WI vs PAK | Perfect example of good Test cricket, says Waqar Younis on 1st Test
3 years, 4 months ago

WI vs PAK | Perfect example of good Test cricket, says Waqar Younis on 1st Test

India TV News  

Pakistan bowling coach Waqar Younis has said that his side had given a perfect example of how Test cricket should be played despite losing the first match of the two-Test series against hosts West Indies by just one wicket on August 16. "There was no better Test match than this to advocate Test cricket," Waqar said on Tuesday. "Overall if you analyse the bowling I must say all the bowlers bowled really well throughout the Test match. The second Test commences at the same venue on August 20 and Younis said that, given the prevailing weather conditions, fast bowlers will once again hold sway.

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Afghanistan achieve what top cricketing nations India and Pakistan have not in early Test cricket phase
3 days, 23 hours ago

Afghanistan achieve what top cricketing nations India and Pakistan have not in early Test cricket phase

India TV News  

Afghanistan cricket team has had a meteoric rise in Test cricket. They have now outclassed top teams in the world like India and Pakistan in a major record in Test cricket. Afghanistan have played 11 Test matches so far and have the second most wins by any team in their first 11 games. With four wins, six losses and one …

SA vs PAK: Pakistan face another blow after 0-2 defeat in South Africa Tests
3 days, 23 hours ago

SA vs PAK: Pakistan face another blow after 0-2 defeat in South Africa Tests

India Today  

Pakistan cricketers have been fined 25 percent of their match fees for slow over-rate in the New Year’s Test against Temba Bavuma’s South Africa at the Newlands in Cape Town. Pakistan were also docked five points in their World Test Championship cycle after being found five overs short of the mark after taking into consideration their time allowances. Pakistan are …

Rashid Khan's career-best helps Afghanistan register series win vs Zimbabwe
4 days, 23 hours ago

Rashid Khan's career-best helps Afghanistan register series win vs Zimbabwe

India Today  

Afghanistan registered a historic Test series win against Zimbabwe, clinching the second match by 72 runs in Bulawayo. Craig Ervine, the last recognised batter, was trapped lbw by Rashid moments later, sealing Afghanistan’s thrilling comeback win within just 15 deliveries on Day 5. 🙌 AfghanAtalan, led by @rashidkhan_19's impressive bowling performance of 7/66, secured a remarkable 72-run victory in the …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa seeks ruthless edge against Pakistan at Newlands
1 week, 2 days ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa seeks ruthless edge against Pakistan at Newlands

The Hindu  

South Africa has already sealed its place in this year’s World Test Championship final ahead of the second and final test against Pakistan at Newlands on Friday but will want to keep its momentum going in the longest format. South Africa defeated Pakistan by two wickets in a tense first test in Pretoria and has won its last six red …

SA vs PAK 1st Test: South Africa stumbles in pursuit of tricky 148-run target against Pakistan on Day 3
1 week, 6 days ago

SA vs PAK 1st Test: South Africa stumbles in pursuit of tricky 148-run target against Pakistan on Day 3

The Hindu  

South Africa’s top-order stumbled against Pakistan’s pace attack as the first Test headed towards an exciting finish after Marco Jansen’s six-wicket haul had set the home team a tricky 148-run target on Saturday. South Africa, needing a win in one of the two matches against Pakistan to seal its place in next June’s World Test Championship final, wobbled to 27 …

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Bowlers bring Pakistan back into contest on opening day
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Bowlers bring Pakistan back into contest on opening day

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s bowlers hit back after the tourist was bowled out for 211 on the first day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Thursday. Dane Paterson and debutant Corbin Bosch did most of the damage for South Africa after Pakistan was ent in to bat on a well-grassed pitch. Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed said in a …

WI vs BAN, 2nd Test: Bangladesh 69-2 against West Indies on rain-marred Day 1
1 month, 1 week ago

