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Tue, Oct 4, 2022
Why Moeen decided against England Test return

England all-rounder Moeen Ali said he has closed the door on a return to Test...

Wed, Sep 21, 2022
The Oval, Lord's to host WTC Final in 2023, 2025

ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said he was pleased to confirm two iconic...

Tue, Sep 13, 2022
Lack of exposure to Tests behind series loss: Elgar

'We always knew we would be under pressure if the conditions went around a bit.'

'To lose sight of Test cricket is not great'

Outgoing South Africa coach Mark Boucher admits he is concerned about the...

Mon, Sep 12, 2022
Crawley leads England home to complete SA series win

England started the day at 97-0 needing another 33 to win and picked them up...

Sun, Sep 11, 2022
PIX: England edge ahead after SA collapse on Day 1

Seamer Ollie Robinson took 5/49 as England skittled South Africa out for 118...

Wed, Sep 7, 2022
South Africa gear up for 'WC final-like' 3rd Test

Elgar said the weather would dictate whether they played with an all-seam...

Brook to get England debut in series decider vs SA

'I'm really looking forward to going out and watching him play this week, but...

Fri, Aug 26, 2022
PIX: Eng lead SA by 241 runs after Stokes, Foakes tons

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 2nd Test played between England and South Africa...

Thu, Aug 25, 2022
PHOTOS: Bairstow leads England's recovery on Day 1

Jonny Bairstow led England to within 40 runs of South Africa's first innings...

Will NZ pick Boult for Tests after declining contract?

Trent Boult has not given up hope of playing Test cricket again despite...

Wed, Aug 24, 2022
England's Robinson back for second SA Test

'I am very excited for him to put the England shirt on again. It's something...

Tue, Aug 23, 2022
Have SA struck psychological blow against England?

Maharaj felt South Africa had improved dramatically in the past 18 months...

When Stokes nearly gave up cricket...

England Test captain Ben Stokes on Tuesday said he had feared he might not...

Fri, Aug 19, 2022
Will England abandon 'Bazball' after heavy defeat?

Captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum promised to persist with...

England confident of wresting back control at Lord's

Leach (1-42) bowled with good control and found prodigious spin, picking up...

Thu, Aug 18, 2022
PIX: Fiery Stokes revives England but SA build lead

A fiery spell from captain Ben Stokes dragged England back into the match but...

Collingwood sure England bowlers can play rescue act

Former England white-ball captain Collingwood told reporters they would not...

Wed, Aug 17, 2022
PIX: Eng reduced to 116-6 as rain forces end of play

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 1st Test played between England and South Africa at...

Tue, Aug 16, 2022
Will Rabada will be fit for first Test vs England?

Kagiso Rabada is a huge figure in the South African seam attack and his loss...

Mon, Aug 15, 2022
South Africa not sure how to deal with 'Bazball'

South Africa are not sure how they are going to deal with England's new...

'Test and T20 cricket can sit together'

Test cricket and T20 can comfortably co-exist despite the mushrooming of...

Thu, Aug 11, 2022
Why players are prioritising T20 leagues over Tests...

A crammed international calendar in three formats of the game and the added...

Jayawardene picks this batter to dethrone Root

'I would put my money on him at least for a little while to hold to all three...

Taylor says he faced 'racism' from NZ team-mates

Retired batsman Ross Taylor has revealed he was offended by race-based...

Wed, Aug 10, 2022
NZ Board agree to release Boult from central contract

The 33-year-old, who has played 70 Tests and 137 limited overs internationals...

Wed, Jul 27, 2022
Galle Test tantalisingly poised

De Silva brought up his hundred with a boundary off Mohammad Nawaz and got...

Thu, Jul 21, 2022
Scrap ODIs permanently; it just a drag now: Akram

Pakistan's pace bowling legend Wasim Akram believes One-Day Internationals...

Wed, Jul 20, 2022
Shastri's solution for cricket's scheduling woes...

As cricket grapples with a massive scheduling problem, former India coach...

Tue, Jul 19, 2022
End Warner's captaincy ban, says Greg Chappell

Australian batting great Greg Chappell on Tuesday called for the lifetime...

Shafique's ton keeps Pakistan on course in big chase

Pakistan finished Day 4 on 222/3, needing 120 more to grab the lead in the...

Lord's relaxes dress code for Pavilion as heat rises

Lord's relaxed its strict Pavilion dress code on Tuesday with members not...

Mon, Jul 18, 2022
Chandimal puts Sri Lanka in control vs Pakistan

Dinesh Chandimal smashed his second half-century of the match to put Sri...

Mon, Jul 11, 2022
Chandimal, Jayasuriya shine as SL thrash Australia

Dinesh Chandimal smashed a maiden double hundred and Prabath Jayasuriya...

Sun, Jul 10, 2022
PIX: Chandimal's century puts Sri Lanka in control

Dinesh Chandimal smashed 118 not out and Kamindu Mendis produced a...

Sat, Jul 9, 2022
Why Bairstow is now scoring tons of runs...

Star England batter Jonny Bairstow has credited his sensational run of form...

Fan arrested after racism claims at England-India Test

Birmingham Police said they arrested a man on Friday after allegations of...

Fri, Jul 8, 2022
Bonanza for Australia with two India tours in next FTP

The Indian team is likely to tour Australia twice in the next Future Tours...

'If Ashwin can be dropped, why not Kohli?': Kapil

Former India captain Kapil Dev feels if a bowler of Ravichandran Ashwin's...

Seven captains in seven months not ideal: Ganguly

As he rang in his 50th birthday with friends and family in London, the BCCI...

Smith, Labuschagne hundreds power Australia on Day 1

Steve Smith ended his century drought and Marnus Labuschagne struck his first...

Why McCullum finds the term 'bazball' silly

'Bazball' could be the most used term in world cricket over the last one...

Thu, Jul 7, 2022
'Go and sit on a beach, take three-month sabbatical'

Kohli looked in fine touch during his stay in the middle, but failed to...

Wed, Jul 6, 2022
ICC Test ranking: Pant jumps to career-best spot

Kohli drops out of top-10.

Tue, Jul 5, 2022
India lose 2 WTC points for slow over-rate in 5th Test

India have been fined 40 per cent of their match fee and penalised two ICC...

'Listless bowling, poor batting': Sehwag slams India

Former India opener Virender Sehwag believes all is not well with the Rahul...

How 'two lads from Yorkshire' scripted Eng's win

'The environment has been great and the guys are having fun in the last four...

Dravid on the areas of concern for India in Tests

India head coach Rahul Dravid on Tuesday said the repeated failures of his...

India let the game slip away on Day 4, says Bumrah

India captain Jasprit Bumrah on Tuesday blamed his side's defeat to England...

'We are trying to rewrite how Test cricket is played'

'(The target of) 378 five weeks ago would have been scary, but it's all good.'

5th Test: What went right for England, wrong for India

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow slammed majestic centuries as England pulled off...

England out-bat India to pull off record chase

Bairstow's unbeaten 114 was his second hundred of the match as England...

Root-Bairstow keep England on course for record chase

England's highest successful run chase came in 2019 when they reached a...

Mon, Jul 4, 2022
Captain Cool Bumrah gives Indian cricket new option...

Jasprit Bumrah, the new 'Smiling Assassin' of Indian cricket, has the...

India in charge at Edgbaston despite Bairstow ton

Pant, whose rapid 146 put India in the box seat, was more restrained in the...

Sun, Jul 3, 2022
PIX: Pacers, Pujara put India in control on Day 3

At stumps on Day 3, India were 125/3 in their second innings to extend their...

Century in England is always special: Jadeja

Senior India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja feels scoring a hundred in tough...

Rohit out of isolation after testing negative

India captain Rohit Sharma is finally out of isolation after having tested...

5 down, but England will continue to attack: Anderson

England will draw confidence from India's strong comeback from a similar...

Anderson on Broad's 35-run over against Bumrah...

Veteran England pacer James Anderson backed Stuart Broad, who was on the...

PIX: Fans have a blast on rain-marred day at Edgbaston

Day 2 of the rescheduled fifth Test between England and India at Edgbaston,...

PHOTOS: Bumrah's all-round show floors England...

Jasprit Bumrah blitzed England with the bat and then blew away their top...

Sat, Jul 2, 2022
Bumrah batters Broad; breaks Lara's WORLD RECORD

India's captain Jasprit Bumrah hit England pacer Stuart Broad for a world...

Praise for Pant: When in trouble, call the Spiderman!

The cricket world was in awe of India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant...

England coach Collingwood hails 'world-class' Pant

Rishabh Pant's stunning knock of 146 may have put them on the back-foot, but...

Rishabh Pant reveals how he dug India out of a hole...

Speaking at the end of the day's play, Rishabh Pant explains how he was able...

PIX: Rishabh Pant's love affair with England continues

With India tottering on 98 for 5 on Day 1 of the rescheduled fifth Test...

Fri, Jul 1, 2022
PIX: Magnificent Pant takes India to 338/7 on Day 1

IMAGES from Day 1 of the rescheduled 5th Test between England and India at...

Need Bumrah more as bowler than as a captain: Dravid

England have been in sensational form under new red-ball coach Brendon...

Thu, Jun 30, 2022
Captain Bumrah drawing inspiration from Dhoni

Taking on an in-form England side will be a big challenge but Bumrah is up...

Bumrah's India ready for aggressive, improved England

Team combination a worry for India

'Change in opposition doesn't change our approach'

Stokes begs to differ that India are a "step up" than New Zealand, saying the...

Green fuels Australia's ascendancy in Galle Test

Khawaja made 71 before giving debutant leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay his...

Bumrah to lead India in rescheduled Test vs Eng

Rohit tested positive during a warm-up match in Leicester last week.

Anderson replaces Overton in Eng team for India Test

His duel with India stalwart Virat Kohli will be an interesting sub-plot of...

Wed, Jun 29, 2022
Rohit out of 5th Test? Dravid says 'not yet ruled out'

India's captain Rohit Sharma may miss their rescheduled fifth Test match...

Anderson eyes Test return against India

Veteran England pacer James Anderson on Wednesday said he is keeping his...

I want match-winning contributions from Kohli: Dravid

Virat Kohli has not scored an international hundred since November 2019 but...

Tue, Jun 28, 2022
Australia brace for trial by spin against Sri Lanka

Opener David Warner is still looking for his first Test hundred against Sri...

Here's where India stands on the WTC Points Table

The current cycle runs from July 2021 to June 2023 and comprises the top nine...

Mon, Jun 27, 2022
What makes England favourites against India?

'You are going to face an England team where Joe Root is back to his absolute...

Aggressive England await India in rescheduled Test

'Trust me when I say that we'll be coming out with exactly the same mindset...

