Ruturaj Gaikwad struck a fine 108 off 127 balls before New Zealand A fought back to dismiss India A for 293 on day one of the third and final unofficial Test in Bengaluru on Thursday. Gaikwad, who has hardly played red ball cricket over the past 24 months, gave a […]
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England name unchanged squad for third Test against South Africa
England men have named an unchanged squad for the third Test against South Africa that begins next Thursday (8 September) at the Kia Oval. Following an innings-and-85-run victory at Emirates Old Trafford, squaring the series at one apiece after the Proteas triumphed by an innings and 12 runs in the […]
Relief for Ben Foakes after timely ton reassures him of Test worth
Ben Foakes admits fitting into this new England men’s Test side can be a struggle but hopes Test century number two is a sign he is going about it the right way. Foakes finished unbeaten on 113 on day two against South Africa at Old Trafford, as the hosts declared […]
Ben Stokes, Ben Foakes stretch partnership to 161, and England’s lead past 150
Tea England 308 for 5 (Stokes 98*, Foakes 61*, Nortje 3-41) lead South Africa 151 by 157 runs For all that he has overseen a radical transformation in his team’s success and self-belief, this summer has been a curious one for Ben Stokes, the Test-match batter. There had been a […]
Injured KL Rahul doubtful for Test against England at Edgbaston
KL Rahul’s injury troubles are still bothering him, and Injured KL Rahul doubtful for Test against England at Edgbaston. The match at Edgbaston is the fifth and final match in a series that was left incomplete last year. Three T20Is and as many ODIs will follow. The Virat Kohli-led Indian […]
Williamson tests Covid-positive; ruled out of 2nd Test vs England
New Zealand captain, Kane Williamson tests Covid-positive and will miss the second Test against England, which begins on Friday at Trent Bridge. On the eve of the match, New Zealand head coach Gary Stead provided an update on the charismatic captain of the World Test Championship side, stating that Hamish […]
West Indies pick three newcomers for 1st Test against Bangladesh, Holder rested
West Indies pick three newcomers players for 1st Test in their 12-man team against Bangladesh, which will take place from June 16 to 20 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. West Indies pick three newcomers for 1st Test, Jason Holder rested West Indies pick three newcomers for 1st Test, Wicketkeeper […]
Breaking News : Colin de Grandhomme out of the England tour due to injury
New Zealand all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme out of the England tour after MRI tests indicated a damage in his right plantar fascia (heel). While bowling in the second session of Day 3 on Sunday, De Grandhomme suffered a probable tear to his right plantar fascia, the ligament that connects the […]
1st Test NZ vs ENG, Day 1 Report : New Zealand strike back to maintain balance against England
England disintegrated with the bat against New Zealand on the 1st Test NZ vs ENG, Day 1, here on Thursday, after a blazing start with the ball. 1st Test NZ vs ENG, Day 1 Match Report On Day 1, both England and New Zealand seamers had similarly incisive performances with […]
Big News: Moeen Ali Wants To Come Out Of Test Retirement; Meets coach McCullum
Moeen Ali wants to come out of test retirement and has told Brendon McCullum The 34-year-old retired from the format in September, citing a lack of motivation Ali could be joined by his close friend Adil Rashid but his situation is complicated England bowler Moeen Ali wants to come out of […]