Test cricket

Not leading against India in Test is a regret, says retiring Misbah-ul-Haq

Misbah said politics had put a stop to Indo-Pak bilateral ties since 2007 but after he became captain in late 2010 he remained optimistic he would get a chance to captain in a test series against the arch-rivals.

Apr 06, 2017, 23:20 PM IST

India vs Australia: Aussie media continues tirade against Virat Kohli, labels Indian captain 'classless' in latest attack

Newspapers laid into the winning captain for saying he no longer counted the Australian players as friends, and they also took umbrage at India`s apparent snub when invited to join the tourists for a beer.

Mar 29, 2017, 14:10 PM IST

New Zealand vs South Africa, 3rd Test: Proteas `saved by rain` as downpour seals series

The drawn outcome ensured South Africa took the series 1-0 after winning the second Test in Wellington by eight wickets in three days.

Mar 29, 2017, 09:43 AM IST

140 years of Test Cricket: Google dedicates playful Doodle to mark the anniversary

The first ever officially recognised Test match began on March 15, 1877 between cricket's traditional rivals – Australia and England at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Mar 15, 2017, 10:15 AM IST

NZ vs SA: Morne Morkel, Vernon Philander's return bolster South African attack ahead of New Zealand Tests

The pair are likely to join Kagiso Rabada in an impressive pace attack after the 21-year-old showed in the final one-day international in Auckland on Saturday that he was warming to New Zealand conditions.

Mar 06, 2017, 13:23 PM IST

Committee of Administrators to consider 'five-fold' salary hike proposal for Indian cricketers

Another aspect that has been taken into consideration while preparing the proposal is that not every top Indian player is earning a lot from the endorsement market

Feb 22, 2017, 18:41 PM IST

Australia's tour to India 2017: R Ashwin thinks like a batsman and I have a game plan for him, says David Warner

I have to respect a player like Ashwin, he thinks like a batsman and I have to be disciplined against him - Warner

Feb 15, 2017, 19:58 PM IST

AB De Villiers to skip England, Bangladesh Tests, says need more time to ready himself

De Villiers, who became a father in 2015 and whose wife is expecting a second child, said his life priorities had changed.

Jan 19, 2017, 11:00 AM IST

Afghanistan Cricket Board keen for full member status from ICC

Afghanistan gained Affiliate membership in 2001 and were granted Associate status in 2013.

Jan 10, 2017, 16:48 PM IST

Inspirational Cristiano Ronaldo giving Lionel Messi a run for his money, says Virat Kohli

Kohli held special praise for Ronaldo's work ethic, which is something that the Indian batsman wants to emulate.

Jan 02, 2017, 11:24 AM IST

Spin wizard Ravichandran Ashwin reveals most prized wicket in Test

During the interaction, Ashwin also revealed that Cheteshwar Pujara and KL Rahul were his "partner in crime in dressing room".

Dec 23, 2016, 14:36 PM IST

India vs England: Piers Morgan says Test cricket 'is dying', but no comment from Virender Sehwag

Many expected Sehwag to make a statement on the current state of affairs vis-a-vis Morgan's comment, but he was busy doing live commentary.

Nov 27, 2016, 10:59 AM IST

Parthiv Patel vs Rishabh Pant: India coach Anil Kumble explains why Gujarat keeper was chosen over impressive youngster

The coach also made it clear that Wriddhiman Saha, who is a few notches above his peers in terms of glovework, still remains the first-choice keeper of the Test team.

Nov 24, 2016, 18:08 PM IST

By hosting 13 Tests in long home season, India take big gamble amid T20 love

The England series is the first five-Test series in India since 1987 and is part of a packed 2016-17 schedule that includes 13 Tests over seven months.

Nov 08, 2016, 09:07 AM IST

Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Visitors back in control on day 1

Tharanga and De Silva came together with Sri Lanka struggling on 112 for four after they lost the toss.

Nov 06, 2016, 21:35 PM IST

Rajkot to witness DRS system for first time in India – England Test series

BCCI, after opposing DRS for such a long time has decided to use the system in upcoming Test series against England on trial basis.

Nov 04, 2016, 14:10 PM IST

How good is Hardik Pandya? The question that everyone's asking

But the inclusion of Pandya in the Test squad came as a surprise to many, and the immediate question that came knocking was, how good is he?

Nov 03, 2016, 21:40 PM IST

Australia vs South Africa, 1st Test: Four-star Mitchell Starc leaves Proteas reeling on day 1

Australia was in a commanding position at 105 without loss, with Warner on 73 and Marsh on 29.

Nov 03, 2016, 17:22 PM IST

PAK vs WI: Pakistan outdone by West Indies in final match, but claim Test series 2-1

Pakistan won the three-match series 2-1 after winning the first Test in Dubai by 56 runs in Dubai and the second by 133 runs in Abu Dhabi.

Nov 03, 2016, 12:51 PM IST

IND vs ENG: Sourav Ganguly warns England of 5-0 whitewash against 'superb' India

The legendary southpaw expects India to continue their superb form at home which they displayed during their 3-0 clean sweep of New Zealand.

Nov 03, 2016, 09:29 AM IST