Test cricket

Ricky Ponting backs Usman Khawaja to excel against Pakistan

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting backed Queensland batsman Usman Khawaja to come good, in Asian conditions, in the upcoming two-Test series against Pakistan in UAE. 

Sep 14, 2018, 15:45 PM IST

Virat Kohli snaps at journalist in post-match press conference after 4-1 loss

"That's your opinion, thank you very much," that was Virat Kohli's retort when questions were raised on Ravi Shastri's "best Indian team" claim after the crushing Test series loss to England.

Sep 13, 2018, 18:20 PM IST

England coach Trevor Bayliss confirms nervous wait for Keaton Jennings ahead of Sri Lanka tour

England opener Keaton Jennings faces a nervous wait to know if he is part of their plans for next month`s tour of Sri Lanka but his ability on spinning wickets could work in his favour, coach Trevor Bayliss said.

Sep 13, 2018, 16:49 PM IST

Alastair Cook: The man with debut and farewell Test ton against India

England batsman Alastair Cook hit his 33rd Test century on Monday in the final match against India, just before he retired from international cricket.

Sep 10, 2018, 19:18 PM IST

Alastair Cook reaches farewell century as England dominate

England batsman Alastair Cook marked his 291st and final test innings in fitting fashion as he reached an unbeaten century against India on the fourth morning of the fifth test on Monday.

Sep 10, 2018, 18:00 PM IST

Jos Buttler scores 69 as England reach 260/8 on Day 3

Overall, England now have a competitive lead of 233 runs and it could be a tricky chase for the Indian line-up.

Sep 01, 2018, 23:25 PM IST

Pujara's ton helps India take slender lead against England

Pujara's innings and his last-wicket stand of 46 runs with Jasprit Bumrah (6) have virtually made the encounter at Rose Bowl a game of second innings. 

Aug 31, 2018, 23:36 PM IST

India vs England, third Test, Day 5, Nottingham: As It Happened

India took just 17 balls to clinch the third Test against England at Nottingham by 203 runs to make a comeback in the five-match series. The last English batsman to be dismissed was James Anderson caught by Ajinkya Rahane of Ravichandran Ashwin's bowling for 11 runs.

Aug 22, 2018, 15:13 PM IST

India vs England 3rd Test - As it happened

After declaring with a massive 521-run lead India take on England on Day 4 of the do-or-die third Test at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Tuesday. 

Aug 21, 2018, 15:52 PM IST

India vs England 3rd Test Day 1 - As it happened

India take on England in the do-or-die third Test at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Saturday. England lead the five-Test series 2-0. 

Aug 18, 2018, 15:35 PM IST

England defeat India by an innings and 159 runs in 2nd Test, lead series 2-0

England pace bowler Stuart Broad swept aside the India middle order batting in an inspired spell on Sunday to propel his team to a crushing innings and 159 runs victory on the fourth day of the second Test at Lord's.

Aug 12, 2018, 23:25 PM IST

James Anderson first to take 100 Test wickets at Lord’s

England cricketer James Anderson on Sunday became only the second player to take most Test wickets at a single ground. He also became the first player to take 100 wickets at Lord’s during Day four of the second Test against India. 

Aug 12, 2018, 18:43 PM IST

Arjun Tendulkar turns salesman outside Lord's, Harbhajan Singh shares his picture

Arjun Tendulkar, who is training with the Marylebone Cricket Club in England, turned salesman outside the home of cricket on Friday. 

Aug 11, 2018, 18:57 PM IST

India vs England 2nd Test Day 3: As it happened

A 189-run partnership between Chris Woakes and Jonny Bairstow for the sixth wicket has put hosts England in a comfortable position on Day 3.  

Aug 11, 2018, 15:32 PM IST

India vs England 2nd Test Day 2: Anderson takes five, India all out for 107

It was Edgbaston all over again as India succumbed to pace and swing. England topped the sessions on Day 2, can India comeback into this Test match? 

Aug 10, 2018, 15:18 PM IST

Virat Kohli has best technique in World Cricket: Steve Waugh

Comparing Kohli to the likes of Windies legends Brian Lara and Vivian Richards, Waugh further stated that all these legendary cricketers were ‘big occasion’ players and the Indian batsman has shown similar traits, so far.

Aug 09, 2018, 18:26 PM IST

India vs England 2nd Test Day 1: play abandoned due to rain

The Indian batsmen, who succumbed to England’s probing pace and swing, will look to answer their batting woes in the second Test match.

Aug 09, 2018, 15:59 PM IST

India vs England 2nd Test at Lord’s: probable Indian playing XI​

लॉर्ड्स टेस्ट में भारतीय टीम में कई बदलाव की संभावना है जिनमें नंबर तीन स्थान के लिए पुजारा और दो स्पिनर्स को खिलाने की बात चल रही है.

Aug 09, 2018, 12:48 PM IST

Sam Curran, England’s unlikely hero in first Test against India

Sam Curran grabbed four top Indian wickets in the first innings and gave his team a precious 13-run lead despite a century by Indian skipper Kohli.

 

Aug 04, 2018, 21:55 PM IST

Glenn Maxwell denies match-fixing allegations in Ranchi Test, says special moment tainted

A documentary aired by Al Jazeera had alleged that some of the visiting Australian players were involved in spot-fixing during a Test match vs India at Ranchi in 2017.

Jul 29, 2018, 12:46 PM IST