England's Ashley Giles says five-day games are 'precious'
5 years ago

England's Ashley Giles says five-day games are 'precious'

The Hindu  

England director of cricket Ashley Giles has declared five-day Tests a "precious" part of the game, as the global players' union warned dropping a day could lead to "significant resistance". RELATED| ICC to discuss four-day Tests in March despite growing criticism Giles may have a greater passion for Test cricket than many of the sport's administrators, having been a Test spinner for England before moving into coaching and management. RELATED| Virat Kohli not in favour of four-day Tests FICA executive chairman Tony Irish said: "From our discussions with players around the world, and our global survey data, it is clear that there is currently a lot of negative sentiment, within the global collective of players, towards such a significant change to the game's most traditional format." "Until such a time as we and the players are provided with the full picture and compelling reasons for change, we remain supportive of five-day Test cricket, and would expect significant player resistance if a shift to that is imposed on players by the ICC and/or boards.

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DC Edit | Time to rebuild Test team
4 days, 18 hours ago

DC Edit | Time to rebuild Test team

Deccan Chronicle  

Having twice conquered Australia in Test series Down Under since 2018, Team India surrendered meekly going down 3-1 and so dropping out of contention for the World Test Championship final of 2025, which will now be played between defending champion Australia and first-time finalist South Africa. In another eventful series, the underwhelming Indian performance was marked by plenty of controversy, …

VIDEO- Gambhir on Rohit and Kohli’s future after Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat: They will plan for best interest of Indian cricket
5 days, 5 hours ago

VIDEO- Gambhir on Rohit and Kohli’s future after Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat: They will plan for best interest of Indian cricket

The Hindu  

Twice over seven days, Gautam Gambhir has turned up for press conferences. And during the second time he met the media at the Sydney Cricket Ground here on Sunday, the Indian coach refused to reveal a clear road-map for seniors Rohit and Virat Kohli. But yes, they still have the hunger, they still have the passion, they are tough people …

Proteas in 2024: From prioritising T20s to reaching WTC final
1 week, 2 days ago

Proteas in 2024: From prioritising T20s to reaching WTC final

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: South Africa cementing the World Test Championship final spot hasn’t probably hit the right spot. South Africa overcame Pakistan by two wickets at Centurion on Sunday to win the first Test and become the first team to qualify for the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 ICC’s average points system may come under scrutiny for allowing South Africa to …

'Why do you deserve it?': Warner viciously attacks Glenn Maxwell, says he 'can't keep putting hand up' for Test comeback
4 weeks, 2 days ago

'Why do you deserve it?': Warner viciously attacks Glenn Maxwell, says he 'can't keep putting hand up' for Test comeback

Hindustan Times  

David Warner, the former Australia opener, has sharply criticized his teammate Glenn Maxwell’s ambitions to play Test cricket, questioning his commitment to the longer format. Australia's David Warner, left, and teammate Glenn Maxwell Maxwell, 36, has a notable history of success in the sub-continent, and his performances in limited-overs cricket in the region have made him hopeful of securing a …

Michael Vaughan asks for radical change in Test cricket: 'Let’s be honest, the way that the players go out...'
1 month ago

Michael Vaughan asks for radical change in Test cricket: 'Let’s be honest, the way that the players go out...'

Hindustan Times  

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes that the time has come to make Test cricket a four-day affair instead of five. In the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India, the first Test finished on Day 4 while the pink-ball Adelaide game finished within three days. It'd be easy for everyone to understand that Test match, cricket starts every Thursday …

It was a good day all up, says Starc after picking up six India wickets
1 month ago

It was a good day all up, says Starc after picking up six India wickets

Deccan Chronicle  

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc acknowledged on Friday that things couldn't have gone better for the hosts on the opening day of the Pink-ball Test, saying it was a great way to start the day and an even better way to conclude it. It's a good way to finish the day, or good day all up," said Starc during the press-conference.Starc, …

Something strange is happening in Test Cricket - for once, it’s a good thing
1 month, 1 week ago

Something strange is happening in Test Cricket - for once, it’s a good thing

The Independent  

"The tour is only a matter of hours old, but the wry thought occurs to me that reputations will almost certainly be destroyed in the next few months." Highest percentage of away wins in Test cricket by calendar year Year Tests Away wins Away defeats Draws Away win percentage Draw percentage 2024 41 18 22 1 43.9% 2.4% 2021 41 …

Five Tests and the search for a first since 1971
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Five Tests and the search for a first since 1971

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi : At the best of times a five-Test series is cricket’s marathon. On the 1977-78 visit of Australia – the hosts hit by players migrating to Kerry Packer’s World Series – India fought back from 0-2 by winning the next two Tests but lost the decider. In a T20-influenced world of increasingly fewer Tests, India have warmed up …

