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England's Craig Overton reacts after bowling a delivery. (AP)

India vs England 3rd Test, Day 1 Highlights: At Stumps, England in total control

August 25, 2021 23:28 IST

India vs England 3rd Test Day 1 Highlights: India will hope to take an unassailable lead in the five-match Test series against hosts England.

India lead WTC table with 14 points

August 25, 2021 11:21 IST

The rain-forced draw in the opening Test gave India four points and the outright win at Lord's 12 points. However, the team has 14 points in total, instead of 16, as it was docked two points for slow over rate.

Her father’s dream: Himachal pacer gets maiden call-up for women’s T-20 cricket teamSubscriber Only

August 25, 2021 15:14 IST

Renuka Singh Thakur's keen interest was noticed by her uncle Bhupinder Singh Thakur, he suggested to the family that Ritika get enrolled at the HPCA women’s residential academy at Dharamshala.

Shaheen Afridi leads Pakistan to 109-run win over West Indies

August 25, 2021 09:03 IST

PAK vs WI: The hosts were always up against it after resuming on their overnight tally of 49-1, 280 runs shy of the imposing target of 329, but with survival more than chasing victory in mind.

Prequel and sequel of Bumrah’s 10-ball over to Anderson at Lord’sSubscriber Only

August 25, 2021 15:14 IST

Bumrah’s barrage didn’t get him Anderson’s wicket but it did contribute to the dismissal by disturbing the mindset and foot-movement of Anderson, who is known to be a stubborn customer with the bat at times.

India unchanged and unchainedSubscriber Only

August 25, 2021 07:54 IST

The effectiveness of a four-pronged pace attack means India are no longer dependent on spin

Warwickshire sign Mohammed Siraj.(Reuters)

Rookie turned regular, how Siraj is unbreakable and undroppableSubscriber Only

August 25, 2021 15:14 IST

It’s hard to think of any other Indian pacer — the exceptional Bumrah apart — who had transitioned into Test cricket as smoothly or swiftly as Siraj. Even Ishant Sharma, and to go further back, Javagal Srinath devoured time and games to blossom into potent bowlers.

England's Dawid Malan in action. (Reuters)

India have got bowlers who can win Tests in all conditions: Dawid Malan

August 24, 2021 21:12 IST

Dawid Malan last played a Test against India at Birmingham in August 2018.

India vs Australia: Yastika Bhatia, Renuka Singh Thakur included for tour Down UnderSubscriber Only

August 24, 2021 19:22 IST

The All-India Senior Women’s Selection Committee on Tuesday picked the squads for India Women’s upcoming tour in Australia.

This Indian team will not take a backward step when provoked: Virat Kohli

August 24, 2021 18:53 IST

With spin likely to play a bigger part than it has so far this series, offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin may be in line for a recall.

Felt like he wasn’t trying to get me out: James Anderson on Jasprit Bumrah’s barrage of bouncers

August 24, 2021 17:33 IST

Bumrah bowled a 10-ball over mostly comprising bouncers and one of them hit Anderson on the helmet.

ECB senior executives set to share 2.1 million pound after cutting jobs

August 24, 2021 15:27 IST

ECB chair Ian Watmore said the executives are being rewarded for their good work amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

High-flying India eyeing unassailable series lead and a big knock from Virat Kohli

August 24, 2021 14:29 IST

Kohli's last international hundred came in November 2019 and though he has scored a couple of 40s in the series so far, the expectations have always been sky high from the modern great.

Pakistan-Afghanistan ODI series postponed until next year

August 24, 2021 10:11 IST

The two countries were due to play three ODI matches in early September in Sri Lanka, but the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said late on Monday that the Afghanistan Cricket Board had requested the series be postponed.

Shaheen Afridi 6-51: Pakistan on top in 2nd Test vs West Indies

August 24, 2021 10:35 IST

Fast bowler Shaheen Afridi took a career-best 6-51 as Pakistan established control of the second cricket test against the West Indies on the fourth day to place itself in a position to level the two-match series.

IND vs ENG 3rd Test: England’s game of thornsSubscriber Only

August 24, 2021 14:43 IST

Top-order woes, middle-order muddle, injury-strapped bowling attack, and absence of key personnel threatens England's comeback chances in the series against India

Former South Africa wicketkeeper Mark Boucher (File Photo/AP)

Mark Boucher apologises for offensive songs, nicknames; rot runs deepSubscriber Only

August 24, 2021 14:43 IST

In his response to the allegations of racism by some of his teammates, including Paul Adams, Mark Boucher said he and his teammates should have been more sensitive.

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Virat Kohli’s India will play how they play, we will not get drawn into anything that’s not honest: Joe Root

August 24, 2021 14:43 IST

With India leading the series 1-0, one expects more aggression from Virat Kohli's team but Root said his team has learnt its lessons from the previous game and will not be drawn into the conversations needlessly.

Cheteshwar Pujara and I know how to handle pressure: Ajinkya Rahane answers criticsSubscriber Only

August 24, 2021 08:40 IST

Ajinkya Rahane, along with Cheteshwar Pujara put up dogged resistance against a probing England attack in the second Test at Lord's to keep India in the game.

England's Mark Wood celebrates a wicket during the first Test against India. (File)

India vs England: Mark Wood to miss third Test

August 23, 2021 16:07 IST

Mark Wood sustained the injury on the fourth day of the second Test at Lord’s.

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Stabbing him in the back: Khawaja slams players, backs coach Langer

August 23, 2021 14:38 IST

Relations between Langer and his players exacerbated with Cricket Australia holding emergency talks between senior executives and the cricketers to try and chart a roadmap ahead of the T20 World Cup and Ashes.

Jason Holder congratulates Fawad Alam on his unbeaten century (Source: Windies Cricket)

2nd Test, Day 3: Fawad 124 lifts Pakistan vs West Indies

August 23, 2021 13:04 IST

Pakistan batsman Fawad Alam resumed an innings which began on day one and completed a century on day three of the second cricket Test.

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James Anderson: Seamer, leader, provocateurSubscriber Only

August 24, 2021 08:40 IST

The masterful seamer has made the ball talk and the tongues wag, thus adding a combative edge to the series and dusting up the old debate whether bowlers should bounce-out tail-enders.

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Silverwood should have asked Root, ‘What the hell is going on’: Vaughan on bouncer tactic at Lord’s

August 22, 2021 18:52 IST

Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah scripted a sensational turnaround on the final day when they shared a record ninth wicket partnership of 89 runs to help India set a 272-run target, which England failed to achieve after being bowled out for 120.

Rahul Dravid’s NCA now has ‘corporate class’ for new coaches on tackling selection problems

August 22, 2021 18:26 IST

Recently, a batch of distinguished former first-class cricketers attended the BCCI's Level-2 coaching course and also appeared for the theory and practical examination.