New Zealand bowling spearhead Neil Wagner has opened up on what he would do to square up arguably the best batsman in the world – India’s Virat Kohli, ahead of the second Test at Christchurch. According to the deadly left-armer, ‘drying up’ Kohli would be the best way of sending him back to the pavilion. Wagner has made giant strides in the longest version of the game, … [Read more...] about Neil Wagner Reveals His Plan For Virat Kohli Ahead Of Christchurch Test
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India Suffer 1st Defeat in World Test Championship (5 Talking Points)
The first defeat in the ICC World Test Championship for India looked inevitable on Day-3, and then Southee-Boult pair took just one more session to wrap up things as India swallowed some pride for the first time in this ICC World Test Championship 2019-2021. Let's look back at the 5 talking points from the match. Opening riddle: When was the last time India put up a … [Read more...] about India Suffer 1st Defeat in World Test Championship (5 Talking Points)
NZ vs IND 1st Test: Miscommunication With Rahane Leads To Pant’s Run-Out
India started the day 2 of the 1st Test against New Zealand from 122/5 and it was on Ajinkya Rahane and Rishabh Pant to take India to a respectable score. Ajinkya Rahane and Rishabh Pant both were looking good, batting carefully. Rishabh Pant was not looking to go big this time, except for the one six he hit on the bowling of spinner Ajaz Patel. In spite of the cautious … [Read more...] about NZ vs IND 1st Test: Miscommunication With Rahane Leads To Pant’s Run-Out
Ross Taylor Revisits Test Debut, Claims He Didn’t Know If He’d Play After His 1st Test
Ross Taylor, one of, if not the greatest-ever New Zealand batsman, spoke in detail to the media ahead of the 100th Test match of his career. While the explosive middle-order man expressed contentment with what he has achieved in his time with the national team, he apparently also feared never playing Test cricket again. Taylor has scored a gigantic 17,653 runs in his … [Read more...] about Ross Taylor Revisits Test Debut, Claims He Didn’t Know If He’d Play After His 1st Test
David Warner Hints At Possible Retirement From The Shortest Format
Australian batsman and Allan Border medalist David Warner has indicated a probable retirement from T20s following the consecutive World Cups that are set to be held later this year and the next year. According to Warner, 33, the shortest version of the game could be the one he could 'drop' first in order to go for the longer run during the twilight years of his remarkable … [Read more...] about David Warner Hints At Possible Retirement From The Shortest Format
SA vs ENG: Jimmy Anderson Will Miss The Rest Of The Test Series
Jimmy Anderson had felt a tightness in his left side on the last day of the 2nd Test against South Africa in Newlands. He had taken a 5-wicket haul in the first innings of that Test and was roaring to repeat the same performance in the second innings too. But the injury forced him to bowl only 8 overs on the final day. The scans later confirmed the rib injury is more serious … [Read more...] about SA vs ENG: Jimmy Anderson Will Miss The Rest Of The Test Series
Jacques Kallis Appointed As South Africa’s Batting Consultant
South African legend Jacques Kallis has been named as the national side’s batting consultant ahead of a grueling summer, meaning he’ll join Mark Boucher’s refurbished backroom staff. Having played a similar role for the Kolkata Knight Riders back in 2015, besides being the head coach of the IPL giants, Kallis is someone with considerable experience. Regarded as arguably the … [Read more...] about Jacques Kallis Appointed As South Africa’s Batting Consultant
South Africa’s 17-Man Squad For Tests Against England Includes 6 Uncapped Players
The refurbished Mark Boucher-led South Africa has chosen an interesting 17-man squad ahead for the first two matches of the four-game Test series against England, on Monday. As many as six uncapped players are drafted into the setup, including Pieter Malan, Rassie van der Dussen, Dwaine Pretorius, Dane Paterson, Beuran Hendricks and Rudi Second. The South Africans, after a … [Read more...] about South Africa’s 17-Man Squad For Tests Against England Includes 6 Uncapped Players
Australia Defeat NZ In 1st Test By 296 runs, Starc Man Of The Match
Australia inflicted a heavy defeat on their Trans-Tasman rivals, as New Zealand lost the first test match of the three-match Test series by 296 runs at the Perth Cricket Stadium (Optus Stadium). The series is a part of the World Test Championship. Mitchell Starc won the man of the match award for his 5/52 in the 1st inning and 4/45 in the 2nd innings. The Kiwis struggled … [Read more...] about Australia Defeat NZ In 1st Test By 296 runs, Starc Man Of The Match
AUS vs NZ 1st Test Day 2: Starc’s Pink Ball Love Continues, Australia In Control
In the session full of action, Mitchell Starc’s 4-fer put Australia firmly on a driving seat. At the Stumps of Day-2, visitors were tottering at 109/5 with Ross Taylor (66*) being the lone warrior. They are still trailing by 307 runs. If the first two sessions were battle of patience then the last session was full of action, something happening on almost every ball. Pink ball … [Read more...] about AUS vs NZ 1st Test Day 2: Starc’s Pink Ball Love Continues, Australia In Control
Aus vs Pak 2nd Test 2019: Post-Match 5 Talking Points
It was the last ball of the over. No. 11 batsman Muhammad Musa was on strike. He whacked it straight towards mid-on. For some reason, Mohammad Abbas saw a possibility of a single there and by the time he realized his mistake, the damage was done by Pat Cummins by doing a run-out. And no, it wasn’t the last ball of the ODI or the T20 when they needed to run at all costs. This … [Read more...] about Aus vs Pak 2nd Test 2019: Post-Match 5 Talking Points
2019-2021 ICC World Test Championship Points System, All Teams Schedule & Concerns
Are you a Test cricket fan? Do you feel sad when you see many empty seats in the stands for most Test matches? Well, then this new attempt by ICC to revive Test Cricket may cheer you up. In this article, we will see the ICC World Test Championship format, rules, points system, all teams and their schedule, and also some of the concerns regarding the tournament format and … [Read more...] about 2019-2021 ICC World Test Championship Points System, All Teams Schedule & Concerns
