Kumara claims 4 wickets as Sri Lanka wins 2nd test to sweep series over Bangladesh
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kumara claims 4 wickets as Sri Lanka wins 2nd test to sweep series over Bangladesh

Associated Press  

CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh — Fast bowler Lahiru Kumara claimed four wickets for 50 runs as Sri Lanka swept the two-test series against Bangladesh with a 192-run victory in the second match on Wednesday. Sri Lanka won the first test by 328 runs and with the series sweep maintained its record of not losing a test in Bangladesh. “We’re very satisfied with the win,” Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva said. Give it more time, the team will make better decisions.” Sri Lanka posted 531 in its first innings with six batters getting past half-century marks, making it the highest total without any batters scoring a century.

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Ravichandran Ashwin won a lot games for India on his own: Rangana Herath
14 hours, 44 minutes ago

Ravichandran Ashwin won a lot games for India on his own: Rangana Herath

Hindustan Times  

Rangana Herath made two Test tours of India, playing a cumulative five matches. You need to stick to the basics, win the small, little pieces so that the big piece takes care of itself.” Even though they lost to his home country, Herath believes the tour of Sri Lanka shortly before they embarked for India helped the Kiwis immensely. “It's …

India beat Bangladesh by 41 runs to bag Women's U19 T20 Asia Cup
2 days, 8 hours ago

India beat Bangladesh by 41 runs to bag Women's U19 T20 Asia Cup

Deccan Chronicle  

Kuala Lumpur: Opener G Trisha made a doughty fifty before the left-arm troika of Ayushi Shukla, Sonam Yadav and Parunika Sisodia spun web around Bangladesh batters as India scored a 41-run win to emerge champions in the inaugural Women's T20 U19 Asia Cup here on Sunday. On a spongy pitch, Trisha's 52 off 47 balls guided India to 117 for …

If they don't score: Jadeja's blunt take on top-order batsmen ahead of Boxing Day Test
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3 days, 7 hours ago

If they don't score: Jadeja's blunt take on top-order batsmen ahead of Boxing Day Test

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Saturday said lack of runs from the top-order builds pressure on the lower-order and called for an improved performance from the batting unit in the Boxing Day Test here.Jadeja played a crucial role in the rain-hit third Test against Australia at Brisbane, scoring a gritty 77 in the first innings to help India …

U-19 Women’s Asia Cup 2024: India beats Sri Lanka by four wickets, qualifies for final
4 days, 6 hours ago

U-19 Women’s Asia Cup 2024: India beats Sri Lanka by four wickets, qualifies for final

The Hindu  

Left-arm spinner Aayushi Shukla’s four-wicket haul helped India beat Sri Lanka by four wickets in its last Super Four match and qualify for the final of the U-19 Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024. Aayushi conceded only 10 runs in her four overs quota, helping India restrict the Lankans to a meagre 98 for nine after skipper Niki Prasad opted to …

U19 Women's T20 Asia Cup: Aayushi Shukla stars as India beat Sri Lanka to reach final
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4 days, 17 hours ago

U19 Women's T20 Asia Cup: Aayushi Shukla stars as India beat Sri Lanka to reach final

India Today  

India extended their unbeaten run at the U19 Women's T20 Asia Cup, reaching the final with a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their last Super Four contest on Friday. The left-arm spinner played a pivotal role in restricting Sri Lanka to 98 for nine after Indian skipper Niki Prasad opted to bowl first. India's dominance was evident as only …

From starring in Champions Trophy final to 500 Test wickets: Ashwin's biggest moments
6 days, 4 hours ago

From starring in Champions Trophy final to 500 Test wickets: Ashwin's biggest moments

Hindustan Times  

Brisbane, As R Ashwin brings curtains down on his illustrious career, he leaves behind a remarkable legacy. * Fastest bowler to 250, 300 and 500 Test Wickets Ashwin became the fastest cricketer to reach 250, 300 and 500 wickets in Test cricket. *Second Indian cricketer to 500 Test Wickets The off-spinner became the second Indian bowler after former skipper Anil …

Gabba Test: India struggles at 201/7 at tea on Day 4, need 45 runs to avoid follow-on
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1 week ago

Gabba Test: India struggles at 201/7 at tea on Day 4, need 45 runs to avoid follow-on