PIX: Quick-fire Bairstow helps England sweep Tests

IMAGES from Day 5 of the third and final Test between England and New Zealand...

Sat, Jun 25, 2022
PIX: Centurion Bairstow revels in just being himself

Jonny Bairstow says England's new desire to play Test cricket "different to...

Fri, Jun 24, 2022
3rd Test, PIX: Bairstow, Overton rescue England

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 3rd Test played between England and New Zealand at...

Wed, Jun 22, 2022
WTC: Stokes urges England to stay aggressive

Leg-spinner Yasir Shah marks his return to the national men's team as...

Tue, Jun 14, 2022
'Root practiced batting on one leg to achieve balance'

Giving an account of Root's dedication towards become one of the best in the...

Mon, Jun 13, 2022
PHOTOS: NZ throw away wickets to give England hope

New Zealand built a lead of 238 with three second innings wickets remaining...

Sun, Jun 12, 2022
PIX: Root, Pope hit tons as England fightback on Day 3

Joe Root scored his fastest Test century while Ollie Pope struck a superb...

Sat, Jun 11, 2022
PIX: Mitchell ton helps Kiwis to big total in 2nd Test

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 2nd Test between England and New Zealand played at...

Fri, Jun 10, 2022
PICS: Mitchell makes a splash at Trent Bridge

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played between England and New Zealand at...

Thu, Jun 9, 2022
Pakistan pacer Hasnain cleared to bowl again

The 22-year-old was banned from bowling after his action was reported during...

Mon, Jun 6, 2022
Can Root break Tendulkar's run record?

Tendulkar, the most prolific international run scorer in cricket history,...

England captaincy had become unhealthy, says Root

A relieved Joe Root said the England Test captaincy had taken a toll on his...

Sat, Jun 4, 2022
PIX: Root scores half-ton as Lord's Test evenly poised

IMAGES from Day 3 of the opening Test between England and New Zealand at...

Fri, Jun 3, 2022
Aussies hope to bring some joy to crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Australia limited-overs captain Aaron Finch hopes his team can bring some joy...

Tue, May 31, 2022
Boult, Nicholls in New Zealand squad for England Tests

Jacob Duffy, Blair Tickner, Rachin Ravindra and Hamish Rutherford were...

Fri, May 27, 2022
Karthik's big praise for Pakistan's Babar

In the longest format of the game, Babar is ranked fifth in the world, behind...

Sri Lanka thrash Bangladesh to claim Test series 1-0

Sri Lanka head coach Chris Silverwood began his tenure with a 1-0 series...

Mon, May 23, 2022
County stint will keep me in good stead: Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara said his stint for Surrey will hold him in good stead when...

Thu, May 19, 2022
Sri Lanka draw in Bangladesh after Dickwella fifty

Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne made 52, while Kusal Mendis (48) and Dhananjaya de...

England's Archer ruled out for season

Archer has not played international cricket since March last year due to an...

Shoaib Akhtar knew he was chucking: Sehwag

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has called out Shoaib Akhtar's bowling...

Wed, May 18, 2022
Anderson, Broad recalled for first two NZ Tests

Batsman Harry Brook and seamer Matthew Potts received maiden call-ups as part...

Tue, May 10, 2022
Will Australia tour crisis-hit Sri Lanka?

Cricket Australia is monitoring the situation in Sri Lanka ahead of the tour.

South Africa coach Boucher cleared of racism charges

Cricket South Africa (CSA) have withdrawn disciplinary charges against...

Fri, May 6, 2022
Ajaz Patel auctions 10-wicket haul shirt for hospital

New Zealand's Ajaz Patel is auctioning the shirt he wore to claim all 10...

Tue, Apr 26, 2022
In India, jealous gang wanted me to fail: Shastri

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri said that there was a 'gang of people in...

Sat, Apr 16, 2022
Stokes or Broad: Who should lead England in Tests?

Hussain said Stokes was "naturally gifted" but England would have to be sure...

Thu, Apr 14, 2022
Kohli pips Babar as Watson's No 1

While Kohli has slipped to 10th on the ICC rankings, the Indian great...

Wed, Apr 13, 2022
McDonald named Australia head coach

McDonald will lead Australia through a busy year which includes Test tours of...

Mon, Apr 11, 2022
Maharaj, Harmer star thumping win over B'desh

South Africa won the first Test in Durban by 220 runs, where they bowled...

Sat, Apr 9, 2022
SA in control of second Test despite Taijul's six

Bangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam took 6/135 but the touring side...

Silverwood named Sri Lankan men's team head coach

The former England pacer's first competitive assignment with the Sri Lanka...

1st Test: SA fail to capitalise against Bangladesh

After fast bowler Khaled Ahmed (2-59) had South Africa opener Sarel Erwee...

Fri, Apr 8, 2022
India have packed UK schedule come July

India to play warm-up games against ahead of England limited overs series

Tue, Apr 5, 2022
This pace bowler is India's lucky charm...

Former coach Ravi Shastri hailed Thangarasu Natarajan as a death bowling...

Pujara to miss Sussex's first game due to visa issues

Out-of-favour India Test batter Cheteshwar Pujara's debut for Sussex has been...

Mon, Apr 4, 2022
Maharaj stars as SA thrash Bangladesh in 1st Test

Bangladesh had been set a target of 274 for the win but resumed on the third...

Sun, Apr 3, 2022
Maharaj's late strikes hurt Bangladesh on Day 4

South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj took the key wicket of first innings...

Tue, Mar 29, 2022
Cricket: Australia hit by more COVID cases in Pakistan

Collingwood 'amazed' by questions about Root's captaincy

Mon, Mar 28, 2022
England's Root not ready to relinquish captaincy

'I'm very passionate. I feel I've got the support of the men behind me to...

Ambrose asks Windies to be realistic after series win

'We were spoiled, for many years we were the best team in the world, beating...

Sun, Mar 27, 2022
Windies on verge of stunning series win over England

West Indies were on the brink of a stunning victory over England at stumps on...

Fri, Mar 25, 2022
Lyon spins Australia to series-clinching win in Lahore

The 34-year-old took the prized wickets of Imam-ul-Haq, Azhar Ali and Babar...

England recover with defiant 10th-wicket stand v WI

It was a modest total but still way better than the visitors could have...

Wed, Mar 23, 2022
Reverse swing key to Australia's victory hopes

But Starc warned his bowling colleagues to not rely on the Gaddafi Stadium...

Lahore Test: Cummins, Starc run through Pak batting

The pitch offered some variable bounce but did not pose too many problems for...

ICC Test Rankings: All-rounder Jadeja back at top

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, who was at his glorious best against Australia...

Tue, Mar 22, 2022
Shafique, Azhar fight on after Aus post 391 in Lahore

Fast bowlers Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi finished with four wickets...

Mon, Mar 21, 2022
3rd Test: Aus batters tested by Pak pacers

After left-armer Afridi's two early wickets, Australia could have been in...

Brathwaite steers Windies to a draw in second Test

West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite was again a gigantic roadblock that...

Sun, Mar 20, 2022
Pink Ball Test: Bengaluru pitch rated below average

The day-night pink ball Test finished inside three days as India beat Sri...

Pak 'playing to win' 3rd Test while Aus go unchanged

Hazlewood to miss out again as Australia announce unchanged playing XI for...

Wed, Mar 16, 2022
No follow-on, no regret for Aus captain Cummins

'Batting into day three gave us that chance to really have a crack at them on...

How Pakistan escaped to draw in Karachi

'We tried to be positive and play our shots. The team needed this knock, so I...

Karachi Test: Pakistan pull off draw after Babar ton

A burgeoning third wicket stand between Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique had...

Tue, Mar 15, 2022
Babar's century stalls Australia's victory march

Babar Azam's glorious unbeaten 102 kept Pakistan alive but Australia remained...

WTC: Where does India stand after clean sweep over SL

India are placed fourth on the points-table with win percentage of 58.33.

Mon, Mar 14, 2022
Captain Rohit on the impact of Rishabh Pant...

At times, Rishabh Pant has confounded the Indian team with his brazen batting...

India crush Sri Lanka, maintain winning home run

India extended their winning streak at home to 15 Test series as they beat...

Sun, Mar 13, 2022
India has no complaints about Bengaluru pitch: Bumrah

'You always want to play all games but you miss out on home Tests when...

Pant pyrotechnics set India up on another sweep

But Pant took the game away from the Lankans by going after the bowling as...

Fri, Mar 11, 2022
Kohli 'can't wait' for Bengaluru Test to begin

After the 2nd and final Test of the two-match series against Sri Lanka, Kohli...

Aus brace for Karachi challenge in 2nd Test

On a Karachi track that is expected to break up early, Steve Smith and David...

Thu, Mar 10, 2022
PIX: Bonner ton lifts WI to handy lead over England

Bonner helped West Indies to a 62-run lead with a wicket in hand after Day 3...

Bengaluru Test: Full attendance allowed at Chinnaswamy

The prices of the tickets per day has been kept at Rs 1250 (Grand Terrace),...

Pak vs Aus: ICC rates Pindi pitch 'below average'

'The pitch did not have a great deal of pace and bounce in it for the seamers...

COVID negative Faheem set to play 2nd Test vs Aus

Faheem missed the drawn opening Test in Rawalpindi after sustaining a...

Warner reckons Mankading is 'spirit of cricket issue'

England fast bowler Stuart Broad has also endorsed Warner's views.

Windies fight back to leave first Test evenly poised

Jason Holder and Nkrumah Bonner shared an unbeaten 75-run partnership as West...

Wed, Mar 9, 2022
Jadeja is World No 1 all-rounder in Test cricket!

Ravindra Jadeja's performance at India's recent Test win against Sri Lanka in...

Bairstow's century rescues England on Day 1

An unbeaten century by England's Jonny Bairstow, his second in as many Tests,...

Tue, Mar 8, 2022
Imam gets second hundred, Rawalpindi Test ends in draw

Left-arm spinner Nauman claimed a career-best 6-107 on a flat track where...

Sun, Mar 6, 2022
Rohit aims to create strong bench strength

'It's important to do that, give these guys confidence and we will take it...

Ashwin is an all-time great who keeps improving: Rohit

Currently listed at number nine among top-10 wicket-takers in world cricket,...

Khawaja, Warner lead strong Australia reply vs Pak

Australia, on their first tour of Pakistan in 24 years, finished day three...

Jadeja 'keeps it simple at his lucky ground'

The Saurashtra all-rounder said this performance has boosted his confidence...

Didn't expect the match to end in three days: Rohit

'Lot of credit to the guys, they bowled very well in tandem, kept the...

Thu, Mar 3, 2022
'Everything Rohit has touched it's turned to gold'

Karthik also praised Rohit for the way he has used Indian bowlers and his...

