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3 days, 15 hours ago

Michael Clarke slams selectors for dropping Nathan McSweeney: They've got it wrong

Former Australia cricketer Michael Clarke has slammed the selectors for dropping Nathan McSweeney for the last two Tests against India. We've got Usman Khawaja who is 38 years old, and he's made no runs. : Clarke "We've got Marnus Labuschagne, who before the series was under pressure and has made one decent score. Meanwhile, Sam Konstas also starred in the …

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4 days, 6 hours ago

India vs Australia Pink Ball Test review in stats: Mitchell Starc on target

The Hindu

2 The number of bowlers who have the distinction of claiming a wicket off the very first ball of a Test match on three separate occasions. Bowlers claiming a wicket off the very first ball of a Test match on multiple occasions Dism Bowler For Opp Venue Date Result 3 Pedro Collins WI Ban Dhaka 8 Dec 2002 Won Ban …

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1 week, 2 days ago

'Stick to shorter formats': Jasprit Bumrah indirectly told to quit Test cricket by Pakistan great Shoaib Akhtar

Hindustan Times

Shoaib Akhtar spoke about Jasprit Bumrah’s status in Test cricket, and expressed concerns over his long-term prospects in the longest format, stating he will need to find a touch of extra pace to remain competitive with the red ball. I think he does a great job in death overs, in powerplay and he can swing the ball both ways.” “But …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Amid the crash and bash of T20 cricket, bowlers have slowly reclaimed control in Tests and the game is better for it

ABC

Conversations surrounding cricket since the introduction of the shorter formats of the game have been dominated by the balance of power between the bat and ball. The numbers behind the resurgence of the ball in Tests Assessing the numbers in Test cricket over the last decade compared to the decade that preceded it makes for some interesting reading. Firstly, of …

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3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND: Virat Kohli eyes Don Bradman's 76-year-old huge Test record

India Today

Virat Kohli is on the cusp of equalling or breaking an all-time record of the legendary Don Bradman when India and Australia lock horns in the Day-Night Test, starting December 6 at the Adelaide Oval. Kohli currently has 10 centuries from 43 matches on Australian soil since starting to play back in 2011. In 43 matches in Australia, Kohli has …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Marco Jansen and Prabath Jayasuriya break major world records as bowlers run riot in Durban Test

India TV News

Marco Jansen and Prabath Jayasuriya entered history books with record-breaking spells in the first Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka in Durban on Thursday. The Proteas pacer picked 7 wickets in an innings to bowl out the Sri Lankan side to their lowest-evet Test total of 42 and then Prabath Jayasuriya reached 100 Test wickets in just 17 …

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4 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma joins Team India in Perth, hits the nets ahead of upcoming matches

Firstpost

Captain Rohit Sharma batted in nets against pink ball in Perth after joining the Team India midway through the first Border-Gavaskar Test against Australia. Rohit Sharma did not take much time to get into action as he arrived in Perth on Sunday and hit the nets on Monday as Team India played against Australia in the first Test at the …

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1 month ago

Australia's Cummins-Starc-Hazlewood-Lyon become first quartet to touch 500 Test wickets together

The Hindu

The Australian bowling quartet of pacers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and spinner Nathan Lyon made history on Friday as they became the first bowling quartet in Test history to take 500 Test wickets while playing together. While playing together, Cummins has 130 scalps, Hazlewood and Starc have 124 each and Lyon has 122 wickets. Australia's best quartet in …

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1 month ago

Coaches are glorified, captain and players are the ones who win matches: Aaqib Javed

The Hindu

Pakistan’s interim white-ball head coach and senior selector, Aaqib Javed, believes the role of a coach in a team’s success is glorified in modern-day cricket and that the captain and players are the ones who bring results. The former Test pacer also rubbished speculations that batting stalwart Babar Azam and some other players were being targeted and eased out of …

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1 month ago

Australia vs India first Test: Vote now on the 40 most memorable moments in cricket matches between the two nations

ABC

Australia and India are arguably international cricket's biggest and best teams and share a history that has simmered throughout the years. But the 23-year-old immediately proved even the most ardent critics wrong and warned the world Australia's golden era might continue with his debut in the first Test of Australia's 2004 tour of India. It may have been India's first …

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1 month ago

Yuvraj Singh sends critical message to India's 'exceptional' young talent ahead of 1st Test: 'Australia will attack you'

Hindustan Times

Yuvraj Singh, the former India World Cup-winning all-rounder, has cautioned young Yashasvi Jaiswal against Australia, warning the 22-year-old of the challenge that awaits him when the series opener gets underway in four days' time. With 1407 runs from 14 Tests at an average of 56.28, Jaiswal has had a terrific start to his young Test career and has cemented himself …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Tim Paine calls Dhruv Jurel ‘a class above’ his India A teammates

The Hindu

Former Australia captain Tim Paine praised Dhruv Jurel for his impressive batting on the bouncy Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch during the second unofficial Test between Australia A and India A. Paine, who coached Australia A, watched the 23-year-old score 80 and 68 in the match and has backed the Indian wicketkeeper-batter to make a significant impact in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar …

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South Africa Dominates Bangladesh in Second Test, Setting Stage for Series Victory

The Hindu

South Africa dominated the first Test against Bangladesh, with a strong batting display from both Tony de Zorzi and Wiaan Mulder. Mulder reached his maiden century in tests, while De Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs also scored centuries. Bangladesh were bowled out for 38-4, with Kagiso Rabada giving a brilliant start with the ball dismissing Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan for …

