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Indian players in action during the second Test against West Indies in New Delhi. (EXPRESS PHOTO BY PRAVEEN KHANNA)

India go past South Africa to carve slice of Test history, thanks to 2-0 series win over West Indies

October 15, 2025 12:09 pm

India have played a total of 596 Tests since their Test debut in 1932. Out of those 596, India won 185 Tests while losing 186 Tests to carry a win/loss ratio of 0.994

India vs England: Rohit Sharma will not continue as Test captain on the tour. (Reuters)

Hitman signs off: For fans, Rohit Sharma’s Test legacy will be about wanting more

May 09, 2025 8:25 pm

When timing met grace, Sharma was the easiest on the eye. When the two didn't sync, fans were left tearing their hair in frustration over what could have been. Perhaps they were unfair. But players like Sharma tend to always leave fans greedy for more

India have only played four Pink-Ball Tests since their first in 2019. (Reuters)

India's Pink-Ball Test record: Most runs, wickets, high scores ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy match

December 06, 2024 6:28 am

IND vs AUS: India will face Australia at the Adelaide Oval in the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy match, in only their fifth pink-ball Test from Friday.

A life in cricket: Irfan Pathan & Kiran More recall India’s oldest Test cricketer Dattajirao Gaekwad

February 14, 2024 8:05 am

Even in his old age, he lived for the game, trained youngsters and never tired of talking about it.

India vs Australia one-off Test: Teamwork makes the dream work in Harmanpreet Kaur and Co's fortnight to remember

December 24, 2023 9:03 pm

Despite not used to the rigours of the long format, home team finds vital performances from all members to seal first-ever win over Aussies

'No. 6 is where there is just a little bit of a concern': Sunil Gavaskar on Team India's playing XI before WTC Final

June 05, 2023 12:13 pm

India comes into the match as the slight favorites, having won their last Test series against Australia. But the Kangaroos will be no pushovers and have a wealth of experience in their squad.

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India shouldn't pick WTC XI with pre-determined mindset like they did 2 years ago: MSK Prasad

June 02, 2023 2:59 pm

Spin could play a role in the final against Australia at The Oval in London from June 7 but Prasad advised the team to take the final call depending on the conditions at that time.

WTC Final: Cheteshwar Pujara's inputs will be invaluable for Indian batters, says Sunil Gavaskar

May 31, 2023 5:13 pm

Sunil Gavaskar also emphasized the need for batters to play as late as possible in English conditions, allowing for swing and avoiding the mistake of reaching out for the ball.

ICC expecting full crowds for at least first four days of WTC final at Oval

May 29, 2023 3:54 pm

"We hope the weather stays clear so we can get the full amount of cricket, though we have a reserve day to make up for lost time," said Wasim Khan, ICC general manager of cricket, in a select media interaction.