India dominate after historic Ajaz Patel 10-wicket haul

While India dominated the proceedings on Day two of the second Test in Mumbai, the headlines were stolen by New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel, who became only the third bowler in the history of the game after Jim Laker and Anil Kumble to take 10 wickets in an innings. In the city of his birth […]

Resilient New Zealand hang on for a draw in Kanpur Test

New Zealand have pulled off the great escape in the opening Test match in Kanpur as the Kiwis bat out the entire fifth day to survive with just one wicket remaining in a thrilling contest between bat and ball. Rachin Ravindra and Ajaz Patel were the last men standing for the Kiwis, with the pair […]

India vs New Zealand Test Series Preview

After a 3-0 clean sweep in the T20’s, the attention now turns to the Test arena where the Men in Blue have unfinished business with the Blackcaps after their defeat in the final of the World Test Championship earlier this year. The Kiwis comfortably outplayed India to win by eight wickets in Southampton and Kane […]

New Zealand win inaugural World Test Championship

New Zealand have won the inaugural ICC World Test Championship after a dramatic final day of cricket at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. The Blackcaps ran through the Indian batting lineup on the 6th morning, dismissing the Men in Blue for only 170 runs before chasing the 139-run target with relative ease. Fittingly for New […]

Shami, Southee set up lively final day

Following the unfortunate washout on Day 4, cricket finally resumed on Day 5 in the ICC World Test Championship Final between India and New Zealand in Southampton. After bowling New Zealand out for 249, India ended the day at 64/2 with a lead of 32 runs heading into the final day of the series. Virat […]

All-round New Zealand seal historic series victory at Edgbaston

After a tepid end to the 1st Test at Lord’s, New Zealand produced a complete performance at Edgbaston to win their first Test series in England since 1999. Despite making six changes to their side – ahead of the WTC Final against India – New Zealand were dominant in the 2nd Test match, comfortably overpowering […]

England hold on for a draw on day 5 after Sibley’s unbeaten half-century

The first test between England and New Zealand ended with a whimper on day five on a docile Lord’s pitch which offered very little to the bowlers in terms of lateral movement and was also tough to score on. New Zealand started the day with some excitement in the search for quick runs with nightwatchman […]

England vs New Zealand Test Series Preview

After a brief hiatus, Test cricket finally returns to the calendar with England facing New Zealand in a two-match Test series which acts as the curtain-raiser for the English Summer. While this series will not be part of the World Test Championship, there is still plenty to play for across the two matches for either […]

Indian Premier League 2010: Teams, summary, winner, most runs and wickets

Chennai won the tournament. thanks to a nucleus consisting of Dhoni, Raina, Bollinger, Morkel, and a three-pronged spin attack.

Indian Premier League 2009: Teams, summary, winner, most runs and wickets

Adam Gilchrist led Deccan Chargers to the title in the first tournament to be held overseas.