India vs England, 5th Test: Twin tons make it 2-2
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India vs England, 5th Test: Twin tons make it 2-2

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Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow smashed unbeaten tons while stitching a fourth-wicket stand worth 269 as England pulled off their highest chase in Test cricket to level the five-match series. Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow smashed hundreds as England pulled off a stunning seven-wicket win at Edgbaston to level the five-Test series against India 2-2. Stat Attack: Hosts smash records in historic chase at Edgbaston The match was always going to be England’s to lose after they finished on a commanding position of 259/3 on Day 4, with the visitors needing to pull off a comeback for the ages if they were to walk away with the Pataudi Trophy in hand for the first time since 2007. Three of our top ten chases achieved in our last three Test matches 😅 Scorecard/Clips: https://t.co/jKoipFmvoB 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #ENGvIND 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/LJDQjJmAk2 — England Cricket July 5, 2022 The only time the visitors had a glimmer of hope was when England lose three quick wickets around the tea interval, going from 107/0 to 109/3 with Bumrah accounting for Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope’s wickets in consecutive overs.

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New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 113 runs in rain-hit 2nd ODI to win series
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2 days, 19 hours ago

New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 113 runs in rain-hit 2nd ODI to win series

The Hindu  

Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman made half centuries in a 112-run second-wicket partnership which helped New Zealand to a 113-run win over Sri Lanka in the second one-day international on Wednesday and an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Ravindra made 79 from 63 balls and Chapman scored 62 from 52 as New Zealand reached 255-9 batting first in …

New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 113 runs in rain-hit 2nd ODI to win series
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2 days, 22 hours ago

New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 113 runs in rain-hit 2nd ODI to win series

Associated Press  

HAMILTON, New Zealand — Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman made half centuries in a 112-run second-wicket partnership which helped New Zealand to a 113-run win over Sri Lanka in the second one-day international on Wednesday and an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Ravindra made 79 from 63 balls and Chapman scored 62 from 52 as New Zealand reached …

Virat Kohli’s nightmare in the corridor of temptation: A statistical deep dive
4 days, 17 hours ago

Virat Kohli’s nightmare in the corridor of temptation: A statistical deep dive

The Hindu  

Virat Kohli punched his thigh and furiously let out an expletive, directed at himself, as he fatally nicked a ball outside off-stump for the eighth time in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The length and back-of-a-length balls on and outside off-stump, which accounted for seven of Kohli’s eight dismissals in the series, were the most frequently bowled deliveries to him. Out …

India vs Australia 5th Test: What’s a defendable total for IND at SCG? What are highest 4th innings chases in Sydney?
6 days, 14 hours ago

India vs Australia 5th Test: What’s a defendable total for IND at SCG? What are highest 4th innings chases in Sydney?

Live Mint  

The fifth and final Test match between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground is set to finish in thrilling fashion. With three more days to go and the Sydney wicket assisting the bowlers, India need to score as much runs as possible on the third day, thus giving the Indian bowlers something to fight at. The highest-successful fourth …

Sydney Test: India 141-6 at stumps, lead by 145 runs against Australia
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6 days, 15 hours ago

Sydney Test: India 141-6 at stumps, lead by 145 runs against Australia

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Rishabh Pant smashed a whirlwind 32-ball 61 as India reached 141 for six at stumps after dismissing Australia for 181 on the second day of the final Test here on Saturday. Pant hit the second-fastest fifty for India in Test cricket, reaching the landmark off just 29 balls as the visitors opted for an attacking strategy in their second …

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead
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1 week ago

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead

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India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: India reached 141 for six at stumps after dismissing Australia for 181 on the second day of the final Test on Saturday. India's biggest fear may have come true as captain Jasprit Bumrah was spotted leaving the Sydney Cricket Ground in his training kit but they responded by shredding Australia's lower order …

India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead
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India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: IND crumble again, finish 141/6 at stumps, take 145-run lead

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India vs Australia Highlights, 5th Test Day 2: India reached 141 for six at stumps after dismissing Australia for 181 on the second day of the final Test on Saturday. India's biggest fear may have come true as captain Jasprit Bumrah was spotted leaving the Sydney Cricket Ground in his training kit but they responded by shredding Australia's lower order …