Deccan Chronicle  

Brisbane: Ravindra Jadeja stonewalled the Australian bowlers with a characteristically doughty fifty, carrying India to 201 for seven at tea on a rain-interrupted fourth day of the third Test here on Tuesday. Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy added 53 runs for the seventh wicket, ensuring that KL Rahul's classy 84 will not go in vain. However, a slice of misfortune …

WI vs BAN, 1st T20: Bangladesh beats West Indies by 7 runs
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1 week, 1 day ago

WI vs BAN, 1st T20: Bangladesh beats West Indies by 7 runs

The Hindu  

Bangladesh opened its three-match Twenty20 series against West Indies with a tight seven-run win on Sunday. At 61-7 in the 12th over the West Indies looked a long-shot to get close to Bangladesh’s 147-6 off 20 overs but some lusty hitting from captain Rovman Powell got the hosts within 10 runs from the final over to steal victory. But Bangladesh …

Amir Jangoo equals 46-year-old record as West Indies inflict clean sweep over Bangladesh
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1 week, 4 days ago

Amir Jangoo equals 46-year-old record as West Indies inflict clean sweep over Bangladesh

India TV News  

Amir Jangoo became only the second West Indian in history to register a century on ODI debut as West Indies defeated Bangladesh by four wickets in the 3rd ODI at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts and registered a series sweep 3-0. West Indies successfully chased down 322 - their third highest chase in ODI history and fourth successful chase …

India's Test Record At The Gabba Ahead Of IND vs AUS Brisbane Match
1 week, 5 days ago

India's Test Record At The Gabba Ahead Of IND vs AUS Brisbane Match

ABP News  

India's Test Record At The Gabba: India and Australia lock horns at The Gabba as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 caravan moves from Adelaide to Brisbane. As India and Australia gear up to face each other in the third IND vs AUS Test, here’s a look at Team India’s Test record at The Gabba, Brisbane. India's Test Record At The Gabba, …

Sri Lanka to tour New Zealand for white-ball series in December and January
1 week, 6 days ago

Sri Lanka to tour New Zealand for white-ball series in December and January

India Today  

Sri Lanka Cricket has announced that the Sri Lanka Men’s National Team will tour New Zealand in December 2024 and January 2025 to compete in a white-ball series featuring both T20Is and ODIs. New Zealand toured Sri Lanka for a three-match ODI series in November 2024 with the Islanders securing a historic ODI series win. This victory gave Sri Lanka …

5 highest individual scores by Indian batters at Gabba in Tests; Rishabh Pant not on list
2 weeks ago

5 highest individual scores by Indian batters at Gabba in Tests; Rishabh Pant not on list

India TV News  

Image Source : Getty 1/5 1. Shubman Gill, playing just his third-ever Test match - all on Australian soil - probably laid the foundation for India's historic run-chase at the Gabba in 2021. Gill's backfoot punches and short-arm jabs became popular as he missed what would have been a scintillating ton by just nine runs Image Source : Getty/ICC 2/5 …

WTC points table updated: Pressure on India after South Africa beat Sri Lanka 2-0 to rise up the ladder
2 weeks, 1 day ago

WTC points table updated: Pressure on India after South Africa beat Sri Lanka 2-0 to rise up the ladder

Live Mint  

Things got tougher for the Indian cricket team after South Africa defeated Sri Lanka 2-0 in the Test series on Monday to climb to the top of the World Test Championship table, thus displacing Australia to the second. South Africa's win over Sri Lanka puts India and Australia in a fix in the race for the WTC final, especially Rohit …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Bavuma hails team effort after South Africa seal series win
2 weeks, 1 day ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Bavuma hails team effort after South Africa seal series win

The Hindu  

South African captain Temba Bavuma said his team’s 109-run win in the second Test against Sri Lanka at St George’s Park on Monday was a big step forward for a largely inexperienced group of players. I don’t know what the maths looks like but we’re playing good cricket and we want it to continue.” Bavuma was named player of the …

South Africa beats Sri Lanka in 2nd test by 109 runs and boosts WTC hopes
2 weeks, 1 day ago

South Africa beats Sri Lanka in 2nd test by 109 runs and boosts WTC hopes

Associated Press  

GQEBERHA, South Africa — South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs on the last morning of the second cricket test at St George’s Park and swept the series 2-0 on Monday. The odds favored South Africa, which needed five more wickets, while Sri Lanka needed 143 more runs in a chase of 348 and its last recognised batters were …

