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IND vs AUS: Nathan Lyon wants to win Test series in India before retirement

Australian spin great Nathan Lyon has no immediate plans of Test retirement as he yearns for one final away series win in India before calling time on his illustrious career. The 37-year-old, who is the most successful off-spinner for Australia with 556 wickets in 138 Tests, has taken 130 wickets against India in 32 Tests (both home and away) but has never been a part of an away series win in India. In fact, Australia have not beaten India in their backyard since their "final frontier" triumph in 2004-05. "I've always said I want to win away in India. I want to win away in England, Lyon was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au. "We've got that opportunity in a couple of years' time, but we've also got to take it Test by Test and make sure that we're doing everything here in West Indies right. "Then we've got a massive summer at home with the Ashes. But another World Test Championship final would be on my cards for sure," he added. But Lyon has relinquished his duties in the Austral

Shanto steps down as BAN's Test captain after 0-1 series loss to Sri Lanka

Shanto led Bangladesh in 14 matches, winning four. His captaincy began with a memorable win over New Zealand in Sylhet and included a rare Test series whitewash in Pakistan

Why Archer's addition in ENG's playing 11 could prove troublesome for IND?

The 30-year-old Archer has been fast-tracked back into the squad after delivering a decent performance for Sussex in the County Championship

AUS thrash WI to go level with ENG in WTC 2025-27 points table; IND on 5th

The Indian cricket team are the only team in the WTC 2025-27 cycle who are yet to secure points after playing at least one match

ICC introduces new powerplay rules for shortened men's T20 matches

White-ball tweaks, stop clocks in Tests and clarity in reviews feature among the new rule changes made by ICC

Judge what you see, Sammy to TV umpire during WI vs AUS Test in Barbados

Sammy admitted the repeated nature of questionable calls was making it harder to trust the process. While he stopped short of confirming a formal complaint, he hinted that discussions were underway

Can Arshdeep be ideal replacement for Bumrah in India's playing 11 vs ENG?

Arshdeep Singh already has plenty of experience with the red ball in England due to his time with Kent in county cricket

ICC introduces new rule stop clock in new World Test Championship cycle

The ICC has introduced stop clock in Test cricket to deal with slow over rates while allowing fielding teams to decide which batter should be on strike in case of a deliberate' short-run as part of the playing conditions for 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle. The new rules have been implemented from the 2025-2027 World Test Championship which got underway with the first of the two Tests between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle. According to the ICC Test Match Playing Conditions on the governing body's website, the use of the stop clock like in limited-overs cricket has been implemented to eradicate the issue of slow over-rate. The fielding side shall be ready to start each over within 60 seconds of the previous over being completed. An electronic clock will be displayed at the ground that counts up seconds from zero to 60, the ICC said. The fielding side will thus be given two warnings and in case of a third infraction, the batting side will be awarded with five penalty ...

Why Archer won't return to England Playing 11 for second Test vs India?

In his first first-class appearance in four years, Archer bowled 18 overs, returned 1 for 32, and dismissed opener Emilio Gay

Will England risk bringing Jofra Archer back for the 2nd Test vs India?

Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan spoke about whether the pacer should be put straight into the playing eleven for the 2nd Test at Edgbaston or not and he didn't look to supportive of the fact.

Jasprit Bumrah Out? India's options for 2nd England Test explained

With just days to go before the second Test in Birmingham, the team may face an even tougher challenge, playing without their premier fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah.

Here's why Ashwin wants Rishabh Pant to convert hundreds to double tons

Ashwin praised Rishabh Pant's twin centuries, suggesting they were among the standout performances in recent times. However, he argued that comparisons with MS Dhoni are misplaced.

Are Rishabh Pant's valiant efforts rewriting how Test cricket is played?

Pant's audacious shot selection has often left fans holding their breath in matches but has given him the results he wants as well on multiple occasions.

14 wickets fell on Day 1 in Barbados: Check WI vs AUS 1st Test highlights

Australia, playing their first Test in the Caribbean in a decade, were left stunned as 14 wickets tumbled in a single day - the most on an opening day at the venue since 2011.

Harshit Rana released from India squad ahead of second England Test

Rana, 23, was initially a surprise inclusion in the squad, given his limited red-ball experience and mixed performances.

West Indies vs Australia 1st Test Playing 11, toss time and live streaming

The two teams last faced each other in a two-match Test series in Australia, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

Nasser Hussain critiques Gill's debut, says lacked Rohit-Virat's aura

Despite five Indian batters registering centuries across both innings, India failed to seal the game, leading to questions around on-field leadership.

Managing Jasprit Bumrah's workload important for us: Gautam Gambhir

When asked specifically about vice-captain Pant's back-to-back centuries, Gambhir brushed off the praise.

Kuldeep could be the X-factor for India: Ex-ENG cricketer Monty Panesar

India suffered a defeat in the opening Test at Headingley as England successfully chased 371, powered by Ben Duckett's 149.

Flat pitch to no Plan B: Five reasons why India lost 1st Test vs England

Ben Duckett's audacious 149 set the tone, while composed support from Zak Crawley, Joe Root and debutant Jamie Smith completed the second highest successful chase in England's Test history