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'A bad pitch should be called bad…': Aakash Chopra criticizes extreme conditions in Test cricket

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed his views on the pitch conditions following the conclusion of the second Test between India and South Africa in Cape Town, emphasizing the need for an honest evaluation of playing surfaces around the world.

The Times of India · Jan 5, 2024

'We were more ready...': KL Rahul credits 'mental shift' for India's turnaround in second Test against South Africa

NEW DELHI: Indian batsman KL Rahul attributed India's remarkable turnaround in the second Test against South Africa to a "mental shift" after losing the opening match.

The Times of India · Jan 5, 2024

Kagiso Rabada equals Jacques Kallis as sixth-highest wicket-taker for South Africa in Tests

NEW DELHI: South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has equaled the record of legendary all-rounder Jacques Kallis to become the joint sixth-highest wicket-taker for the Proteas in Test cricket.

The Times of India · Jan 5, 2024

Australia v Pakistan: third Test, day three – as it happened

Pakistan tore through Australia’s tail to clinch a first-innings lead but a late batting collapse handed momentum back to the hosts

The Guardian - AU · Jan 4, 2024

BBL games reduction vindicated with crowds on the rise

The decision to cut 16 matches from the BBL schedule has paid off for Cricket Australia, with crowds up 29 per cent on the 2022-23 season.

AAP · Jan 4, 2024

South Africa's Dean Elgar bows out with 'amazing memories'

NEW DELHI: Dean Elgar may have ended his Test cricket career as a losing captain, but the Proteas reflected on it as a significant journey filled with incredible memories.

The Times of India · Jan 4, 2024

From 1882 to 2024: Matches in Test cricket's history that have ended inside two days

NEW DELHI: India's seven-wicket win over South Africa in the second Test at Cape Town on Thursday was the 25th instance when a Test match ended inside two days, dating back to 1882.

The Times of India · Jan 4, 2024

South Africa's hands tied over squad for New Zealand, says coach Shukri Conrad

NEW DELHI: South Africa is compelled to send a second-string squad to New Zealand for two Tests next month, and coach Shukri Conrad on Thursday defended the controversial decision, stating that criticism of the move is unfounded and unfair.

The Times of India · Jan 4, 2024

‘Aap karo toh Chamatkar, Hum karein toh pitch bekaar’: Team India's historic win garners praise amid Newlands pitch debate

NEW DELHI: As Team India beat South Africa in record time in Cape Town on Thursday, Rohit Sharma and Co. were lauded by the cricketing fraternity for their outstanding fight in the shortest Test in the history of cricket.

The Times of India · Jan 4, 2024

Kohli, Gill, Shami named nominees of ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of Year 2023

DUBAI: Four players Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Mohammed Shami and Daryl Mitchell who had an impressive Cricket World Cup in India have been shortlisted for the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023 Award.

The Times of India · Jan 4, 2024