‘All the attributes are there’ – Jacob Bethell backed to thrive at Test level
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘All the attributes are there’ – Jacob Bethell backed to thrive at Test level

The Independent  

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Gavaskar Warns of New-Look Test Side in Australia: Kohli and Rohit's Failure a Warning Sign
2 months ago

Gavaskar Warns of New-Look Test Side in Australia: Kohli and Rohit's Failure a Warning Sign

India Today  

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar expressed concern over the lack of form from Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma during India's tour of Australia. He believes that the pressure will be immense on the entire batting lineup if they fail to deliver with the bat. Gavaskar expressed confidence in both Rohit and Kohli, but he is wary of their ability to regain …

India's Test Cricket Adaptability Key to Avoid Whitewash in New Zealand Series
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Indian Test Squad Takes Aim at Down Under, A-Series Marks a Pivotal Moment
2 months, 1 week ago

Indian Test Squad Takes Aim at Down Under, A-Series Marks a Pivotal Moment

New Indian Express  

India will be looking to make a statement in Australia with their first Test match against Australia A starting Thursday. Despite the recent defeat to New Zealand, the team has a new-found hope with several players returning to the senior side. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are both in good form and have the potential to make a significant impact …

England can emulate world champions Australia with new approach, says Marcus Trescothick
3 months, 1 week ago

England can emulate world champions Australia with new approach, says Marcus Trescothick

The Telegraph  

England’s 50-over side will have greater overlap with their Test team in the run-up to next year’s Champions Trophy and the 2027 World Cup, Marcus Trescothick has said. Ahead of Brendon McCullum assuming the white-ball role in January, to become all-format coach, Trescothick said there will be greater alignment of England’s ODI and Test sides going forward. “I think you’ll …

With less time to prepare, adjusting mindset key in Tests: Buchanan
4 months, 1 week ago

With less time to prepare, adjusting mindset key in Tests: Buchanan

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Only India, England and Australia get to plan, plot and hype their 5-Test duels. The travelling teams don’t play two or three games prior to playing the first Test match to adjust to a country because nobody wants to tour for that long,” John Buchanan, former Australia head coach, told select media on sidelines of a CP Goenka school …

England welcome Zimbabwe and India for Tests in 2025, but the women will go without
4 months, 2 weeks ago

England welcome Zimbabwe and India for Tests in 2025, but the women will go without

The Independent  

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Not by design, but Test cricket’s unofficial window is here
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Not by design, but Test cricket’s unofficial window is here

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The constant chatter around the imminent death of Test cricket wouldn’t have you believe but have a look at cricket’s Future Tours Program. In their case, as well as West Indies and South Africa, however, Test cricket’s existential question, the commercial one, lingers on. While India can penalise two of its cricketers for not prioritising domestic red-ball cricket, Andre …

ENG vs WI, 2nd Test: Brathwaite adamant West Indies ‘longing’ for more Test cricket
5 months, 3 weeks ago

ENG vs WI, 2nd Test: Brathwaite adamant West Indies ‘longing’ for more Test cricket

The Hindu  

Kraigg Brathwaite wants the West Indies to play more Test cricket as it looks to square its series with England. England is one of international cricket’s ‘Big Three’ financial powerhouse nations, together with India and Australia, while the West Indies is one of the economically poorer members of the Test-match elite. Thursday’s second Test at Trent Bridge will be England’s …

The Taste for Test Cricket in the T20 Era
9 months ago

The Taste for Test Cricket in the T20 Era

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has unequivocally highlighted its emphasis on prioritising the longer format of the game, which has been furthered by designing an “incentive” mechanism for the players. Under this scheme, players meeting specific criteria have the potential to earn up to ₹60 lakh per Test match including match fee, signalling a concerted effort to …

Test affair: In 2024, draws have gone out of fashion
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Test affair: In 2024, draws have gone out of fashion

Hindustan Times  

This has been a rare year where each of the 15 Tests played so far have yielded results, 11 of them in four days, three within three days and the New Year’s Test involving India at Cape Town producing the shortest completed match ever—lasting 656 balls across just two days. That the average duration of Tests didn’t fluctuate much through …

Test cricket is hard, you are going to need each other to succeed: Dravid to young players
10 months ago

Test cricket is hard, you are going to need each other to succeed: Dravid to young players

The Hindu  

Rahul Dravid underlined the importance of staying together and functioning as a unit to be triumphant in the tough world of Test cricket while delivering a motivational dressing room speech after India registered a memorable 4-1 series win over England. As key players like Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami and KL Rahul, who played only the opener, were unavailable, India …

