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New Zealand thrash weakened South Africa by 281 runs in 1st Test

New Zealand Kyle Jamieson, centre, is congratulated by teammate Tim Southee, right, after taking the wicket of Raynard van Tonder on day four of the first cricket Test between New Zealand and South Africa at Bay Oval, Mt Maunganui, New Zealand, Wednesday, February 7, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP New Zealand took their time but eased to an emphatic victory over an inexperienced South Africa side by 281 runs late on the fourth day of the first test on Wednesday, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.The Black Caps declared their second innings on 179 for four just before the start of play at Mount Maunganui's Bay Oval to present the Proteas with an imposing victory target of 529.The home seamers removed openers Neil Brand and Edward Moore cheaply inside the first 20 minutes but progress ...
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Under Virat Kohli’s captaincy, India wouldn’t have lost 1st Test against England; Rohit Sharma switched off: Michael Vaughan | Cricket News – Times of India

India lost the first Test against England despite taking a 190-run first-innings lead. It's rarely witnessed when it comes to the spin-friendly home conditions, which makes England's win in Hyderabad one of their most famous triumphs in Test history. But former England captain Michael Vaughan feels India would not have succumbed had they been led by Virat Kohli instead of Rohit Sharma. Virat withdrew himself from the first two Tests of the series due to personal reasons; and in his absence, the Rohit-led India lost the opening Test by 28 runs while chasing 231 to win, as debutant left-arm spinner Tom Hartley foxed the Indian batters with a dream seven-wicket spell on day four of the match after Ollie Pope's knock 196 led the visitors' fightback. The win gave Ben Stokes' team a 1-0 lead ...
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Ind vs Eng | Mark Wood accepted limited role in 1st Test win

England’s bowler Mark Wood during the fourth day of the first Test cricket match between India and England, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, on January 28, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI England quick Mark Wood said he has no complaints about his limited role in their thrilling win over India in the first test in Hyderabad despite bowling just eight overs in the second innings.Ollie Pope's knock of 196 and a seven-wicket haul from debutant Tom Hartley inspired England to a 28-run victory on Sunday in the opener of a five-match series.Captain Ben Stokes opted to go for four spinners, with Wood being the sole seamer in the starting line-up, and the move paid off as they handed India just their fourth defeat in their last 48 home Tests."When we were at the ground, he (Stokes...
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‘What kind of a shot was that!’ – When Sunil Gavaskar fumed over Shubman Gill’s shot-selection | Cricket News – Times of India

Shubman's Gill's rash shot that led to his departure on day two of India's first Test against England in Hyderabad annoyed batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, who questioned the young Indian batter's shot-selection.Gill took a fresh guard to begin the second day on his overnight score of 14 but was dismissed by debutant spinner Tom Hartley, caught at mid-wicket on 23 having played 66 deliveries in his laborious knock, which included just two boundaries. The manner of Gill's dismissal after having done all the hard work annoyed Gavaskar, who was doing commentary at that point. "What kind of a shot was he looking to play! One can understand if he was looking to play it in the air, but it was just a badly executed on-drive. He did all the hard work and then played a shot like that," Gavaskar wa...
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Ind vs Eng 1st Test | India all out for 436, take 190-run lead on Day 3

India’s Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel run between the wickets during the third day of first Test match between India and England, at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad, on January 27, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI India produced a dominant batting effort to score 436 in reply to England's 246 on day three of the opening Test here on Saturday. Resuming at the overnight score of 421 for 7, Jadeja (87 off 180 balls) and Axar Patel (44) shared 78 runs for the eighth wicket to hand India a big 190-run first innings lead over the visitors. Joe Root was the pick of the bowlers for England with figures of 4 for 79, while Tom Hartley (2/131) and Rehan Ahmed (2/105) took two wickets apiece.Brief ScoresEngland 1st innings: 246 all out in 64.3 overs (Ben Stokes 70; Ravindra Jade...
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‘This is KL Rahul 2.0’ – Zaheer Khan hails Indian batter’s resolve amid challenging career | Cricket News – Times of India

With KL Rahul's resilient half-century against England playing a crucial role in putting the hosts in a commanding position on the second day of the inaugural Test, Zaheer Khan, the former Indian fast bowler, likened Rahul's current form to a 2.0 version of his past self.Commending Rahul's batting performance and its influence on the ongoing Test match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, former England cricketer Owais Shah and ex-India captain Anil Kumble also expressed their appreciation.In the first innings, Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja contributed significant half-centuries, propelling India to a lead of 175 runs by the end of day two, with the score standing at 421/7 in 110 overs.Rahul showcased his prowess by achieving his 14th Test fifty, securing the top score with 86 runs of...
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India vs England, 1st Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Positive Approach and Strokes | Cricket News – Times of India

