Jofra Archer’s injury setback leaves England with more Ashes bowling questions than answers Archer may miss this summer’s Tests due to an elbow injury and he isn’t England’s only worry with the ball The Independent UK · May 9, 2023
Stuart Broad claims England's 2021-22 hammering in Australia was not a "real Ashes" England have won just two of their last 16 Tests against rivals Australia - but legendary bowler Stuart Broad isn't too concerned about his country's recent record Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2023
The Ashes: David Warner handed reprieve as Australia name squad for first two Tests David Warner has been handed an Ashes lifeline after being named in Australia’s squad to start the tour of England, but selectors have left themselves ample alternatives should the opener’s struggles continue in next month’s World Test Championship final. Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2023
On this day in 2018 – Kevin Pietersen announces retirement from cricket The prolific batter scored 23 hundreds for England in 104 Tests. The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023
In four years' time don't know if Jaddu, Ash or I will still be around: Rohit Sharma NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma, who is just six Tests old as India skipper, says he is still learning as a captain with each passing game and try to keep things very simple instead of doing something which ultimately turns out to absolutely weird. The Times of India · Mar 13, 2023
Australia eyes victory in fourth Test in Ahemedabad to draw Border-Gavaskar series It was unthinkable after the disaster in Delhi, but Australia stands on the cusp of drawing the Border-Gavaskar series should they win back-to-back Tests in India for the first time in 53 years. ABC News · Mar 8, 2023
With WTC points at stake, you tend to play on result-oriented wickets: Rahul Dravid defends 'poor' Indore track NEW DELHI: All the 3 Tests of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy so far have finished inside three days courtesy the rank turners on offer but India coach Rahul Dravid on Tuesday defended the wickets saying that the World Test Championship points do push countries to prepare result-oriented pitches. The Times of India · Mar 7, 2023
England quick Mark Wood admits he "might not play any" Ashes Tests this summer England captain Ben Stokes wants at least eight seamers to choose from during the Ashes, which has been squeezed into a tight 46-day window, and Mark Wood believes he is unlikely to play a major role Daily Mirror · Mar 6, 2023
Former Australia pacer Michael Kasprowicz doesn't believe in the hype around pitches in India Australia came back to cut India's lead in the four-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy to 2-1 after winning the third Test in Indore, but the rank turners used in the three Tests have been the topic of discussion. But former Australia pacer Michael Kasprowicz finds the "hype" unnecessary as the tracks are… The Times of India · Mar 6, 2023
Indore Test was near perfect for Australia: Andrew McDonald NEW DELHI: Australia fought back strongly to claim the third match on an Indore pitch that offered vicious turn and variable bounce after being hammered by India inside three days in the first two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar trophy. The Times of India · Mar 5, 2023
Ricky Ponting claims David Warner should have retired from Tests in January despite Ashes David Warner has averaged just 29.48 in Test cricket since the start of 2021 and former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes he should already have retired from the format Daily Mirror · Mar 3, 2023
When Test cricket is this good, even defeats can feel like a triumph New Zealand’s one-run victory over England gave devotees a pinch-yourself moment of glee at one of the greatest Tests The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2023
England’s other squad: how the Test drama unfolded … in Bangladesh As one of the great Tests reached a climax, England’s ODI squad were scrambling to follow the action. Well, some were … The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2023
India vs Australia: Mitchell Starc says still not 100% fit but good enough for third Test Mitchell Starc has been on the injury list ever since Australia's arrival for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and after being on the bench for two Tests, the premier Australia fast bowler feels he is good enough for the third Test, though still not 100 percent fit. The Times of India · Feb 27, 2023
The Times of India · Feb 27, 2023 Kane Williamson breaks Ross Taylor's record, becomes New Zealand's highest Test run-scorer NEW DELHI: Kane Williamson on Monday surpassed Ross Taylor to become New Zealand's leading run-scorer in Tests. Williamson achieved the feat during Day 4 of the second Test match against England at Basin Reserve in Wellington.
Daily Mirror · Feb 26, 2023 Mitchell Johnson accuses Australia stars of 'not caring enough' after "debacle" in India Mitchell Johnson has criticised Australia after they "folded" against India in the first two Tests of their tour, claiming it has "has descended into a bit of a debacle"
The Times of India · Feb 26, 2023 Ian Chappell slams Australia's sweep ploy, says Rohit Sharma showed the way NEW DELHI: Australia's predetermined sweep ploy in the first two Tests against India backfired heavily and that has led to Pat Cummins and co. conceding the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with the hosts taking an unassailable 2-0 lead after winning the Nagpur and Delhi Tests.
The Times of India · Feb 22, 2023 We know how to play ODIs, we need to do well in other formats too: Bangladesh coach Hathurusingha NEW DELHI: Newly-appointed Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha wants the team to do well in Tests and T20 Internationals too. Bangladesh have performed best in 50-over matches in recent years but Hathurusingha said the team needed to lift its game elsewhere.
The Times of India · Feb 21, 2023 Injured David Warner ruled out of Border Gavaskar Trophy as Australia problems grow NEW DELHI: Australia opener David Warner will return home from India and miss the last two Tests of the Border Gavaskar Trophy after an elbow fracture and concussion, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday.
ABC News · Feb 21, 2023 Hazlewood out, Green in, Starc on the mend and Cummins takes a break: Australia's Test side reloads after India series slips away Pat Cummins's tourists have suffered two humiliating defeats in the first two Tests in India, culminating in a disastrous collapse in Delhi at the weekend. Here's how they plan to reload.
The Times of India · Feb 20, 2023 'Needs to play county cricket': Venkatesh Prasad fires fresh salvo at out-of-form KL Rahul NEW DELHI: Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad on Monday slammed the struggling India opener KL Rahul for his poor run in Tests. Prasad, who represented India in 33 Tests, pointed out KL's overseas and home records and compared his statistics with the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal, Shubman Gill…
The Times of India · Feb 20, 2023 Australia's mistakes on India tour: Michael Clarke lists it out Australia have so far had an unforgettable tour of India, with two defeats in two Tests back to back taking away the chance of reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and leaving them to correct a lot of mistakes, as pointed out by former skipper Michael Clarke.
AAP · Feb 20, 2023 Australia failed India 'examination' - McDonald Coach Andrew McDonald says Australia would not have changed their preparation for India despite failing against the country's spin kings in the first two Tests.
Daily Mirror · Jul 11, 2022 Matthew Mott makes "pretty hot" claim as England welcome back Bairstow, Root and Stokes After four consecutive outrageous run chases in Tests, white-ball coach Matthew Mott hopes the ministry of fun will be transplanted to 50-over cricket with three games in six days at The Oval, Lord's and Old Trafford
The Times of India · Mar 12, 2022 India still new to pink-ball Test format: Jasprit Bumrah BENGALURU: India are just three matches old in pink-ball Tests and vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah stressed on the need to make mental adjustments while playing day-night matches in the five-day format.