Gavaskar likens 'phenomenal' Kohli to Miandad

Kohli holds the record for most Test appearances as India Test captain (68)...

Rohit backs young guns to fill big boots

Vihari, Gill and Iyer have all played Tests for India in the absence of...

Wed, Mar 2, 2022
Tendulkar's tribute to Kohli ahead of landmark Test

'It's been fantastic to watch you over the years. Numbers will have their...

Pujara, Rahane, Pandya downgraded in BCCI contracts

Controversial keeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha, who has been dropped from the...

Rohit takes over as Test captain in Kohli's 100th

The spotlight will, however, continue to be on the 33-year-old Kohli in...

Massive leap for Shreyas in ICC T20 rankings

Iyer's teammate pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar jumped three spots to 17th on the...

Australia on journey of discovery in Pakistan

Though dominating Pakistan on home soil, Australia have not beaten them away...

Sun, Feb 27, 2022
Ashraf, Hasan Ali to miss opening Test vs Australia

Faheem and Hasan Ali are expected to regain full fitness before the second...

'Incredibly safe' Aussies to be relentless against Pak

'Pakistan is an incredible cricket nation. We feel lucky to get to come back...

Fri, Feb 25, 2022
Erwee ton gives South Africa flying start in 2nd Test

Rookie opener Sarel Erwee savoured a maiden century as South Africa dominated...

Thu, Feb 24, 2022
South Africa paceman Ngidi ruled out of second NZ Test

New Zealand eye top spot and a first series win over South Africa.

Wed, Feb 23, 2022
'IPL will be a nice build-up for T20 WC'

Talking of his role as Australia's interim coach, McDonald said he has yet to...

SKY, Iyer climb new highs in ICC T20I rankings

KL Rahul dropped two places to be sixth while Virat Kohli remained static on...

Kiwis relishing historic series win over SA

The Blackcaps thrashed the visiting South Africans in their first meeting in...

Fit-again Jadeja 'looking forward' to Sri Lanka series

India and Sri Lanka will square off in three T20Is and two Tests, with the...

Tue, Feb 22, 2022
Indian Cricketers' Association stands by Saha

Following his tweet about the threat from a journalist, former head coach...

Mon, Feb 21, 2022
Labuschagne practices on balcony for Pakistan tour

Marnus Labuschagne has been practising batting on his home balcony on a...

Saha deserved honesty and clarity, says coach Dravid

India's head coach Rahul Dravid is not at all 'hurt' that veteran...

Sat, Feb 19, 2022
Dravid told me to consider retirement, says Saha

It was reported by PTI on February 8 that Saha has pulled out of Ranji Trophy...

'Ask Hardik why he is not playing Ranji Trophy'

The 28-year-old, who received a lot of flak for not bowling during India's...

Rohit named Test captain; Rahane, Pujara axed

According to PTI, the chairman of selectors, Chetan Sharma has asked the duo...

'Rohit Sharma is India's No.1 cricketer'

Following the T20I series, the teams will play two Tests, which form a part...

WTC rankings: India remain unmoved

Sri Lanka lead the standings with 100 PCT, having won both the Tests they...

Thu, Feb 17, 2022
Henry takes 7 as South Africa crash for 95 on Day 1

Matt Henry produced a career-best seven for 23 in a spectacular display of...

Sun, Feb 13, 2022
Broad says 'can't sleep' after WI tour omission

'No, I can't pretend I am as good as gold, because I am not. It would be...

Thu, Feb 10, 2022
Pant wins Test Batting Award

And, Shaheen Afridi won the T20I bowling award for his annihilation of India...

Someone else took credit for decisions I took: Rahane

He was a central figure in India's epic turnaround during the 2020-21 tour of...

Tue, Feb 8, 2022
England drop Anderson, Broad for West Indies tour

England's all-time leading Test wicket takers James Anderson and Stuart Broad...

End of Saha's India career?

Wriddhiman Saha opted out of Bengal's Ranji Trophy campaign after being...

Khawaja asks Finch, Cummins to clean the air

Clearly he didn't get the length of contract extension offer that he was...

Williamson ruled out of South Africa series

The 31-year-old Williamson also sat out the two-Test home series against...

Hazlewood returns, Boland retained for Pakistan tour

Concerns that senior players would pull out of the tour due to security...

Sat, Feb 5, 2022
England sack assistant coach Thorpe

While England failed miserably on the field under his watch, Thorpe's...

Fri, Feb 4, 2022
Australia confirm first tour of Pakistan in 24 years

Australia, who last toured Pakistan in 1998, will play three Tests, an equal...

Wed, Feb 2, 2022
Will Australia's cricketers give Pakistan tour a miss?

Seasoned Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood says he won't be surprised if some...

Mon, Jan 31, 2022
'One doesn't need to be captain to be leader'

'I think, it is very important to be aware of what you think about yourself....

Ponting reckons no captaincy is a good thing for Kohli

'He is 33 years of age now and he will want to continue playing for a few...

Ponting backs Rohit's leadership skills

Rohit had missed the series against South Africa due to a hamstring issue but...

Thu, Jan 27, 2022
Dravid will bring a lot of steel to Indian team: Warne

'You need someone that understands spin bowling, thoughtfulness and you...

Wed, Jan 26, 2022
Australian cricketers nervous about Pakistan tour

Australian cricketers are on edge barely a month before their first tour of...

Mon, Jan 24, 2022
Warne pats Kohli for laying emphasis on Test cricket

Kohli recently relinquished Test captaincy after his team's 1-2 defeat...

'My performance in T20 WC vs India most memorable'

The 21-year-old pacer who enjoyed great success in 2021 in all three formats,...

Smriti Mandhana is ICC women's Cricketer of the Year!

'A recognition of such high class from the global governing body of cricket...

Fri, Jan 21, 2022
Stupid to blame IPL for England's Ashes debacle: KP

'Hardly any of the Test team players play the IPL... So how can you blame the...

Mon, Jan 17, 2022
'Indian attack is most challenging I have ever faced'

'It's just our personalities and character as South Africans, even though...

Jansen moves on after heated exchange with Bumrah

'I've played with Bumrah in the IPL and we're good friends. You're not going...

We respect Virat's decision: Bumrah

'I am no one to sit in judgement of his decision. It's a personal decision...

'KL Rahul should take over as India's Test captain'

Former BCCI secretary Sanjay Jagdale believes that K L Rahul deserves to be...

PIX: Cummins wins hearts with Khawaja gesture

Australia captain Pat Cummins ensured Usman Khawaja, the first Muslim...

Why Root 'sacrificed' opportunity to enter IPL auction

England skipper Joe Root has "sacrificed" the opportunity to enter the IPL...

Sun, Jan 16, 2022
Kohli's decision personal; BCCI respects it: Ganguly

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly lauded Virat Kohli for taking the team forward...

Sat, Jan 15, 2022
Alone and cornered... Kohli had no option but to quit

His relations with the BCCI having reached its lowest ebb, it can be safely...

Virat, you can go with your head held high: Shastri

Former head coach Ravi Shastri hailed Virat Kohli as India's 'most aggressive...

Virat Kohli steps down as India's Test captain

'Everything has to come to halt at some stage and for me as Test captain of...

'India forgot about game': Elgar on DRS outburst

Dean Elgar feels the SA batters got a 'window period' to go after the target...

WTC: Where does India stand after series loss to SA?

India slipped to the fifth spot in the latest WTC points table

Petersen reminds Shastri of Gundappa Viswanath

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri lavished rich praise on Keegan Petersen,...

Fri, Jan 14, 2022
Here's what Kohli said on Pujara, Rahane's future

A crestfallen India captain Virat Kohli's defence of Cheteshwar Pujara and...

How inexperienced South Africa outdid mighty India

South Africa head coach Mark Boucher has ranked the remarkable,...

Elgar glad team that 'doesn't have the names' delivered

South Africa captain Dean Elgar admits he had to show some tough love to his...

Kohli blames batting collapses for SA humiliation

Besides a batting failure, India's skipper Virat Kohli listed inconsistency,...

Kohli defends Indian team over DRS outburst

India captain Virat Kohli on Friday defended his team's verbal attack on the...

Ashes PIX: Head hundred revives Australia on Day 1

Travis Head returned from COVID-19 to smash a belligerent 101 and Cameron...

PHOTOS: South Africa thrash India, win series 2-1

Images from Day 4 of the third Test between South Africa and India, in Cape...

Thu, Jan 13, 2022
Have Pujara, Rahane played their last match for India?

After five failures in six completed knocks in South Africa, the two veteran...

Indians' reactions showed they were frustrated: Ngidi

South African pacer Lungi Ngidi on Thursday said the Indians were clearly...

'Pant's fabulous innings got us back in the game'

Extremely pleased with the way Rishabh Pant batted in the second innings,...

PHOTOS: Pant scores 100, but South Africa on course

Images from Day 3 of the third Test between South Africa and India, in Cape...

Why Team India was upset with this DRS review...

The Indian players were visibly irked after a controversial Decision Review...

Wed, Jan 12, 2022
How 'focussed' Bumrah did the job for India on Day 2

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah says there will be varied opinions...

'Kohli, Pujara have been bit of a headache for us'

Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara have been a "bit of a headache" for South...

Should Tests also have free hit for no-ball?

Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn has suggested introducing the free hit...

PIX: Bumrah bags 5 as India gain slender edge over SA

Images from Day 2 of the third Test between South Africa and India, in Cape...

Jayant Yadav, Saini in India squad for SA ODIs

Jayant Yadav will replace off-spinner Washington Sundar, who tested positive...

'Win in Australia one of greatest in Indian cricket'

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar said the Test series triumph in Australia last...

Tue, Jan 11, 2022
'Game in the balance; SA batters will have to grind'

South Africa may have bowled India out for 223 in the first innings, but ace...

Rathour lauds Kohli in India's 'below par' batting

India's batting coach Vikram Rathour was all praise for skipper Virat Kohli's...

PIX: Kohli back in form but Rabada leads SA fightback

Images from Day 1 of the third Test between South Africa and India, in Cape...

PIX: Taylor's final Test act seals New Zealand victory

Ross Taylor claimed the last Bangladesh wicket in his final act in Test...

Mon, Jan 10, 2022
Captain Kohli all praise for 'spin all-rounder' Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin can play the all-rounder's role in any condition, India...

I don't need to prove anything to anyone: Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli has batted away criticism of his recent form and...

Kohli 'absolutely fit' for third Test but Siraj out

India captain Virat Kohli on Monday said he will return to the team for the...

Will Kohli inspire India to historic triumph in SA?

Virat Kohli's talismanic presence will be the shot in the arm that India...

Latham, bowlers put NZ on course for big win vs B'desh

New Zealand skipper Tom Latham smashed 252 before Trent Boult and Tim Southee...

