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Mohammed Siraj Takes Four Wickets in New Zealand A Test
Mohammed Siraj bowls 35 overs and takes four wickets against New Zealand A, building match rhythm ahead of India's upcoming ODI and Test assignments.
India A vs New Zealand A: Mukesh Kumar Takes Five Wickets
Mukesh Kumar took five wickets and Mohammed Siraj claimed four as New Zealand A secured a 78-run lead before India A reached 32 without loss.
Dhruv Jurel’s Unbeaten 99 Rescues India A Against New Zealand A
Dhruv Jurel's unbeaten 99 helped India A recover from losing four wickets for seven runs to reach 291 for seven against New Zealand A.
Auqib Nabi Takes 3 Wickets in 8 Balls as India A Draw
Auqib Nabi took three wickets in eight balls as India A nearly beat New Zealand A, but Curtis Heaphy and Jayden Lennox secured a draw after bad light stopped play.
Ajinkya Rahane’s All-Time India Test XI: Kohli Left Out
Ajinkya Rahane reveals his all-time India Test XI, choosing Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni while leaving out Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah.
India A Bowled Out for 113 as New Zealand A Dominate
India A collapse for 113 against New Zealand A as Simon Keene takes five wickets, Yash Rathod scores an unbeaten 44, and fans question batting form.
Rabada vs Smith: Cape Town Test Decider Heats Up
Kagiso Rabada returns to challenge Steve Smith as South Africa and Australia prepare for a decisive Cape Town Test after levelling the series in Gqeberha.
Temba Bavuma Century Leads South Africa’s Fightback
Temba Bavuma's unbeaten 125 and Marco Jansen's 85 help South Africa reach 318-7 against Australia, despite Scott Boland's five-wicket haul.
Auqib Nabi: 3 Reasons India’s Test Squad Snub Surprises
Auqib Nabi missed India's 2026 New Zealand Test squad despite taking 60 Ranji Trophy wickets, raising questions about selection and overseas potential.
South Africa Drop Tristan Stubbs, Recall Matthew Breetzke
South Africa drop Tristan Stubbs and recall Matthew Breetzke for the Gqeberha Test as Ryan Rickelton takes the gloves and Rabada nears a return.
Sai Sudharsan Prepares for New Zealand’s Red-Ball Test
Sai Sudharsan scored an unbeaten 26 for Tamil Nadu and is studying Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid as he prepares for New Zealand's challenging conditions.
Ravindra Jadeja Scores 16th First-Class Century in Ranji Trophy
Ravindra Jadeja scores 102 for Saurashtra against Chhattisgarh, strengthening his red-ball preparation ahead of India's upcoming Test series in New Zealand.
Shaheen Afridi Makes Red-Ball Cricket Priority Clear as Pakistan Star Eyes Test Comeback
Shaheen Shah Afridi is returning to Pakistan’s first-class scene with KRL, determined to rebuild his red-ball rhythm and earn another opportunity in the Test squad.
Viv Richards Backs Joe Root to Break Sachin Tendulkar’s Test Run Record
Viv Richards believes Joe Root’s return to England’s Test captaincy could help him continue his remarkable career and eventually challenge Sachin Tendulkar’s record run tally.
Pakistan Test Cricket Win-Loss Ratio Falls Below 1.00 After England Defeat
Pakistan’s Test record has reached an unwanted historic milestone after defeats moved ahead of victories, highlighting growing concerns over consistency, selection and long-term team stability.
Mohammad Abbas Admits Pakistan Are Playing Bad Cricket After Lord’s Defeat
Mohammad Abbas has admitted Pakistan are struggling with batting, bowling and fielding after consecutive Test defeats against England, despite his nine-wicket haul at Lord’s.
Test Cricket Survival: Why Match Quality Matters More Than T20 Cricket
Test cricket’s future depends on producing competitive, meaningful and high-quality matches that can keep modern audiences engaged despite the rapid growth of T20 cricket.
Sunil Gavaskar’s No-Ball Solution: Escalating Fines Instead of Free Hits for India
Sunil Gavaskar has proposed escalating fines and greater coaching accountability to tackle India’s repeated Test no-balls, rejecting free hits as a solution that could favour batters.
Kagiso Rabada Injury: South Africa Face Major Blow Ahead of Australia Test Series
Kagiso Rabada’s reported hamstring tear could rule him out of South Africa’s crucial Australia Test series, forcing the Proteas to find new ways to replace his impact.
Imam-ul-Haq Injury Controversy: Muhammad Wasim Questions Pakistan Opener’s Fitness History
Former Pakistan selector Muhammad Wasim has questioned Imam-ul-Haq’s injury history after a calf strain ruled the opener out of Pakistan’s first innings at Lord’s.
Ajinkya Rahane Backs Devdutt Padikkal for India’s No. 3 Spot
Ajinkya Rahane has praised Devdutt Padikkal’s impressive Sri Lanka series while warning that New Zealand’s seam-friendly conditions will provide a tougher test of his Test credentials.