India on top despite brilliant Bairstow century

India remained in control on day three of the rescheduled fifth Test at Edgbaston against England despite Jonny Bairstow continuing his stunning form throughout the summer. The Yorkshireman notched an eye-catching 106 off 140 balls but was the only English batter who offered any resistance as India bowled out the hosts for 284 before ending […]

Rishabh Pant sparkles as India take the honours on day one

It was the Rishabh Pant show on day one of the rescheduled fifth Test between India and England at Edgbaston as he smashed the fastest century by an Indian wicketkeeper in red-ball cricket. Pant shared a stellar 222-run partnership from just 239 balls with fellow left-hander Ravindra Jadeja to rescue the visitors from 98 for […]

England vs India 5th Test Preview

England take on India in the rescheduled fifth and final Test of the series at Edgbaston from July 1st. The encounter was originally scheduled to be played in September 2021 in Manchester but was later postponed after a Covid-19 outbreak in the Indian camp. Ten months later, the contest resumes with India heading to Birmingham […]

India vs Sri Lanka Test Series Preview

Following a successful 3-0 sweep over Sri Lanka in the T20Is, India turn their attention to the longest format as they take on the Islanders in a two-Test series starting from the 4th of March. The first Test in Mohali marks a new era for the Indian team as Rohit Sharma takes over the reins […]

South Africa chase down 212 to seal stunning series victory over India

History repeated itself at Cape Town as South Africa produced another stunning fourth-innings run chase of over 200 against India to win the third Test by seven wickets, completing an extraordinary comeback to seal a 2-1 series victory. The Proteas’ middle-order once again made the telling contribution in the decider, with Keegan Petersen scoring 82 […]

South Africa on top after dazzling Pant century

South Africa edged closer to a famous series victory over India in the third Test at Cape Town following another high-class display with bat and ball on day three. After leaking some easy runs on the second evening, South Africa bowled with great control to limit India to just 198 in the third innings despite […]

India bundled out for 223 after sublime Kohli 79

Kagiso Rabada and Virat Kohli were involved in a battle for the ages on day one of the third Test in Cape Town, fighting for every inch in the all-important series decider at Newlands. Although the Indian captain showed plenty of determination and grit to score his highest Test innings since 2019, it was Rabada […]

India take 70-run lead after Jasprit Bumrah five-for

It was another topsy-turvy day of Test match cricket in the third Test at Cape Town, with both sides trading blows to set up a potential grandstand finish in the series decider. Four years on from his debut in Newlands, Jasprit Bumrah returned to pick up his seventh five-wicket haul in Tests as India bundled […]

South Africa vs India Third Test Preview

After two thrilling Tests at Centurion and Johannesburg, the three-match series between South Africa and India is tantalizingly poised at 1-1 with everything to play for in the decider at Cape Town. The Men in Blue produced a sensational all-round performance to win the opening encounter by 113 runs, but South Africa hit back at […]

Elgar leads from the front as South Africa level the series

Dean Elgar composed a captain’s knock of 96 not out to lead South Africa to a famous 7-wicket win over India in the second Test in Johannesburg. Batting alongside Rassie van der Dussen and Temba Bavuma on a rain-hit day four, Elgar helped South Africa chase down 240 in the fourth innings, handing India their […]