'Injured Stokes still hopes to play in fifth Test'

All-rounder Ben Stokes hopes to be fit enough for the fifth and final Ashes...

Sat, Jan 8, 2022
Injury woes have England in a spot of bother

England will have to conjure something special to deny Australia a 4-0 lead...

Should India pick Ishant or Umesh in decider?

In case of Umesh, he bowls a fuller length, gets that lethal outswing going...

How shift in mind-set turned things around for Proteas

'The guys were really clinical, and I think the way Dean led with the bat was...

Fri, Jan 7, 2022
Vihari and Shreyas's time will come: Dravid

The Indian cricket coach has backed senior India pros Ajinkya Rahane and...

Side strain ends Hazlewood's Ashes campaign

In Josh Hazlewood's absence, Jhye Richardson impressed in Adelaide while...

How Elgar fired up Rabada for match-winning spell

South Africa captain Dean Elgar has opened up about his behind the scene...

India should show faith in Pujara, Rahane: Gavaskar

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar feels Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane...

Saved by the bail, Stokes gets lucky at SCG

England all-rounder Ben Stokes had a miraculous reprieve on day three of the...

Kohli should be fine for third Test vs SA, says Dravid

India coach Rahul Dravid sounded confident that captain Virat Kohli will...

Pant needs to figure out right time to attack: Dravid

India coach Rahul Dravid admitted that there is a need to have a conversation...

Thu, Jan 6, 2022
Dravid expects batters to convert starts into hundreds

'I think that was the difference in the first Test where KL Rahul went on to...

Elgar salutes Rabada for game-changing spell

'Sometimes KG needs a rocket. You could then almost sense the intensity and...

'We were 60-70 runs short in first innings'

India's stand-in skipper KL Rahul also reserved praise for Shardul Thakur,...

Here's the update on Kohli, Siraj injuries

Head coach Rahul Dravid too provided an update on Kohli's fitness at the...

PHOTOS: Elgar guides SA to historic win at Wanderers

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2nd Test played at the Wanderers on Thursday.

Ashes PIX: Khawaja century keeps Australia on top

Usman Khawaja celebrated his recall to the Test arena after two years in the...

Wed, Jan 5, 2022
Form temporary, class permanent: Pujara slams critics

Cheteshwar Pujara strongly believes in old adage 'form is temporary but class...

'Elgar the key' to South Africa's fortunes on Day 4

South African batting consultant Justin Sammons hailed Dean Elgar's stubborn...

Captain Kohli 'will be fit very soon', says Pujara

Middle-order batter Cheteshwar Pujara threw light on the fitness of skipper...

How dogged Elgar kept SA in the hunt on Day 3

Dean Elgar lived up to his reputation as a dogged, street-fighting batsman as...

PIX: Elgar keeps India at bay; 2nd Test evenly poised

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between South Africa and India, in...

This South Africa umpire in 2nd Test has India roots

South African umpire Allahudien Paleker is having a fine Test debut in the...

Rahul rises in Test rankings after Centurion show

India opener KL Rahul made a leap of 18 slots, after his Player-of-the-Match...

Tue, Jan 4, 2022
PICS: India lose openers after Shardul show on Day 2

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and South Africa in...

'Strict bio-bubbles for players needs to be abolished'

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen on Tuesday called for abolishing...

Bangladesh close in on shock win vs world champions NZ

Bangladesh looked to be closing in on a shock victory over world Test...

Ex-skipper Hussain on how England can bounce back

England must treat every Test match like an Ashes series decider as part of...

Ashes: England look to recover some pride at SCG

Since 2011, England have managed to eke out just a single draw in 13 Ashes...

Australia recall Khawaja for fourth Ashes Test

Usman Khawaja will replace Travis Head in Australia's middle order for this...

Sun, Jan 2, 2022
Can India create cricketing history in South Africa?

India's formidably consistent match-winners have a date with history in the...

Boucher on de Kock's 'shock' retirement from Tests

For South Africa head coach Mark Boucher, wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de...

England coach Silverwood tests positive for COVID-19

Under-fire England head coach Chris Silverwood has tested positive for...

Australia eyeing Ashes whitewash, says Lyon

Australia will press for an Ashes series whitewash against England to boost...

Sat, Jan 1, 2022
Conway hits century on return to put NZ on top

Devon Conway celebrated his return from injury with a sparkling 122 on...

'Gaikwad will do wonders for the Indian team'

Chief selector Chetan Sharma heaped praise on in-form opener Ruturaj Gaikwad,...

Thu, May 20, 2021
WTC final: Pujara issues warning to New Zealand

Cheteshwar Pujara still feels the sting of last year's drubbing in New...

4000 fans to be allowed for India vs NZ WTC final

The ICC World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand in...

Wed, May 19, 2021
Why de Villiers decided against comeback

'He alluded to being concerned about coming in ahead of other players who...

What if the WTC final ends in extraordinary fashion?

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is yet to release the 'Playing...

Tue, May 18, 2021
England rest IPL stars for New Zealand Tests

England on Tuesday rested IPL stars including Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow...

Fantastic challenge to play against India: Williamson

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is excited to face India in the ICC World...

Saha recovers from COVID, available for England tour

Saha was among the players who contracted the dreaded virus in the...

Mon, May 17, 2021
'CA didn't fully probe 2018 ball-tampering scandal'

The legendary Adam Gilchrist said Cricket Australia (CA) did not carry out a...

Chappell backs Cummins over Smith for Aus captaincy

Former skipper Ian Chappell backed premier fast bowler Pat Cummins over...

India's Tests vs England, Aus were not fixed: ICC

The International Cricket Council on Monday dismissed claims made by news...

England Tests not warm-ups for WTC: NZ pacer Wagner

India and New Zealand will lock horns for the inaugural WTC title from June...

NZ cricketers land for biosecure tour of England

Most of the Test squad and staff had been transferred to hotel quarantine...

Sun, May 16, 2021
England's Archer out of NZ Tests with elbow injury

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of their two-Test series...

Sandpapergate: 'Australia made a monumental mistake'

Former Australia bowling coach David Saker, who was with the team during the...

India's confidence level high ahead of UK tour: Shami

Veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami says he has found his 'rhythm' during the...

Kohli is the best batsman in the world: Paine

Virat Kohli seems to have left an indelible mark on Australian Test captain...

Sat, May 15, 2021
Root hopes England peak before Ashes

England and Australia are slated to lock horns against each other in the...

Here's what BCCI has planned before the WTC bio-bubble

'Everyone in the contingent will be undergoing 14-day quarantine in India'

Fri, May 14, 2021
I wasn't making any excuses for Tests loss: Paine

'I did say that they simply outplayed us and that they deserved to win but...

Windies to host SA, Aus and Pak for Tests and T20Is

South Africa to tour Caribbean for first time in 11 years.

Why Hardik Pandya was ignored from the Test squad

'If Hardik doesn't bowl, it disturbs the balance of the side hugely'

NZ batter warms up for India with cat litter on pitch

Conway hopes playing the ball off kitty litter might help prepare for the...

How Bond played major role in shaping Bumrah's career

Bumrah expressed his views in a video shared by his IPL franchise.

Shastri is 'Super proud of this bindass bunch'

Shastri has been serving as the head coach of the Indian team since 2017,...

Thu, May 13, 2021
India's sideshows distracted us during Tests: Paine

India, however, went to Gabba and scripted a record chase of 328 with 19...

Archer set for first class comeback with Sussex

England fast bowler Jofra Archer is set to make his return to first-class...

India remain World No 1 in Tests

ICC World Test Championship finalists India and New Zealand remain the top...

Jadeja starts prep for WTC final

'Preparation starts here #englandtour #workout'.

Paine backs Smith to regain Australia captaincy

Australia skipper Tim Paine has thrown his support behind Steve Smith...

Wed, May 12, 2021
Here's how Dravid created solid talent pool for India

Rahul Dravid 'picked' the Australian 'brains' to create solid domestic...

Hardik Pandya's loss is Shardul Thakur's gain...

Hardik Pandya's back injury restricted his role with the ball. Thakur has...

'Being under-prepared can help India in WTC final'

Quarantine restrictions might hamper the Indian team's preparations for next...

Tue, May 11, 2021
Why hasn't India picked a wrist spinner for WTC final?

Rahul Chahar would have added another dimension to India's attack.

NZ keeper Watling to retire after WTC final vs India

BJ Watling will be retiring from international cricket after the tour of...

Easwaran reveals how Kohli and Rohit practice

Easwaran opened up on his hopes from the UK tour and what he has learned from...

Why Kiwis must be wary of India in WTC final

Former wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv Patel said India have all the 'bases...

Mon, May 10, 2021
Babar, Healy voted ICC players of the month

From the Southern Stars, Healy was deservingly chosen for her dominant show...

2nd Test: Shaheen stars in Pak's big win over Zimbabwe

The tourists had elected to bat and posted a massive 510 for eight declared,...

Sat, May 8, 2021
WTC: Indian team to go into quarantine on May 25

8-day bubble in India, 10-day quarantine in UK from June 2, cricketers'...

Fri, May 7, 2021
Hardik out; Jadeja, Vihari picked for England tour

Fit again Ravindra Jadeja and Hanuma Vihari made their way back into the...

Mon, May 3, 2021
Cricket: SL all-rounder Perera announces retirement

SLC said Perera decided to retire to focus on his family life and to make way...

Thu, Apr 29, 2021
Kohli not getting much help from teammate Jamieson

When Kohli asked Jamieson to bowl with the Dukes to him in the nets, the New...

Wed, Apr 28, 2021
ICC Rankings: Kohli unmoved at 5th place

Kane Williamson is still holding the pole position among Test batsmen while...

NZ cricketers may travel for WTC final with Indians

Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson and Mitchell Santner are among 10...

Sat, Apr 24, 2021
Gavaskar heaps praise on India head coach Shastri

Effusive in his praise for Indian team's head coach Ravi Shastri, former...

Thu, Apr 22, 2021
1st Test, Kandy: Najmul-Mominul take B'desh 474-4

The visitors resumed their innings on 302/2 with Najmul and Mominul at the...

Tue, Apr 20, 2021
NZ cricketers receive COVID vaccines ahead of UK trip

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Tuesday all of its home-based players...

Fri, Apr 16, 2021
Kiwi cricketers to get vaccinated ahead of Eng tour?

Stuff said on Friday both the Ministry of Health and New Zealand Cricket...

Tue, Apr 13, 2021
Fearlessness in players comes with exposure: Ganguly

One of the most successful Indian captains, Ganguly, who retired from...

Williamson awarded Sir Richard Hadlee Medal

Stand-in White Ferns captain Amy Satterthwaite was named the women's ODI...

