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Test cricket

Greatest challenge in 4 years? Here are India's biggest victory and defeat in England

India have only won three Test series and drawn one out of the 17 times they have toured England. The last time India toured, in 2014, they went down 1-3, despite a convincing 95-run win in the second Test at Lord's.

Jul 28, 2018, 18:17 PM IST

BCCI has not marketed Test cricket well: Gautam Gambhir

The BCCI may have created extremely popular and successful Indian Premier League (IPL) but the Indian board has not done "enough" to market Test cricket, revered by the purists, says former India opener Gautam Gambhir.

May 17, 2018, 16:56 PM IST

Longer format losing significance among youngsters, says England captain Eoin Morgan

The longer format - Tests or County - have become irrelevant to young players, he said.

Apr 12, 2018, 17:29 PM IST

'Disappointing' Ashes turnout has England all-rounder Moeen Ali worried over Test cricket's future

Cricket Australia said after the visitors` recent 4-0 defeat that more than 865,000 people had attended the five-test series, the highest since the 1936-37 Ashes.

Feb 23, 2018, 17:19 PM IST

India vs South Africa: India's approach in Tests was disappointing, says Shaun Pollock

Former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock on Wednesday criticised India's misplaced priorities and approach to the Test series against the Proteas, saying the team's lack of preparation stood out despite a historic ODI triumph.

Feb 14, 2018, 20:14 PM IST

India vs South Africa: ODIs or Tests, you don't have to change much, believes Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma has not been able to replicate his rich limited-overs form in Test matches but he says it doesn't mean that he needs to make drastic changes in his game for the five-day format.

Jan 30, 2018, 21:14 PM IST

India vs South Africa: Wanderers Test should have been called off, says Dean Elgar

Dean Elgar’s gritty innings also came for effusive praise from his captain Faf du Plessis.

Jan 28, 2018, 14:58 PM IST

India vs South Africa: We don't get green tracks in India, Faf du Plessis on pitch furore

The Virat Kohli-led Indian team showed tremendous grit to bat on and claim a consolation win on the treacherous surface.

Jan 28, 2018, 11:46 AM IST

India vs South Africa: Now we have the result to back our belief, says Virat Kohli

South Africa won the series 2-1 and now the two teams look forward to the six-match ODI series starting in Durban on February 1.

Jan 28, 2018, 11:42 AM IST

India vs South Africa: Day 4 of third Test to begin on time on 'misbehaving' pitch

The field umpires discussed the issue more than five times during the day, even during the Indian innings of 247 all out, with cracks appearing on the surface.

Jan 27, 2018, 08:46 AM IST

Historic India-Afghanistan Test from June 14 in Bengaluru

The decision was taken after officials from the BCCI and the Afghanistan Cricket Board met in Delhi on January 16.

Jan 16, 2018, 20:17 PM IST

Australia swap places with England in ICC Test Rankings after Ashes triumph

Australia's innings-and-123 run win over England on final day of the fifth and final Ashes Test have pushed them to third spot in the latest ICC team rankings.

Jan 08, 2018, 19:25 PM IST

India in South Africa: Twitter roasts Rohit Sharma after his 59-ball 11 in Newlands Test

Rohit had a chance to silence his critics, some of whom even call him a 'flat-track bully', by scoring on a seaming overseas track against SA in Newlands. But it didn't happen.

Jan 06, 2018, 15:56 PM IST

India can make winning a habit by conquering South Africa

India's status as the world's No. 1 Test team will face a fierce examination when they come up against second-ranked South Africa in a three-Test series that starts at Newlands on Friday.

Jan 04, 2018, 12:04 PM IST

Hapless Zimbabwe may cut back on Tests, says Heath Streak

South Africa won by an innings and 120 runs inside two days after bowling out Zimbabwe for 68 and 121 in the inaugural four-day Test at Port Elizabeth.

Dec 28, 2017, 13:15 PM IST

South Africa vs Zimbabwe: Cricket set to enter new era with first four-day Test

Cricket will venture into new territory when South Africa tackle Zimbabwe in the first official four-day Test match to be played at St George`s Park in Port Elizabeth starting on Tuesday.

Dec 23, 2017, 20:36 PM IST