Shubman Gill-led 'brat pack' solves India's 'Who after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma' concern with Dharamsala show
10 months ago

Shubman Gill-led 'brat pack' solves India's 'Who after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma' concern with Dharamsala show

Hindustan Times  

That’s always been one of the biggest talking points in world sport. India's Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma on Day 2 of the 5th Test match against England, at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, in Dharamsala on Friday. In the last few years, it’s been who after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, still plying their wares, and Cheteshwar Pujara and …

English hopes fade as India improve to 264 for one in fifth Test
10 months ago

English hopes fade as India improve to 264 for one in fifth Test

The Independent  

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Test cricket is what life is: R Ashwin
10 months ago

Test cricket is what life is: R Ashwin

Hindustan Times  

On winter mornings at Dharamsala’s HPCA Stadium, it can be hard to take your eyes off the snow-capped terrain and pay attention to proceedings on the field. India's Ravichandran Ashwin bowls during the first day of the fifth and last Test cricket match between India and England at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala This was essential viewing …

IPL is hugely popular, but Test cricket is what life is: Ashwin, on receiving 100th Test cap from Dravid
10 months ago

IPL is hugely popular, but Test cricket is what life is: Ashwin, on receiving 100th Test cap from Dravid

The Hindu  

“Test cricket is the closest synergy that you can find to life.” Ravichandran Ashwin’s voice trembled with emotion and pride during the gratitude-speech after receiving his special 100th Test cap from India head coach Rahul Dravid here on Thursday. But Ashwin did not restrict that landmark moment, which came during the fifth and final Test against England, to himself but …

Endurance Test: The last of the Centurions?
10 months ago

Endurance Test: The last of the Centurions?

Hindustan Times  

In two days, the 100-Test club is set to become 80 with four additions—Ravichandran Ashwin, Jonny Bairstow, Kane Williamson and Tim Southee. Ben Stokes made the cut at Rajkot last month after starting his Test career in 2013—18 months after Bairstow, two years after Ashwin, three years after Williamson and more than five years after Southee. Ravichandran Ashwin, Jonny Bairstow, …

Ind vs Eng fourth Test | ‘I know it’s still early days, but the youngsters have shown that they have the ability to excel,’ says Rohit Sharma
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ind vs Eng fourth Test | ‘I know it’s still early days, but the youngsters have shown that they have the ability to excel,’ says Rohit Sharma

The Hindu  

When India plays a Test series at home, the outcome is akin to that of an open-and-shut case. Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma handed debuts to four players — Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel and Akash Deep — and three of them performed remarkably well under pressure. Even resting star pacers Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah for a match …

That's disrespectful to Test cricket: Michael Vaughan rips apart England's Bazball approach, mindest after worst defeat – India TV
10 months, 3 weeks ago

That's disrespectful to Test cricket: Michael Vaughan rips apart England's Bazball approach, mindest after worst defeat – India TV

India TV News  

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has ripped apart Ben Stokes and Co for not acknowledging that there is a problem and for being adamant about their approach and mindset in Test cricket after an embarrassing loss to India in the third match in Rajkot on Sunday, February 18. Vaughan also said that their mindset of playing for a result, whether …

India vs England 3rd Test: India's batting thin, but Rohit Sharma's comrades are no novices
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs England 3rd Test: India's batting thin, but Rohit Sharma's comrades are no novices

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the Visakhapatnam encounter nearly two weeks back, former England skipper Joe Root alone had more Test runs than the entire Indian XI combined. India's captain Rohit Sharma with teammates Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal after the 2nd Test match against England, at Dr. Y.S. With 56 Test appearances, skipper Rohit Sharma has comfortably played more games than all his …

Jasprit Bumrah was labelled as a white-ball cricketer without asking him, always had the hunger for Tests: Ravi Shastri
11 months ago

Jasprit Bumrah was labelled as a white-ball cricketer without asking him, always had the hunger for Tests: Ravi Shastri

Firstpost  

India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was always “desperate and hungry” to play Test cricket, and disliked being labelled a white-ball specialist, former India head coach Ravi Shastri revealed on Saturday. “He’s so excited to be playing and doing well in Test cricket,” said Shastri who debunked the notion of Bumrah being solely a white-ball specialist for his exploits with the …

Graeme Smith has a plan – but is it too late to save South African cricket?
11 months ago

Graeme Smith has a plan – but is it too late to save South African cricket?