South Africa, Sri Lanka eye victory, 2nd Test positioned on knife's edge ahead of Day 5
2 weeks, 1 day ago

South Africa, Sri Lanka eye victory, 2nd Test positioned on knife's edge ahead of Day 5

Hindustan Times  

South Africa require five wickets and Sri Lanka need 143 runs as the second Test heads for a potentially exciting conclusion on Monday with both sides desperate for victory as they chase a place in the World Test Championship final. South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Durban to win the first match of the two-Test series. An …

SA's Maharaj wants "old fashioned Test cricket" on final day as Lanka threaten to chase down 348 in 2nd Test
2 weeks, 1 day ago

SA's Maharaj wants "old fashioned Test cricket" on final day as Lanka threaten to chase down 348 in 2nd Test

Hindustan Times  

Gqeberha, : South African spinner Keshav Maharaj said that the team hopes to go back to "old fashioned Test cricket" to get themselves the remaining half of the Sri Lankan batting line-up in the second Test while defending 348 runs to secure a series win which would be instrumental to their ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 final qualification. SA's Maharaj …

BAN vs WI, 1st ODI: Rutherford’s ton helps West Indies secure five-wicket win against Bangladesh
2 weeks, 1 day ago

BAN vs WI, 1st ODI: Rutherford’s ton helps West Indies secure five-wicket win against Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Sherfane Rutherford smashed 113 runs in 80 balls as West Indies secured a five-wicket win over Bangladesh with 14 balls remaining in the first one-day international on Sunday. Rutherford struck eight sixes and seven boundaries at Basseterre’s Warner Park before he was caught by Nahid Rana off Soumya Sarkar in the 47th over with only seven more runs needed. Bangladesh …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Temba Bavuma inspires 2-0 sweep as Proteas close in on WTC final
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Temba Bavuma inspires 2-0 sweep as Proteas close in on WTC final

India Today  

South Africa continued their dream run in Test cricket, inching closer to the World Test Championship 2023-25 final. World Test Championship Table Temba Bavuma's return to the side proved fruitful as the South African captain hit a hundred and three fifties in the two-Test series against Sri Lanka. While South Africa hammered Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Kingsmead in …

South Africa sweep Sri Lanka 2-0 to lead World Test Championship table
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

South Africa sweep Sri Lanka 2-0 to lead World Test Championship table

Al Jazeera  

Maharaj’s five-for helps South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs and leap ahead of Australia and India on the WTC table. South Africa have secured a 109-run victory over Sri Lanka on the last day of the second Test at St George’s Park to complete a 2-0 sweep of the series and lead the World Test Championship points table. …

Sanath Jayasuriya rues slipped chances after Sri Lanka lose Gqeberha Test vs SA
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Sanath Jayasuriya rues slipped chances after Sri Lanka lose Gqeberha Test vs SA

India Today  

Sri Lanka head coach Sanath Jayasuriya has expressed disappointment over his team's inability to capitalise on key moments during their 109-run defeat against South Africa in the second Test at St. George's Park, Gqeberha. South Africa completed a 2-0 series sweep to deal a blow to Sri Lanka's hopes of securing a spot in the ICC World Test Championship final. …

India TV Sports Wrap on December 9: Today's top 10 trending news stories
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India TV Sports Wrap on December 9: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

South Africa and Sri Lanka are on the heels of playing a humdinger with all three results possible on Day 5 of the second Test in Gqeberha. On the other hand, off-spinning all-rounder Charlie Dean became only the third England women's player to take an ODI hat-trick as the visitors levelled the three-match series against South Africa in Durban on …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa needs five wickets, Sri Lanka needs 143 runs - stage perfectly set for final day
2 weeks, 2 days ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa needs five wickets, Sri Lanka needs 143 runs - stage perfectly set for final day

The Hindu  

South Africa requires five wickets, and Sri Lanka needs 143 runs as the second test heads for a potentially exciting conclusion on Monday, with both sides desperate for victory as they chase a place in the World Test Championship final. An unbeaten partnership of 83 between captain Dhananajaya de Silva and Kusal Mendes, both 39 not out, offered Sri Lanka …

Sri Lanka is 205-5 in a chase of 348 against South Africa in 2nd test
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Sri Lanka is 205-5 in a chase of 348 against South Africa in 2nd test