WI vs BAN, 2nd Test: Bangladesh 69-2 against West Indies on rain-marred Day 1

The Hindu  

Bangladesh crawled to 69-2 against the West Indies after the start of the second Test at Sabina Park was limited by a wet outfield and bad light on Saturday. West Indies retained the same XI which won the first test in Antigua by 201 runs. Fast bowler Kemar Roach gave the host a great start to the second Test by …

WI vs BAN, 1st Test: West Indies poised to win against Bangladesh after 17 wickets fall on Day 4
1 month, 2 weeks ago

WI vs BAN, 1st Test: West Indies poised to win against Bangladesh after 17 wickets fall on Day 4

The Hindu  

Bangladesh trailed the West Indies by 224 runs with only three second-innings wickets in hand at stumps on the fourth day Monday of the first Test. Earlier, the West Indies had to stifle a determined comeback from Bangladesh, which surprisingly declared at its overnight total of 269-9, conceding a first innings lead of 181 runs. Taskin dismissed Mikyle Louis and …

WI vs BAN 1st Test, Day 3: Mominul, Jaker help Bangladesh avoid follow on
1 month, 2 weeks ago

WI vs BAN 1st Test, Day 3: Mominul, Jaker help Bangladesh avoid follow on

India Today  

West Indies maintained firm control over the first Test against Bangladesh at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, despite a gritty effort from the visitors to avoid the follow-on. At stumps on Day 3, Bangladesh were 269/9, trailing by 181 runs, thanks to crucial contributions from Mominul Haque and Jaker Ali. Resuming the day at 40/2, Bangladesh faced relentless pressure from …

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

Pakistan's Grit and Determination Shine as They Triumph Against England in Historic Test Series
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2 months, 2 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 …

India Dominates New Zealand in Second Test, Needs 359 Runs to Secure Unbeaten Test Series Streak
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India Dominates New Zealand in Second Test, Needs 359 Runs to Secure Unbeaten Test Series Streak

ABP News  

India secure a convincing victory in the second Test match against New Zealand, securing a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Led by a brilliant bowling performance from Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, India bowled New Zealand out for 255 in the second innings. The hosts needed 359 runs to win the match but were unable to reach that target, …

New Zealand Dominates India in Second Test, Threatening Second Successive Defeat
2 months, 2 weeks ago

New Zealand Dominates India in Second Test, Threatening Second Successive Defeat

Firstpost  

New Zealand have comprehensively out-batted and out-bowled the hosts, which is why they are well placed to inflict a rare second successive Test defeat on India in their own turf. In Pune, they relied heavily on the sweep and the reverse sweep, which might be dismissed as the last resort of batters that aren’t sure how to play the turning …

Shakeel's Ton Leaves England Reeling in Third Test
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Shakeel's Ton Leaves England Reeling in Third Test

The Hindu  

England suffered a crushing defeat to Pakistan in the third and final test, crashing to 24 for three after a spirited fight from Saud Shakeel. Shakeel's century took over five hours, and he finished with a remarkable 77 runs and a crucial first-innings lead. Pakistan bowlers Sajid Khan and Noman Ali were instrumental in limiting England's scoring, while Rehan Ahmed's …

India Makes History with First-Ever Offspin Domination in Test Cricket History
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Pakistan Struggles to Conquer England in Third Test
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan Struggles to Conquer England in Third Test

The Hindu  

Pakistan secured a 73-run victory in the third Test against England at Rawalpindi, leveling the series at 1-1 after England won the first match by an innings. Spinner Sajid Khan shone with six wickets, while Noman Ali grabbed three for 88. England's bowling attack, led by Shoaib Bashir and Jack Leach, struggled against the spin, with Leach picking up two …

England Fightback Against Pakistan in Thrilling Third Test Match
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2 months, 2 weeks 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, …

England Comeback Struggles as Pakistan Dominates Day 1
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