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2 months ago

Bangladesh vs South Africa: A Thrilling Encounter on the Pitch

ABP News

Bangladesh and South Africa clash in the 1st Test, with South Africa holding a significant lead after Day 1. Kyle Verreynne shines with a century, while Wiaan Mulder and Dane Piedt contribute with a partnership of 119. Bangladesh needs to improve their batting performance to avoid an innings defeat, while South Africa's lower order shows positive signs for their World …

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2 months ago

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

India Today

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

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bombay HC Questions Rationale Behind Protection Fee Waiver for Cricket Matches

Deccan Chronicle

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court said on Thursday that prima facie there was no rationale behind Maharashtra government’s decision to reduce the fees for police protection provided to cricket matches held in the state since 2011. Upadhyay and Justice Amit Borkar criticised Maharashtra government’s decision to retrospectively reduce police protection fees for cricket matches, including Indian Premier League T20 cricket …

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6 months ago

Cricket Australia launches exciting lucky draw for Test cricket fans

Hindustan Times

Melbourne, : In an effort to bolster enthusiasm for Test cricket, Cricket Australia has announced a new and exciting initiative for fans. Cricketer Scott Boland revealed that fans purchasing tickets for any Test match this season will automatically be entered into a golden ticket lucky draw. This move is part of Cricket Australia's broader strategy to attract more spectators and …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Life after James Anderson: Five fast bowlers who could lead England’s Test bowling attack

The Independent

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

India should continue to win in Australia, says Gavaskar

The Hindu

Discussing the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia great Matthew Hayden said in Chennai that the Australian team is in a transition period and vulnerable at the top, with the need for a new opening batter to replace David Warner. Whereas our strike rate was 65 to 70, Dave Warner was 80 and sometimes more,” he said during the panel discussion on …

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7 months ago

13 years on, Ashwin returns to Chepauk in search of IPL glory again

Hindustan Times

Ravichandran Ashwin was 24 when he last won the Indian Premier League trophy. Ravichandran Ashwin in action at the MA Chidambaram Stadium during IPL 2024 In Chennai Super Kings’ yellow, he would give send-offs to batters and engage in spirited tackles to celebrate wickets. That’s what you do to improve,” father Ravichandran told HT while watching Ashwin play his 100th …

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8 months, 1 week 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 …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Daily Quiz | On players who have played 100 or more Test matches

The Hindu

Daily Quiz | On players who have played 100 or more Test matches Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit YOUR SCORE 0 /7 RETAKE THE QUIZ 1 / 7 | Who was the first ever player to appear in 100 Test matches? He scored 104 in the 1st innings of his 100th test SHOW ANSWER 2 / …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

With a fifty on debut, Devdutt Padikkal does his bit

Hindustan Times

Devdutt Padikkal’s first scoring shot in Test cricket wasn’t the kind he would have visualised when he was given his baggy blue cap by R Ashwin on Thursday morning. India's Devdutt Padikkal plays a shot on Day 2 of the 5th Test match against England, at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, in Dharamsala on Friday Padikkal will cherish it long …

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10 months ago

IND vs ENG head-to-head record ahead of 4th Test: India vs England stats, most runs and wickets

The Hindu

It is the endpoint of a narrative where the protagonist conjures up all resources available in an attempt to overcome overwhelming adversities engulfing them. For India, England has been a foe forged in hell. But, somehow, India heads to the fourth act, at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi on Friday, knowing that a win will all but behead the fire-breathing …

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Michael Clarke slams selectors for dropping Nathan McSweeney: They've got it wrong

India vs Australia Pink Ball Test review in stats: Mitchell Starc on target

'Stick to shorter formats': Jasprit Bumrah indirectly told to quit Test cricket by Pakistan great Shoaib Akhtar

Amid the crash and bash of T20 cricket, bowlers have slowly reclaimed control in Tests and the game is better for it

AUS vs IND: Virat Kohli eyes Don Bradman's 76-year-old huge Test record

Marco Jansen and Prabath Jayasuriya break major world records as bowlers run riot in Durban Test

Rohit Sharma joins Team India in Perth, hits the nets ahead of upcoming matches

Australia's Cummins-Starc-Hazlewood-Lyon become first quartet to touch 500 Test wickets together

Coaches are glorified, captain and players are the ones who win matches: Aaqib Javed

Australia vs India first Test: Vote now on the 40 most memorable moments in cricket matches between the two nations

Yuvraj Singh sends critical message to India's 'exceptional' young talent ahead of 1st Test: 'Australia will attack you'

Tim Paine calls Dhruv Jurel ‘a class above’ his India A teammates

South Africa Dominates Bangladesh in Second Test, Setting Stage for Series Victory

Bangladesh vs South Africa: A Thrilling Encounter on the Pitch

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

Bombay HC Questions Rationale Behind Protection Fee Waiver for Cricket Matches

Cricket Australia launches exciting lucky draw for Test cricket fans

Life after James Anderson: Five fast bowlers who could lead England’s Test bowling attack

India should continue to win in Australia, says Gavaskar

13 years on, Ashwin returns to Chepauk in search of IPL glory again

The Taste for Test Cricket in the T20 Era

Daily Quiz | On players who have played 100 or more Test matches

With a fifty on debut, Devdutt Padikkal does his bit

IND vs ENG head-to-head record ahead of 4th Test: India vs England stats, most runs and wickets