Avesh Khan added to India's squad ahead of second Test against South Africa India call up Avesh Khan to bolster pace attack for 2nd Test vs South Africa after embarrassing defeat in 1st Test. The Hindu · Dec 29, 2023
India vs South Africa: Avesh Khan replaces Mohammed Shami in India squad for 2nd Test NEW DELHI: The BCCI named Avesh Khan as a replacement for injured fast bowler Mohammed Shami for the second Test against South Africa. The Times of India · Dec 29, 2023
South Africa coach hails 'phenomenal' team after thrashing India NEW DELHI: Following an innings-and-32-run victory against top-ranked India in the first Test in Centurion, South Africa's coach Shukri Conrad expressed his dissatisfaction on Thursday over his players' perceived undervaluation. The Times of India · Dec 29, 2023
India vs South Africa, 1st Test: India surrender tamely for worst defeat on SA soil NEW DELHI: Bye-bye supposed final frontier, welcome post-mortem. The South African batsmen applied themselves better against the below-par Indian bowling attack. And then Rohit Sharma and company collapsed to 131 all out in their second innings inside 35 overs when they needed 163 runs to force the hosts to bat… The Times of India · Dec 29, 2023
Carey banishes any Ashes demons with crucial runs Alex Carey has produced his most crucial innings since the Jonny Bairstow stumping, hitting a vital 53 for Australia in the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan. AAP · Dec 29, 2023
1st Test: South Africa crush listless India inside three days, take unassailable lead in series NEW DELHI: South Africa dominated the first Test against India, clinching victory by an innings and 32 runs within three days at Centurion. The Times of India · Dec 28, 2023
South Africa skittle India for innings win inside three days of first Test After Dean Elgar pushed on to make 185, South Africa’s bowlers secured a dominant win over India in the first Test at Centurion The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2023
SA vs IND first Test | Burger & Co. dash India’s ‘final frontier’ dream, inflict innings defeat India tour of South Africa: South Africa vs India first Test in Centurion | Elgar and Jansen put South Africa in comfortable position The Hindu · Dec 28, 2023
Watch: Third umpire emerges after getting stuck in a lift during Boxing Day Test at MCG NEW DELHI: During Thursday's Boxing Day Test between Australia and Pakistan, the start of the post-lunch session was postponed due to an incident involving third umpire Richard Illingworth, which resulted in humorous scenes on the field at the renowned Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The Times of India · Dec 28, 2023
India Women look to improve abysmal record against Australia in ODIs MUMBAI: The mood is upbeat in the Indian women’s team camp. After all, they are high on confidence after recording back-to-back Test wins over England and Australia. They will look to build on that momentum when they face formidable Australia in the three-match ODI series starting at the Wankhede Stadium… The Times of India · Dec 28, 2023
India vs South Africa, 1st Test: Dean Elgar's ton in farewell series gives South Africa the lead South Africa started the day without their two best bowlers. India responded by making their own questionable decision in the post-lunch session. Captain Rohit Sharma made the decision of not bringing on Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj straight away after lunch. He opted for Shardul Thakur and debutant Prasidh Krishna.… The Times of India · Dec 28, 2023
Marsh's 96 swings momentum back to Australia at MCG Mitch Marsh has made Pakistan pay for dropping an easy catch, steering Australia out of trouble and into a commanding position in the Boxing Day Test. AAP · Dec 28, 2023
India vs South Africa, 1st Test: KL Rahul cements Test slot with vital ton NEW DELHI: KL Rahul (101; 137b, 14x4, 1x6) unfurled a classy, controlled hundred in difficult conditions in Centurion on Wednesday. It’s not just about Rahul stealing the hearts of Indians fans with his seventh Test hundred away from home — he has got just one at home in 25 innings… The Times of India · Dec 28, 2023
Australia v Pakistan: Boxing Day Test, day three – as it happened Pakistan appear to have blown their best opportunity to win a Test in Australia for a generation after Mitch Marsh capitalised on an easy dropped catch to steer the hosts out of a historic collapse The Guardian - AU · Dec 27, 2023
AAP · Dec 27, 2023 Cummins' 'dream ball' puts Australia in box seat at MCG Pat Cummins' "dream ball" that dismissed Pakistan star Babar Azam will go down as one of the Australian captain's favourite Test deliveries.
The Times of India · Dec 27, 2023 1st Test: Dean Elgar century puts South Africa on top against India on Day 2 NEW DELHI: South Africa seized an 11-run lead against India with five wickets in hand, propelled by a remarkable unbeaten century from the seasoned Dean Elgar and a confident fifty on debut by David Bedingham before bad light halted play on the second day of the first Test in Centurion.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2023 The men’s Test cricket team of the year: from Joe Root to Mitchell Starc Our special board of selectors announces the picks for the best men’s Test XI of the past 12 months
The Times of India · Dec 27, 2023 Boxing Day Test: Australia take control as Pakistan flounder NEW DELHI: On the second day of the Boxing Day Test, Australia took the lead at the Melbourne Cricket Ground thanks to Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, leaving Pakistan trailing badly at 194-6. Pakistan were still 124 runs adrift.
The Times of India · Dec 27, 2023 Watch: Pat Cummins' peach of a delivery to dismiss Babar Azam in Boxing Day Test at MCG NEW DELHI: Australia captain Pat Cummins sure well knows how to lead from the front. One of the best fast bowlers in the world, Cummins has already led the Aussies to the World Test Championship title, the ODI World Cup title and an Ashes triumph against old foes England.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 26, 2023 Australia v Pakistan: Boxing Day Test, day two – as it happened Pakistan 194-6 at stumps after Australia rolled for 318 before lunch
The Hindu · Dec 26, 2023 If South Africa plays two Tests a year how will Rabada reach 400 wickets, fumes Ntini Makhaya Ntini speaks on the possibility of Kagiso Rabada surpassing Dale Steyn's record of 439 Test wickets.
The Times of India · Dec 26, 2023 IND vs SA: Virat Kohli breaks Rahul Dravid's record NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli on Tuesday added another feather to his already decorated cap during the opening Test of the two-match series against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.
The Times of India · Dec 26, 2023 'We will need...', Rahul Dravid on how India can win Test series in South Africa NEW DELHI: After 31 years of trying, India's head coach Rahul Dravid stated on Tuesday that his squad would not mind a little "luck" coming their way as they look to win a maiden Test series in South Africa and cross their "final frontier."
The Times of India · Dec 26, 2023 India vs South Africa, 1st Test: South Africa ask India to bat first NEW DELHI: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and chose to bowl against India in the Boxing Day Test at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Tuesday.
The Times of India · Dec 26, 2023 What is a Boxing Day Test match? NEW DELHI: To understand the concept of a Boxing Day Test, it must first be understood what Boxing Day is. It's the day after Christmas, December 26, celebrated across the United Kingdom and many countries that were once part of the British empire.