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Picking 10 wickets in a Test match innings was “beyond imagination” for New Zealand left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel, so much so that the remarkable achievement was not even in the Mumbai-born cricketer’s bucket list. Patel became the third cricketer – after England’s Jim Laker and India’s Anil Kumble – in the history of the game

Virat Kohli during toss for the second Test between India and New Zealand.© AFP The Indian cricket team scripted a memorable 1-0 Test series win over New Zealand on the fourth day of the second Test match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The spinners made use of the conditions exceptionally well and helped the

Two members of Bangladesh women’s team tested positive for Covid.© Twitter Two members of Bangladesh women’s team tested positive for COVID-19 after returning home from Zimbabwe, forcing the national cricket body to extend the isolation period. Bangladesh team had participated in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 qualifiers and has been in quarantine after returning

IND vs NZ: Mayank Agarwal scored a century at Wankhede Stadium to get his name on the honours board.© Instagram Indian opening batter Mayank Agarwal’s name was inscribed on the honours board of the Wankhede Stadium following his brilliant performance in the second Test against New Zealand. Mayank scored 150 and 62 in the first

Perth makes bid to switch Ashes Test with Adelaide to avoid Covid quarantine issues.© AFP Perth launched an audacious last-minute bid to swap its Ashes cricket Test with Adelaide Monday to avoid Covid quarantine issues, with a senior government official calling it a “no-brainer”. The Western Australian city appears certain to be dumped as host

BAN v PAK: Shakib Al Hasan enjoyed his time on the wet covers after rain washed out play.© Twitter Bangladesh’ Shakib Al Hasan brought out his childhood avatar as he skidded over the wet covers on a washed-out Day 2 of the second Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka. The

BAN vs PAK: Pakistan reach 188 for 2 at stumps on Day 2© AFP Rain again interrupted the second Test in Dhaka between Bangladesh and Pakistan on Sunday with only 6.2 overs played and the tourists extending their lead. Play did not get under way until after lunch with Pakistan reaching 188-2, adding 27 from

Mohammed Siraj picked three wickets in New Zealand’s first innings of Mumbai Test.© AFP India rolled over New Zealand for a paltry total of 62 on Day 2 of the ongoing second and final Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. Ravichandran Ashwin bagged a four-for as India took a first innings lead of

Ravichandran Ashwin in action on Day 2 of second Test against New Zealand© AFP Ajaz Patel was a name on every cricket fan’s lips on Saturday and chances are that it is likely to remain the same through the weekend. The Mumbai-born New Zealand left-arm spinner picked up all 10 wickets in India’s first innings

IND vs NZ: New Zealand were bowled out for 62 against India in Mumbai© AFP Multiple records tumbled as New Zealand on Saturday were bowled out for 62 on Day 2 of the second Test at the Wankhede Stadium. This was the lowest-ever score in Tests played in India and also New Zealand’s lowest-ever total against India

Indian cricketers will travel to South Africa later this month despite the threat of new COVID-19 mutant Omicron as the BCCI is convinced that the bio-bubble being created by the CSA will be safe and secure for the players. The tour comprises three Tests, three ODIs and four T20 Internationals and is scheduled to start

South Africa A players© Twitter/Cricket South Africa Bad light halted India A’s march towards a possible victory as their second unofficial Test against South Africa A ended in a draw on the fourth and final day of the match here on Friday. In pursuit of a 234-run target, India were going along nicely at 155

The cricketing fraternity reacted to the LBW decision against India captain Virat Kohli on Day 1 of the India vs New Zealand second Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Kohli, on Friday, was given out LBW by the on-field umpire followed which the right-hander immediately sent it upstairs thinking that he had an inside

Apart from Virat Kohli’s return and Ajinkya Rahane’s spot in the XI, the weather in Mumbai remains as one of the most talked about topics ahead of the India vs New Zealand series-deciding second Test match at Wankhede Stadium. There has been rain for the last two days in the lead up to the Test

India A bowling once again put on an impressive show with the ball before bad light cut short the play on Day 3 of the second four-day game in Bloemfontein on Thursday. While Ishan Porel scalped two wickets, Saurabh Kumar and Baba Aparajith picked a wicket each as India A reduced South Africa A to

New Zealand pacer Tim Southee has backed the Kiwis’ middle-order to come good in the second Test against India despite a poor show in the opening game. Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, and Tom Blundell all failed to leave a mark before Rachin Ravindra‘s gutsy innings helped New Zealand earn a draw in the first Test on

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma, who was retained by the franchise ahead of the mega auction in IPL 2022, said it was “heart-breaking” not to be able to hold on to their entire core group of cricketers. MI retained four cricketers – the maximum allowed to each franchise ahead of the mega auction including Rohit.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has been dropped from BT Sport channel’s Ashes coverage beginning December 8, following allegations that he had made racist remarks during his stint at Yorkshire county club in 2009. The development comes a few days after the BBC’s decision to remove him from their TV coverage of the series. Azeem