New Zealand beats Sri Lanka in 2nd T20 to take 2-0 lead
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1 week, 4 days ago

New Zealand beats Sri Lanka in 2nd T20 to take 2-0 lead

Deccan Chronicle  

Mount Maunganui: Sri Lanka again fell short in a tough run chase as New Zealand won the second Twenty20 international by 45 runs Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. In the first game we were almost there to win and again we're disappointed.” Once again, Jacob Duffy was New Zealand's key bowler, dismissing opener Pathum …

New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 45 runs in 2nd T20 to take a 2-0 series lead
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1 week, 4 days ago

New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 45 runs in 2nd T20 to take a 2-0 series lead

Hindustan Times  

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand — Sri Lanka again fell short in a tough run chase as New Zealand won the second Twenty20 international by 45 runs Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 45 runs in 2nd T20 to take a 2-0 series lead The tourists were edged by eight …

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: AUS charge to 2-1 series lead with 184-run win at MCG - Action in Images
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1 week, 4 days ago

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: AUS charge to 2-1 series lead with 184-run win at MCG - Action in Images

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India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: AUS charge to 2-1 series lead with 184-run win at MCG - Action in Images India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: Rohit Sharma and co suffered a collapse in the final session as Australia. India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: Rohit Sharma and co suffered a collapse in the final session …

New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 45 runs in 2nd T20 to take a 2-0 series lead
1 week, 4 days ago

New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 45 runs in 2nd T20 to take a 2-0 series lead

Associated Press  

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand — Sri Lanka again fell short in a tough run chase as New Zealand won the second Twenty20 international by 45 runs Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. In the first game we were almost there to win and again we’re disappointed.” Once again, Jacob Duffy was New Zealand’s key bowler, …

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5 LIVE Score: IND seek inspiration in final comeback act in Melbourne
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1 week, 5 days ago

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5 LIVE Score: IND seek inspiration in final comeback act in Melbourne

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5 LIVE Score: If India’s fans, team, and management were asked at the beginning of day four whether they would have accepted Australia being at 228-9 at close of play, everyone would likely have bitten your hand off after the hole the team had found itself in earlier in the Boxing Day Test match. …

India vs Australia: Rohit and co staring at steep task, look at top-ten highest successful run-chases in Melbourne Tests
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1 week, 5 days ago

India vs Australia: Rohit and co staring at steep task, look at top-ten highest successful run-chases in Melbourne Tests

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing Boxing Day Test match between India and Australia is turning out to be a thriller at the MCG, in Melbourne. Reddy ended up with 114 off 189 balls, as India posted 369 in response to Australia’s first innings total of 474, and trailed by 105 runs. Top-ten highest successful run-chases at the MCG Ahead of Day 5, let’s …

IND vs AUS: What is the highest successful run-chase in Melbourne Tests?
1 week, 5 days ago

IND vs AUS: What is the highest successful run-chase in Melbourne Tests?

India Today  

The ongoing Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground has been on a knife-edge. Big challenge for India England hold the record for the highest successful run-chase in the history of Test cricket at the MCG after they tracked down 332 back in 1928. In the 21st century, barring India, only the Proteas are in …

Ind vs Aus 4th Test | Nitish Reddy hits maiden ton, keeps India in contest on Day 3
1 week, 6 days ago

Ind vs Aus 4th Test | Nitish Reddy hits maiden ton, keeps India in contest on Day 3

The Hindu  

In one of cricket’s grand theatres, Nitish Kumar Reddy soared high. Southpaw Washington punched Starc past cover, and Nitish scooped Mitchell Marsh beyond a diving Starc at fine-leg and drove another through the sweeper-cover picket. Just as the audience held its breath, Mohammed Siraj survived, and there was relief and joy all around when Nitish hit a four off Boland, …

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2: Smith ton puts AUS in control, IND trail by 310 runs - Action in images
2 weeks ago

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2: Smith ton puts AUS in control, IND trail by 310 runs - Action in images

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India vs Australia 4th Test Day 2: Smith ton puts AUS in control, IND trail by 310 runs - Action in images India trail by 310 runs, with Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja set to resume the first innings on Day 3,. India trail by 310 runs, with Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja set to resume the first innings on …

India’s top order in trouble against Australia on second day of fourth Test
2 weeks ago

