All-rounder Washington Sundar joins India's squad for upcoming Tests against New Zealand after his impressive performance in Ranji Trophy. The squad also sees the return of Rohit Sharma as Captain and Jasprit Bumrah as Vice-Captain. Other notable players include Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Ravichandran Ashwin.
In a gripping match at Multan Cricket Stadium, Pakistan's spin duo stole the show with Noman Ali taking 8 wickets and Shaheen Afridi and Sajid Khan providing crucial support as they bowled England out for 144, securing a 152-run victory. England's hopes of chasing down the target of 297 were dashed by the spinners who capitalized on the turning track. Skipper Ben Stokes' valiant efforts were not enough to save his team as Noman claimed the top spot in the bowlers' list with his impressive figures of 8-46. The series now stands at parity with one win for each team.
In a dramatic turn of events, rain hindered India's progress in the first Test against New Zealand as they reached 344/3, trailing by 12 runs on day four. Sarfaraz Khan continued his impressive form with his maiden unbeaten Test century, while Rishabh Pant returned to action with a brisk 53 not out. New Zealand had posted a massive total of 402 in their second innings, with Rachin Ravindra scoring a maiden Test century. However, India's strong start with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma was dampened when they were dismissed in quick succession, but Indian skipper Virat Kohli and Sarfaraz Khan added 136 runs for the third wicket before Kohli fell to Glenn Phillips on the last ball of the day. Follow the live updates of this thrilling match here.
India makes an impressive comeback in the opening Test match against New Zealand with a strong all-round performance. Although New Zealand took a 356-run lead in the first innings, India's batsmen showed resilience and ended Day 3 with a total of 231 for 3. With just two days left in the match, India will need some big contributions from their batsmen to stay in the game. Meanwhile, New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra and Tim Southee put up an impressive show with the bat, scoring a total of 451 runs on Day 3.
Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli achieved a major milestone during the first test match against New Zealand, reaching 9000 runs in his career. This accomplishment further solidifies Kohli's place as one of the top players in international cricket. Fans eagerly watched as Kohli played a signature leg glance to reach this impressive feat.
The Indian cricket team displayed a dominating performance in the first test against New Zealand in Bengaluru, thanks to an impressive century by Sarfaraz Khan. With a commanding lead on the scoreboard, team India looks to be in a strong position to secure a victory over their opponents at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The young batsman's impressive performance has put India in a favorable position in the test match.
Despite a valiant fightback from India's top order, New Zealand remain in a strong position in the 1st Test match. After a stellar batting performance from Rachin Ravindra and Tim Southee, New Zealand have a commanding lead of 356 runs. However, India's strong response in the second innings, led by Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Sarfaraz Khan, shows the hosts still have plenty of fight left.
Virat Kohli and Sarfaraz Khan put on an impressive display of counter-attacking batting on day three of the first Test against New Zealand at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. After the early loss of opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, the duo smashed fifties to lead India's fightback against the visitors, with Kohli also reaching the 9000-run milestone in Test cricket. However, just before stumps, Kohli's dismissal by New Zealand's Glenn Phillips added to the drama of the day that saw a mammoth first innings lead for the visitors and a brilliant 134 from Rachin Ravindra.
Team India's batting unit, including heavy hitters like Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, faced an embarrassing collapse in the first innings of the Test against New Zealand, getting bowled out for a shocking score of 46. Former head coach Ravi Shastri even mocked the team on air, calling them a "duck party" for the high number of players dismissed for ducks. After the match, captain Rohit Sharma accepted his mistake in reading the pitch and expressing disappointment over the record low score.
After Ab de Villiers' induction into the ICC Hall of Fame, close friend and former Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate Virat Kohli writes a heartfelt letter praising his "freakish" talent. Kohli recalls a match in 2016 when de Villiers' unconventional slogging against Sunil Narine left him in awe and speaks of his ability to perform under pressure in red ball cricket. Despite being known for his exploits in limited overs cricket, de Villiers has also shown his grit and determination in saving Test matches for South Africa.