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Cricket-Australia thump Sri Lanka by nine wickets to sweep series

CRICKET-TEST-LKA-AUS:Cricket-Australia thump Sri Lanka by nine wickets to sweep series

Cricket-Australia thump Sri Lanka by nine wickets to sweep series
Published on Feb 09, 2025 01:17 PM IST
Reuters |

Sam Konstas aims to become all-format player, recalls impersonating English icons

After taking his first step in the international circuit, Konstas isn't looking to limit himself to the red-ball format. He wants to explore white-ball cricket and emerge as an all-format player for Australia.

Sam Konstas aims to become all-format player, recalls impersonating English icons
Published on Feb 08, 2025 01:53 PM IST
ANI |

Will a two-tier Test system do more harm than good?

The World Test Championship was never a fair competition to begin with but this will only make things worse in the long run

Australian team poses with the Border Gavaskar Trophy. (AP)
Updated on Feb 07, 2025 07:53 PM IST
BySomshuvra Laha

West Indies set to begin 2025 home season with three Tests against Australia

Cricket West Indies (CWI) revealed an action-packed schedule for the senior men's and women's teams from May to December 2025, featuring a mix of home and away fixtures.

West Indies set to begin 2025 home season with three Tests against Australia
Published on Feb 06, 2025 10:03 AM IST
ANI |

Cricket-Sri Lanka sweep would push Australia closer to greatness: Lyon

CRICKET-TEST-LKA-AUS/:Cricket-Sri Lanka sweep would push Australia closer to greatness: Lyon

Cricket-Sri Lanka sweep would push Australia closer to greatness: Lyon
Published on Feb 03, 2025 12:09 PM IST
Reuters |

4-day Tests a possibility? Two-tier system could shake up WTC before IND vs ENG

The ICC is set to revamp the World Test Championship, with some key changes in focus before the start of the new cycle this year.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma during India's Test series in Australia(AFP)
Published on Feb 02, 2025 06:21 PM IST

Two-tier Test format likely before India's tour of England: Report

Two-tier Test format likely before India's tour of England: Report

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Published on Feb 02, 2025 01:40 PM IST
PTI |

Pakistan Captain Shan Masood highlights "area of concern" after defeat to West Indies in second test

Pakistan captain Shan Masood pinpointed the area of concern for the hosts after conceding a defeat against the West Indies in the second Test in Multan.

Pakistan Captain Shan Masood highlights
Published on Jan 27, 2025 06:46 PM IST
ANI |

Pakistan finish at the bottom of WTC table after Windies script 34-year first

It was West Indies' first win in Pakistan in 34 years as they ended the contest on a 1-1 draw. Pakistan won the first Test by 127 runs, also in Multan.

Pakistan's Kashif Ali (R) is clean bowled during the third day of the second Test cricket match between Pakistan and West Indies at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on January 27(AFP)
Updated on Jan 27, 2025 12:16 PM IST

West Indies levels series with a 120-run win against Pakistan in 2nd test within three days

West Indies levels series with a 120-run win against Pakistan in 2nd test within three days

West Indies levels series with a 120-run win against Pakistan in 2nd test within three days
Published on Jan 27, 2025 12:03 PM IST
AP |

Pakistan hopes its spin tactics work wonders against West Indies in 2 test series

Pakistan hopes its spin tactics work wonders against West Indies in 2 test series

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Published on Jan 16, 2025 04:17 PM IST
AP |

Pakistan, West Indies seek to improve from Test Championship lows

Pakistan, West Indies seek to improve from Test Championship lows

Pakistan, West Indies seek to improve from Test Championship lows
Published on Jan 16, 2025 04:09 PM IST
AFP |

Bavuma tells ICC to end 'disparity': 'ENG played 22 Tests last year, SA just 12'

Temba Bavuma, in an interaction with Hindustan Times, spoke on the WTC final, what it's taken to reach there and why South Africa needs to play more Tests. 

Temba Bavuma has led South Africa admirably(AFP)
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 03:58 PM IST
ByVishesh Roy

SA 'underdogs' for WTC final against Australia: JP Duminy counting on Bavuma

In an interview with Hindustan Times, JP Duminy discussed South Africa's prospects in the upcoming World Test Championship final against Australia. 

In an interview with Hindustan Times, JP Duminy discussed South Africa's prospects in the upcoming World Test Championship final against Australia(Instagram/AP )
Updated on Jan 12, 2025 02:03 PM IST
ByVishesh Roy

"Incredible leader": Jonty Rhodes lavishes praise on Proteas captain Temba Bavuma

Former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes on Saturday heaped praise on Proteas Test and ODI captain Temba Bavuma and called him an "incredible leader" after his side qualified for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 Final.