India’s top order in trouble against Australia on second day of fourth Test

Al Jazeera  

Steve Smith’s heroics and India’s late batting collapse puts Australia firmly in control of the pivotal fourth Test. Australia’s fiery pace attack destroyed India’s top order to put them in the driving seat of the fourth Test after they set a daunting first-innings target on the back of Steve Smith’s 34th Test century. The visitors were 164-5 at the close …

4th Test: Late Yashasvi, Virat Kohli blows sink India after horror bowling show at MCG
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4th Test: Late Yashasvi, Virat Kohli blows sink India after horror bowling show at MCG

India Today  

Friday began on a disastrous note for India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and it ended in a similar fashion. Melbourne Test, Day 2: Highlights India had a forgettable first two sessions as their bowling unit's over-reliance on Jasprit Bumrah was exposed once again. Captain Pat Cummins rubbed salt into India's wounds, chipping in with 49 before the lower-order batters …

Joe Root to lead England for India Tour, Champions Trophy 2025; check schedule, squads and more
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Joe Root to lead England for India Tour, Champions Trophy 2025; check schedule, squads and more

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England's star batter Joe Root is back in action as he will lead his team in the national white-ball setup for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and India Tour. England and Wales Cricket Board on 22 December announced their 15-member T20I and ODI squads for their upcoming tour of India, scheduled to commence next month, and the Champions Trophy …

Cricket-Root back in England ODI squad for India tour, Champions Trophy
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Cricket-Root back in England ODI squad for India tour, Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

-Joe Root returned to England's one-day international squad for the first time since their ill-fated World Cup title defence in November 2023, as the country's cricket board named players on Sunday for a white-ball tour of India and the Champions Trophy. Cricket-Root back in England ODI squad for India tour, Champions Trophy The England and Wales Cricket Board added that …

Chasing Mt. Sachin: The numbers at the root of Joe’s runaway renaissance
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Chasing Mt. Sachin: The numbers at the root of Joe’s runaway renaissance

The Hindu  

The England men’s cricket team is scheduled to play 22 Tests over the next 26 months, a figure indicative of how well the longest format is thriving. All-time record Player Span Matches Runs Highest score Average Centuries Sachin Tendulkar 1989-2013 200 15921 248* 53.78 51 Ricky Ponting 1995-2012 168 13378 257 51.85 41 Jacques Kallis 1995-2013 166 13289 224 55.37 …

England clinch crushing Test victory after dismissing South Africa for 64
3 weeks, 3 days ago

England clinch crushing Test victory after dismissing South Africa for 64

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India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 3: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill flop again as IND 51/4 at stumps - Action in images
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India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 3: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill flop again as IND 51/4 at stumps - Action in images

Hindustan Times  

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 3: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill flop again as IND 51/4 at stumps - Action in images Australia pace attack dismantled India's top-order as it sunk to 51/4 and end the third day 394 runs behind the. Australia pace attack dismantled India's top-order as it sunk to 51/4 and end the third day 394 runs …

England slump to 423-run defeat in final Test against New Zealand
3 weeks, 3 days ago

England slump to 423-run defeat in final Test against New Zealand

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Gabba Test: India struggles at 201/7 at tea on Day 4, need 45 runs to avoid follow-on
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3 weeks, 3 days 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 …

Southee given fitting farewell as New Zealand beat England by 423 runs in third Test, Stokes suffers hamstring injury
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Southee given fitting farewell as New Zealand beat England by 423 runs in third Test, Stokes suffers hamstring injury

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It was New Zealand’s equal highest victory by runs and a complete reversal from the first two Tests, which England won easily to clinch the three-match series. New Zealand tore through England’s batting Tuesday to crush the visitors by 423 runs in the third Test and send Tim Southee into retirement on a triumphant note. Playing on his home ground …

NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: New Zealand crushes England by 423 runs for consolation victory
3 weeks, 3 days ago

NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: New Zealand crushes England by 423 runs for consolation victory

The Hindu  

New Zealand crushed England by 423 runs on the fourth day of the third test in Hamilton on Tuesday to claim a consolation victory and send Tim Southee out a winner in his final match. Mitchell Santner was named Player of the Match after ripping through the England tail to give New Zealand its biggest-ever win by runs and inflict …

