Page 20 - Test Cricket
This day that year: Kohli made his Test debut against West Indies in 2011
The right-handed batsman did not have a good show with the bat in his first Test as he just managed to score 19 runs in the entire match
 "This day that year: Kohli made his Test debut against West Indies in 2011")
Kumar Sangakkara feels Test cricket shouldn't be treated like a cash cow
ICC came up with World Test Championship to reinvigorate the format in white-ball era but Sangakkara feels sustaining such tournaments will be difficult
 "Kumar Sangakkara feels Test cricket shouldn't be treated like a cash cow")
VVS Laxman calls Sehwag one of the most destructive openers in Test history
In 104 matches long Test career, Sehwag scored 8586 runs at an impressive average of 49.34. He also scored 23 centuries and 32 fifties in a 12-year long stint in the longest format
 "VVS Laxman calls Sehwag one of the most destructive openers in Test history")
On this day 27 yrs ago, Inzamam-ul-Haq smashed his first Test century
He brought up the milestone against West Indies in the third Test of the three-match series at Antigua Recreation Ground
 "On this day 27 yrs ago, Inzamam-ul-Haq smashed his first Test century")
Days to come
We don't know where this proposal is going to end up, but we do know that Test cricket is becoming less and less feasible in commercial and financial terms, with every passing Test
 "Days to come")
Aus vs NZ: Warner nears ton, Labuschagne survives as Australia pile on runs
Australia have been unbeatable this season, winning all four Tests at home
 "Aus vs NZ: Warner nears ton, Labuschagne survives as Australia pile on runs")
KL Rahul firm favourite for Tests, Hardik may return for ODIs against Kiwis
In case, Hardik can't make it, selectors might either look at hitting prowess of Suryakumar Yadav since the ODIs in the Kiwiland will be an extension of T20s in World Cup year.
 "KL Rahul firm favourite for Tests, Hardik may return for ODIs against Kiwis")
Ponting picks Kohli as the captain of his all-star Test team of the decade
Ponting's Test team of the 2010s doesn't feature any other Indian apart from Kohli, who is currently ranked No.1 in both ICC Test and ODI rankings for batsmen
 "Ponting picks Kohli as the captain of his all-star Test team of the decade")
Vaughan calls ICC rankings 'absolute garbage' over England, NZ's position
India are currently ranked number one in ICC Test team rankings, followed by New Zealand, South Africa, England and Australia
 "Vaughan calls ICC rankings 'absolute garbage' over England, NZ's position")
Just a walk in the park: Steve Smith fastest to reach 7000 Test runs
The 30-year-old took a single off Muhammad Musa during the second Test against Pakistan in Adelaide to reach the milestone and take possession of a record held for 73 years
 "Just a walk in the park: Steve Smith fastest to reach 7000 Test runs")
A new ball game
The overall quality of cricket has to improve - too many uneven duels have blighted the romance of Test match cricket
 "A new ball game")
Nobody moved in dressing room when Dravid, Laxman batted: Sachin
Laxman scored 281 off 452 balls while Dravid made 180 off 353 and India eventually declared on 657/7.
 "Nobody moved in dressing room when Dravid, Laxman batted: Sachin")
First D/N Test: Eden Gardens decorated with pink lights for pink-ball match
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will also be present.
 "First D/N Test: Eden Gardens decorated with pink lights for pink-ball match")
First D/N Test: 5 reasons why you can't miss India-Bangla pink ball match
Cricket made its mark in sporting culture for the first time way back in the 1800s with the introduction of Test cricket.
 "First D/N Test: 5 reasons why you can't miss India-Bangla pink ball match")
First D/N Test: Better stadium services needed to draw crowd, says Dravid
However, a number of other factors need to be looked into while trying to understand why Test cricket fails to attract crowds, including facilities available for fans inside the stadium.
 "First D/N Test: Better stadium services needed to draw crowd, says Dravid")
Test cricket returns to Pak after a decade, Sri Lanka confirm series in Dec
The upcoming series' first Test will be played in Rawalpindi from December 11-15, while the second Test will be held in Karachi from December 19-23
 "Test cricket returns to Pak after a decade, Sri Lanka confirm series in Dec")
Ashwin becomes third Indian bowler to pick 250 wickets in Tests at home
India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin bagged his 250th Test wicket at home during the first match against Bangladesh here on Thursday.By doing so, Ashwin became the third India bowler to achieve the milestone after Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh.Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took to Twitter and wrote: "250 Test wickets at home for @ashwinravi99. He becomes the third Indian bowler to do so after @anilkumble1074 & @harbhajan_singh."Ashwin had 249 Test wickets under his belt when he stepped out on the field for the first Test against Bangladesh. He picked the wicket of captain Mominul Haque to register his 250th wicket.Bangladesh opted to bat first after winning the toss and are currently on 106/4 after the completion of 41 overs.
 "Ashwin becomes third Indian bowler to pick 250 wickets in Tests at home")
Test snub to World T20 form: Dhawan opens up on game plan, fitness and more
Asked if it will be about one between him and Rohit Sharma playing anchor as the other attacks, Dhawan answered in the negative.
 "Test snub to World T20 form: Dhawan opens up on game plan, fitness and more")
Visibility at twilight could be an issue during day-night test: Pujara
The pink ball will be used for the first time in India during the India-Bangladesh day/night match at Eden Gardens from November 22
 "Visibility at twilight could be an issue during day-night test: Pujara")
MCC backs neutral umpires in Test matches despite calls for revamp
MCC insisted that neutral Test umpiring is still the best way forward
 "MCC backs neutral umpires in Test matches despite calls for revamp")
