YThey almost never want to be at the center of the Australian cricket discussion. Occasionally a player gets the spotlight for good reason, such as when a shape is so deep purple that it leaves smoke on the water. But Read more…
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Australia dismissed New Zealand for 179 to take control of the first Test on day two on Friday after Cameron Green scored a brilliant 174 in a defiant final-wicket partnership that took the visitors to a total of 383. The Read more…
IIt’s easy to get caught up in the narrative that Test cricket lives and breathes thanks to England fans, whether they’re cladding themselves in Birmingham New Street or playing the trumpet in Technicolor jerseys alongside the Barmy Army in Rajkot. Read more…
Ben Stokes insisted he was proud of the way his England players threw everything at India despite their third straight defeat, which resulted in their first series defeat since he took over as captain two years ago. Defending 192 on Read more…
One of the many enduring qualities of Test cricket and its five-day schedule is a team’s ability to mount a comeback. The third day in Ranchi is now one of the countless examples. India didn’t so much turn the tide Read more…
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Lord’s, September 24, 2022: a day that was all about Jhulan Goswami – until it wasn’t anymore. A final bow to her 20-year international career; a guard of honor from the England players as she went out to bat one Read more…
David Warner will play his final bilateral international cricket series against New Zealand this week, but no fond farewell is expected from Black Caps fans in Wellington and Auckland at the opener in Australia. The 37-year-old has already retired from Read more…
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Ali Martin has filed his report from Rajkot, which is my cue to go out for some fresh air. It was a day when India’s young Read more…
After a difficult first day in Rajkot, where both Indian centurions could have been removed through smarter use of technology, England may have to rethink their use of the screening system. Neither was easy, it should be emphasized, and one Read more…