Associated Press  

GQEBERHA, South Africa — South Africa had Sri Lanka on the rack at 205-5 in a chase of 348 on the fourth day of the second test at St George’s Park on Sunday. Medium-pacer Dane Paterson and spinner Keshav Maharaj took two wickets each after fast bowler Kagiso Rabada started prising out Sri Lankans by pinning opener Dimuth Karunaratne while …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights: Sri Lanka needs 143 runs, South Africa requires five wickets to win on final day
2 weeks, 2 days ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights: Sri Lanka needs 143 runs, South Africa requires five wickets to win on final day

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of Day 4 of the second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka being played at St. George’s Park, Gqeberha. Day 3 report Seamer Dane Paterson took a career-best 5-71 and Temba Bavuma was unbeaten on 48 as South Africa closed the third day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at 191 for three in …

Australia bounces back to beat India by 10 wickets in 2nd test and level series
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Australia bounces back to beat India by 10 wickets in 2nd test and level series

Associated Press  

ADELAIDE, Australia — Australia bounced back from a heavy home defeat to level the Border-Gavaskar test series at 1-1 after a comprehensive 10-wicket win in the second test against India on Sunday. “I think being one down, no doubt there’s a little bit more on it trying to level up the series.” Resuming at 128-5 in the second innings, India …

Australia thrash India by 10 wickets, level series 1-1
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Australia thrash India by 10 wickets, level series 1-1

Deccan Chronicle  

Adelaide: Australia maintained their unblemished record in Pink-ball Tests with an emphatic 10-wicket victory over a completely out-of-sorts India on Sunday, leveling the five-Test series 1-1 within just two-and-a-half days. Starting the day at 128 for 5, Nitish Kumar Reddy's cavalier approach prevented a second successive innings defeat under lights at Adelaide as India were bowled out for 175. India's …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Dhananjaya de Silva-Mendis stand keeps Sri Lanka alive on Day 4
2 weeks, 2 days ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Dhananjaya de Silva-Mendis stand keeps Sri Lanka alive on Day 4

India Today  

The second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka is set for a thrilling conclusion as both teams chase a result that could shape their aspirations for the ICC World Test Championship final. At stumps on Day 4, Sri Lanka were 205 for 5, needing 143 runs to pull off a record-breaking chase of 348, while South Africa required five …

Australia beat India by 10 wickets in Adelaide Test to level series 1-1
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Australia beat India by 10 wickets in Adelaide Test to level series 1-1

Al Jazeera  

Hosts level 1-1 on the third day after India slump to 175 all out in the second of the five-match Border-Gavaskar series. Pat Cummins’s first five-wicket haul at the Adelaide Oval has led Australia to a comprehensive 10-wicket win in the second Test against India, helping the hosts level the five-match series at 1-1. None of the Indian batters passed …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa builds 221-run lead after Paterson five-for causes Sri Lanka collapse
2 weeks, 3 days ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa builds 221-run lead after Paterson five-for causes Sri Lanka collapse

The Hindu  

Seamer Dane Paterson took a career-best 5-71 and Temba Bavuma was unbeaten on 48 as South Africa closed the third day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at 191 for three in its second innings on Saturday, a lead of 221 runs at St George’s Park. Paterson helped bowl Sri Lanka out for 328 in its first innings as …

South Africa leads Sri Lanka by 221 runs in 2nd test
2 weeks, 3 days ago

South Africa leads Sri Lanka by 221 runs in 2nd test

Associated Press  

GQEBERHA, South Africa — South Africa was building a defendable total against Sri Lanka as it reached 191-3 in its second innings and a lead of 221 runs on day three Saturday of the second test. But its first innings was stopped at 328, short of South Africa’s total by 30 runs, after a maiden five-wicket haul by medium-pacer Dane …

India TV Sports Wrap on December 7: Today's top 10 trending news stories
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

India TV Sports Wrap on December 7: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Australia took a slight lead against India in the second Test in Adelaide after the visitors were bowled out for 180 in the first innings while England pacer Gus Atkinson became the first bowler in Test history to take a hat-trick at Basin Reserve in Wellington after he helped the visitors clean up New Zealand for just 125 in the …

Under-19 Asia Cup: Suryavanshi powers India to final, set to face Bangladesh
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Under-19 Asia Cup: Suryavanshi powers India to final, set to face Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Vaibhav Suryavanshi was the star of the show again with a second successive half-century as India stormed into the U-19 Asia Cup ODI final with a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Sharjah on Friday. Opting to bat, Sri Lanka could only manage 173 in 46.2 overs despite a valiant effort from Lakvin Abeysinghe and Sharujan Shanmuganathan. Mhatre too …

