1st Test, India vs South Africa Day 3 preview: Agarwal double ton, spinners’ guile put India firmly in control

India had a near-perfect day in Vizag, and have put themselves in a supreme position going into the third day.

India vs South Africa 1st Test venue: Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam

India have played only once at Visakhapatnam so far, against England in 2016-17. They won by 246 runs. Virat Kohli was named Player of the Match for his 167 and 81.

India vs South Africa, 1st Test, Visakhapatnam: preview, prediction, likely XIs

Both sides have plenty to be uncertain of in this first of three Tests.

West Indies vs India, 2nd Test, Day 4 preview: Can West Indies survive?

Tough task for West Indies whereas India focus on early finish.

West Indies vs India, 2nd Test, Day 2 preview: Onus on lower order to prove mettle on testing pitch

Stumps, Day 1: India 264/5 (Kohli 76, Agarwal 55; Holder 3/39) vs West Indies.

Cricket news round-up – 31 August: India 264/5, Anderson ruled out of Ashes 2019

India reached 264/5 on Day 1 at Sabina Park; Anderson ruled out of the entire series; Mustafizur dropped for Afghanistan Test; and Vitality Blast quarterfinal line-ups have been set.

West Indies vs India, 2nd Test, Kingston: Preview, predictions, likely XIs

India hold all the cards, and West Indies will need their batsmen to step up if they are to trouble the top-ranked side.

West Indies vs India, 1st Test, Day 4 preview: Kohli, Rahane stand ominous for West Indies

West Indies already have a mountain to climb, and with Kohli and Rahane settling in, wickets early in the day will be key.

West Indies vs India, 1st Test, Day 3 preview: Time for Indian batsmen to make most of Ishant blitz

Stumps, Day 2: India 297 (Rahane 81, Jadeja 58; Roach 4/66, Gabriel 3/71) lead West Indies 189/8 (Chase 48; Sharma 5/42) by 108 runs.

West Indies vs India, 1st Test, Day 2 preview: After Rahane rescue, onus on Pant to come good

India had Ajinkya Rahane to thank for after being reduced to 25/3, but the focus now will be on Pant to take India to a formidable total.