The Independent  

When Graeme Smith made his Test debut back in 2002, the cricket world was a very different place. open image in gallery Graeme Smith played 117 Test matches for South Africa, and just 33 Twenty20 internationals “But it’s not only the commercial benefit. “International cricket needs South Africa to be strong, it needs countries like Sri Lanka to be strong …

Ian Botham claims Bazball has resulted in crowds coming back to Indian stadiums for Tests
11 months ago

Ian Botham claims Bazball has resulted in crowds coming back to Indian stadiums for Tests

Firstpost  

Legendary cricketer Ian Botham has claimed that England’s aggressive ‘Bazball’ approach under captain Ben Stokes has infused a new life into Test cricket, especially in India where crowd is back in stadiums to watch five-day matches. Under coach Brendon McCullum and Stokes’s leadership, England have adopted an attacking style of play in the traditional format which has led to increased …

Relaxed India ready to give a fitting reply to England in 2nd Test
11 months, 1 week ago

Relaxed India ready to give a fitting reply to England in 2nd Test

Hindustan Times  

For the countless times India’s home invincibility - 30 wins and three losses before this series in the last 10 years - has been drummed up, rarely has it grasped the extent of what it actually took to accomplish this spectacular ascendancy. India's mantra: Get abundance of spin and level the series Each of those three losses came when the …

KS Bharat's subtle reminder to England as Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma urge India 'not to panic' in 2nd Test
11 months, 1 week ago

KS Bharat's subtle reminder to England as Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma urge India 'not to panic' in 2nd Test

Hindustan Times  

Before England get too far ahead of themselves, wicketkeeper KS Bharat has sent a timely reminder to Ben Stokes about India's ability to bounce back after an early defeat. India's Axar Patel, KS Bharat, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Mukesh Kumar during a practice session Bharat, who addressed India's press conference on the eve of the 2nd Test in Visakhapatnam starting Friday, …

A five-match series to celebrate Test cricket
11 months, 2 weeks ago

A five-match series to celebrate Test cricket

Hindustan Times  

One of the big sore points many fans had during the Test series between South Africa and India was that it was only two Tests long. Time is important also because Test cricket badly needs contests. They believe Test cricket should be spread far and wide and there should be no discrimination when it comes to allocating matches. Only time …

India vs England: Is BCCI’s gambit to spread out Test cricket paying off?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs England: Is BCCI’s gambit to spread out Test cricket paying off?

Hindustan Times  

India loves its cricket but do the crowds receive Tests the same way as they embrace IPL, T20Is and ODI cricket? The Rajiv Gandhi international stadium in Hyderabad will host the first India vs England Test Interestingly, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has chosen cities which have previously hosted only 16 Tests between them – 9 by …

'It's a reflection of society. People don't have time': Tom Moody explains alarming decline of Test cricket
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'It's a reflection of society. People don't have time': Tom Moody explains alarming decline of Test cricket

Hindustan Times  

Since the announcement of the South African squad for the Test series against New Zealand earlier this month, a significant debate has emerged surrounding the future of Test cricket. The South African board's decision to make all SA20 players available for the domestic franchise league, even if it means missing an away Test series, has sparked concerns about the potential …

Test cricket will die if we continue in this manner: Jason Holder worried for longest format's future
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Test cricket will die if we continue in this manner: Jason Holder worried for longest format's future

India Today  

West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder opened up on his decision to opt out of the Test series against Australia, saying he wanted to play the International League T20 and shared his thoughts about the future of the longest format of the game. Joining in on the much-talked-about debate about the health of Test cricket, Jason Holder expressed concern about the …

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 …

'Pace of Test cricket is abysmal': Ian Chappell laments administrators' 'lack of initiative' to revive longest format
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'Pace of Test cricket is abysmal': Ian Chappell laments administrators' 'lack of initiative' to revive longest format

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The T20 boom has threatened the existence of Test cricket but what is also hurting the red-ball game is the “abysmal pace of play”, reckons Australian great Ian Chappell. On the one hand Ben Stokes genuinely strives to improve the entertainment quotient of Test cricket but he’s being undermined by the administrators’ lack of initiative,” he wrote before …

Clive Lloyd calls for more Test cricket, prefers at least three-match series
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Clive Lloyd calls for more Test cricket, prefers at least three-match series

The Hindu  

India and South Africa played out the shortest-ever Test cricket in just 107 overs at Cape Town, forcing the ICC to rate the pitch as “unsatisfactory”, however, Lloyd didn’t find anything wrong with the wicket. And if you’re playing Test cricket, I’d prefer three Test matches or five,” said the former West Indies skipper during an award function here. “Sure, …

'Test is pinnacle of our sport' - David Warner bats for red-ball cricket during his farewell remarks at SCG
1 year ago

