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The ticket prices for 3rd Test between IND and NZ to remain same in Mumbai

The ticket prices will remain same as the previous rates for the upcoming third Test of the India versus New Zealand series to be played here from November 1-5, the Mumbai Cricket Association has said. India and New Zealand last played a Test here at the Wankhede Stadium in 2021, a contest which the hosts won by 372 runs after Kiwis' spinner Ajaz Patel created history by becoming only the third bowler in Tests to take all 10 wickets in an innings. The ticket prices were reportedly hiked by 25 per cent for the Test three years ago, taking the price to Rs 125 for a daily ticket against Rs 100 and Rs 375 for all five days against Rs 300, compared to the rates for the match held here back in 2016. The MCA in its Apex Council meeting has also decided to celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the country's most iconic cricket venues, Wankhede Stadium, on January 19 next year in its golden jubilee celebration. Among the other decisions taken in the meeting, all trainee players selected

IND vs BAN 1st Test Day 3 HIGHLIGHTS: Bangladesh 158 for 4 at the end of day 3, 357 away from win

First innings centurion with bat, R Ashwin has three wickets under his name in second innings, while Bumrah also got one.

IND vs BAN HIGHLIGHTS, 1st Test day 2: Hosts 81/3 at stumps; Gill and Pant to continue on day 3

India bundled Bangladesh on 149 runs in first innings but refused to enforce the follow on.

New Zealand takes marginal lead of 35 runs in first Test against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's record of four wins in four tests against New Zealand in Galle was in mild jeopardy Friday when the Kiwis took a 35-run lead after the first innings of the first test. In reply at lunch Friday, Sri Lanka was 32 for one on the third day, trailing New Zealand by three runs with nine wickets in hand. Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya, who was erratic with his line and length on Day 2, found some rhythm Friday and finished with four wickets. He was well backed up by off-spinner Ramesh Mendis, who finished with three wickets as New Zealand was bowled out for 340 in its first innings. Daryl Mitchell scored a half-century before being run out while Glenn Philips provided some extra entertainment, hitting 49 off 48 balls. Philips hit five sixes, with some of them going out of the ground. Sri Lanka had a half-hour to negotiate before lunch and the hosts lost Pathum Nissanka in that period when he was superbly caught in the slips by Tim Southee as William O'Rourke claimed his .

India vs Bangladesh HIGHLIGHTS, 1st Test Day 1: Ashwin and Jadeja help India take upper hand

India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Day 1 highlights: Bangladesh's Hasan Mahmud was the best bowler of the day with four wickets under his name. Check IND vs BAN 1st Test full scorecard here

IND vs BAN: Gautam Gambhir wants Team India to adopt one style of playing

Head coach Gautam Gambhir wants the Indian team to remain flexible in its strategies instead of pursuing a one-sided approach or getting caught in external factors such as nature of pitch, saying it can hinder its growth as a unit. Gambhir has taken over from Rahul Dravid at a time when the team is gradually embracing a transition phase, and in that context, he wanted the team to follow a result-oriented approach. "I've always been a believer that the best style is a style that wins. We want to be a team that adapts and one that learns quickly rather than adopting one style. If you start adopting one style then there is no growth," Gambhir said at the pre-match press conference here on Wednesday. The former India opener wanted his wards to be proactive to a situation rather than reactive. "We want guys to be playing the situation, the conditions and then keep growing. You know all this giving a name to a certain style is like playing only one way. "So, attempting it's all about ..

Can fans hope for an Indian batting resurgence in Tests at home?

While the Indian batters used to take advantage of the familiar conditions to their best abilities in the past, the recent trend hasn't been as dominating as it used to be.