HYDERABAD: Yashasvi Jaiswal is relishing the opportunity of playing his first Test in familiar conditions at home after four matches in overseas conditions. The 22-year-old left-handed opener scored 171 on debut against the West Indies and followed it up with scores of 57 and 38 in the Caribbean islands. The two-Test series in South Africa didn’t go too well for him as he scored 17 and five in Centurion and 0 and 28 in Cape Town.“This is my first Test in India and I was thinking about contributing and doing well for my team. When I was playing in the West Indies and in South Africa it was quite different. Here it’s a different environment. I’m enjoying all the places as it is a proud moment for me to play for the country,” he said. The southpaw looked in good nick on the first day of th...
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England name playing XI for first Test against India, spinner Tom Hartley to debut | Cricket News – Times of India

The touring England team has announced its playing eleven for the opening Test match of the five-Test series against India, scheduled to commence in Hyderabad on Thursday. The team includes four spinners and one seamer, with Lancashire's left-arm spinner Tom Hartley poised to make his Test debut.Ollie Pope, Ben Foakes, Rehan Ahmed and Jack Leach have been included in the team, marking their return after not being part of the squad in the last Test against Australia at The Oval last summer.England Playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, Jack Leach(With inputs from ECB press release)!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignAct...
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Sam Billings feels Ashwin and Jadeja are biggest threat for England | Cricket News – Times of India

In anticipation of the opening Test between India and England scheduled to begin Thursday in Hyderabad, England wicketkeeper-batsman Sam Billings expressed on Wednesday that facing Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will pose the most significant challenge for the visiting team.Talking to ANI during the ILT20 event in Dubai, Billings conveyed his belief that English batsman Ben Duckett is well-equipped to perform admirably on the tour, particularly due to his proficiency in handling spin.The 32-year-old cricketer also expressed his admiration for the bowling prowess of Ashwin and Jadeja, highlighting his enjoyment in watching them bowl."For England, the best player will be Ben Duckett because he is a very good player of spin, reverse sweep and sweep shot; and I think he will have a...
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‘I don’t think we are unbeatable’ – Rohit Sharma ahead of India’s opening Test against England | Cricket News – Times of India

While Team India has established itself as a formidable team on home turf, captain Rohit Sharma emphasized on Wednesday that he is hesitant to categorize his squad as "unbeatable" and stressed the importance of maintaining consistency in their performance to overcome England in the upcoming five-match Test series.The opening match is set to commence on Thursday, and Rohit expressed his primary focus on the strategic aspects of his team's gameplay.India have maintained an unbeaten record at home for the past 12 years, with the last team to defeat them on their own soil being England, led by Alastair Cook, back in 2012."I don't think we are unbeatable. We don't want to think like that. But whatever past records that we have over the last decade or so, (they) do not guarantee that we will ...
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IND vs ENG, 1st Test Preview: India’s unassailable home dominance faces a unique test against England | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In Test cricket history, few narratives have been as compelling as India's unassailable dominance on home soil over the last 12 years. However, this unyielding stronghold faces a unique test as Rohit Sharma's formidable side takes on England in the first match of a much-anticipated five-Test series starting Thursday.India's record at home since their 1-2 defeat against Alastair Cook's England in 2012 is nothing short of extraordinary. With a staggering 16 successive series wins, including seven series sweeps, the Indian cricketing juggernaut has left opponents in its wake. In this period, India has lost a mere three Tests out of 44 played on home turf, establishing a reign that surpasses even the legendary West Indies of the '80s and Australia at the turn of the century.Integ...
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2nd Test: Mitchell Marsh spearheads Australia fightback after Pakistan blitz on Day 3 | Cricket News – Times of India

In a resilient effort to steer Australia back into command of the second Test against Pakistan in Melbourne on Thursday, Mitchell Marsh played a counter-attacking innings of 96, supported by the determined Steve Smith on day three. The Australian team found themselves in a precarious position at 16 for 4 after dismissing Pakistan for 264 in response to the home team's 318.Facing adversity, Marsh and Smith knuckled down, forging a potentially game-saving 153-run partnership. By the end of day three, the hosts had reached 187 for 6, with Smith departing for 50 off 176 balls in the final over, and Alex Carey standing unbeaten on 16.The trio of Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mir Hamza claimed three wickets each. A pivotal moment came when Abdullah Shafique missed a routine catch in the slips when ...
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India vs South Africa, 1st Test: Dean Elgar’s ton in farewell series gives South Africa the lead | Cricket News – Times of India

