It Wouldn’t Surprise Me If R Ashwin Doesn’t Play SA Tests: Steve Harmison
Former England pacer Steve Harmison believes R Ashwin, after being named Player of the Series versus New Zealand, might not get an opportunity to participate in the Test series versus South Africa. Ashwin took 14 wickets at an impressive economy rate of 11.35 in 2 Tests against New Zealand....
Axar Patel Stays Fit And Hungry To Play For A Long Time: Virat Kohli
India captain Virat Kohli has encouraged Axar Patel to pursue international cricket for a long time if he keeps fit and improves his all-round abilities. Axar, 27, has had a brilliant start to his Test career, having taken 36 wickets in 5 matches, including 5 five-wicket hauls and one ten-wicket...
Siraj Has Simplified Things, He Is Reaping The Rewards: Zaheer Khan
Former India bowler Zaheer Khan hailed Mohammed Siraj 's brilliant performance versus New Zealand in the recently completed Test series, as hosts India won by a huge margin of 372 runs in Mumbai.
According to Zaheer, Siraj appears to be in full command of his team at the time, and...
I Can’t Judge Ajinkya’s Form, We Need Players With Impact Performances: Kohli
India won the series 1-0 after dominating the play versus New Zealand in the Mumbai Test. However, Ajinkya Rahane's form has become one of the hosts' primary concerns. The batsman has recently gone through a dry spell with his bat and has struggled to rack up significant runs.
In the...
IND vs NZ: Mumbai Cricket Association Honours Ajaz Patel With Scoresheet
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has congratulated New Zealand spin bowler Ajaz Patel on his outstanding performance in the 2nd Test versus India at the Wankhede Stadium. The left-arm spinner took 10 wickets in the 1st innings, establishing as the 3rd bowler in world cricket to accomplish the mark....
South Africa Is A Tough Challenge But Hopeful To Win The Series: Kohli
India ended up winning the 2nd Test versus New Zealand, and therefore the series, under the captaincy of Virat Kohli. Their upcoming challenge is a three-match Test series versus South Africa, which begins on December 26.
The Indian team's commitment would be sky-high after defeating the champions of the inaugural...
This Has Really Been A Good Year For Me Personally: Axar Patel
As an all-rounder who has built a reputation for himself in international cricket, Axar Patel has had a fantastic 2021. When he began his Test debut versus England previously this year, the left-arm spin bowler made a tremendous impression with his lethal deliveries. In addition, he extended his fantasy...
Day 4: India Clinch The Series By Thrashing New Zealand By 372 Runs
Consequently, India needed only 45 minutes to finish the procedures on the fourth day of the 2nd Test match. On Day 4, India required only 5 wickets to win, and Virat Kohli & team did so in spectacular, thrashing the New Zealand team by 372 runs.
After restarting the day at...
VVS Laxman Admits Pujara’s Century Drought Is A Worry For Team India
Cheteshwar Pujara is very far from his finest in recent years. The right-handed hitter, who was known for hitting long balls, has struggled to deliver regularly. Despite getting several starts, Pujara hasn't made a Test century since his 193 versus Australia in January 2019. He has received a great...
Harbhajan Reckons Shreyas Iyer To Succeed Rahane’s Spot In India’s Test Side
Legendary spin bowler Harbhajan Singh reckons Shreyas Iyer is statistically capable of replacing Ajinkya Rahane in India's Test side. Iyer made his Test debut versus New Zealand at Green Park in Kanpur and was named Player of the Match. The right-hander struck a hundred in the first innings and...
IND vs NZ: Mayank’s Knock Propels India Ahead After Ajaz’s Brilliance
Team India has performed well to conclude Day 1 in the second test in Mumbai versus New Zealand reaching 221/4. Mayank Agarwal was the standout for the visitors, batting the whole day and finishing undefeated on 120 to get the team out of difficulty at 80/3. Even though Virat...
Hanuma Vihari Must Ignore Distractions And Focus On His Game: Zaheer Khan
Hanuma Vihari was among the biggest misses from India's selection for the current two-match Test series versus New Zealand. The right-handed hitter has been a long-time member of India's Test team since making his Test debut in 2018. Unfortunately, owing to the squad's performer batting order, he hasn't been...
Ishant, Jadeja, Rahane And NZ’s Williamson Ruled Out Of Mumbai Test
New Zealand's captain, Kane Williamson will not make it to the second and final Test match in the 2-match series between India and New Zealand. The official Twitter post of New Zealand Cricket revealed the same. Here is why Ishant, Jadeja, Rahane And Williamson Ruled Out Of 2nd Test.
Ishant,...
