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IND vs ENG Tests | This could finish as the finest series ever played in India

The England vs India Test series promises excitement as both teams adapt to the Bazball style of play, with captaincy playing a crucial role.

The Hindu

Either play more women's Tests or none at all: Lanning

Former Aussie captain Meg Lanning believes cricket powerbrokers must choose to either schedule more women's Test matches or focus entirely on white-ball games.

AAP

Zak Crawley credits 'Bazball' approach for England's success, unfazed by India's team changes

NEW DELHI: England opener Zak Crawley emphasized the positive impact of the aggressive 'Bazball' approach, introduced by coach Brendon McCullum, on the team's performance. England, unbeaten in Tests since adopting this style, staged a remarkable comeback to defeat India by 28 runs in the first Test in Hyderabad.

The Times of India

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Smith now 'comfortable' opening for Australia in Tests

A vindicated Steve Smith was puzzled by critics who were quick to jump on the decision to promote him to Australia's Test opener.

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'His records tell everything': Rahul Dravid on Virat Kohli not playing first two Tests against England

Team India's head coach, Rahul Dravid, acknowledged on Tuesday that Virat Kohli's absence for the first two Tests of the England series, due to personal reasons, is significant. Dravid described Kohli as a "phenomenal player" and noted that any team would miss the contributions of such a key player.

The Times of India

Darren Gough applauds James Anderson's dedication as the veteran pacer adjusts run-up ahead of India Tests

NEW DELHI: Former England cricketer Darren Gough has expressed admiration for James Anderson's unwavering commitment to the game, particularly in light of the 41-year-old fast bowler's recent adjustments to his run-up ahead of the challenging five-Test series in India.

The Times of India

I have never seen anything better than what Tendulkar, Azharuddin did at Newlands: Conrad

hukri Conrad has seen it all. He played cricket before and after the apartheid in South Africa. “Let’s say I played in the White side and yes, I played in the non-White side,” Conrad told The Hindu. “And then I was involved when unity came along. A little bit of…

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Subcontinent pitches rated sub-par more often, yet Test matches end faster everywhere | Data

Analysis of ICC pitch ratings shows Indian pitches unfairly rated; spinners dominate in Indian subcontinent Tests.

The Hindu

India in South Africa | The 1-1 scoreline is a fair reflection of the mini-series of miniature Tests in South Africa

South Africa's Aiden Markram and India's Virat Kohli shine in the shortest completed Test match in history, with India taking the series 1-1.

The Hindu

South Africa's hands tied over squad for New Zealand, says coach Shukri Conrad

NEW DELHI: South Africa is compelled to send a second-string squad to New Zealand for two Tests next month, and coach Shukri Conrad on Thursday defended the controversial decision, stating that criticism of the move is unfounded and unfair.

The Times of India

CA take up fight for longer series to preserve Tests

Calls from skipper Pat Cummins and national team coach Andrew McDonald for minimum three-Test series will be worked through with the ICC by Cricket Australia.

AAP

England fans who flew down to watch India play Tests in South Africa

Two cricket fans spend a fortune to watch Test series of neutral countries, proving that Test cricket still has takers.

The Hindu

Sneh Rana credits Harmanpreet Kaur's late strikes for turning contest

MUMBAI: She was named as the 'Player of the match' after taking seven for 119 (3-56 4-63), but India's off-spinning all-rounder Sneh Rana was prompt to recognize that it was the double strike of her captain Harmanpreet Kaur late on Day Three which was the "turning point" in the Indian…

The Times of India

Healy sees multi-format series as key to women's Tests

Back from injury to face India in a one-off Test match, Australia captain Alyssa Healy is eager to see red-ball cricket gain more relevance in the women's game.

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Harmanpreet Kaur bats for more Tests for Indian women's team

NAVI MUMBAI: Soon after leading India to a record 347-run win over England in the one-off Women’s Test at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday, India women’s team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur hoped for more Tests, particularly in the light of a mighty impressive Test debut by all the three young…

The Times of India

Head coach Amol Muzumdar filled in for my lack of Test captaincy experience: Harmanpreet Kaur

NEW DELHI: Leading the Indian team for the first time in Tests, Harmanpreet Kaur on Saturday credited head coach Amol Muzumdar for taking crucial decisions, admitting she lacked the experience of leading in the longest format.

The Hindu

Ind Women vs Eng women Test | Amol Muzumdar filled in for my lack of Test captaincy experience: Harmanpreet

India women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur credits head coach Amol Muzumdar for record 347-run win over England. India's first-ever victory over England at home and sixth in 39 Tests. Muzumdar praised Deepti Sharma's 9 wickets and 50 runs.

The Times of India

Watch: Mitchell Starc's peach of a delivery to dismiss Sarfaraz Ahmed at Perth

NEW DELHI: It is very rare that the Kookubura ball (with which Tests are played in Australia), swings as late as after 70 overs. But this is exactly where the class of a bowler comes in. And there is no iota of doubt that Mitchell Starc is a world class…

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A lot hinges on Indian team when it comes to growth of women's cricket: Harmanpreet Kaur

NAVI MUMBAI: As the Indian women's team returns to Test cricket after a gap of more than two years when they play England in a one-off Test at the DY Patil Stadium from Thursday, captain Harmanpreet Kaur asserted that her team will have to take the lead in furthering the…

The Hindu

Indian team has responsibility to take women’s cricket ahead: Harmanpreet Kaur

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur desires more Tests in women's cricket, admitting India must lead the way with consistent performances.

The Guardian - AU

Quiet lead-up to Pakistan series is a strange contrast to Australia’s epic year

If Pakistan can buck history to offer more competition then these Tests could earn their place among the peak moments of 2023

The Times of India

India banking on coach Amol Muzumdar's experience to get into Test mindset: Smriti Mandhana

NEW DELHI: With the Indian women's team facing a lack of sufficient red-ball exposure, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has highlighted the efforts of her younger teammates to seek guidance from the new head coach, Amol Muzumdar, in order to transition into a red-ball mindset ahead of the upcoming one-off Test against…

The Times of India

Would love to a part of Women’s WTC, but that’s for ICC and board to decide: Smriti Mandhana

NAVI MUMBAI: So rare are Tests in the landscape of women’s cricket, that Smriti Mandhana wasn’t even sure when was the last time India played a Test at home, before she was reminded that it was in November 2014, India beating South Africa at Manas Gangotri Stadium in Mysuru.

The Times of India

BCCI not too keen on pink-ball day/night Tests

MUMBAI: The BCCI isn't a big fan of pink-ball day/night Tests. There are no pink-ball day/night Tests slotted in India's home season this time, either for men or women.

The Times of India

David Warner's farewell tour adds spark to Australia-Pakistan Test series

NEW DELHI: The upcoming home Tests against an undermanned Pakistan team may lack excitement for some Australian cricket fans, but the anticipation surrounding David Warner's farewell tour has injected a much-needed boost into the series.

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