'Test is pinnacle of our sport' - David Warner bats for red-ball cricket during his farewell remarks at SCG

India TV News  

A huge crowd at Sydney Cricket Ground bid farewell to legendary Australian batter David Warner on Saturday, January 6. Fans and players applauded Warner for his contribution to red-ball cricket after Australia's thumping win. Cricket Australia recently declared their intentions to prioritise Test cricket in the future and Warner also asked young rising cricketers to work hard to play Test. …

'...They shouldn't play Test cricket': Gavaskar's straight-slap verdict on IND vs SA 2nd Test pitch and batting tactics
1 year ago

'...They shouldn't play Test cricket': Gavaskar's straight-slap verdict on IND vs SA 2nd Test pitch and batting tactics

Hindustan Times  

The pitch dished out for the India vs South Africa second Test match at Newlands in Cape Town is not ideal for Test cricket by any means. Legendary India cricketer, Gavaskar believed the cracks were around the 8-metre length, which shouldn't be much of a concern for the batters at the Test level. If the cracks were at a fuller …

SA Test team controversy | This might be an inflexion point in the game, but we need to care
1 year ago

SA Test team controversy | This might be an inflexion point in the game, but we need to care

The Hindu  

It has been happening for a while but now it is out in the open, shorn of the veneer of normalcy that administrators like to put on things. South Africa favouring their domestic T20 tournament over a Test series in New Zealand is only the latest and least ambiguous step in a journey that cricket has been making in recent …

‘Death of Test cricket..’: Australia’s Steve Waugh warns ICC, BCCI
1 year ago

‘Death of Test cricket..’: Australia’s Steve Waugh warns ICC, BCCI

Live Mint  

The popularity of the Indian Premier League and other domestic cricket tournaments of the world showcases the transformation in cricket. After the announcement of South Africa's Test squad for the New Zealand tour, former Australia captain Steve Waugh couldn't stop himself from raising concerns over the future of Test cricket and even called it a “defining moment in the death …

NZ vs SA: Waugh slams South Africa Cricket for prioritising domestic T20 tournament over Tests
1 year ago

NZ vs SA: Waugh slams South Africa Cricket for prioritising domestic T20 tournament over Tests

The Hindu  

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh said South Africa’s decision to send a shadow side to New Zealand for a test tour while its top players take part in a domestic T20 tournament shows the longest format of the game is under threat. Cricket South Africa named seven uncapped players, including skipper Neil Brand, for next month’s two-Test tour of New …

Steve Waugh worried about future of Test cricket: 'If I were New Zealand, I wouldn't play' against weakened South Africa
1 year ago

Steve Waugh worried about future of Test cricket: 'If I were New Zealand, I wouldn't play' against weakened South Africa

India Today  

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh reacted strongly to South Africa not naming a full-strength Test squad for their 2-match series in New Zealand in February 2024, expressing concerns over the future of the longest format of the game. South Africa announced a significantly weakened squad for their upcoming Test series against New Zealand in February 2024. While the likes of …

'Is it defining moment in death of Tests': AUS great on SA's squad for NZ tour; asks ICC, BCCI to intervene
1 year ago

'Is it defining moment in death of Tests': AUS great on SA's squad for NZ tour; asks ICC, BCCI to intervene

India TV News  

Australia's World Cup-winning captain Steve Waugh has blasted on Cricket South Africa for their second-string squad announcement for the New Zealand tour. Waugh has slammed the CSA and raised a worry about whether this sign is a defining moment in the death of Test cricket. He took to Instagram to question whether this was the defining moment in the death …

India Women vs England Women: Harmanpreet and Co rely on spin strength as Test cricket returns
1 year ago

India Women vs England Women: Harmanpreet and Co rely on spin strength as Test cricket returns

Firstpost  

The Test match against England also marks the arrival of a double bonanza for Indian women’s cricket team. India would want to start strongly and history, an unavoidable part of sport, offers a large slice of comfort to the home team as they have lost only one Test to England in 14 matches since their rivalry started in 1986 and …

India's focus on mental, physical aspects in England Test: Smriti Mandhana
1 year ago

India's focus on mental, physical aspects in England Test: Smriti Mandhana

Hindustan Times  

When India’s women cricketers face England at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai from Thursday, they will be lining up for a home Test after nine years. T20Is and ODIs dominate the women’s cricket calendar but India will play a Test against Australia at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai soon after the England game. We will just keep it …

Chris Woakes says omission from England Test tour of India ‘a fair decision’
1 year ago

Chris Woakes says omission from England Test tour of India ‘a fair decision’

The Independent  

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