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Cricket fans are gearing up for the crucial second Test between India and South Africa, set to commence on Saturday, November 22, at Guwahati's Barsapara Stadium. This match holds immense importance...
The opening Test between Pakistan and South Africa is perfectly poised for a dramatic conclusion after a thrilling Day 3 in Karachi. A total of 16 wickets tumbled on a challenging Karachi pitch,...
Following a disappointing performance in the 2025 Asia Cup, the Pakistan cricket team is gearing up to face South Africa in a series of Test, ODI, and T20I matches on home soil. Before this series,...
In the first Test match against the West Indies in Ahmedabad, India solidified its position on the third day. The West Indies team faced a growing threat of defeat, intensified by an outstanding...
Dhruv Jurel, who replaced the injured Rishabh Pant, impressed in Ahmedabad. He scored his first Test century against the West Indies on the second day of the match. After reaching the milestone, he...
Following his stellar performance in the Asia Cup, Kuldeep Yadav's brilliance has extended to the Test series. On the opening day of the Ahmedabad Test, the left-arm spinner bamboozled West Indies'...
Following their Asia Cup 2025 victory, Team India is set to face the West Indies in a red-ball cricket challenge. The Test series against the West Indies marks the beginning of India's home season,...
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has made a significant impact in Australia, achieving a feat in red-ball cricket that he couldn't in white-ball cricket. The 14-year-old has scored his first century in Australia,...
India A secured a series victory over Australia A in the second unofficial Test match, achieving a landmark in cricket history. The team successfully chased a target of 412 runs in the fourth...
The Australia A team is currently touring India and is playing a two-match unofficial Test series against India A. The first match ended in a draw. The second match is scheduled to be played at the...
Shreyas Iyer's poor form with the bat continued as he struggled against Australia A in a recent unofficial Test match. Iyer, hoping to regain his place in the Indian team, was dismissed after scoring...
The Test match at The Oval concluded with India securing a historic victory, leveling the series 2-2 against England. The match was a captivating display of Test cricket, marked by India's remarkable...
Mohammed Siraj was the standout performer in India's historic six-run victory at the Oval Test. Siraj took a total of nine wickets in the match, including five in the second innings. His lethal...
The Indian team celebrated a thrilling 6-run victory over England in the Edgbaston Test. This win allowed India to draw the Test series 2-2. Following the victory, the Indian team's head coach,...
India secured a dramatic victory over England by a mere 6 runs in the final Test match, resulting in a 2-2 series draw. This remarkable win prevented England from claiming series victory and...
England is on the cusp of clinching the series, needing only 35 more runs on Day 5 of the fifth Test at The Oval. While India aims for a remarkable comeback, attention has turned to the pitch...
Cricket fans are eagerly anticipating the conclusion of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test series between India and England at The Oval. Day 4 saw England attempting to chase a record 374-run target,...
England's bowler Josh Tongue expressed frustration after India's night-watchman, Akashdeep, significantly impacted the fifth Test at The Oval on Day 3. Akashdeep's impressive innings, which began on...
During the third day of the fifth Test between England and India at the Kia Oval in London, an interesting incident occurred involving Ravindra Jadeja and a spectator. While batting, Jadeja noticed a...
India is set to play its final Test against England at The Oval, with Shubman Gill and his team aiming to level the series. This high-stakes match promises to be thrilling, and the pitch conditions...
The thrilling conclusion to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series is fast approaching, with the fifth Test between India and England set to be a nail-biter at The Oval on Thursday, July 31. Following...
During the final day of the 4th Test, a contentious situation unfolded as England, led by Ben Stokes, appeared to employ questionable strategies to expedite the match's conclusion. This occurred...
England is cautiously optimistic about Ben Stokes' ability to bowl on the final day of the Manchester Test. Stokes, the team's key all-rounder and captain, is nursing a recent bout of cramps after a...