Updated on Jan 11, 2025 11:20 PM IST
ANI |

Pakistan recalls opening batter Imam for two test matches against West Indies

Pakistan recalls opening batter Imam for two test matches against West Indies

Pakistan recalls opening batter Imam for two test matches against West Indies
Published on Jan 11, 2025 05:11 PM IST
AP |

‘Is it Gambhir that’s got to go or…’: Ex-AUS star fires shots at IND head coach

The spinner also pointed out that the selection panel should be scrutinized for picking players who failed to live up to expectations in pressure situations.

Indian cricket team Head coach Gautam Gambhir addressed a press conference during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.(ANI)
Published on Jan 11, 2025 04:49 PM IST

'South Africa not favourites for WTC final': Pollock doubts Bavuma but…

Former captain Shaun Pollock says South Africa aren't favourites to win WTC final against Australia, but reminded that stranger things have happened in cricket.

The great Shaun Pollock isn't quite convinced about South Africa's chances in the WTC final(Getty Images)
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 06:30 AM IST

Home fissures behind India’s WTC failure

All teams qualifying for the WTC final maximise the home advantage, something India failed to do in the current cycle

India have failed to qualify for the World Test Championships final. (AFP)
Published on Jan 10, 2025 07:27 PM IST

'Gambhir abused my family, said...': Why India head coach was called ‘hypocrite’

Manoj Tiwary revealed why he termed current India head coach Gautam Gambhir a “hypocrite” and also pointed out his shortcomings as a coach.

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir(AFP)
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 10:03 AM IST
ByVishesh Roy

Cricket-Maxwell misses out in Australia squad for Sri Lanka series

CRICKET-AUSTRALIA/SQUAD:Cricket-Maxwell misses out in Australia squad for Sri Lanka series

Cricket-Maxwell misses out in Australia squad for Sri Lanka series
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 08:15 AM IST
Reuters |

Virat Kohli is always super motivated, he’ll know what to do: Faf du Plessis

Virat Kohli is always super motivated, he’ll know what to do: Faf du Plessis

Virat Kohli is always super motivated, he’ll know what to do: Faf du Plessis
Published on Jan 08, 2025 05:05 PM IST
PTI |

'Bavuma doesn't shout in people's face or...': Smith's idea to silence AUS media

Graeme Smith has the perfect idea for South Africa to keep Australian media quiet after their tasteless take on the Indian cricket team.

Temba Bavuma has been nothing but phenomenal as captain of South Africa(AFP)
Published on Jan 08, 2025 06:07 AM IST
By, Cape Town

'Absolutely shocked': Angelo Mathews calls out ICC for SL's Test calendar

Sri Lanka face Australia and Bangladesh in two series of two Test matches each this entire year. 

Sri Lanka have enjoyed an upturn in fortunes in the longest format(Getty Images)
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 06:00 PM IST

Rabada fires first shot, can't wait to resume 'rivalry' with AUS in WTC final

Kagiso Rabada issued a stern warning to Australia ahead of the WTC final, saying South Africa knows how to beat the defending WTC champions. 

Kagiso Rabada issued a stern warning to Australia ahead of the WTC final. (Photo by Rodger Bosch / AFP)(AFP)
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 05:08 PM IST

Gambhir advised to take a leaf out of Aaqib's book: ‘Jo cricket ko izzat…'

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has advised Gautam Gambhir to take a leaf out of Aaqib Javed's book to shut the star culture in the side.

Indian cricket team Head coach Gautam Gambhir addresses a press conference.(ANI)
Published on Jan 07, 2025 11:12 AM IST

Two-tier Test cricket talk gains prominence

The long-standing issue was taken up recently by ICC with the Aussie and English cricket boards, an Australian media report said

The two-tier Test cricket system would facilitate Australia, England and India to play each other more frequently (AFP)
Published on Jan 06, 2025 08:42 PM IST

Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan's deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa

Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan's deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa

Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan's deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa
Published on Jan 06, 2025 04:34 PM IST
AP |

India's full schedule for World Test Championship 2025-27: 14 Tests against SENA

A look at the matches India will be playing in the upcoming 2025-27 WTC cycle.

India's Jasprit Bumrah (L) reacts with teammates during the trophy ceremony after the fifth cricket Test match between Australia and India at The SCG in Sydney on January 5, 2025. (AFP)
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 01:52 PM IST

Kohli, Rohit's slump indicates testing times for India in next WTC cycle

The sustained poor form of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli can no longer be ignored. Hard calls need to be taken with regard to their Test future.

India's captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been going through lean patches.(AP)
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 12:16 PM IST
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