India overtakes Australia to become No. 1 Test team in ICC rankings

[ad_1] India have climbed to the number one spot in Test cricket rankings following an emphatic 4-1 series victory against England. The Indian team moved past Australia who are now second in the table, according to the rankings released by the International Cricket Council late Saturday. India lost the opening Test against England before bouncing … Read more

Joe Root rescues England with century, turns on Bazball, England v India, scores, day one results, latest news

[ad_1] Joe Root did away with the Bazball antics and got back to basics to deliver an unbeaten 106 to lead England’s recovery from early trouble after Indian fast bowler Akash Deep took three wickets on debut in the fourth Test on Friday. England, who are fighting to stay alive at 2-1 down in the … Read more

Day one live updates, Ben Stokes, news, scores, blog, stream, Akash Deep

[ad_1] India pace debutant Akash Deep has enjoyed a dream start to his international career, taking three early wickets in a chaotic start to the Fourth Test against England. Deep, making his first international appearance in any format with Jasprit Bumrah rested, nearly claimed a wicket in his first over when he bowled Zak Crawley … Read more

Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul ruled out of second Test due to injury, squads

[ad_1] India has been dealt an almighty double blow ahead of its next Test against England, with two more star players joining Virat Kohli on the sidelines. The BCCI on Monday night released a statement confirming superstar all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and veteran batter KL Rahul had been ruled out of the second Test in Visakhapatnam … Read more

Day 3 Talking Points, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, video, highlights, cricket news 2024

[ad_1] The Gabba Test between Australia and the West Indies is poised for a thrilling finale after opener Steve Smith survived a dramatic evening session on day three. Chasing a 216-run target for victory, Australia is 2-60 at stumps with Smith (33*) and all-rounder Cameron Green (9*) unbeaten overnight, needing a further 156 runs to … Read more

Michael Vaughan’s call on biggest Bazball gamble yet

[ad_1] The biggest challenge Bazball could possibly face starts this week when Brendon McCullum’s roguish England outfit kicks off its five-match series against India on the subcontinent. Less than two years have passed since McCullum took over England’s Test reins and steered the nation towards new, rule-bending horizons with varied success. There have been stunning … Read more

After Rahul Dravid’s ‘Play Domestic Cricket’ Message, Ishan Kishan’s State Association Says He “Hasn’t Contacted”

[ad_1] The one Indian cricket team player who is being about the most these days is Ishan Kishan. He was part of the Indian squad for the South Africa Tour. However, mid-Tour Ishan Kishan returned home for a break. Then he was not picked for the India vs Afghanistan T20I series, and  speculations and reports … Read more

Ishan Kishan To Not Make Direct Return To Test Cricket? Rahul Dravid Says “Play…”

[ad_1] File photo of Ishan Kishan© X (formerly Twitter) There has been a lot of speculation regarding Ishan Kishan‘s exclusion from the Indian cricket team squad for the T20I series against Afghanistan. Several media reports claimed that Kishan was dropped due to ‘mistrust’ between him and the selectors. Kishan opted out of the South Africa … Read more

Why Did Ishan Kishan Miss Out On Afghanistan T20I Series? Rahul Dravid Provides Clear Answer

[ad_1] There have been a lot of speculation regarding wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan not being included in the Indian cricket team squad for the T20I series against Afghanistan starting Thursday. Kishan ruled himself out of the Test series against South Africa citing personal reasons and some reports stated that his trip to Dubai and appearance … Read more

Rahul Dravid’s Clear Message To Players On ‘Different’ T20 World Cup: “Adapt And Be…”

[ad_1] Head coach Rahul Dravid on Wednesday admitted that Indian players will not get too many chances to play as a group ahead of the T20I World Cup, and said they needed to remain mentally flexible ahead of the marquee event in June. The three-match series against Afghanistan beginning in Mohali on Thursday will be … Read more