Najmul Hossain Shanto has resigned as Bangladesh's Test captain following the team's defeat to Sri Lanka in the second and final Test match at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo. Sri Lanka...
West Indies captain Roston Chase voiced strong criticism of the umpiring decisions that he felt negatively impacted his team during their 159-run loss to Australia in the opening Test. Chase...
Sri Lanka secured a resounding victory in the Test series against Bangladesh, triumphing 1-0 after a decisive performance in Colombo. The hosts showcased their prowess by winning the second Test by...
Following India's defeat in the first Test at Leeds against England, the loss sparked online banter between former cricketers Michael Vaughan and Wasim Jaffer. Vaughan, like many former England...
Young Indian pacer Harshit Rana has been released from the team before the second Test against England. He was present as a precautionary measure but was not seen boarding the team bus to Birmingham....
Following India's 31-run defeat to England in the 1st Test at Leeds, cricket analyst Sanjay Manjrekar expressed disappointment in Ravindra Jadeja's tactical awareness on Day 5. Manjrekar, speaking on...
England secured a convincing victory in the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Leeds, surpassing India's target of 371 with five wickets to spare. Ben Duckett spearheaded the chase with a...
England's opening pair, Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley, have etched their names in the history books at Headingley. Chasing a target of 371 set by India, they achieved a feat not seen by an English...
The first Test match at Headingley has delivered a thrilling contest over the initial four days. The combination of resilient batting, fiery pace bowling, and dynamic shifts in momentum, coupled with...
At the conclusion of the final day of the India-England Test at Headingley, a moment of silence was observed by both teams. The players, including star cricketers from both sides, wore black armbands...
Day 4 of the highly anticipated Test match between England and India at Headingley is under threat from the weather. With India holding a significant lead, the prevailing conditions could heavily...
Following Ravi Shastri's criticism of India's fielding, Nasser Hussain expressed his disappointment with the team's performance in the match. Hussain highlighted that India's fielding lapses allowed...
During the first Test match against England, Indian vice-captain Rishabh Pant displayed visible frustration on the field, leading to a heated exchange with the umpire on Day 3. Pant had requested an...
On the third day of the India versus England Test match, England appeared to gain momentum, fueled by a quick half-century from Harry Brook, the world's number 2 ranked batsman, after being dropped...
During the third day of the first Test match between India and England in Leeds, Rishabh Pant was visibly frustrated with the umpire. The incident occurred when Pant approached the umpire to discuss...
Former India coach Ravi Shastri lauded Rishabh Pant for his exceptional performance in the first Test against England at Leeds. Shastri praised Pant's fearless batting, emphasizing his unique ability...
After India dominated Day 1 at Headingley, England turned the tables on Day 2. India, despite having a strong position with two centurions at the crease, lost seven wickets while adding only 41 runs....
After India amassed 471 runs, they seemed to have a firm grip on the Headingley Test. England, after resuming play post-rain, lost Zak Crawley early. India appeared to be in control until Ravindra...
Yashasvi Jaiswal's impressive performance during the first Test at Leeds, where he scored a century, has grabbed attention, especially a lighthearted exchange caught on the stump mic. Jaiswal, who...
The nation continues to mourn the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 13, which occurred shortly after takeoff en route to London. The devastating incident resulted in the loss of...
England has unveiled its playing XI for the opening Test match against India at Headingley, part of the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle. The team selection includes Zak Crawley,...
The upcoming first Test between England and India at Leeds is set to begin on Friday, with the pitch conditions heavily influenced by the prolonged dry spell and England's 'Bazball' approach....
Amidst a family emergency, Team India coach Gautam Gambhir had to return to India, prompting the BCCI to seek interim coaching assistance. VVS Laxman, already in England as the head of the Centre of...
India's preparations for the upcoming Test series against England have commenced with a training session that saw a minor injury scare for Rishabh Pant. The wicketkeeper-batsman, known for his...