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Ind vs NZ: Iyer to make Test debut, confirms stand-in skipper Rahane

Rahane said India would miss all the big names, but that the youngsters stepping in were good enough to compete at the Test level

India's Test specialists brace up for NZ series by toiling hard at BKC

India's Test specialists, including senior speedster Ishant Sharma, toiled hard at the nets on the second day of the short camp here on Tuesday as they braced up for the upcoming Test series

Rahane to lead India in 1st Test against NZ; Rohit, Pant, Bumrah rested

Vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane will lead India in the first Test against New Zealand in Kanpur, starting November 25, before regular skipper Kohli returns to take charge from the second Test in Mumbai

Will be great if I can open in Test matches for India: Washington Sundar

He started as a top-order batter in junior cricket before becoming a specialist spinner in the shortest version but Washington Sundar would love to "open" in Test matches for India if he gets a chance

I know my best in Test cricket is yet to come, says Rohit Sharma

Rohit felt his best in Test cricket is yet to come after having a stunning tour of England, which he described as 'good' for himself

England all-rounder Moeen Ali announces retirement from Test cricket

Ali, 34, made his Test debut back in 2014

Ind vs Eng: Gavaskar welcomes BCCI's offer to reschedule 5th Test

Gavaskar has lauded the BCCI's offer of rescheduling the cancelled Old Trafford Test

No clarity on India vs England Test series result amid talk of rescheduling

A COVID-19 outbreak that triggered "anxiety" among Indian players forced the cancellation of their fifth and final Test against England

Did Shastri and Kohli pay enough heed to BCCI diktat on health protocols?

The cancellation of the fifth Test here on Friday due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the visitors' camp has led to questions being raised over head coach Ravi Shastri's book release function

Ind vs Eng: ECB, BCCI to try 'finding a window to reschedule' 5th Test

The BCCI along with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) had earlier jointly decided to call off the fifth Test scheduled at Old Trafford in Manchester.

'Long live Test cricket while we have Kohli': Warne after India's Oval win

Spin legend Shane Warne has heaped praises on Virat Kohli, saying he has instilled self-belief in his team and hoped that the Indian skipper continues to play for a long time

Bumrah, Jadeja fashion India's victory in 4th Test against England

Pacer Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja blew away the England middle order to fashion India's emphatic 157-run victory in the fourth Test, here on Monday.

How BCCI burnished its image by taking from IPL and giving to Test cricket

IPL is the golden goose that helps fund tours and infrastructure for India A teams and several other age group cricket.

IND vs ENG 4th Test Day 1: India loses top 3 batsmen; 54-3 at Lunch

India once again struggled against the moving ball, struggling to 54 for three at lunch on day one of the fourth Test against England here on Thursday. Joe Root put India in to bat amid overcast conditions. Coming back from injury, Chris Woakes made instant impact by having Rohit Sharma (11) caught behind in his first over. In-form Ollie Robinson then trapped K L Rahul (17) with a ball that nipped backed in. Cheteshwar Pujara followed an outswinger from James Anderson only to edge it to the wicketkeeper to leave India reeling at 39 for three. Virat Kohli (18 batting) and Ravindra Jadeja (2 batting) were in the middle when lunch was taken. Jadeja came ahead of Ajinkya Rahane and Rishabh Pant. Brief scores: India 54/3 in 25 overs (Virat Kohli batting 18; James Anderson 1/28, Ollie Robinson 1/8, Chris Woakes 1/4).

IND vs ENG 4th Test playing 11: Umesh, Shardul replace Ishant, Shami

England made two changes, bringing in Ollie Pope in place of Jos Buttler, while fit-again Chris Woakes replaced Sam Curran

IND vs ENG: Bairstow needs to deliver with big innings, says Nasser Hussain

Nasser Hussain believes that Bairstow needs to deliver with a big inning in the Test series against India. He also said that Bairstow looks more secure after tinkering with his technique

IND vs ENG 3rd Test highlights: Unstoppable Root puts England in command

Joe Root stamped his authority over the Indian bowling attack with a third masterful hundred in as many games, putting England in a dominant position on day two of the second Test here on Thursday.

IND vs ENG: Lot of time left in series, no need to feel low, says Shami

India pacer Mohammed Shami on Thursday said that the team's performance so far in the third Test has not affected the players' morale as there is a lot of time left in the five-match series.

Indian bowlers tried their socks off but didn't get help from wicket: Malan

Indian bowlers worked really hard and asked a lot of questions but didn't get much help from the wicket, which has changed massively since the opening day of the third Test, says Dawid Malan

IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Pitch has become slow, batting-friendly, says Shami

India pace bowler Mohammed Shami admitted that the Indian bowlers struggled on the Headingley pitch since it had slowed down and offered little to bowlers by way of movement and bounce.