1st Test

Nagpur : Talking wickets in India and against Indian batters is a huge challenge for a spinner, especially those from abroad. However, Australia's Todd Murphy made the most of the opportunity, making a dream debut with a maiden five-wicket…

Nagpur : It was a dream come true for wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat when he was presented with his Test debut ahead of the first Test against Australia at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha, Nagpur. Bharat, who plays for Andhra in domestic…

Nagpur : Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday became the second Indian bowler to scalp 450 wickets in Test cricket as he claimed the wicket of Australia's Alex Carey on the opening day of the first Test against Australia here on Thursday.…

New Delhi : Former Australia left-arm spinner Steve O'Keefe is excited about the prospect of off-spinner Todd Murphy making his Test debut against India at the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in VCA Stadium, Nagpur. On Thursday…

Nagpur : Former Australia captain Steve Waugh was left surprised over left-handed batter Travis Head being excluded from the side's playing eleven for the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against India at Nagpur. Head, 29, is currently…

Nagpur : Claiming a fifer on his return to Test cricket after a five-month injury break, Ravindra Jadeja said playing a Ranji Trophy match against top domestic side Tamil Nadu boosted his morale and helped him get back his rhythm for the…

Nagpur : India and Australia face off in four-match Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with the contest starting with the opening match at the Vidarbha Cricket Stadium (VCA) starting here on Thursday. There are a lot of things at…

Nagpur : For many years people have written the epitaph for the longest format of the game under the onslaught of white-ball cricket and waning interest for Test cricket among fans for the slam-bang form of the game. However, in recent…

Karachi : New Zealand's new Test captain Tim Southee has defended his tactics after the Black Caps failed to force victory in the opening Test against Pakistan and had to settle for a draw despite taking a strong position in the match.…

Karachi : The first Test ended in a draw as bad light halted New Zealand's victory bid and denied them a chance to go 1-0 up in the two-Test series after fine half-centuries by Imam-ul-Haq, Saud Shakeel and Sarfraz Ahmed helped Pakistan to…