IND vs SL, U-19 Asia Cup 2024: India beats Sri Lanka by 7 wickets, to face Bangladesh in final
2 weeks, 4 days ago

IND vs SL, U-19 Asia Cup 2024: India beats Sri Lanka by 7 wickets, to face Bangladesh in final

The Hindu  

India defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the semifinals of the ACC Men’s U-19 Asia Cup in Sharjah on Friday, setting up the summit clash with Bangladesh. Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first but the decision seemed to be backfiring when it was reduced to three for eight. Once Ayush Mhatre removed Shanmuganathan, Sri Lanka …

BGT, 2nd Test: India all out for 180 in first innings
2 weeks, 4 days ago

BGT, 2nd Test: India all out for 180 in first innings

Deccan Chronicle  

Adelaide: India were all out for 180 at dinner on the opening day of the pink ball Test against Australia here on Friday.India lost six wickets in the second session after they were reduced to 82 for 4 at tea. Rishabh Pant, captain Rohit Sharma, Harshit Rana, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah and Nitish Reddy got out in the post-tea session …

Six-wicket Starc claims test-best figures as Australia dominates against India in 2nd test
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Six-wicket Starc claims test-best figures as Australia dominates against India in 2nd test

Associated Press  

ADELAIDE, Australia — Mitchell Starc picked up career-best test figures of 6-48 as India was skittled out for 180 on the opening day of the second test against Australia on Friday. Starc dismissed in-form opener Yashasvi Jaiswal lbw with the first delivery of the pink-ball test, and then returned to send back KL Rahul and Virat Kohli in the second …

India vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test: AUS reach 86/1, trail by 94 runs; IND fold for 180
2 weeks, 4 days ago

India vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test: AUS reach 86/1, trail by 94 runs; IND fold for 180

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test: Australia posted 86/1 in 33 overs at Stumps against India on Day 1 of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy’s second Test in Perth, on Friday. Earlier, Nitish Kumar Reddy squeezed out as many runs as possible from the tail and took India to a score of 180 batting first in the pink-ball Test against Australia …

SA vs SL: Pathum Nissanka's 89 steadies Sri Lanka after Kyle Verreynne's 105
2 weeks, 4 days ago

SA vs SL: Pathum Nissanka's 89 steadies Sri Lanka after Kyle Verreynne's 105

India Today  

Pathum Nissanka scored 89 as Sri Lanka are steadily putting themselves in a position of strength in their second Test against South Africa at the St George's Park in Gqeberha. South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Updates Nissanka hit 11 fours and a six in his knock before Keshav Maharaj accounted for his wicket. After Dimuth Karunaratne …

SA vs SL: Angelo Mathews joins elite Sri Lanka club with 8000 Test runs
2 weeks, 4 days ago

SA vs SL: Angelo Mathews joins elite Sri Lanka club with 8000 Test runs

India Today  

Angelo Mathews became only the third Sri Lankan batter to score 8000 runs in Test cricket. South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights Mathews needed 34 before the game, and he got there with ease. Angelo Mathews becomes the 3rd Sri Lankan after Sangakkara and Jayawardene to complete 8,000 Test runs. 🙇‍♂️âä️ pic.twitter.com/s800vQfYHZ — Mufaddal Vohra December …

SA vs SL 2nd Test: South Africa’s Rickelton scores maiden Test century against Sri Lanka on Day 1
2 weeks, 5 days ago

SA vs SL 2nd Test: South Africa’s Rickelton scores maiden Test century against Sri Lanka on Day 1

The Hindu  

South Africa’s Ryan Rickelton scored a maiden test century as the hosts finished on 269-7 against Sri Lanka on the opening day of the second test on Thursday. Two balls later, Rickelton pushed for a couple of runs to bring up his test century off 231 balls to his obvious relief and the delight of the St George’s Park crowd. …

WI vs BAN, 2nd Test: Bangladesh beats West Indies by 101 runs to tie series
2 weeks, 6 days ago