Thu, Apr 8, 2021
NZ call-up three uncapped players for Eng Test tour

The squad will then be trimmed to 15 for the ICC World Test Championship...

Sun, Apr 4, 2021
I'm not a power-hitter but I learn from Rohit: Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara's reputation as a Test specialist had hampered his IPL...

Sat, Apr 3, 2021
Umesh ready to help India win WTC final

Despite doing well over the last three years, Umesh is not a sure starter in...

2nd Test ends in tame finish as WI, Lanka draw series

The first Test, played at the same venue, had also petered out into a...

Thu, Apr 1, 2021
Umpire's Call to stay, ICC makes other changes to DRS

Kohli had argued that the batsman should be declared out if the ball is...

Wed, Mar 31, 2021
Why England fear losing their best players to IPL

England's director of cricket Ashley Giles says the ECB would like to stay...

Tue, Mar 30, 2021
2nd Test: Brathwaite 99 not out as WI close on 287-7

Sri Lanka opening bowler Suranga Lakmal made early inroads, taking the...

Mon, Mar 29, 2021
Smith ready to captain Australia again if given chance

Three years after his ignominious exit as Australia's captain in the wake of...

Why Kohli wants BCCI to consider scheduling changes

India captain Virat Kohli said confining players to 'bubbles' for months on...

Sat, Mar 27, 2021
'Soft signal' won't be part of DRS in IPL 2021

After India captain Virat Kohli recently slammed the 'soft signal' from the...

England's Archer to undergo surgery on right hand

Injured England speedster Jofra Archer, who has already been ruled out of the...

Krishna can a very good bowler in Tests: Gavaskar

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes new fast bowling sensation...

Bairstow hits back at Gavaskar

England opener Jonny Bairstow has hit back at Sunil Gavaskar for questioning...

Thu, Mar 25, 2021
Stokes glad Archer putting England commitments first

'I think long term for his career, this is a very sensible option for him to...

Wed, Mar 24, 2021
West Indies to host England in 2022

The venues for matches will be announced in April.

ICC set to persist with umpire's call in DRS

The International Cricket Council's Cricket Committee has recommended that...

Mon, Mar 22, 2021
Umpire's call in DRS creating lot of confusion: Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli criticised the fiercely-debated umpire's call in...

Sun, Mar 14, 2021
ICC rates Motera Test pitch 'average'

A substandard pitch could have attracted sanctions for the refurbished...

Wed, Mar 10, 2021
If players can travel, why can't umpires: Rohit

Rohit Sharma bats for neutral umpires

Had our moves ready to face Aussie chin music: Shubman

Gill made his debut in the second Test in Melbourne from where India's...

India vs NZ WTC final at Southampton, confirms ICC

The final of the World Test Championship between India and New Zealand in...

Tue, Mar 9, 2021
Langer angry as Australia miss out on WTC final

Australia coach Justin Langer said on Tuesday his team's "slack" attention to...

Dock money if players put IPL over England: Boycott

The English cricket board must stop treating its players in a "namby-pamby...

'England players suffered weight loss in fourth Test'

England all-rounder Ben Stokes revealed that he and his teammates endured...

Australia to reschedule SA tour 'as soon as possible'

Australia pulled out of the three-Test tour slated for March-April citing an...

Mon, Mar 8, 2021
India-New Zealand WTC final in Southampton not Lord's

India will play their inaugural World Test Championship final against New...

NZ aim for elusive world glory under Williamson

New Zealand have never won a major global title, losing the last two 50-over...

Sun, Mar 7, 2021
Ashwin, Axar made life very hard for us: Silverwood

India finished as the number one team with 72.2 percentage points in the WTC...

Tendulkar rejected India captaincy role in 2007: Pawar

'I told Sachin that if both of you and Dravid do not want to lead the side,...

'Kya farq padhta hai yaar': Shastri on internet trolls

'Criticism? what's that. You know how quickly people change their opinions....

Shastri reveals how life in a bio-bubble helped India

'So, I think the best thing that has happened is talking cricket amongst the...

India coach Shastri still bitter about WTC rule change

India breezed into the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) following...

Sundar can be a very good No 6 for India: Shastri

Ravi Shastri was both Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev's 'go to man' with his...

End of the road for England's Bairstow in Tests?

Former skipper Michael Vaughan is convinced that Jonny Bairstow's days are...

Sat, Mar 6, 2021
Ganguly hails India after Kohli & Co enter WTC final

'Congratulations Team India for winning the series and getting to the finals...

Pant on reverse flicking and making pundits look dull

Pant acknowledge that the knock meant a lot to him as it helped the team come...

Kohli lauds India's bench strength

Spin all-rounder Washington Sundar shone with the bat, while stumper-batsman...

I want to leave my own legacy: Ashwin

Being a student of the game Ashwin wants to evolve as a cricketer and a...

India tame England to reach WTC final

India's spin duo of Axar Patel and Ravichandran Ashwin wreaked havoc, taking...

'England would be stupid not to learn from India'

Root believed his side were competitive during the series but India...

Boys were like zombies in 1st Test: Shastri

Ravi Shastri pointed that it is 'really tough' living in a bio-secure...

'Never thought of WTC, just took one series at a time'

Shastri lauded the team for making it to the WTC final despite the ICC...

'Who will complain against a track like this'

'I hope England at least get a decent score in the second innings because...

Rohit's 161 defining moment in India's comeback: Kohli

'Rohit's knock was the defining moment in Chennai'

Joe Root reflects on how India outplayed England...

Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar and Axar Patel took the game away from...

Not disappointed to miss my maiden Test ton: Sundar

Sundar was left stranded on 96 as India got dismissed for 365 in their first...

Unstoppable Axar equals Doshi's record

Left-arm spinner Axar Patel enjoyed a dream start to Test cricket as he...

Shastri lauds Rishabh Pant's 'game-changing' hundred

'He (Pant) has worked like hell in the last three or four months and the...

India thrash England, qualify for WTC final vs NZ

India finished top of the ICC World Test Championship standings after...

PIX: Axar, Ashwin bowl India to big win in 4th Test

Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between India and England, at the...

Another feather in Ashwin's cap!

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin created history as he became the first Indian...

Dinesh Karthik applauds Sundar's 'fabulous knock'

'Washing'TON' Sundar. I was waiting to write this...but it's okay, I'm sure...

PIX: BCCI felicitates Gavaskar with special India cap

Sunil Gavaskar, who appeared for the first time in Test cricket 50 years ago...

Tendulkar's special tribute to Gavaskar on his '50'

Every person needs a hero and for a young Sachin Tendulkar while growing up,...

March 6, 1971: Gavaskar rewinds 'nervous' Test debut

Sunil Gavaskar completed 50 years of his association with Indian cricket on...

Fri, Mar 5, 2021
'It's pretty daunting the way Pant scores'

Pant's scintillating 101 propelled India to 294 for seven as the hosts took a...

Licensed-to-thrill Pant repays India's faith

Rishabh Pant single-handedly put India in command on the second day of the...

Pant more than ready to fill Dhoni's shoes: Rohit

'He is more than ready I guess. He seems to be doing the job for us'

'Pant showed great courage, probably his finest knock'

Rohit Sharma labelled Rishabh Pant's 101-run knock as the finest

What makes Rishabh Pant so special...

Pant displayed tremendous game sense to first bide his time before taking a...

'Pant will be an all-time great'

Ganguly predicted that Rishabh Pant will be an all-time great across formats...

PIX: Pant's flamboyant hundred puts India on top

Rishabh Pant scored a spectacular 101 as India ended Day 2 in the fourth Test...

PICS: India vs England, 4th Test, Day 2

Images from Day 2 of the fourth Test between India and England, at the...

'England batsmen not good enough in Indian conditions'

Former captain Andrew Strauss believes England's batsmen are losing the...

Thu, Mar 4, 2021
These are hardest conditions I've faced: Stokes

Stokes had no hesitation in admitting that these are the "hardest conditions"...

Very poor batting from England: Vaughan

Vaughan has been quite vocal in his criticism of the pitches used in the series.

'Mazaa aa gaya': Siraj on Root's dismissal

His skipper Virat Kohli on the day mostly used him in short bursts and the...

Frustrated England defend selection on 'better pitch'

'We felt that seam isn't going to offer as much in terms of being a threat,...

Stokes swore at me: Siraj

England's star all-rounder in his defence said he was 'being competitive'.

PIX: Axar, Ashwin torment England again

India, who are 2-1 up in the four-Test series, were 24-1 at stumps and will...

PICS: India vs England, 4th Test, Day 1

Images from Day 1 of the fourth and final Test between India and England, at...

England laid low by Archer injury and upset tummies

Stokes and few others have upset stomach.

Wed, Mar 3, 2021
Pitch looks the same but we learn our lessons: Root

'I think that as batters if you don't score runs, you will always look at...

'No one talks when we get bundled out on seaming wkt'

'There is always too much noise and conversation about spinning tracks'

Kohli bats for rotation policy in age of bio-bubbles

Kohli said for such a policy to succeed, a solid bench strength is paramount.

With WTC final on line, India-Eng gear up for 4th Test

While a draw always seems a safe option in a game like this but Kohli and...

4th Test: Root urges England to salvage some pride

'For us to come away with a drawn series would be a really good achievement'

Tue, Mar 2, 2021
Crawley expects batting to be 'easier' in 4th Test

Quizzed whether batting will be easier in the final Test as it will be a red...

Rahane provides insight into 4th Test pitch

'The pitch looks pretty similar, I do not know how it is going to play, we...

Michael Vaughan takes a dig at the pitch again

Vaughan has been quite vocal in his criticism of the pitches used in the series

Lot to learn from Ashwin, Axar: Leach

'He (Ashwin) will bowl to the same spot but the way it gets there and whether...

Spin-heavy India eye series win, WTC final spot

Ahmedabad will also host the final Test, though with the traditional red...

Why Australia will be Rooting for Joe & Co in 4th Test

'We wish (England) well, see what unfolds. It's out of our hands but we'll be...

'Rockstar Ashwin is constantly reinventing himself'

To prove his point, Laxman cited the example of Steve Smith's trouble against...

Mon, Mar 1, 2021
Leach wants Tests to last longer than two days

England spinner Jack Leach asserted that he would have liked the third Test...

'India shouldn't be scared to prepare fair pitches'

Akhtar said that India don't need to be scared as they can beat England on...

This Australian spinner 'loved watching' Axar bowl

Australia spinner Ashton Agar said he loved watching Axar Patel bowl in the...

'Virat Kohli is like modern day hero'

Steve Waugh said that Kohli is loved by the fans for his attitude of not...

SEE: Team India's top guns go full throttle at nets

Captain Kohli, his deputy Rahane and senior opener Rohit were seen batting at...