Cricket-New Zealand crush England by 423 runs for consolation victory in Hamilton
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Cricket-New Zealand crush England by 423 runs for consolation victory in Hamilton

Hindustan Times  

-New Zealand romped to victory by 423 runs after dismissing England for 234 on the fourth day of the third test in Hamilton on Tuesday to claim a consolation victory and send Tim Southee out a winner in his final match. Cricket-New Zealand crush England by 423 runs for consolation victory in Hamilton England, who had already sealed the series …

England loses 3 wickets before lunch and at risk of losing 3rd test against New Zealand
3 weeks, 3 days ago

England loses 3 wickets before lunch and at risk of losing 3rd test against New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

HAMILTON, New Zealand — Jacob Bethell and Joe Root made half centuries in a 104-run partnership but both fell before lunch Tuesday as England battled to save the third test against New Zealand on the fourth day. England loses 3 wickets before lunch and at risk of losing 3rd test against New Zealand Root was out for 54 after compiling …

Stokes sidelined with a hamstring injury as New Zealand beats England by 423 runs in the 3rd test
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Stokes sidelined with a hamstring injury as New Zealand beats England by 423 runs in the 3rd test

Associated Press  

HAMILTON, New Zealand — Captain Ben Stokes was unable to bat because of a hamstring injury on Tuesday as England slumped to a 423-run loss to New Zealand before tea on the fourth day on the third cricket test. New Zealand’s winning margin matched its largest test win by runs of a 423-run win over Sri Lanka in 2018 and …

England slide towards heavy defeat in third Test
3 weeks, 3 days ago

England slide towards heavy defeat in third Test

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NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: England openers fall as New Zealand march towards big win
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: England openers fall as New Zealand march towards big win

The Hindu  

England made a wretched start to its unrealistic chase of 658 to win the third Test on Monday after a Kane Williamson century rammed home New Zealand’s advantage. It left New Zealand, dismissed late in the day for 453, needing eight more wickets to secure a consolation victory after England easily won the first two Tests. New Zealand’s greatest run-scorer …

OTD: India ends nine-year wait for a home Test win with record 347-run victory over England
3 weeks, 4 days ago

OTD: India ends nine-year wait for a home Test win with record 347-run victory over England

Hindustan Times  

On this day in 2023, the Indian women's cricket team scripted history by achieving their largest Test victory, defeating England by a staggering 347 runs in Mumbai. This win not only marked India’s first Test triumph at home in nine years but also set the record for the largest winning margin in women's Test cricket. Deepti Sharma and teammates celebrate …

England struggle in Hamilton as New Zealand dominate third Test
3 weeks, 5 days ago

England struggle in Hamilton as New Zealand dominate third Test

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NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: NZ power to 340-run lead on Day 2 as England crumbles
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: NZ power to 340-run lead on Day 2 as England crumbles

The Hindu  

England’s hopes of a series clean sweep all but evaporated on Sunday as it capitulated on day two of the third Test to trail New Zealand by 340 runs. New Zealand’s controlled strokeplay in the final session was in contrast to chaotic English batting between lunch and tea, where they lost their last eight wickets for 66 runs. Santner reinforced …

India vs Australia 3rd Test: Smith, Head build crucial partnership as India eyes breakthrough
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

India vs Australia 3rd Test: Smith, Head build crucial partnership as India eyes breakthrough

The Hindu  

Australia’s top-order batsman Steve Smith and in-form Travis Head battled through the morning session as they reached 158 runs in 56 overs on the second day of third Test at Gabba on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Travis Head reaches his thirs consecutive 50 runs as Australia cruised through the second session post-lunch. Jasprit Bumrah managed to get an early breakthrough …

England crumble to 143 all out in third NZ Test after O'Rourke blast
3 weeks, 5 days ago

England crumble to 143 all out in third NZ Test after O'Rourke blast

Hindustan Times  

Pace bowler Will O'Rourke ripped out three key wickets as England crumbled to 143 all out Sunday and leave New Zealand in command of the third Test in Hamilton. England crumble to 143 all out in third NZ Test after O'Rourke blast The tourists lost their last eight wickets for 66 runs to trail by 204 runs in response to …

Cricket-England dismissed with a 204-run deficit after NZ make 347 in Hamilton
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Cricket-England dismissed with a 204-run deficit after NZ make 347 in Hamilton

