Ashwin 12-fer powers India to dominant win

India completed their Dominica domination with a resounding three-day victory as they beat the West Indies by an innings and 141 runs in the first Test at Windsor Park. After establishing a sizeable first-innings lead of 271, the visitors skittled the West Indies for 130 to finish the game on the third evening. Ravichandran Ashwin […]

Jaiswal, Rohit tons put India in command

Team India extended their advantage over West Indies on day two of the first Test in Dominica as openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma scored centuries to put the visitors 162 ahead. Jaiswal batted the whole day for his patient 143*, while Rohit got to his tenth Test ton, taking the Men in Blue to […]

Mitchell Marsh, Mark Wood headline eventful opening day at Headingley

It was a rollercoaster opening day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley as England and Australia traded blows on a lively pitch. Mitchell Marsh led the visitor’s fightback after four wickets fell in the opening session with a stunning 102-ball century before Mark Wood rattled Pat Cummins’ side, picking up 5-34 to help England […]

Pujara dropped, Jaiswal, Gaikwad make the cut for West Indies Tests

Cheteshwar Pujara has been dropped from India’s Test squad for the upcoming series against the West Indies, while Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and pacer Mukesh Kumar are the three uncapped newcomers included in the 16-man unit. The Men in Blue will take on Kraig Brathwaite’s side in a two-match Test series in the Caribbean in […]

New Zealand hit back with the bat on day three

New Zealand produced an impressive fightback on day three of the second Test against England as the hosts showed some much-needed resistance with the bat at the Bay Oval in Wellington. Tim Southee provided some entertainment to the home crowd with his 49-ball 73 in the second innings before the Kiwi top order worked towards […]

Root, Anderson star as England dominate on day two

England extended their dominance on day two of the second Test against New Zealand at the Bay Oval in Wellington. The visitors piled on the runs before declaring on 435 for eight as Joe Root finished with a sublime, unbeaten 153. James Anderson wreaked havoc with the new ball, while Jack Leach spun his way […]