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The Latest Breaking News from Tests

Fin Smith sets sights on England fly-half spot as George Ford ruled out of tour

Ford will play in part in the upcoming Tests against Japan and New Zealand due to an Achilles injury.

The Independent UK

Head-to-head stats highlight why Test cricket is greatest sporting format

Every match comprises hundreds of contests between batter and bowler. If statistics are your thing, it’s mesmerising

The Guardian - UK

100 not out: Tears will flow but this is no swansong for England great Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow will reach 100 Tests on Thursday, becoming just the 17th Englishman to reach the milestone

Evening Standard

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Dhruv Jurel fills India’s void with skill and diligence to help see off England

After a struggle to replace the injured Rishabh Pant, Jurel has given selectors a dilemma with fine displays in his two Tests

The Guardian - UK

Wallabies to host World Cup slayers Wales twice in 2024

The Wallabies will play a total of six home Tests against Wales, Georgia, New Zealand and world champions South Africa in 2024.

AAP

IND vs ENG Tests | This could finish as the finest series ever played in India

The England vs India Test series promises excitement as both teams adapt to the Bazball style of play, with captaincy playing a crucial role.

The Hindu

Either play more women's Tests or none at all: Lanning

Former Aussie captain Meg Lanning believes cricket powerbrokers must choose to either schedule more women's Test matches or focus entirely on white-ball games.

AAP

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Smith now 'comfortable' opening for Australia in Tests

A vindicated Steve Smith was puzzled by critics who were quick to jump on the decision to promote him to Australia's Test opener.

AAP

I have never seen anything better than what Tendulkar, Azharuddin did at Newlands: Conrad

hukri Conrad has seen it all. He played cricket before and after the apartheid in South Africa. “Let’s say I played in the White side and yes, I played in the non-White side,” Conrad told The Hindu. “And then I was involved when unity came along. A little bit of…

The Hindu

Subcontinent pitches rated sub-par more often, yet Test matches end faster everywhere | Data

Analysis of ICC pitch ratings shows Indian pitches unfairly rated; spinners dominate in Indian subcontinent Tests.

The Hindu

India in South Africa | The 1-1 scoreline is a fair reflection of the mini-series of miniature Tests in South Africa

South Africa's Aiden Markram and India's Virat Kohli shine in the shortest completed Test match in history, with India taking the series 1-1.

The Hindu

CA take up fight for longer series to preserve Tests

Calls from skipper Pat Cummins and national team coach Andrew McDonald for minimum three-Test series will be worked through with the ICC by Cricket Australia.

AAP

England fans who flew down to watch India play Tests in South Africa

Two cricket fans spend a fortune to watch Test series of neutral countries, proving that Test cricket still has takers.

The Hindu

Healy sees multi-format series as key to women's Tests

Back from injury to face India in a one-off Test match, Australia captain Alyssa Healy is eager to see red-ball cricket gain more relevance in the women's game.

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Ind Women vs Eng women Test | Amol Muzumdar filled in for my lack of Test captaincy experience: Harmanpreet

India women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur credits head coach Amol Muzumdar for record 347-run win over England. India's first-ever victory over England at home and sixth in 39 Tests. Muzumdar praised Deepti Sharma's 9 wickets and 50 runs.

The Hindu

Indian team has responsibility to take women’s cricket ahead: Harmanpreet Kaur

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur desires more Tests in women's cricket, admitting India must lead the way with consistent performances.

The Guardian - AU

Quiet lead-up to Pakistan series is a strange contrast to Australia’s epic year

If Pakistan can buck history to offer more competition then these Tests could earn their place among the peak moments of 2023

The Independent UK

Mitchell Johnson: Does David Warner deserve to sign off from Tests on own terms?

Warner expressed his wish to retire from Tests at the end of their series against Pakistan in Sydney next month.

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Eddie Jones resigns as Wallabies coach after 10-month nightmare

Jones to walk away less than one year into a five year deal after the Wallabies won just two of nine Tests and failed to make the World Cup quarter-finals

AAP

Staggs' turn to represent mum prompts Kangaroos call

Having honoured his father by representing Tonga, Kotoni Staggs has now set his sights on playing as many rugby league Tests as possible for Australia.

The Guardian - UK

Liam Dawson admits ‘big decision’ over T20 money if England Test call comes

The County Championship player of the year would earn more at South Africa’s T20 league than from playing five Tests for England in India

The Independent UK

I’m never happy – Kevin Sinfield not getting carried away with England’s defence

England have conceded one try in three World Cup matches – a far cry from Steve Borthwick’s first nine Tests when the line was breached 30 times.

The Hindu

India reach number one in all three cricket formats

India was already at number one in Tests and T20 internationals, and received first ranking in ODI after defeating Australia in on September 22

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith starts as England full-back for first time against Chile

Harlequins fly-half Smith starts in the number 15 jersey for the first time having appeared as a replacement in the previous four Tests.

The Independent UK

England set to unleash Marcus Smith experiment against Chile in Rugby World Cup

Smith has filled the full-back position as a second-half replacement in the last four Tests, but is poised to start at full-back against Chile in Lille

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