Offspin Domination in Test Cricket History
2 months ago

India Makes History with First-Ever Offspin Domination in Test Cricket History

India TV News  

India and Pakistan clash in a historic Test match in Pune and Rawalpindi. Both teams put up strong performances with the bat, but it's India's spinners who shine. Ravichandran Ashwin and Washington Sundar pick all 10 wickets for India, setting a new record. Pakistan's Sajid Khan and Noman Ali take 6 and 3 wickets respectively, becoming the first bowlers to …

England Fightback Against Pakistan in Thrilling Third Test Match
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2 months ago

England Fightback Against Pakistan in Thrilling Third Test Match

ABP News  

England have staged a remarkable fightback on Day 1 of the third Test match against Pakistan at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. They restricted the hosts to three-down in their first innings, with skipper Shan Masood and Saud Shakeel at the crease for them. Despite losing the opening duo of Abdullah Shafique and Saim Ayub inside the 50-run mark, …

Pakistan have England in a spin on first morning of deciding Test
2 months ago

Pakistan have England in a spin on first morning of deciding Test

The Independent  

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Pakistan Set to Stick with Same Playing XI for Third Test vs England
2 months ago

Pakistan Set to Stick with Same Playing XI for Third Test vs England

India TV News  

Pakistan have confirmed their playing XI for the third and final Test match against England. The hosts haven't made any changes to their line-up for the decider in Rawalpindi. For the first time in Shan Masood's captaincy stint of seven Tests (this will be his 8th Test), Pakistan are fielding the same playing XI in two consecutive matches.

India's Comeback Quest: Can They Bounce Back from Test Loss in Bengaluru?
2 months ago

India's Comeback Quest: Can They Bounce Back from Test Loss in Bengaluru?

India Today  

India's hopes of defending their Test series at home suffered a major setback after losing the first Test match against New Zealand in Bengaluru. Despite taking a 8-wicket lead, India failed to secure a victory, leaving them in a precarious position to recover the series. The match also highlighted India's recurring struggles in coming back from losing the first Test. …

India's Struggles Continue as They Fall to New Zealand in First Test of World Test Championship
2 months ago

India's Struggles Continue as They Fall to New Zealand in First Test of World Test Championship

The Hindu  

India's hopes of retaining the World Test Championship (WTC) title suffered a major setback in the first Test against New Zealand in Dubai. Despite losing the match, India remained in the lead on the WTC standings, with a percentage of 68.06%. New Zealand secured a comfortable victory with a target score of 107, surpassing India's total score of 46 on …

Pakistan Dominates England in Historic Test Win at Home
2 months ago

Pakistan Dominates England in Historic Test Win at Home

ABP News  

Pakistan emerged victorious in the 2nd Test match against England, securing a historic 152-run victory. Sajid Khan and Nauman Ali shone with impressive bowling performances, bowling a combined 20 wickets across the match. Khan's 9 wickets were the most for any bowler in a Test match in Pakistan, while Ali's 8 wickets were the best by any bowler in Tests …

Heat-Fueled Showdown: Pakistan Aiming for Another Spin-Dominated Test
2 months ago

Heat-Fueled Showdown: Pakistan Aiming for Another Spin-Dominated Test

Associated Press  

Pakistan captain Shan Masood is hoping for another turning wicket for the third and final test against England in Rawalpindi next week after beating the tourists by 152 runs in the second test. The spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali claimed all 20 England wickets in the second test, which ended Masood’s six-match losing streak as captain. Pakistan’s gamble paid …

India vs Bangladesh second Test | Indian bowlers keep Bangladesh batters in check on rain-hit day
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs Bangladesh second Test | Indian bowlers keep Bangladesh batters in check on rain-hit day

The Hindu  

Wet outfield, bad light, and torrential afternoon showers meant only 35 overs were possible on the opening day of the second Test between India and Bangladesh here at the Green Park Stadium on Friday. Asked to bat first, Bangladesh was 107 for three in the second session, with Mominul Haque and Mushfiqur Rahim at the crease when bad light intervened. …

Pakistan retains Masood as captain for opening test match against England
3 months ago

Pakistan retains Masood as captain for opening test match against England

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has retained Shan Masood as its captain for the opener of the three-test home series against England and recalled left-arm spinner Noman Ali. Masood’s place as captain was under the scanner after Bangladesh routed Pakistan 2-0 for Masood’s fifth straight test defeat since he was elevated to test skipper last year. Pakistan was forced to leave out …

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