Trescothick named England's batting coach

The three roles attracted a high calibre of applicants and were subject to a...

Stop moaning about Indian pitches: Viv tells England

Richards also feels that batters need to prepare themselves for these...

Sun, Feb 28, 2021
Rohit ponders about pitch conditions for 4th test

Rohit Sharma took a cheeky dig at the pitch critics

PIX: Kohli & Co sweat it out in nets

Virat Kohli-led India had a grind in the nets

We know it will spin from ball number one: Ben Foakes

England wicketkeeper-batsman Ben Foakes said that his side knows that the...

England batsmen didn't trust their defence: Chappell

India figured out England's general "ineptitude against spin" after the...

Rohit rises to career-best eighth in ICC Test rankings

India opener Rohit Sharma has progressed six places to a career-best eighth...

Lyon joins Ashwin in solidarity over Motera pitch

Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon has joined India counterpart Ravichandran...

Sat, Feb 27, 2021
Motera pitch: England won't get into blame game

The Motera pitch was a 'tricky one' but England's batting coach Jonathan...

Ashwin not thinking about Kumble's 619 wicket mark

Ravichandran Ashwin has stopped bothering about landmarks 'long, long time...

'Mentality of Indian team like Australia in the 90s'

Former England pacer Darren Gough has compared the mentality of the current...

Talk about the pitch getting out of hand, says Ashwin

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said talks regarding the pitch in the...

'Batting beauty' likely for fourth Test in Motera

The Motera track may have received a lot of flak after the pink ball Test...

Why this Pak cricketer didn't report fixing approach

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal on Saturday claimed that he did not report to...

Bumrah released from India squad

According to reports, Bumrah has been released due to personal reasons.

Woakes flies back to England without playing a match!

The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed that Woakes has returned home...

Fri, Feb 26, 2021
Vaughan slams Motera pitch, calls India's win shallow

The pitch drawing flak from former players like Vaughan, though Gavaskar...

'We expected Motera wicket to hold up little longer'

The Motera pitch came in for sharp criticism from some former players after...

Cook slams Kohli's assessment of Motera pitch

Disagreeing with Kohli's assessment of the third Test that ended with India...

This accidental cricketer is living his dream...

According to Ashwin, being in the COVID-19 lockdown made him realise just how...

No relationship with Pak till terrorism ends: Gambhir

Former India opener and BJP MP Gautam Gambhir on Friday said that there...

Azharuddin's mantra to thrive on rank turners

Azharuddin suggested that wearing shoes with rubber soles could be a better...

'India should be docked WTC points for unfit pitch'

England on Thursday suffered an embarrassing 10-wicket defeat in the third...

'England looked like startled rabbits in 2nd innings'

England have lost their batting rhythm after playing on two difficult...

Indian can win against odds in all conditions: Hayden

The Indian team has all the markings of a great team as it can not only fight...

What went wrong for England in pink ball Test...

While debate continues over the state of the Ahmedabad pitch and whether it...

England have gone wrong with rotation policy: Bell

Former batsman Ian Bell slammed England's much-debated rotation policy,...

Axar effortlessly fills Jadeja void

'But at least I'm contributing with the ball, and I'm positive about it.'

Rohit hails Ashwin, Axar after routing England

But the star of the show was hometown boy Axar, finishing with 11 wickets in...

Spinners wreak mayhem in shortest Test since 1935!

'I don't think I have ever been a part of such a Test match where things have...

Feels like fans have been 'robbed', says Root

England skipper Joe Root said he feels like the spectators have almost been...

Thu, Feb 25, 2021
For ICC, not players, to decide on Motera pitch: Root

England skipper Joe Root said it is up to the International Cricket Council,...

Captain Kohli hails 'modern-day legend' Ashwin

India skipper Virat Kohli was effusive in praise of Ravchandran Ashwin after...

Captain Kohli eclipses another Dhoni record

Virat Kohli surpassed Mahendra Singh Dhoni's record of winning maximum number...

Pitch was good, batting was not: Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli said poor batting and not the pitch was responsible...

PIX: Axar spins India to 10-wicket victory in Motera

India need a draw in the final Test, also in Ahmedabad from March 4, to reach...

'Not ideal for Tests': Bhajji, VVS slam Motera pitch

Several former players, including India's Harbhajan Singh and VVS Laxman, on...

India inch closer to WTC final; England out of race

India knocked England out of contention from the ICC World Test Championship...

Check out the Tests that ended on Day 2

The last time India won a Test inside two days was in 2018, beating...

India down England in pink-ball Test inside 2 days

Images from Day 2 of the third Test between India and England, at the...

Ashwin fourth Indian to scale 400 Test wickets

Ravichandran Ashwin attained the landmark of 400 wickets in Test cricket,...

200 would have been a competitive score: Crawley

'If we had got a few more runs it might have helped our bowlers out a lot...

England frustrated with umpiring inconsistency

After stumps on Day 1, the England captain Joe Root and coach Chris...

Wed, Feb 24, 2021
How Axar plotted England's downfall in Motera

Axar Patel and senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin exploited the turning...

Axar, Rohit put India on top in pink-ball Test

Axar Patel claimed a career-best 6-38 as India bundled out England for 112 on...

PICS: India vs England, Third Test, Day 1

Images from Day 1 of the third Test between India and England, at the...

Ministers defend renaming Motera stadium after PM Modi

'Whole Sports Complex is Sardar Patel Sports Enclave. Only the name of one...

Stokes applies saliva; fan tries to enter field

England all-rounder Ben Stokes mistakenly applied saliva on the ball after...

Teammates' guard of honour marks Ishant's 100th Test

The 32-year-old pacer is only the second Indian fast bowler, after former...

Motera Stadium renamed Narendra Modi Stadium

The refurbished Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera is now renamed Narendra Modi...

Tendulkar, Nehra laud Ishant

The India pacer is playing his 100th Test in Motera.

It was sorted straight away: Moeen-Root move on

'I think some people can make it a bigger thing than it is.'

Tue, Feb 23, 2021
Will England play Anderson and Broad in Motera?

The skipper, however, hinted that there would be a bit more lateral movement...

Floodlights at Motera will help sighting in twilight

Motera stadium have been programmed in a manner that there will be no shadows...

Kohli on his rapport with 'roommate' Ishant

Ishant last played in an ODI in 2016 and a T20 International match in 2013.

Kohli on possibility of surpassing Dhoni's feat

A win at Motera will see skipper Virat Kohli surpassing Mahendra Singh Dhoni...

Motera Test: Captain Kohli reveals his pink-ball plan

Virat Kohli wants India to approach the pink-ball Test against England like a...

Root reminds team importance of 'vital first 20 balls'

'It's not necessarily just been that one moment and the lights, or that...

How the role of spinners will change in pink ball Test

England's lead spinner Jack Leach says he is ready for a new role as the...

Motera: Pitch the focus as India venture into unknown

A virgin Motera pitch has become the big talking point as captain Virat Kohli...

Will be back in action from next week: Warner

Dynamic Australian opener David Warner reckons he will have to face "at least...

Should umpire's call in DRS be retained?

The MCC's World Cricket Committee which includes greats like Shane Warne,...

PIX: Check out world's biggest cricket stadium!

The Sardar Patel Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad is spread over 63 acres, with a...

Mon, Feb 22, 2021
'India, England will start on equal terms at Motera'

Gambhir added that it will be interesting to see the kind of wicket the teams...

Winning WTC would be like WC triumph for Ishant

Only Kapil Dev, with 131 matches, has played more Tests than Ishant for India...

'Seat colour at Motera can make it hard for fielders'

Coloured seating at the newly-built Motera stadium could make the job of the...

We control the final Test if we win this one: Archer

The series, tied at 1-1, has added significance with both teams in the hunt...

Umesh Yadav added to India's squad for last two Tests

There is a possibility that India might play three pacers in the pink-ball Test.

England's WTC hopes hang by hair

New Zealand have already booked their spot for the inaugural WTC final,...

Ishant on '100': I understood captain's psyche

Ishant made his Test debut as an 18-year-old in Bangladesh when Rahul Dravid...

'There won't be any grass on the pitch on match day'

Veteran fast bowler James Anderson is pretty sure that the newly laid track...

Reverse swing won't be a factor in 3rd Test: Anderson

James Anderson might have torn apart India's batting line-up in the opening...

Test batsmen need to handle all conditions: Stokes

Brushing aside the incessant talk around spin-friendly pitches in India,...

Sun, Feb 21, 2021
Gambhir's advice to Team India ahead of pink-ball Test

India-England will lock horns in a pink-ball Test, beginning February 24 at...

Talk about players not pitches: Rohit to experts

The second Test pitch led to some sort of criticism from former players like...

Rohit Sharma gears up for pink ball Test

'You have to be extra cautious and focussed, you need to talk to yourself'

SEE: Kohli's men get used to swinging pink ball

Kohli, his deputy Ajinkya Rahane, the flamboyant Rohit Sharma and the...

On the cusp of 100th Test, Ishant Sharma stands tall

Ishant is on course to become only the second Indian fast bowler, after the...

Why England are favourites in pink ball Test

'I expect a bit more seam in this game and for the seamers to have more of a...

Sat, Feb 20, 2021
Why Motera Test is crucial for India

The second Test pitch led to some sort of criticism from former players like...

Team India get busy ahead of day-night Test in Motera

The Indian cricket team started training in right earnest ahead of the 3rd...

Why this England pacer turned down IPL money

England fast bowler Mark Wood said he withdrew from Thursday's Indian Premier...

Fri, Feb 19, 2021
Pink-ball Test: India expect another turner

Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel will be ready to exploit the conditions to...

Pink-ball Test: Why England will fancy their chances

Along with Jonny Bairstow, Wood joined the England squad ahead of the third...

Hardik, Rohit impressed with the Motera stadium

Hardik Pandya branded the newly-constructed stadium 'unreal' while retweeting...

Club vs country debate now in cricket!

Confrontations between home boards and players participating in franchise...

Kohli reveals he suffered from 'depression' in 2014

India captain Virat Kohli has revealed that he battled depression during a...

Thu, Feb 18, 2021
England's Sam Curran out of fourth India Test

Curran, who was rested for the first two matches, was due to fly to Ahmedabad...

Australia's Pucovski out for six months

Will Pucovski is to have surgery on his right shoulder and is likely to be...

Wed, Feb 17, 2021
Moeen departure: Eng coach apologises for confusion

England coach Chris Silverwood apologised on Wednesday for the confusion...

Why Tendulkar is proud of India pacer Siraj

Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar said he 'enjoyed' Mohammed Siraj's...

'Difficult to tell England players not to play in IPL'

England coach Chris Silverwood admitted that it is "very difficult" to tell...