England Comeback Struggles as Pakistan Dominates Day 1

India TV News  

England mounts a fightback after being bowled out for 267 in the first innings of the third Test match against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. Sajid Khan shines with 6 wickets, while Noman Ali takes 3. England bowlers, led by Leach, Atkinson and Bashir, restrict Pakistan to 73/3 at the end of Day 1. Pakistan's batting struggles against England's spin, with the …

New Zealand's Heroic Bowing Triumph Over India in First Test
2 months, 3 weeks ago

New Zealand's Heroic Bowing Triumph Over India in First Test

The Hindu  

New Zealand defeats India by eight wickets in the first Test match, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Jasprit Bumrah shines with a five-wicket haul, while Mohammed Siraj and Virat Kohli also impress with bowling figures. India's batting struggles, with only 9 runs in the first innings, and New Zealand secures a comfortable victory in a thrilling match.

Pakistan's Fightback: Ayub and Ghulam Shine as England Stumble
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan's Fightback: Ayub and Ghulam Shine as England Stumble

ABP News  

Pakistan are looking to bounce back from their early setback in the second Test match against England at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Despite losing wickets quickly, the home team has recovered thanks to half-centuries from Saim Ayub and debutant Kamran Ghulam. Both batters have scored over a 100 runs in the first session, providing hope for a comeback. England have …

Pakistan set to use same ‘bowlers’ graveyard’ pitch for second Test against England
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan set to use same ‘bowlers’ graveyard’ pitch for second Test against England

The Independent  

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

India vs Bangladesh first Test | Compartmentalising batting and bowling has helped: Ashwin
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs Bangladesh first Test | Compartmentalising batting and bowling has helped: Ashwin

The Hindu  

R. Ashwin explained that compartmentalising his batting and bowling has helped him shine with the willow. The 38-year-old, whose sixth Test century powered India into a dominant position, spoke about trying not to think too far ahead while at the batting crease. The one thing I keep telling myself is to watch the ball hard,” said Ashwin, who went out …

India vs Bangladesh first Test | India gets ready to embrace Test cricket’s slow-burn intensity
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs Bangladesh first Test | India gets ready to embrace Test cricket’s slow-burn intensity

The Hindu  

The Indian Premier League’s adrenaline surge and the historic ICC T20 World Cup triumph infused energy into the nation’s leading cricketers over the last few months and now it is time to embrace Test cricket’s slow-burn intensity. India, playing in its backyard, will step out as the favourite but Bangladesh, having defeated Pakistan 2-0 in the recent Test series at …

SL vs NZ, 1st Test: Sri Lanka wins the toss and bats in first test against New Zealand
3 months, 3 weeks ago

SL vs NZ, 1st Test: Sri Lanka wins the toss and bats in first test against New Zealand

The Hindu  

New Zealand fast bowler William O’Rourke rocked Sri Lanka with two early wickets as the hosts took lunch at 88 for two on the opening day of the first Test at Galle on Wednesday. New Zealand had a warm-up Test match last week against Afghanistan in India washed out after five days without a ball being bowled. Sri Lanka: Dimuth …

Unwanted history as Afghanistan-New Zealand test match is washed out after 5 days of rain
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Unwanted history as Afghanistan-New Zealand test match is washed out after 5 days of rain

Associated Press  

GREATER NOIDA, India — A test match between New Zealand and Afghanistan at Greater Noida, India has joined some select company in the history of cricket — just not necessarily for the best reason. On Dec. 18, 1998, New Zealand’s home test against India was abandoned on day three because of persistent rain at Carisbrook Oval in Dunedin. The Greater …

Afghanistan-New Zealand Test abandoned without a ball being bowled
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Afghanistan-New Zealand Test abandoned without a ball being bowled

Hindustan Times  

By Aparajita Upadhyay Afghanistan-New Zealand Test abandoned without a ball being bowled Greater Noida, The one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was called off on Friday without a ball being bowled, marking only the eighth time in Test cricket history that such a situation has occurred. "It is still raining in Greater Noida and due to frequent rains, the …

