'Shocker': Pakistan greats slam resting of Shaheen Pace ace Shaheen Afridi has been rested for the final Test match of the series with Australia, much to the chagrin of two Pakistani greats. AAP · Jan 3, 2024
Australia v Pakistan: third Test, day one – as it happened Australia had Pakistan on the ropes until an 86-run last-wicket stand took the tourists to 313, while David Warner faced a single nervy over before stumps. The Guardian - AU · Jan 2, 2024
The future is up to administrators making the right decisions for the players, says South Africa’s Dean Elgar Dean Elgar bids farewell to Test cricket with a final match as captain, hoping to go out on a winning note. Dean Elgar bids farewell to Test cricket with a final match as captain, hoping to go out on a winning note. A tenacious opener, he served South African cricket… The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024
Warner's seven-month retirement plan reaches SCG finale Seven months after announcing his retirement plans from Test cricket on a cold London morning, David Warner's career has reached its final destination. AAP · Jan 2, 2024
India in South Africa | Young Indian batsmen should be ready for the task, says Rohit Sharma Rohit Sharma backs inexperienced Indian batters to take on South Africa in challenging conditions, emphasizing the importance of Test cricket. The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024
India in South Africa | India desperate to bounce back; looks to improve standing in WTC points table India tour of South Africa: South Africa vs India second Test in Cape Town | Desperate India looks to bounce back to improve standing in World Test Championship points table The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024
Rohit Sharma expects 'challenging' Newlands as India look to level series NEW DELHI: Battered and bruised after a heavy innings defeat, skipper Rohit Sharma on Tuesday said that the batters need to find a way to cope up with the 'challenging' South African conditions ahead of the second Test in Cape Town. The Times of India · Jan 2, 2024
'He was hardly used...': Sunil Gavaskar weighs in on Team India changes for series-saving second Test NEW DELHI: After a humiliating defeat in the Centurion Test -- India's worst ever on South African soil -- the team is leaving no stone unturned as the players have been involved in intense training sessions ahead of the second and the final Test, commencing Wednesday in Cape Town. The Times of India · Jan 2, 2024
India vs South Africa 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma faces critical decisions as Team India aims to bounce back against South Africa NEW DELHI: As Team India looks to level the series against South Africa in the second Test starting on Wednesday, captain Rohit Sharma faces crucial decisions to rejuvenate the team's prospects. The Times of India · Jan 2, 2024
Elgar Bids To Bow Out On Winning Note And Seal Series Win Dean Elgar will bid to bring the curtain down on his Test career by skippering South Africa to victory in the second and final Test against an India side who are likely to make at least two changes. International Business Times · Jan 2, 2024
Australia opt for an unchanged line-up in Warner's farewell Test against Pakistan NEW DELHI: Australia have opted to maintain an unchanged line-up, choosing not to include a second spinner in the squad for David Warner's farewell match in a crucial decision ahead of the final Test against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Times of India · Jan 2, 2024
Australia won't ride another roller-coaster like Warner David Warner's development from overnight T20 star to the hardest opener to replace in world Test cricket has been a roller-coaster ride like no other. AAP · Jan 2, 2024
Shahid Afridi wants Mohammad Rizwan, not Shaheen Afridi, to lead Pakistan NEW DELHI: After Babar Azam's departure from captaincy in all three formats in November, Pakistan named Shaheen Shah Afridi as their new T20I captain and Shan Masood as their Test captain. Former Pakistan skipper and dynamic batsman Shahid Afridi expressed his inclination towards wicketkeeper-batter Rizwan over left-arm fast bowler Shaheen… The Times of India · Jan 1, 2024
McGrath's advice for Warner ahead of Test farewell Legendary paceman Glenn McGrath thought back to his own SCG Test retirement 17 years ago as he imparted advice to the outgoing David Warner. AAP · Jan 1, 2024
AAP · Jan 1, 2024 David Warner had plans to retire from Tests mid-Ashes The retiring David Warner says he may have pulled stumps during last year's Ashes if Australia had begun the series badly.
The Hindu · Dec 31, 2023 Shubman Gill is playing too aggressively in Test cricket: Gavaskar Legendary Sunil Gavaskar advises Shubman Gill to adjust to Test cricket needs. India aim to square series in 2nd Test vs SA.
The Hindu · Dec 31, 2023 Dean Elgar | A sense of emancipation and a touch of enterprise Dean Elgar leads South Africa in his farewell Test, after a career of 84 Tests & a brilliant 185 in the first Test.
The Times of India · Dec 31, 2023 Indian pacers' creativity will be tested in Cape Town: Allan Donald CAPE TOWN: The Indian pace bowlers were not patient on a good bowling surface during the opening Test against South Africa, a virtue they will need in abundance on a batting paradise at Newlands, where spinners will have little role to play, reckoned legendary Allan Donald.
The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023 India in South Africa | Rohit, Jadeja have a stint in the nets Indian team trains at SuperSport Park for 2nd Test; Shardul Thakur hit on shoulder, Coetzee ruled out with pelvic inflammation.
The Times of India · Dec 30, 2023 Rohit Sharma focuses on Mukesh Kumar during net session, Ravindra Jadeja goes full tilt NEW DELHI: With Prasidh Krishna having a forgettable Test debut in Centurion, the focus was on the other pacer Mukesh Kumar at Team India's optional training session at the Supersport Park on Saturday.
The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023 India in South Africa | Rohit Sharma focuses on Mukesh during net session, Jadeja goes full tilt IND vs SA: Rohit Sharma leads India's preparation for second Test, while Prasidh Krishna, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Abhimanyu Easwaran also practice.
AAP · Dec 30, 2023 Cummins makes critics eat their words after big 2023 Pat Cummins' superb run as captain has his most vocal critics admitting they got it wrong, after a year for the ages as Australia's Test skipper.
The Times of India · Dec 29, 2023 Pakistan played better cricket than Australia, says team director Mohammed Hafeez despite MCG defeat NEW DELHI: Although Pakistan fell to a 79-run series-defeat against Australia on Friday, team director Mohammed Hafeez emphasized that their performance outshone the Aussies' in the second Test.
The Hindu · Dec 29, 2023 IND vs SA second Test | Ravindra Jadeja likely to be available for Cape Town Test Ravindra Jadeja seems to be getting better and could be available for India's second Test against South Africa. Avesh Khan has been added to the squad.
The Times of India · Dec 29, 2023 Dean Elgar named South Africa captain for 2nd Test against India NEW DELHI: In place of the injured Temba Bavuma, Dean Elgar, who will retire at the conclusion of the current Test series against India, will captain the South African squad in the last game of the two-match series.