EXPLAINED: 13 - The Real Truth

Joe Root breaks Alastair Cook's England Test runs record

NEW DELHI: On the third day of the first Test match between Pakistan and England in Multan on Wednesday, Joe Root smashed Alastair Cook's record of 12,472 runs.

The Times of India · Oct 9, 2024

Joe Root overhauls Sir Alastair Cook to become England’s record Test run scorer

Root passed Cook’s mark of 12,472 runs on day three of England’s first Test against Pakistan.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024

Sam Curran 'frustrated' at no Test recall despite Ben Stokes' injury

NEW DELHI: England all-rounder Sam Curran expressed his frustration at not being picked for the Tests comeback and at being passed over for the Pakistan Test following the injury to captain Ben Stokes, stating he was a little disappointed at being passed over.

The Times of India · Oct 8, 2024

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto defends Shakib Al Hasan

CHENNAI: Bangladesh veteran Shakib Al Hasan, one of the greatest allrounders of this era, has been looking a pale shadow of his former self in recent times.

The Times of India · Sep 23, 2024

Bowling comes first, batting comes naturally, says India's Chennai Test hero Ravichandran Ashwin

A six-wicket spell followed a century that got India out of the woods -- Ravichandran Ashwin couldn't have asked more from four days of Test cricket on his home ground, the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, at the end of which India hammered Bangladesh by 280 runs.

The Times of India · Sep 22, 2024

'A great result looking at what lies ahead for us': Rohit Sharma sets sights on future as India beat Bangladesh by 280 runs

NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin delivered a match-winning performance as India secured a dominant 280-run victory over Bangladesh in the opening Test in Chennai, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Ashwin’s 6-88 dismantled Bangladesh, who were bowled out for 234 while chasing a massive target of 515.

The Times of India · Sep 22, 2024

England vs Australia: Harry Brook urges ODI entertainment as unified new era dawns

Stand-in skipper wants his side to mirror fearless Test team even before Brendon McCullum also takes the white-ball reins

Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2024

Rishabh Pant set for Test return after 632 days

NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant is set to return to Test cricket after a two-year hiatus, having last played against Bangladesh in 2022.

The Times of India · Sep 18, 2024

After nearly two years, Rishabh Pant ready to don Test whites

The 'Gabba' conqueror Rishabh Pant is ready to don the Test whites once again after nearly two years since a life-altering event in December 2022, when he was involved in a near-fatal car crash.

The Times of India · Sep 17, 2024

How England’s white-ball set-up stands as ODIs follow T20 draw with Australia

A washout in the third match at Old Trafford meant the three-match series finished 1-1.

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2024