Play abandoned for a second day in Afghanistan-New Zealand cricket test
4 months ago

Play abandoned for a second day in Afghanistan-New Zealand cricket test

Associated Press  

GREATER NOIDA, India — Play in the one-off test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was abandoned without a ball bowled for a second consecutive day on Tuesday because of a wet outfield. Day two developed in a similar fashion to Monday as the toss was first delayed while grounds staff worked to replace the top layer of the wet outfield …

‘Third-class Pakistan did surgery on themselves’: Ex-cricketer lands heavy blows on captain Shan Masood for Bangla wash
4 months ago

‘Third-class Pakistan did surgery on themselves’: Ex-cricketer lands heavy blows on captain Shan Masood for Bangla wash

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali came down heavily at captain Shan Masood after Pakistan were whitewashed by Bangladesh in their own backyard. Former cricketer Basit Ali lambasted Pakistan captain Shan Masood calling their performance in the Test series against Bangladesh “third class” In the first innings, Pakistan had a grip on the game when they reduced Bangladesh to 26/6. Basit …

PAK vs BAN, 2nd Test: Bangladesh eyes maiden series win against Shaheen Afridi-less Pakistan
4 months, 1 week ago

PAK vs BAN, 2nd Test: Bangladesh eyes maiden series win against Shaheen Afridi-less Pakistan

The Hindu  

Bangladesh is hoping to secure a first Test-series victory over Pakistan, which has left out star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi for the second match starting in Rawalpindi on Friday. The visitor upset a normally formidable home team with a clinical 10-wicket display in the first Test - Bangladesh’s first win in over 14 encounters against Pakistan. ‘Morale very good’ Bangladesh …

PAK vs BAN first Test: Najmul Hossain Shanto dedicates Bangladesh’s historic cricket win to protest victims
4 months, 2 weeks ago

PAK vs BAN first Test: Najmul Hossain Shanto dedicates Bangladesh’s historic cricket win to protest victims

The Hindu  

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said his team’s first win in Test cricket against Pakistan on Sunday was a tribute to people killed during protests that toppled former premier Sheikh Hasina. “We are paying tribute to the individuals who recently passed away in our nation during the protest and we are praying for their souls,” Najmul said after his side’s …

PAK vs BAN, 1st Test: Test win over Pakistan special considering situation at home, says Bangladesh skipper Shanto
4 months, 2 weeks ago

PAK vs BAN, 1st Test: Test win over Pakistan special considering situation at home, says Bangladesh skipper Shanto

The Hindu  

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hasan Shanto on Sunday described his team’s first-ever Test win over Pakistan as a “special one” in the given circumstances the country is going through. Shanto said the team was confident of winning the match coming into the final day as the pitch was becoming difficult and his team had some experienced spinners and good seamers. “I …

PAK vs BAN first Test: Masood defends controversial selection call following first ever Test loss to Bangladesh
4 months, 2 weeks ago

PAK vs BAN first Test: Masood defends controversial selection call following first ever Test loss to Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Pakistan captain Shan Masood on Sunday defended the decision to select four pace bowlers and no specialist spinner for the first Test, which the hosts lost to Bangladesh by 10 wickets. Masood, who failed with the bat in both innings, refused to admit that it was a bad call to go in without a specialist spinner even after Shakib ul …

PAK vs BAN first Test: Mehidy and Shakib lead Bangladesh to maiden Pakistan Test win
4 months, 2 weeks ago

PAK vs BAN first Test: Mehidy and Shakib lead Bangladesh to maiden Pakistan Test win

The Hindu  

Spinners Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib Al Hasan took seven wickets between them to secure Bangladesh’s maiden win over Pakistan in five-day cricket, a stunning 10-wicket victory in the first Test in Rawalpindi on Sunday. Mehidy grabbed 4-21 and Shakib 3-44 to trigger a Pakistan collapse on the fifth day, with the home side dismissed for 146 runs in 55.5 …