SA lodges official complaint against Cricket Australia

Cricket South Africa lodged a formal complaint with the International Cricket...

Has Root apologised to Moeen?

After England's loss in the 2nd Test against India on Wednesday, Root had...

NZ players may be allowed to miss Tests for IPL

New Zealand Cricket has indicated that it may not block its players from...

All-rounder Ashwin leaps to fifth in Test rankings

Kohli, who made 0 and 62 in Chennai, stayed in fifth spot among batsmen with...

Umesh replaces Thakur for last two Tests vs England

India made just one change to their squad as Umesh Yadav replaced Shardul...

Hussain on what ails England on India tour

'... this was a chastening defeat... but that's what the challenge is playing...

England's rotation policy baffles cricket pundits

Former captain Michael Vaughan questioned if England are giving priority to...

Kohli, Ashwin throw weight behind Pant

'The way he kept on this pitch with so much turn and bounce was a credit to...

Tue, Feb 16, 2021
Loving seeing you in happy space: Kohli tells Ashwin

Kohli wished Ashwin the best and urged him to continue doing what has been...

Ahmedabad pink ball Test sold out: Ganguly

'Ahmedabad is completely sold out. Happy to see normalcy back,' Ganguly said.

How Team India is managing Bumrah's workload...

Bumrah was rested for the second Test at Chepauk, which India won by 317 runs...

Should England open with Bairstow in 3rd Test?

Bairstow, who was rested for the first two Tests as part of England's...

Root wants batsmen to learn from Chennai lesson

England lost all 10 wickets in their second innings to spinners, who bowled...

Ashwin urges cricket community to pause and reflect

Think again, is what Ashwin is telling the 'community' as a whole.

We are very much alive in the series, says Root

Despite the chastening defeat, Root said they were still in the series.

Joe Root refuses to blame rotation policy

Root said rotation policy is the best they could have asked for under the...

KP gets cheeky as he congratulates India

Slams ECB for resting Moeen Ali.

Rahane, Rathour behind Ashwin's batting form

'Ajinkya played a crucial role in telling me that I was overthinking it. That...

Axar takes five as India trounce England

Chasing a record victory target of 482, England were all out for 164 in their...

Ashwin says pitch helped, but with some 'guile'

India spinners plotted England's downfall on a dustbowl in Chennai, recording...

How India conquered England on Chennai dustbowl...

India skipper Virat Kohli rejected criticism of the spin-friendly Chepauk...

Bairstow, Wood back in Eng squad for pink ball Test

Wood was also given a break after the series in the island nation where he...

WTC rankings: India jump to 2nd after win in 2nd Test

New Zealand have 70.0 PCT and 420 points.

PICS: India thrash England inside four days in 2nd Test

Images from Day 4 of the second Test between India and England, at the M A...

Gill taken for precautionary scan

The 21-year-old Gill, who scored 0 and 14 in the two innings of this match,...

Mon, Feb 15, 2021
Ashwin wows home crowd with all-round brilliance

Ashwin smashed 106 in front of delirious home crowd to prove there was no...

'India are in a strong position'

England were struggling at 53 for 3 in pursuit of an improbable 482 to win at...

'We never complain when we get green tops overseas'

Axar Patel took a dig at the English commentators and media for their take on...

India sniff victory after Ashwin ton flattens England

Chasing a record 482 for an improbable victory, England endured a top order...

PICS: India vs England, 2nd Test, Day 3

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between India and England, at the M A...

Sun, Feb 14, 2021
England need miracle to save Test on Chennai 'beach'

Former Australia batsman Mark Waugh has called the surface 'unacceptable' and...

Ashwin first to dismiss 200 left-handers in Tests

'Over the stumps is one angle I have used effectively over the last 36 months.'

SEE: Ashwin's classy tribute to Bhajji after record

Ashwin went past Harbhajan, who took 265 wickets in India at an average of...

Rishabh needs break from constant comparisons: Ashwin

After playing a key role in India's incredible series win in Australia last...

India stretch lead after spinners wreck England

The hosts finished day two on 54-1 for an overall lead of 249 runs on a...

West Indies edge B'desh in thriller to sweep series

Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque rued the absence of injured all-rounder...

When cricket caught PM Modi's attention!

He also laid the foundation stone for the Discovery Campus of IIT Madras.

PICS: India vs England, 2nd Test, Day 2

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and England, at the M A...

Ashwin goes past Bhajji for most Test wickets in India

Ashwin's 266 wickets at home have come at an average of 22.67.

Sat, Feb 13, 2021
Axar Patel relishes Test cricket debut

Axar feels privileged to represent India in the longest format of the game.

India vs England: When DRS turned out to be like VAR

Joe Root was miffed after a blunder by Anil Chaudhary denied them the wicket...

When team needed runs, Ajinkya showed his class: Rohit

Rohit and vice-captain Rahane added 162 runs for the fourth wickets as India...

Rohit reveals art of playing Moeen & co

Rohit has put his team in a commanding position on a track that is...

Controversy erupts over third umpire's DRS gaffe

England were left frustrated after a blunder by third umpire Anil Chaudhary...

How Rahane got his mojo back...

Ajinkya Rahane found form with a 67-run knock

2nd Test: Rohit helps India weather top-order collapse

Rohit's 162-run partnership with Ajinkya Rahane dragged the hosts back into...

PICS: India vs England, 2nd Test, Day 1

Images from Day 1 of the second Test between India and England, at the M A...

PIX: Cricket fans back in the stands in India

With international cricket returning to India, the second Test of the...

PIX: England's Barmy Army enjoys day out at Chepauk

Barmy Army follows the England cricket team on tours across the world.

Second Test will finish within 4 days: Harbhajan

Spinners are having a field day on the very first day of the Test.

Fri, Feb 12, 2021
India seek redemption; Axar, Kuldeep set for game time

It is an perfect stage for India's mercurial skipper Virat Kohli, who loves...

Won't give you any masala: Rahane on captaincy debate

Rahane was not ready to take a backward step when faced with difficult...

SEE: Fans gear up for 2nd Test at Chepauk

TNCA announced the protocols for allowing the entry of 15,000 fans for the match

Rahane defends spinners ahead of 2nd Test

'See all our spinners are really good and given a chance they will all do...

Pietersen shares his thoughts on Kohli's captaincy

'It's one more distraction that Kohli doesn't need but he is, of course,...

Why Joe Root decided to opt out of IPL auction...

'With the amount of Test cricket in particular this year, didn't feel like it...

2nd Test: Anderson out; Moeen replaces Bess

Chris Woakes and rookie pacer Olly Stone will be vying for a final spot in...

Rank turner on offer as India seek redemption

A look at the newly-laid dark coloured Chepauk track is an indication that...

'England should be ashamed for sidelining Bairstow'

Boycott spells out his disappointment with England selectors for not...

Thu, Feb 11, 2021
Axar available for selection, Washy up against Kuldeep

A final decision by the team's think-tank will be taken after the final...

England's Archer to miss second Test against India

Jofra Archer will miss the second Test against India in Chennai after having...

Fans throng Chepauk, ignore social distancing

Although all ticket sales took place online, fans were required to pick their...

'Second Test pitch may start offering turn earlier'

Ben Foakes feels the fresh Chepauk track will keep low and might start...

Pant onslaught: 'I was not sure if I wanted to play'

Leach was taken to the cleaners by Pant on the third afternoon of the first...

Buttler, Bairstow back for T20Is against India

England name their 16-member squad for T20Is against India

James Anderson is getting better with age...

Dale Steyn has played down comparisons with England pace spearhead saying...

'Pujara was a huge deciding factor for India in Aus'

Australia pace spearhead Pat Cummins describes Cheteshwar Pujara as a 'brick...

Should Ind-Eng series be named after Tendulkar-Cook?

In reply, one of his followers tweeted that the series be named after Panesar...

Wed, Feb 10, 2021
Anderson is in the best shape of his life: Eng coach

'It is hard (to leave Anderson out), he is a class act, you'll have to wait...

Pitch for 2nd Test expected to turn from Day 1

A welcome news for India fans will be Ravichandran Ashwin is doing fine and...

ICC Test rankings: Kohli slips to fifth; Root third

India skipper Virat Kohli was pushed to the fifth spot by his English...

Why Kohli's captaincy stands out despite loss...

Star Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake said he admires India captain Virat Kohli...

'Root one of England's greats, will break all records'

Former captain Nasser Hussain feels incumbent Joe Root is arguably' England's...

Tue, Feb 9, 2021
'Pant is a gifted batsman but not a natural keeper'

Pant has often been criticised for his shoddy work behind the stumps.

Manjrekar criticises Rahane 'the batsman'

But Kohli came to the defence of his deputy, insisting that Rahane is the...

Not pleased with quality of SG Test balls, says Kohli

The Indian bowlers, it was evident, were not happy about the condition of the...

'Yaad hai maine chetawani di thi': KP to India fans

Here's how pundits and big names, including England footballer Gary Lineker...

No regrets picking Nadeem ahead of Kuldeep: Kohli

'We were quite clear on what we wanted to play, what combination we wanted to...

We have set a benchmark: Root after win against India

Joe Root admitted that competing on spin-friendly tracks in Sri Lanka...

Reverse swing was huge for us: Anderson

Reverse swing was a huge factor, said veteran fast bowler James Anderson, who...

Kohli rues shoddy batting display in Chennai Test

'I think, the Test probably shifted in their favour when we batted in the...

Kohli sees no logic in WTC points distribution

Kohli wants to focus on the things which the hosts can control like playing...

'Reverse swing master, GOAT Anderson like fine wine'

"It reminded me a little bit of Flintoff in 2005 and the impact of that over...

Pant factor kept England from declaring, admits Root

Joe Root admitted that Pant was a big factor in his side not declaring in...

Clinical England thrash India to go 1-0 up in series

Opener Shubman Gill scored an elegant 50 but India struggled against James...

SA seeks compensation from ICC after Aus cancel tour

They also said CA's decision devalues the ICC's World Test Championship.

Leach overcomes Pant hammering to help England win

Leach, who was taken to the task by a belligerent Pant in the first innings...

Captain Kohli on what went wrong for India in Chennai

The body language and intensity were not up to the mark, said a disappointed...

PICS: Anderson, Leach give England big win over India

Images from Day 5 of the first Test between India and England, at the M A...

England's hopes of making WTC final soar; India 4th

The victory at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday has lifted...

Scars from past tours in subcontinent affected Proteas

'Our match awareness of when to tighten the screws was lacking. That is the...

Mon, Feb 8, 2021
Ashwin breaks over 100-year-old record!

Ashwin became the first spinner in over 100 years of Test cricket to earn the...

Ashwin feels the SG ball in action is 'bizarre'

Ashwin said that he has never seen an SG Test's seam starting to peel off...

