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Sandeep Patil says India must play attacking cricket in Australia and embrace transition

MUMBAI: Sandeep Patil, former India player and one-time chairman of the selection committee, said on Wednesday that the 3-0 series defeat against New Zealand needs to be a “wake-up call” for the Indian team. However, he backed them to come good in the five-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia starting…

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Why Perth may not be an ideal start for India against Australia

NEW DELHI: Pace and bounce. Test cricket in Australia is identified by these two elements. Over the years, no other stadium has represented the fast and furious nature of the Australian pitches than the WACA Ground in Perth.

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EXCLUSIVE | 'Not the BCCI, not the selectors, the onus is on players' - Former chief selector Sunil Joshi on playing domestic cricket

1998, Mohali. First Test against New Zealand. India crashed to 83 on a fresh deck. The batters made amends in the second innings. Centuries by Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar led the way en route 505/3 declared. The Kiwis were left to save the game, which they did. The match…

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'Now it seems Virat Kohli can be dismissed without any issues'

Virat Kohli, who celebrates his 36th birthday today (November 5), no longer has the aura that used to intimidate opponents the way Vivian Richards and Sachin Tendulkar did when they walked in to bat, feels former India batsman Akaash Chopra.

The Times of India

Why Indian batters are struggling against left-arm spin

There's no denying faults in technique have slowly crept into the game of the T20-oriented modern batsman

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Virat Kohli turns 36 as Australia test awaits the batting legend

Virat Kohli celebrates his 36th birthday today, and the batting icon would have loved to mark the special occasion with a Test win over New Zealand -- just like exactly a year ago, when he scored a century in the ODI World Cup on his 35th birthday. But a year…

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If Sachin Tendulkar can play domestic cricket at 40, why can't Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma? Fans ask

The disappointing run of India's batting icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the two Tests against New Zealand has the fans worried ahead of the tour of Australia.

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Will New Zealand clean sweep Test series? Relive the last time Team India suffered a series whitewash at home

NEW DELHI: After the historic series loss to New Zealand at home, there is a lot of discussion about India's 12-year home run being snapped and 18 series winning streak being broken. And rightly so, as no team has ever dominated at home like this Indian team in Test cricket…

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Monty Panesar to Mitchell Santner: India's woes against left-arm spin remain

Mitchell Santner's 13-wicket haul in the Pune Test is not the only time that a left-arm spinner has troubled India.

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'Senior players need to step up', 'winning in India a dream': Irfan Pathan, Sachin Tendulkar after New Zealand win series

New Zealand made history by winning their first-ever Test series in India, defeating the hosts by 113 runs in the second Test match at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. This victory ended India's 18-series home winning streak dating back to 2012. New Zealand now leads the three-match series…

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Will Team India recreate Sachin Tendulkar-Virender Sehwag magic to pull off a historic chase in Pune?

NEW DELHI: Chasing targets above 300 in Test cricket has historically been a tough challenge for Team India on home soil.

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Hardik Pandya on Virat Kohli's 2022 masterclass vs Pakistan: 'A game like no other'

NEW DELHI: Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Wednesday recalled India's encounter against Pakistan in the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The memorable match took place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on this same day in 2022.

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Can Joe Root break Sachin Tendulkar's record? Alastair Cook gives his verdict

NEW DELHI: Joe Root has the potential to overtake the great Sachin Tendulkar as the most prolific run scorer in Test cricket history, according to former England captain Alastair Cook.

The Times of India

'Iska 300 toh gaya!' When Sachin Tendulkar almost knocked out Anil Kumble in Bengaluru nets

India's bowling legend Anil Kumble, who turned 53 today (October 17), entertained viewers with anecdotes from his playing career while doing commentary on live broadcast during day two of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru.

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Joe Root could break this 'elusive' Test record, says England legend Alastair Cook

NEW DELHI: Joe Root, the 33-year-old Yorkshireman, surpassed Alastair Cook's record England tally of 12,472 runs during the first Test match against Pakistan, where he scored an impressive 262 runs.

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Alastair Cook becomes 33rd England player inducted into ICC hall of fame

Alastair Cook has said he feels ‘privileged’ to be the latest England Test cricketer to be inducted into the International Cricket Council Hall of Fame

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Sachin Tendulkar enjoys a day with friends from Pakistan - See pic

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar was pictured in the same frame with fellow cricket legends from Pakistan during his visit to the National Cricket League (NCL) in Dallas, USA, recently.

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India vs New Zealand: Memorable Test knocks in India

NEW DELHI: India-New Zealand Test cricket encounters have produced several memorable knocks in India, showcasing the batting prowess of both teams.

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India vs New Zealand: When Sachin Tendulkar scored his maiden double hundred in Test cricket

NEW DELHI: India batting legend Sachin Tendulkar scored six double centuries in Test cricket throughout his illustrious career. Each of these innings demonstrated Tendulkar's unparalleled skill, consistency, and ability to deliver in challenging conditions.

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When Sachin Tendulkar and Anil Kumble's running between the wickets left everyone in splits

NEW DELHI: There have been several funny run-outs in cricket history, where miscommunication, bizarre events, or pure bad luck led to some unforgettable moments. These run-outs show that even in a professional sport, moments of confusion and misjudgment can lead to hilarious results.

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When New Zealand bundled out India for 83 runs in a Test match

NEW DELHI: The Test cricket rivalry between India and New Zealand is one marked by mutual respect, with both teams often bringing their unique strengths to the fore.

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Joe Root's double ton against Pakistan puts him alongside Sachin Tendulkar, Javed Miandad and Virender Sehwag in elite club

NEW DELHI: Joe Root was at his majestic best on a sunny Thursday morning at the packed Multan Cricket Stadium. Root hammered a brilliant double century against Pakistan on the fourth day of the opening Test.

The Independent UK

Selfless Joe Root is England’s greatest and ‘incredible attribute’ ensures there’s more to come

Root breaks Alastair Cook’s record and becomes England’s highest-ever Test run-scorer

The Times of India

Can Joe Root break Sachin Tendulkar's Test records?

On the third day of England's opening Test in Pakistan, Joe Root surpassed Alastair Cook on the all-time Test run-scorers list, now only trailing three players in total. The question remains: how high will he climb before retiring?

The Independent UK

Alastair Cook reacts as Joe Root breaks his England Test runs record

Joe Root reached a historic milestone during England’s Test match against Pakistan in Multan

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