PAK vs BAN first Test: Shadman Islam anchors Bangladesh’s good show on day 3
4 months, 2 weeks ago

PAK vs BAN first Test: Shadman Islam anchors Bangladesh’s good show on day 3

The Hindu  

Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam missed a fighting hundred by just seven runs but still guided Bangladesh to an impressive 316-5 at close on day three of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Friday. At close, veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim was 55 not out while Litton Das was 52 not out to further Bangladesh’s progress, having added a solid …

WI vs SA, 2nd Test, Day 2 Highlights: South Africa 223/5 at Stumps, leads by 239 runs against West Indies
4 months, 3 weeks ago

WI vs SA, 2nd Test, Day 2 Highlights: South Africa 223/5 at Stumps, leads by 239 runs against West Indies

The Hindu  

Follow Sportstar’s HIGHLIGHTS from Day 2 of the second Test between West Indies and South Africa from Providence Stadium in Guyana. DAY 1 REPORT Fast bowler Shamar Joseph took five wickets as West Indies bowled South Africa out for 160 on the opening day of the second and final test on Thursday, but the home side is struggling on 97 …

"Haven't found our ideal way of playing at home": Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood
4 months, 4 weeks ago

"Haven't found our ideal way of playing at home": Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood

Hindustan Times  

Lahore, : Ahead of a busy schedule, Pakistan Test team captain Shan Masood admitted that his team is still on the hunt to find the "ideal way" of playing red-ball cricket on their home soil that suits their style of play. "Haven't found our ideal way of playing at home": Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood Masood took over Babar Azam …

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

India bowling coach terms team's performance vs Pakistan 'best ever' in T20Is
6 months, 4 weeks ago

India bowling coach terms team's performance vs Pakistan 'best ever' in T20Is

India TV News  

Team India has won both its matches so far in the ongoing T20 World Cup against Ireland and Pakistan. The bowling coach Paras Mhambrey is delighted with the team's show with the ball so far terming the effort from the bowlers the best in the format. While speaking ahead of the game against the USA, he recalled India's best bowling …

AUS vs PAK 2024, 3rd Test: Australia Unchanged for David Warner's Final Test
9 months, 2 weeks ago

AUS vs PAK 2024, 3rd Test: Australia Unchanged for David Warner's Final Test

News 18  

AUS vs PAK 2024, 3rd Test: Australia Unchanged for David Warner's Final Test Published By : AFP Last Updated: January 02, 2024, 08:17 IST The pitch looked well-grassed on the eve of Pakistan's final match of their Australia tour, which will also be opener David Warner's 112th and final Test. Australia unchanged for Warner’s farewell Test against Pakistan Australia opted …

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: Prabath Jayasuriya stars with the ball as hosts down Afghans in one-off Test
11 months ago

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: Prabath Jayasuriya stars with the ball as hosts down Afghans in one-off Test

Firstpost  

Colombo: Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya finished with eight wickets in the match to lead Sri Lanka to an emphatic 10-wicket win in the only test against Afghanistan, wrapping up the victory on the fourth day on Monday. Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal formed Sri Lanka’s backbone in the fist innings which helped them score 439 runs and take a 241 …

Sri Lanka trial Test reset in Afghanistan tour
11 months, 1 week ago

Sri Lanka trial Test reset in Afghanistan tour

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lanka hope to revive their flagging Test fortunes with new five-day captain Dhananjaya de Silva taking the helm for their one-off match against Afghanistan starting Friday in Colombo. Three uncapped players are among Sri Lanka's 16-member squad as part of a generational refresh heralded by the appointment of different captains for the Test, ODI and T20 sides earlier this …

Test cricket | West Indies give us a peep into the past, England into the future
11 months, 1 week ago

Test cricket | West Indies give us a peep into the past, England into the future

The Hindu  

Brisbane is 9450 kilometres from Hyderabad, yet in a cricketing sense they became twin cities on Sunday as hope triumphed over probability. In another corner of the world, Hartley, son of a European 400m champion, whose first ball in Test cricket is hit for six is given up by all except his captain. India’s top order had thrown away their …