We don't need to create a whole different strategy for Bangladesh: Rohit

India skipper Rohit Sharma on Tuesday asserted that there is no need to devise a new strategy in the upcoming series against Bangladesh, despite their impressive recent triumph over Pakistan and the presence of express pacer Nahid Rana in the visitors' ranks. Bangladesh defeated Pakistan 2-0 in their first win over the latter in a Test series but Rohit did not read too much into it. "Every team wants to beat India. They take some pride in it. Let them have fun. Our job is to think about how to win the matches. We don't ponder about what the opponent team is thinking about us," said Rohit in the pre-match press meet here. "India has played cricket against almost every top team in the world. So, there's no need to create a whole different strategy," added Rohit. The Mumbaikar was also not worried about pacer Rana, who can comfortably touch 150 clicks, but, rather than an individual, Bangladesh team as a whole remained his focal point. "See, there will be a couple of new guys in the

We're encouraged by playing the best team in the world: Bangladesh coach

Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha feels playing against cricketing powerhouse India will give his team a fair assessment of where it stands internationally, as he looks forward to relishing the challenge against Rohit Sharma's side in the two-Test series commencing on Thursday. Bangladesh are coming off a triumphant 2-0 away Test-series win against Pakistan, having annihilated the Shan Masood-led side by 10 wickets in the opening game, following which they won the second match by six wickets. However, India, currently leading the World Test Championship (WTC) table, are expected to pose a much stronger challenge to Bangladesh despite the eastern neighbours riding high on confidence. "We are encouraged by playing the best team in the world, and coming to India and playing against them is the best challenge you get nowadays. Playing against the best always gives you the perception of where you stand, and as sportspersons, we always look forward to it," said Hathurusingha, t

Tamim to Jadeja: Full list of commentators for India vs Bangladesh Tests

With a long list of commentators set to present the game in different languages, there are notable absentees in the form of legendary cricketers like Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri among others.

I don't view them as favourites: Travis Head ahead of Test series vs India

Aussie top-order batter Travis Head has scored 715 runs in 10 test matches against India so far, including one century and 3 fifties.

AFG vs NZ Test: Afghan coach Trott seeks role in Test venue selection

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott stresses the importance of a fixed Test venue following match abandonment

AFG vs NZ Test: 'Too soft', says Kiwis' coach on Greater Noida Stadium

While the Afghanistan officials put the blame on the overnight rains for not getting the ground ready for the rains, the real reason was revealed by New Zealand head coach Gary Stead on Day 5.

India vs Bangladesh Test 2024: Team India begins practice in Chennai

It is back to business for Rohit Sharma's side following its much-deserved month-long break, as the team began its preparations in right earnest under new coach Gautam Gambhir here on Friday, for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh. With the first Test against Bangladesh scheduled here from September 19, the entire squad, including Rohit and batting stalwart Virat Kohli, assembled at the MA Chidambaram Stadium with new bowling coach, South African great Morne Morkel, and batting coach Vikram Rathour also in attendance. BCCI posted images of the first day of practice and wrote, "The countdown starts as Team India begin their preps for an exciting home season." The images showed the entire squad listening attentively to Gambhir, his support staff and skipper Rohit. Earlier, India skipper Rohit arrived in Chennai on Thursday, while Virat flew in directly from London for the opening Test. Wearing a yellow jersey, Rohit was seen emerging from the airport escorted by securit

Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test called off without toss on 5th day

The Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test became the first match in the 21st century to end without a single ball being bowled.

Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test likely to be called off without a toss

Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test: Given the continued poor weather, officials did not delay in deciding there would be no play on Wednesday (September 11).

Full list of Test matches which were called off without a ball being bowled

Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test in Greater Noida could become the 8th Test match in cricket history to be called-off without a ball being bowled

Afghanistan defends venue selection after no play in first 2 of AFG-NZ days

ACB said that Afghanistan had recently played a three-day game against a local team in Noida, which went smoothly, giving them confidence about hosting the Test.

Iron to grass transplant: Six unique ways to dry up cricket field in India

On Day 2 of AFG vs NZ one-off Test, groundsmen used an innovative method to dry up a patch of the field. Earlier household iron was used to dry a damp patch on a patch in Guwahati in 2020

Wet outfield & poor facilities mar Day 1 of Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test

After six inspections (at 10 AM, 11:30 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM and 4:30 PM), the match officials declared the outfield unsuitable for play.