IND vs NZ: Don’t Ignore The Performance Of Shreyas For Mumbai Test- VVS
VVS Laxman has advised the Indian team management not to overlook Shreyas Iyer for the Mumbai Test versus New Zealand, scheduled from 03, December. Here is all about IND vs NZ 2nd Test.
Before the final game of the series, the board must overcome the selection dilemma, since usual captain...
‘Grateful’ To KKR For Introducing Me To The World Of Cricket: Venkatesh Iyer
Venkatesh Iyer was among four players retained by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) before the IPL auctions. Iyer would be paid INR 8 cr by the Kolkata franchise for the 2022 season of the league.
And indeed the fearless left-hander has admitted that he is overjoyed to have been preserved...
IND vs NZ: Wasim Jaffer Hopes Siraj To Replace Ishant Sharma In 2nd Test
On December 3, 2021, India and New Zealand will face off in the second and final Test match. All will be on the table, as the series is now tied at 0-0, with the first Test concluding in a tie.
Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer has shared his opinion on...
Harbhajan Singh’s Famous Spell Vs AUS In 2001 Inspired Me: R Ashwin
On the last day of the Kanpur Test, Tom Latham sliced R Ashwin onto his stumps, breaking the great Harbhajan Singh's record of 417 Test wickets towards becoming India's 3rd-leading wicket-taker in the Test format, trailing only Anil Kumble (617) and Kapil Dev (434).
Ashwin described the experience as a...
NZ Managed To Hold On By The Skin Of Their Teeth At Kanpur: Gavaskar
India and New Zealand's first test match concluded in a dramatic tie. Rachin Ravindra and Ajaz Patel battled out over 50 balls to enable New Zealand to tie the Test match with India only one wicket away from winning, However, former Indian cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar is dissatisfied with...
Ashwin Has Been An Absolute Match-Winner For India: Rahul Dravid
During the first Test between India and New Zealand, R Ashwin had his historical moment. With 419 wickets, the off-spinner has surpassed bowling icon Harbhajan Singh to take 3rd spot on the list of Indian bowlers with the most Test wickets. Here is why Rahul Dravid Salutes R Ashwin.
Rahul...
IND vs NZ: Ravindra, Ajaz Help NZ Secure A Draw In Kanpur
New Zealand is known for putting up a tough fight, and this was evident on the last day of the Kanpur Test against India. All of their efforts appeared to be fruitless as they lost their 9th wicket with 8.4 overs remaining in the day. However, Rachin Ravindra and...
Impossible To Drop Shreyas Iyer For The Next Test Match: Aakash Chopra
Former India player and analyst Aakash Chopra lauded Shreyas Iyer 's performance in the Kanpur Test. He stated that India may make a couple of changes to their lineup for the upcoming Test match, but the batsman is uncertain to be axed. He also believes that Iyer's performance has...
If We Bat With Some Good Intent, We Can Chase It Down: Ronchi
New Zealand fielding coach Luke Ronchi believes the Blackcaps have a high possibility of chasing down the 284-run mark and winning the first Test versus India at Green Park in Kanpur. At the tail end of the 4th day, Ravi Ashwin dismissed 1st-innings half-centurion Will Young, and the NZ required...
IND vs NZ: Wasim Jaffer Suggests ‘Wriddhiman Saha To Open’ For 2nd Test
Wriddhiman Saha batted for India in the second innings of the first Test versus New Zealand, scoring 61* off 126 to enable his team to set a total of 284 for the Kiwis.
In addition, usual Indian captain Virat Kohli will rejoin the playing XI for the second Test, which...
IND vs NZ: NZ Need 280 Runs In 90 Overs To Win
Nine wickets are required for India. New Zealand requires 280 runs to win the game. On the last day of the first Test at Kanpur's Green Park, this was the simple equation. On the final day, the Kiwis will attempt a record-breaking chase of 284 runs. The greatest hunt...
Dravid Said Bharat Has Good Keeping Skills, Next Only To Saha: VVS
Former India batsman VVS Laxman recalls India's current head coach Rahul Dravid praising Andhra wicketkeeper-batsman KS Bharat, who was outstanding behind the wickets despite replacing Wriddhiman Saha in Kanpur during the first Test versus New Zealand.
Despite India's first-choice keeper Rishabh Pant resting for the series, Bharat has been picked as...
It Will Probably Be Rahane Who Will Make Way For Kohli: Daniel Vettori
Former New Zealand bowler Daniel Vettori believes Ajinkya Rahane has to give way for Virat Kohli in the 2nd Test versus New Zealand, which begins on December 3 at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
Rahane has struggled in the longest format, averaging less than 25 in 2021, and has been unable to...