AUS vs WI second Test | Shamar Joseph bowls West Indies to stunning win over Australia in day/night Test
11 months, 1 week ago

AUS vs WI second Test | Shamar Joseph bowls West Indies to stunning win over Australia in day/night Test

The Hindu  

Injured pace bowler Shamar Joseph produced a stunning spell of fast bowling to lead his side to one of the greatest upsets in Test history to stun Australia by eight runs in Brisbane on January 28. The West Indies, who brought an understrength side to Australia for the Test series, gave debuts to four players, including Joseph, in the two …

AUS vs WI: Test cricket humbles you quickly, Pat Cummins lauds sensational Shamar Joseph after Gabba loss
11 months, 1 week ago

AUS vs WI: Test cricket humbles you quickly, Pat Cummins lauds sensational Shamar Joseph after Gabba loss

India Today  

Australia were defeated in the second Test match of the series against West Indies, courtesy of a searing spell from Shamar Joseph on Day 4 of the game. Captain Pat Cummins came to the post-match press conference and said that Test cricket had the ability to humble even the mightiest of sides. AUS vs WI, 2nd Test: Day 4: Highlights …

Steve Smith to take his talents to the top and open Australia's innings in 1st Test against West Indies
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Steve Smith to take his talents to the top and open Australia's innings in 1st Test against West Indies

The Hindu  

If the last Test against Pakistan was all about David Warner's pending retirement, the series-opener against West Indies centers around newly-promoted opener Steve Smith. “It’s pretty game, I suppose, with a brand new ball; bowling short stuff and wasting it,” Smith told Australian Associated Press. Pakistan's loss at the SCG kept the Test team winless in Australia since 1995, and …

Smith to take his talents to the top and open Australia’s innings in 1st test against West Indies
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Smith to take his talents to the top and open Australia’s innings in 1st test against West Indies

Associated Press  

If the last test against Pakistan was all about David Warner’s pending retirement, the series-opener against West Indies centers around newly-promoted opener Steve Smith. “It’s pretty game, I suppose, with a brand new ball; bowling short stuff and wasting it,” Smith told Australian Associated Press. Seeing someone who has basically achieved everything in the game get really excited for a …

Subcontinent pitches rated sub-par more often, yet Test matches end faster everywhere
1 year ago

Subcontinent pitches rated sub-par more often, yet Test matches end faster everywhere

The Hindu  

The second Test match between India and South Africa, which ended within two days on Thursday, with just 642 balls bowled, is the shortest completed Test match ever. None of the pitches in New Zealand, South Africa, England, and West Indies were rated ‘below average’ or ‘poor’ whereas more than 10% of the Tests played in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and …

AUS vs PAK | Josh Hazlewood has Pakistan reeling after Jamal’s third Test heroics
1 year ago

AUS vs PAK | Josh Hazlewood has Pakistan reeling after Jamal’s third Test heroics

The Hindu  

Josh Hazlewood claimed three wickets in an electrifying over to bowl Australia into a potential winning position over Pakistan in an absorbing third Test in Sydney on January 5, 2024. Hazlewood swung the contest, taking 4-9 off five overs, after Australia snared two wickets for just one run in the first eight balls of the second innings to rock the …

Watch: Aamir Jamal Bowls 'Without A Ball' In Third Australia-Pakistan Test
1 year ago

Watch: Aamir Jamal Bowls 'Without A Ball' In Third Australia-Pakistan Test

ABP News  

Australia Vs Pakistan 3rd Test: The Shan Masood-led Pakistan side are having a torrid time in the tour Down Under. The Asian side have been comprehensively thumped in the first two Tests of the three-match Test series against Australia and were looking for some form of solidarity in the third Test at Sydney Cricket Ground. However, the former World champions …

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