Virat Kohli becomes 1st Indian captain to enforce follow-on against South Africa in Tests
Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Sunday became the first captain to enforce a follow-on on South Africa in the longest format of the game since 2008.
Oct 13, 2019, 12:09 PM IST
Virat Kohli's ability to find gaps puts pressure on opposition: VVS Laxman
Riding on Kohli's record seventh double century, the most by an Indian batsman, India declared on 601/5 before reducing South Africa to 36/3 at stumps on Day 2.
Pune Test, Day 2: Virat Kohli double ton, pacers help India remain in driver's seat
Kohli, who hadn't scored a century this year before this inning, also became the Indian batsman with the most number of double tons to his name.
Virat Kohli notches up career best Test score, piles up slew of records
Kohli, whose previous best was 243 against Sri Lanka, also became the Indian captain with the highest score in the five-day format.
Virat Kohli slams 26th Test ton, equals Ricky Ponting's record as captain
Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Friday equalled former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting's record of scoring maximum number of Test centuries as captain.
Oct 11, 2019, 13:02 PM IST
Pune Test: Virat Kohli and Co. look to clinch series win against South Africa
The hosts took a 1-0 lead in the series after clinching a crushing 203-run win over the Faf du Plessis-led side in the first Test at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
Oct 09, 2019, 20:27 PM IST
We should let Rohit Sharma enjoy his batting at the top: Virat Kohli
Rohit marked his foray into Test match opening, with twin hundreds shattering many records as India registered a comprehensive 203-run victory in Visakhapatnam.
Ravichandran Ashwin equals Muttiah Muralitharan's feat, becomes fastest to take 350 Test wickets
Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Sunday equalled former Sri Lanka bowler Muttiah Muralitharan's world record of being the fastest to get 350 Test wickets.
Oct 06, 2019, 17:24 PM IST
Virat Kohli hails Indian openers, bowlers after 1st Test win over South Africa
India have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Oct 06, 2019, 16:36 PM IST
Rohit Sharma becomes first batsman to score twin tons on opening debut in Tests
Rohit, 32, has now scored five centuries in his 28-Test career.
Oct 05, 2019, 17:50 PM IST
Vizag Test: Ravichandran Ashwin's fifer puts India on top after Dean Elgar-Quinton de Kock tons
Dean Elgar (160) and Quinton de Kock (111) scored centuries on Day 3 of the first Test between India and South Africa at the ACA-VDCA Stadium, but R. Ashwin finished with his 27th fifer to bring the hosts right back into the game on Friday.
Oct 04, 2019, 17:33 PM IST
1st Test Day 3: Ravichandran Ashwin's fifer restricts South Africa to 385/8 at stumps
Dean Elgar smashed a blistering knock of 160 runs and wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock well-supported him with a 111-run knock before Ravichandran Ashwin's five-wicket haul restrict South Africa to 385 for eight in their first innings at the end of the third day's play of the opening Test at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Friday.
Oct 04, 2019, 09:19 AM IST
Mayank Agarwal becomes 2nd Indian opener to score Test double hundred against South Africa
Indian opener Mayank Agarwal on Thursday added a feather in his cap by becoming the second player from the country after former cricketer Virender Sehwag to score a Test double century against South Africa.
Oct 03, 2019, 16:29 PM IST
1st Test Day 1: India reach 202/0 before rain forces early stumps
Virat Kohli-led India won the toss and opted to bat first on the first day of the opening Test of the three-match series against South Africa at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.
Oct 02, 2019, 09:02 AM IST
Dominic Sibley receives maiden England call-up, Jonny Bairstow dropped for New Zealand Tests
Warwickshire opener Dominic Sibley has been named in the 15-member England Test squad for the three-match series against New Zealand, beginning November 21 at Bay Oval in Tauranga.
Sep 24, 2019, 17:42 PM IST
Jofra Archer awarded Test, white ball contract by ECB
Archer played an instrumental role in England's win in the 50-over World Cup for the first time by taking 20 wickets, the most by an Englishman at a single World Cup.
BCCI asks Twitteratis to wish good luck to Team India for South Africa T20Is
After dominating West Indies in all three formats of the game, Virat Kohli-led India will look to continue their winning momentum when they head into the T20I series against South Africa.
Sep 15, 2019, 14:07 PM IST
Steve Smith goes past Inzamam-ul-Haq to script unique Test record
On the second day of the ongoing fifth and final Ashes Test at the Kia Oval, Smith scored 80 runs and in the process registered his 10th consecutive 50+ score against England.
Rohit Sharma can help chase down unachievable targets: Sanjay Bangar
Rohit, who is a regular opener for Team India in the limited-overs format, has been included in the 15-man squad for the upcoming three-Test series against South Africa beginning October 2.
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan takes blame for Afghanistan loss
Shakib, widely regarded as the best cricketer Bangladesh has ever produced, took the Test captaincy in 2017 from Mushfiqur Rahim for his second stint at the helm after leading them between 2009 and 2011.
Sep 10, 2019, 14:12 PM IST