South Africa started the day without their two best bowlers. India responded by making their own questionable decision in the post-lunch session. Captain Rohit Sharma made the decision of not bringing on Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj straight away after lunch. He opted for Shardul Thakur and debutant Prasidh Krishna. South Africa were 49-1 at that point. In an extended middle session of about 150 minutes (due to loss of play on both mornings), the hosts blasted 145 runs in 33 overs, losing just two wickets. The momentum appeared to have changed hands. To sum up, stand-in captain Dean Elgar (140; 211b, 23x4) and Tony de Zorzi batted for 108 minutes to add 93 runs in about 24 overs for the second wicket. Though India removed de Zorzi and Keegan Petersen in the space of nine balls, ope...
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1st Test, Day 2: Pakistan dig in as Nathan Lyon edges closer to 500 Test wickets | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon (497) dismissed Abdullah Shafique to take another step towards the elite 500 club as Pakistan dug in to reach 132 for 2 against Australia at stumps on Day 2 of the first Test in Perth on Friday. Imam-ul-Haq (38 not out of 136) dropped anchor as the visitors lost Shafique (42) and skipper Shan Masood (30), trailing by another 355 runs after Australia first innings finished at 487. At the close of play, Pakistan had Imam and and nightwatchman Khurram Shahzad (7) in the middle after Masood was dismissed late in the day. It was a slow grind for Pakistan with their runs coming off 53 overs after Aamer Jamal took 6-111 on debut.Mitchell Marsh starred with 90 after David Warner's defiant 164 on day one.Shafique was the first to fall in reply, getting ...
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Australia vs Pakistan, 1st Test: Barred from written messages, Australia’s Usman Khawaja wears black armband in Gaza protest | Cricket News – Times of India

On the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan on Thursday, Australia opener Usman Khawaja expressed his solidarity with people in Gaza through a subtle protest. Initially wanting to wear shoes with messages like "Freedom is a human right" and "All lives are equal," he was informed that this violated International Cricket Council rules on political, religious or racial messages during matches. To comply, Khawaja covered the slogans with semi-transparent tape in the colors of the Palestinian flag, maintaining the armband in alignment with a UNICEF video he shared on Instagram. The video addressed concerns about innocent lives in Gaza amidst the conflict sparked by Hamas raids into Israel on October 7.Despite facing a ban on his footwear, Khawaja remained steadfast in his stance ju...
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Australia’s Steve Smith turns to golf after below-par form | Cricket News – Times of India

Australia's Steve Smith on Tuesday acknowledged that he hasn't performed up to his usual high standards this year. Despite being an integral part of the Australia team that retained the Ashes and secured victories in the World Test Championship and the World Cup, the star batsman admitted to a dip in his form.As the 34-year-old gears up for the first Test against Pakistan in Perth starting on Thursday, he reflected on a demanding year of cricket.While Smith maintains an impressive average of 58.61 with the bat in Tests, securing a third-place ranking in the world by the ICC, he faced a downturn with averages of 37.30 in the Ashes and 29 in the away series in India.In his pursuit of a solution, Smith revealed that he has taken up golf, suggesting that the new endeavor might play a part i...
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Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Tim Southee refuses to attribute New Zealand’s loss to World Cup exhaustion | Cricket News – Times of India

In the aftermath of the opening Test in Sylhet, New Zealand cricket captain Tim Southee acknowledged that Bangladesh, in their ever-improving form, outplayed his team to win the match. Southee refrained from attributing the defeat to any lingering fatigue among the players from the ODI World Cupcampaign. Alongside five other teammates, Southee, who was part of the squad that lost to India in the semi-finals just two weeks prior, entered the Test series in Bangladesh.New Zealand had a demanding schedule since September, which included limited-overs matches in England and Bangladesh, but Southee chose to commend the prowess of the Bangladesh team rather than citing the busy itinerary as a factor in his team's defeat."You look at the way the Bangladesh bowlers were able to apply pressure f...
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Tajiul Islam spins Bangladesh to their maiden win in Tests at home against New Zealand

Riding on a ten-wicket haul from left-arm spinner Tajiul Islam, Bangladesh defeated New Zealand by 150 runs in the first Test. It was Bangladesh’s first win at home against New Zealand. Bangladesh had defeated New Zealand by 150 runs in the first Test. Taijul followed his 4-109 with 6-75 in the second innings to wrap up New Zealand’s innings for 181 in the first session of the final day, with the tourists chasing a target of 332 runs. Taijul Islam bagged his 12th five-wicket & second 10-wicket haul in test match💥#BCB | #Cricket | #BANvNZ pic.twitter.com/mS8csmQHfl — Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) December 2, 2023 “We are just thinking about the process, not the result,” Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said. “We have so many test matches coming up. This win will give us ...
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‘When I bowl, I think like a batter’: Ravichandran Ashwin explains how he ‘spins’ his magic | Cricket News – Times of India

Following a remarkable performance with the ball in India's first Test against West Indies, Ravichandran Ashwin provided insights into his strategic approach and the rationale behind his deliveries.Ashwin effectively capitalized on the additional bounce and spin available, presenting a formidable challenge for the opposition's middle-order batters. His ability to vary his deliveries, maintain an impeccable line and length and deceive the batters makes it exceedingly difficult for them to decipher his intentions and remain firmly positioned at the crease.Remarkably, Ashwin concluded the first Test with exceptional figures of 12/131, marking his best performance away from home, which gave India a massive win by an innings and 141 runs. During a conversation with commentators Ian Bishop an...