'I wish to see Ishant get 400-500 Test wickets'

Ishant, the most-capped Test player in this current line-up, became the third...

England's non-declaration in Chennai surprises pundits

Instead of enforcing the follow-on, however, England captain Joe Root decided...

England bowling coach defends batsmen

The aim is to make a strong start on the final day and put India under pressure.

What makes Ashwin so good...

Ashwin ended with nine wickets in the ongoing first Test, including 6 for 61

2nd Test: Chepauk stadium sets protocols for crowds

The authorities have also asked fans to refrain from indulging in racist...

Cautious England set India daunting target in Chennai

India finished the penultimate day on 39-1, still 381 behind the target

300 Test wickets for Ishant Sharma!

The 32-year-old Sharma reached the milestone in 98 matches, more than the...

Rishabh Pant voted inaugural ICC Player of the Month

Pant blazed his way to a breath-taking 91 on the third day of the ongoing...

PICS: India vs England, first Test, Day 4

Images from Day 4 of the first Test between India and England, at the M A...

Sun, Feb 7, 2021
England's Dom Bess savours Kohli wicket

Bess impressed in his maiden outing on Indian soil

Bess hails Pant's 'courageous' knock

Despite India in a difficult position, Pant played fearlessly and scored...

'Rishabh needs to be sensible in putting team first'

Pujara believes that a talent like Pant will learn from his mistakes as he...

PICS: India vs England, first Test, Day 3

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between India and England, at the M A...

Can't help but feel sad for Kuldeep, says Jaffer

Former India batsman Wasim Jaffer urged spinner Kuldeep Yadav to not give up...

Sat, Feb 6, 2021
Good news for India as Shami resumes training

Likely to be fit for 3rd Test against England.

'No thoughts of declaration tonight, that'd be stupid'

Ben Stokes, who scored a stroke-filled 82 in his 124-run partnership with Joe...

Stokes, Root forced Nadeem to alter his plans

Nadeem has bowled six no balls in the Test so far and has admitted that he is...

Linde keeps SA hopes alive in Rawalpindi Test

Pakistan had been reduced to 76 for five in their second innings as South...

Root's double-ton puts England in command in Chennai

'At the moment he's in incredible form and to play the way he has done in...

PICS: India vs England, first Test, Day 2

Images from Day 2 of the first Test between India and England, at the M A...

Vaughan says Jadeja-less India 'gives England a sniff'

The hosts are without the services of all-rounder Jadeja for the first two...

Another feather in the hat for double centurion Root

Becomes 1st batsman to score a double ton in 100th Test.

Root emulates Bradman with another 150-plus knock

England's captain, who scored 228 and 186 in his previous two Tests in Sri...

Stokes will do 'whatever' to win Root's 'special' Test

England vice-captain Ben Stokes says a winning start to the four-Test series...

Fri, Feb 5, 2021
Root has proven he belongs to Fab Four league: Hussain

'This is a big year for him, when you are touring Indian away and Ashes away,...

Vaughan slams India for omitting Kuldeep

Yadav has so far played six Tests and picked 24 wickets.

How COVID-19 affected India's bowling on Day 1

Saliva ban made it difficult to maintain ball: Bumrah

How Root regained form after dry spell

'The challenge will be to keep getting myself in positions to make big...

Root expects England to cash in on good start

'We have got to look and try and get as many as we can -- 600-700 if we can,...

Pakistan fight back after Nortje takes five-for

South Africa's openers Dean Elgar (15) and Aiden Markram were positive at the...

Root marks milestone with ton on Day 1

Root's unbeaten knock was studded with 14 boundaries and a six.

PICS: India vs England, first Test, Day 1

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and England, at the M A...

India team must get two-week break after IPL: Shastri

With the final spot in the World Test Championships at stake, India is...

Why Swann wants Leach to be 'boring' in India

Former England spinner Graeme Swann wants left-arm spinner Jack Leach to bowl...

Root is 15th English cricketer to play 100 Tests

The right-handed batsman made his Test debut against India in 2012 and has...

Injured Axar out of first Test vs England

India all-rounder Axar Patel has been ruled out of the first Test against...

Thu, Feb 4, 2021
Becoming a father greatest moment in life: Kohli

'Was watching Shardul-Washington partnership on mobile before doctor called...

Reverse swing will be a big factor in 1st Test: Sachin

Tendulkar also felt that Leach doesn't vary his pace a lot which will be...

Kohli says Pant 'will take gloves' in opening Test

The Indian skipper said that they will continue to back bowling all-rounders,...

Fawad, Babar steady Pak after Maharaj strikes

At stumps, Pakistan's score read 145/3 with Fawad and Babar unbeaten on 42...

Kohli on his equation with deputy Rahane

'I would like to mention, he fulfilled his responsibility in Australia with...

Kohli and Co discussed farmers' protest in team meet

'Everyone expressed their opinion, that's about it'

Pujara will be huge wicket for us, says Joe Root

Root described Pujara as a 'fantastic' player.

Root won't let individual battles distract him

Root is also England's best batsman against spin bowling and his duel will...

1st Test: India rely on present, Eng bank on history

India will aim to soar higher with the return of Virat Kohli against Joe...

England's Crawley out of first two Tests against India

Zak Crawley had slipped on the marble floor of the Chepauk dressing room,...

Wed, Feb 3, 2021
India not complacent, says Rahane

England will need their batting unit to fire against India, who are eyeing a...

Captaincy has been tough on De Kock: Boucher

'We know that he's a quality player and there's a good innings around the...

Pope returns but England sweat over Crawley

Pope took part in the team's training sessions here over the past two days...

Vaughan says 'Pant like Stokes is enjoyable to watch'

'Sehwag put the fear into opposing bowlers and Pant has the same ability at...

My job is to take back seat and help Virat: Rahane

Rahane, who led India to their greatest overseas Test series victory in...

SEE: Rahane enjoys net session at Chepauk

Rahane can be seen playing shots both on the backfoot and the frontfoot.

'We did everything possible, also offered to host SA'

Cricket South Africa (CSK) expressed its 'extreme disappointment' over the...

Tue, Feb 2, 2021
How India can qualify for WTC final against Kiwis...

The postponement of the Test series between South Africa and Australia means...

'World Test Championship has added context to Tests'

In the World Test Championship final in June, New Zealand, in all likelihood,...

Archer defends England's rotation policy

Anyone criticising England's much debated rotation policy has not spent time...

South Africa angry as Australia pull out of tour

Australia's decision to pull out of next month's three-Test tour in South...

Mon, Feb 1, 2021
PIX: Team India undergoes outdoor session in Chennai

The Indian team on Monday underwent its first outdoor session since arriving...

How Eng spinner Leach plans to outfox Indian batsmen

Bowling quicker in the air brought success to Monty Panesar in the 2012 tour...

India, England clear COVID-19 tests; nets from Tuesday

The Indian cricketers will start their outdoor training sessions in Chennai...

Panesar on why Moeen should play against India...

Monty Panesar feels England would be making a mistake if they don't play the...

India will beat England 3-0 or 3-1, says Gambhir

Former opener Gautam Gambhir picked India as the firm favourites for the...

Tue, Jul 21, 2020
Holder laments Windies' lack of grit against England

West Indies needed to bat out 85 overs on the final day to secure a draw but...

Joe Root hails 'Mr Incredible' Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes' match haul of 254 runs and three wickets fashioned England's...

Mon, Aug 26, 2019
PHOTOS: New Zealand crush Sri Lanka to level series

New Zealand skittled Sri Lanka out for 122 on Monday to secure a...

4th Test: Australia hope for return of saviour Smith

In the cold light of defeat and without Smith's large shadow, Australia's...

I f*****g love Test match cricket: Stokes

'I've seen some remarkable cricket moments in my life but that is the best...

Fried chicken and chocolate: Stokes's winning diet

And what did he eat before scripting that miraculous win? Takeaway chicken...

England hail 'Special One' Stokes after miracle win

'It was a combination of all sorts of things, craft, skill, versatility and...

'Ben Stokes is a freak'

Stokes plundered eight sixes in his astounding innings that fashioned a...

'Stokes may well be handed a knighthood now'

Australian media can't have enough of 'miracle man' Stokes after Headingley...

Antigua Test: Lethal Bumrah swings it for India

'Bumrah bowled really well, one of those spells that will dislodge most...

'Unbelievable Stokes was too good for Australia'

England's World Cup hero Stokes launched a solo attack to score an unbeaten...

Stokes savours epic match-winning ton that had it all

What set Stokes' innings apart was not just how he handled the responsibility...

Sun, Aug 25, 2019
PIX: India crush Windies after Bumrah, Rahane show

Images from Day 4 of the first Test between India and the West Indies in...

Stokes steers England to incredible win in 3rd Ashes Test

Images from Day 4 of the third Test Ashes Test in Leeds on Sunday.

Tendulkar's recipe for Test cricket's survival

Test cricket can be pleasing to the eye if it is played on good pitches, says...

Wed, Aug 21, 2019
When did India last lose a Test series in West Indies?

As India kicks off its run in the World Test Championships on Thursday,...

England to play Windies, Pakistan as part of Test C'ship

The competition involves the nine top-ranked Test nations competing in a...

Team India show off their new Test jerseys

The official handle of the Indian cricket team revealed the jersey numbers of...

Tue, Aug 20, 2019
Kohli on the importance of World Test Championship

India captain Virat Kohli says the competition in the traditional format has...

Sat, Aug 17, 2019
PIX: Smith shines despite Archer bouncer blow

Australia's Steve Smith was out for 92 after resuming his innings having been...

Karunaratne leads Sri Lanka victory push in Galle

Sri Lanka got off to a strong start in their chase for a 268-run victory...

Mon, Aug 5, 2019
Ashes: Lyon's six helps Aus crush England in opener

Images from Day 5 of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia, at...

PIX: England fans continue 'assault' on Australia

England fans were seen wearing crying Steve Smith masks during the first...

Feels like Christmas: Smith on 'dream comeback'

'He knows exactly what he's trying to do, exactly what the opposition are...

Sun, Aug 4, 2019
PIX: England on backfoot after Smith's second hundred

Images from Day 4 of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia in...

Fri, Aug 2, 2019
'One of the all-time Outstanding Test Innings'

Cricketing fraternity, on Thursday, applauded Australia batsman Steven Smith...

Thu, Aug 1, 2019
'Names and numbers on Test jerseys are rubbish'

The identification on the Test jersey is an initiative by the ICC to help...

Mon, Jul 29, 2019
All you need to know about the World Test C'ship

The top two teams with most points as of April 30, 2021 will then contest in...

NZ vs SL series to launch ICC Test Championship

The inaugural edition will see top nine Test teams -- Australia, Bangladesh,...