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IND vs NZ: Never saw myself as white ball specialist, says Axar Patel

32 wickets in only seven Tests innings is no mean feat and Axar Patel says the secret of his success lies in enjoying his craft and believing that he can't be 'pigeon-holed' as a T20 specialist

India vs New Zealand: Wankhede Stadium to have spectators for 2nd Test

Spectators will be allowed during the second India-New Zealand Test here from December 3 at 25% of the Wankhede Stadium's capacity with the host association saying that it is pushing for more.

ICC calls off Women's World Cup Qualifier after new Covid variant emerges

The ICC called off an ongoing qualifier for next year's Women's ODI World Cup in Harare following the emergence of a new Covid-19 variant in the African region

India 14 for 1 after dismissing New Zealand for 269 on day 3 of 1st Test

India reached 14 for one in their second innings at stumps after dismissing New Zealand for 296 on the third day of the opening Test here on Saturday.

New Zealand all out for 269 against India on day 3; Axar picks 5 wickets

New Zealand were all out for 269 in reply to India's first innings total of 345 on the third day of the opening Test here

Day 3: Axar takes three as India peg back New Zealand to 249 for 6 at tea

Axar rocked the New Zealand middle-order in the post-lunch session with three quick wickets as India made a strong comeback to stifle the visitors to 249 for 6 at tea on the third day

Shane Warne not amused with Steve Smith's return to leadership role

Australian spin wizard Shane Warne is not amused with the fact that while former captain Steve Smith can return to the leadership role

Cummins ready to be Test captain, he is suited for job, says Ponting

Ponting said Smith as vice-captain will be an invaluable help for Cummins when he takes the field in the upcoming Ashes

Indians looked under pressure even before toss: Inzamam on Indo-Pak clash

India lost their T20 World Cup opener to Pakistan because their players were under pressure even before the toss, Pakistan's most capped player Inzamam-ul-Haq has said.

Players and teams scrambling to get out of Southern Africa

The Netherlands men's cricket team has reportedly called off its tour of South Africa midway through the first one-day international at Centurion on Friday, which it will complete

Seize the moment: Debutant Iyer shines bright on 'Sunny Day'

Iyer is the 16th Indian Test cricketer to score a hundred on debut

Kanpur Test Day 2: Southee, openers bring New Zealand back in game

The only highlight for India in an otherwise disappointing day was Shreyas Iyer's (105 off 171 balls) debut hundred

Cummins says his captaincy style will be 'collaborative' with Steve Smith

Newly-appointed Australia captain Pat Cummins indicated that his leadership style could be different from his predecessors

Concerns about India's tour of South Africa amid new Covid variant's rise

The new Covid-19 variant has led to considerable concerns about India's tour of the Rainbow Nation next month and there could be changes in the quarantine rules for players in the coming days

Cummins' as skipper, Smith as his deputy the right thing to do: Ponting

Ricky Ponting has endorsed pace bowler Pat Cummins' appointment as captain of the Test side and Steve Smith being made his deputy could be a game-changer for the hosts ahead of the Ashes

India reach 339 for 8 at lunch on Day 2 of first Test against New Zealand

Shreyas Iyer hit a century on his debut as India reached 339 for eight at lunch in their first innings on the second day of the opening Test against New Zealand here on Friday

Shreyas Iyer becomes 16th Indian batter to slam hundred on Test debut

The elegant right-hander, who hails from Mumbai's Worli area, achieved the feat in the ongoing first Test against New Zealand on the second day of the match

Pat Cummins named Australia Test captain, Steve Smith appointed deputy

Fast bowler Pat Cummins was on Friday named Australian men's Test cricket team captain following the announcement of Tim Paine taking an indefinite break from all cricket.

Tim Paine out of Ashes after taking indefinite break from all cricket

Former Australia Test skipper Tim Paine has taken a "leave of absence from all forms of cricket" following his resignation as captain for the side ahead of the Ashes.

Tim Paine out of Ashes after taking indefinite break from all cricket

Paine had announced his resignation last week following a 'sexting scandal' with a former Cricket Tasmania colleague in 2017.