WI vs BAN, 2nd Test: Bangladesh beats West Indies by 101 runs to tie series

The Hindu  

Bangladesh won a Test in the Caribbean for the first time in 15 years by beating West Indies by 101 runs inside four days at Sabina Park on Tuesday. He has been very good for the last 10 years, more than 200 wickets for us.” On a pitch offering some grip and the odd low bounce, spin came into play …

Bangladesh beat West Indies by 101 runs to level Test series
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Bangladesh beat West Indies by 101 runs to level Test series

Al Jazeera  

Taijul Islam’s five-for helps the visitors win the second Test at Sabina Park and level the two-match series. Bangladesh have completed an impressive comeback to beat West Indies in the second Test match by 101 runs and record their first win in the Caribbean since 2009. Taijul Islam snared five wickets for the 15th time in a Test innings to …

36 all out and runaway victories: A look at how India have fared in pink-ball Tests over the years
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3 weeks ago

36 all out and runaway victories: A look at how India have fared in pink-ball Tests over the years

Hindustan Times  

India play just their fifth-ever pink-ball Test when they face Australia at the Adelaide Oval from December 6 for the second match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Once again, Bangladesh had no answers to India's pacers as Ishant took four wickets and Umesh took five to dismiss the visitors for 195 runs and India won their first pink-ball Test by an …

OTD: Muttiah Muralitharan breaks Shane Warne's record for most Test wickets
3 weeks ago

OTD: Muttiah Muralitharan breaks Shane Warne's record for most Test wickets

Hindustan Times  

On this day in 2007, Sri Lanka's spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan reclaimed the record for the most Test wickets. Playing at his home ground, Asgiriya Stadium in Kandy, Muralitharan dismissed England’s Paul Collingwood to claim his 709th Test wicket, surpassing Australian legend Shane Warne. A historic moment The milestone came during the first Test of England’s tour of Sri Lanka. …

Cricket-Cup in one hand and control in the other, India boss 2024
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Cricket-Cup in one hand and control in the other, India boss 2024

Hindustan Times  

By Amlan Chakraborty Cricket-Cup in one hand and control in the other, India boss 2024 NEW DELHI, - Cricket's financial engine India ended their title drought and also tightened their vice-like grip on the game's governance but their dogged stance of not touring Pakistan has jeopardised next year's Champions Trophy across the border. Top 15 buys at IPL 2025 Auction …

WI vs BAN, 2nd Test: Jayden Seals masterclass stuns visitors on Day 2
3 weeks, 1 day ago

WI vs BAN, 2nd Test: Jayden Seals masterclass stuns visitors on Day 2

India Today  

On Day 2 of the second Test between West Indies and Bangladesh, fast bowler Jayden Seales delivered a remarkable performance, taking four wickets and conceding just five runs in nearly 16 overs, giving the West Indies the upper hand. Seales bowled with precision and control, including 10 maiden overs, as he played a key role in cleaning up the tail …

CRICKET | Mumbai coasts to a seven-wicket win over a hapless Nagaland
3 weeks, 2 days ago

CRICKET | Mumbai coasts to a seven-wicket win over a hapless Nagaland

The Hindu  

Mumbai, which suffered a disappointing defeat against Kerala in the previous round, couldn’t have expected a far easier opposition than Nagaland and it expectedly pulled off a convincing, seven-wicket win in a Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 cricket Group E match at Gymkhana Ground here on Sunday. He's played some cracking strokes so far 👌👌#SMAT | @IDFCFIRSTBank Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/A2ly9aWRVzpic.twitter.com/mMmSIav7IO — …

Jansen takes 11 wickets, South Africa beats Sri Lanka by 233 runs in 1st test
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Jansen takes 11 wickets, South Africa beats Sri Lanka by 233 runs in 1st test

New Indian Express  

DURBAN: South Africa wrapped up a 233-run win over Sri Lanka and medium-pacer Marco Jansen finished with 11 wickets in the first test at Kingsmead on Saturday. After Chandimal was out caught and bowled by Gerald Coetzee, Sri Lanka's last three wickets folded for 11 runs in the next six overs. Batting always felt tricky, you never felt in.” South …

South Africa crush Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Durban to boost World Test Championship final hopes
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

South Africa crush Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Durban to boost World Test Championship final hopes

Firstpost  

South Africa bowled Sri Lanka out for 282 on Day 4 of the first Test at Kingsmead after setting them an improbable 516 to win to jump to the second spot on the ICC World Test Championship standings. AP South Africa completed a dominant 233-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match of a two-Test series in Durban on …

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

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