Test

Wellington Test: Ajaz Patel optimistic despite New Zealand's wicketless toil on Day 4

While still 37 runs in deficit, with rain forecast for Wednesday, the visitors are well-placed to survive what had looked to be a crushing defeat after the hosts dominated the first three days. 

Dec 18, 2018, 14:15 PM IST

We never thought about spin option: Virat Kohli after Perth loss

The two sides will now head into the third Test, beginning December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. 

Dec 18, 2018, 11:31 AM IST

Australia level Test series with 146-run win over India in Perth

The hosts levelled the four-match series 1-1 after India were bowled out for 140 runs in 56 overs in their second innings on the fifth and final day.

Dec 18, 2018, 09:53 AM IST

Perth Test: Aussies on course for series-levelling win after Indian batsmen stutter

Australia were on course for a series-levelling win in the second Test after another below-par batting performance from India undid the good work done by their bowlers on day four at the Perth Stadium on Monday. 

Dec 17, 2018, 16:22 PM IST

India vs Australia, 2nd Test: Visitors end Day 4 on 112/5, need 175 more runs to win

At stumps, Hanuma Viharia and Rishabh Pant were batting at the crease on their respective score of 24 and nine.

Dec 17, 2018, 07:40 AM IST

Virat Kohli slams record-breaking 25th Test ton in Perth

It is also Kohli's 6th century in Australia, thus equalling the record of great Sachin Tendulkar. He also became the second-fastest cricketer to reach 25th Test ton, taking only 127 innings to achieve the landmark. 

Dec 16, 2018, 10:13 AM IST

India vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 3: Australia reach 132-4 at stumps, lead India by 175 runs

Australia reached 132-4 in their second innings to extend their lead to 175 runs over India at stumps on Day 3 of the second Test at the Perth Stadium. 

Dec 16, 2018, 07:29 AM IST

Ricky Ponting wants unchanged Australia XI for 2nd India Test

Australian skipper Tim Paine refuses to rule out changes in the batting order for the secobd Test against Virat Kohli's men, saying discussions regarding the same will take place in the next few days. 

Dec 11, 2018, 13:42 PM IST

CoA chief, BCCI congratulate Team India after Adelaide win

India held their nerve to beat Australia by 31 runs on the fifth day of the opening Test at the Adelaide Oval on Monday and take a 1-0 lead in the ongoing four-match series. 

Dec 10, 2018, 15:04 PM IST

KL Rahul's Adelaide Test-winning catch stirs minor controversy

Ashwin tossed the ball up and Hazlewood looked to play it through the covers but got an outside edge to hand a low catch to KL Rahul at gully. 

Dec 10, 2018, 14:29 PM IST

To hell with the nets, boys need rest: Ravi Shastri after Adelaide win

"To hell with the nets," said Indian coach Ravi Shastri while stressing more on resting his players following a memorable 31-run win in the opening Test against Australia in Adelaide on Monday.

Dec 10, 2018, 13:46 PM IST

Cheteshwar Pujara, bowlers help India clinch first Test win in Australia in 10 years

The victory saw the Virat Kohli-led team end India's 10-year-long wait for a Test win Down Under.

Dec 10, 2018, 11:12 AM IST

Adelaide Test: India beat Australia by 31 runs to clinch historic win

With the win, India have now taken a 1-0 lead in the four-match series. The two sides will play their second Test on December 14 at Perth Stadium. 

Dec 10, 2018, 05:32 AM IST

1st Test, India vs Australia: Visitors in driver's seat after Day 4, need 6 more wickets to win

India ended the fourth day's play in a strong position, needing just six wickets to win the opening Test against Australia. 

Dec 09, 2018, 05:41 AM IST

1st Test: Despite Kohli's dismissal, India in control at the end of Day 3

India posted 151-3 in their second innings at the end of the day's play, thus maintaining a lead of 166 runs over Australia. At stumps, Pujara was batting on 40 while Ajinkya Rahane was on one at the other end. 

Dec 08, 2018, 14:44 PM IST

1st Test: India end Day 3 at 151-3, lead Australia by 166 runs

 India have ended the third day's play at 151-3, thus maintaining a lead of 166 runs against Australia in the second innings of the opening Test at Adelaide.

 

Dec 08, 2018, 05:44 AM IST

Tim Paine wants pacers to `trouble` Virat Kohli purely on skills

Virat Kohli's last two Test series in Australia saw him taking on the home side both verbally as well as with the bat.

Dec 02, 2018, 09:35 AM IST

Lahiru Thirimanne, Nuwan Pradeep recalled in Sri Lanka squad for New Zealand Tests

Fast bowler Nuwan Pradeep, who has played 28 Tests, also returns to the squad, having spent more than a year on the sidelines due to injuries.

Nov 30, 2018, 13:50 PM IST

Prithvi Shaw ruled out of first Australia Test after ankle injury

Shaw twisted his ankle while attempting to take a catch off opening batsman Max Bryant on the deep midwicket boundary during the lone tour match against Cricket Australia XI

Nov 30, 2018, 10:39 AM IST

Usman Khawaja will outscore Virat Kohli in Test series: Ricky Ponting

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has made a series of predictions about the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, including saying that opening batsman Usman Khawaja will outscore Indian skipper Virat Kohli. 

Nov 30, 2018, 09:23 AM IST