Hindustan Times  

-Will O'Rourke and Matt Henry tore the heart out of the England batting order and spinner Mitchell Santner chipped in to help mop up the tail as New Zealand dismissed England for 143 at tea on the second day of the third test in Hamilton on Sunday. Cricket-England dismissed with a 204-run deficit after NZ make 347 in Hamilton England, …

England struggle to 54 for two at lunch in Hamilton
3 weeks, 5 days ago

England struggle to 54 for two at lunch in Hamilton

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New Zealand leads England by 340 runs in the 3rd test as Henry and O’Rourke shine
3 weeks, 5 days ago

New Zealand leads England by 340 runs in the 3rd test as Henry and O’Rourke shine

Associated Press  

HAMILTON, New Zealand — New Zealand showed off its presumptive new ball attack as it took control of the third test against England on the second day Sunday. Matt Henry and Will O’Rourke shared seven wickets as New Zealand bowled out England for 143 in a session and a half to take a 205-run first innings lead. Left-armer spinner Mitchell …

3rd Test: Santner's heroics hand New Zealand advantage over England on Day 2
3 weeks, 5 days ago

3rd Test: Santner's heroics hand New Zealand advantage over England on Day 2

India Today  

Mitchell Santner's all-round brilliance propelled New Zealand into a commanding position against England on the second day of the third Test at Seddon Park. Santner, who top-scored with a gritty 76 in New Zealand's first innings total of 347, also played a pivotal role with the ball, claiming three crucial wickets to dismantle England for a meagre 143. Resuming at …

England players give New Zealand's Tim Southee guard of honour in farewell Test
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

England players give New Zealand's Tim Southee guard of honour in farewell Test

India Today  

The England men's cricket team, led by Ben Stokes, gave a heartfelt guard of honor to retiring New Zealand pacer Tim Southee as he walked out to bat on the opening day of the third Test at Seddon Park. Southee, accompanied by his daughter and his New Zealand teammates, took to the field at the start of the play on …

England win toss, bowl in third Test against New Zealand
4 weeks ago

England win toss, bowl in third Test against New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bowl in warm conditions for the third and final Test against New Zealand in Hamilton on Saturday. HT Image The tourists are chasing a clean sweep after clinching their first series victory on New Zealand soil since 2008 with big wins in Christchurch and Wellington. "We've played some really good …

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: With series levelled at 1-1, India aims to recreate Gabba magic against host Australia
4 weeks ago

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: With series levelled at 1-1, India aims to recreate Gabba magic against host Australia

The Hindu  

Wedged between high-rises, a massive hospital, busy roads lined with flame of the forest and frangipani trees, supermarkets and old-world cafes, the Gabba seems an oasis of calm. With a 1-1 backdrop, the third Test, the middle one in a long-drawn battle of five contests, should offer a fascinating insight into how India and Australia will shape up for the …

On this day: Kohli's double ton and Ashwin's spin deliver India's historic series win over England
4 weeks, 1 day ago

On this day: Kohli's double ton and Ashwin's spin deliver India's historic series win over England

Hindustan Times  

On this day, during the fourth Test of the 2016 England tour of India at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium saw the hosts seal a commanding innings and 36-run victory, clinching the five-match series 3-0, their fifth on the trot. With standout performances from Virat Kohli, Jayant Yadav and Ravichandran Ashwin, India clinched their first series win over England in eight years. …

Harry Brook replaces Joe Root as world’s top-ranked Test batter
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Harry Brook replaces Joe Root as world’s top-ranked Test batter

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

England clinch series win with 323-run victory against New Zealand in Wellington
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1 month ago

England clinch series win with 323-run victory against New Zealand in Wellington

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Rohit Sharma and co. thumped in Adelaide as Australia break own record to complete shortest-ever Test win against India
1 month ago

Rohit Sharma and co. thumped in Adelaide as Australia break own record to complete shortest-ever Test win against India

Hindustan Times  

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is tied at 1-1 after Australia completed a resounding 10-wicket victory over India in a match that is officially the shortest contested between the two teams in terms of deliveries bowled. While that Indore pitch was derided being a minefield for spinners, allowing Nathan Lyon to take 8 wickets in India’s second innings, this match in Adelaide …

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

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