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Australia v West Indies: first Test, day one – as it happened

New opener Steve Smith was dismissed early as Australia chased West Indies’ 188 at Adelaide Oval

The Guardian - AU

Steve Smith to take his talents to the top and open Australia's innings in 1st Test against West Indies

Steve Smith dares the West Indies attack to waste the new ball with short-pitched deliveries as he opens for Australia in the Test series opener.

The Hindu

'I wasn't the last left-hander...': England batter on his struggle against 'world-class' Ashwin

NEW DELHI: England batsman Ben Duckett praised India's spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, acknowledging him as a world-class bowler ahead of the upcoming five-match Test series.

The Times of India

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Smith won't entertain selection issue if move backfires

Steve Smith expects the freedom of more attacking cricket at the top of the Test order, but hasn't considered what it means for his spot if the move fails.

AAP

'We won't complain if pitches in India...': England vice-captain Ollie Pope

NEW DELHI: England's vice-captain, Ollie Pope, expressed a pragmatic stance regarding the nature of pitches in the upcoming five-match Test tour against India starting on January 25.

The Times of India

Jeetan Patel: ‘We want excitement levels high when we hit that first Test’

England assistant coach on the challenge awaiting young spinners in India, his coaching philosophy, and why the team are preparing in Abu Dhabi

The Guardian - UK

Newlands — the latest in the never-ending debate on pitches

As yet another wicket tumbled in the second Test at the Newlands Cricket Ground, Mark Nicholas, the MCC president, former England-A and Hampshire captain and now one of the most distinct voices in the game, told The Hindu: “I don’t really think it is the best thing for Test cricket…

The Hindu

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Watch: 'Who will teach me...' - Hasan Ali responds aggressively to fan's mockery of catching skills

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's fiery pacer, Hasan Ali, didn't mince words when responding to a fan who taunted him about his catching skills after Australia secured an 8-wicket victory in the third Test in Sydney.

The Times of India

Coming back was almost like a debut for me, says Ngidi

Lungi Ngidi, Player-of-the-Match on Test debut vs India, reflects on his IPL success, battles with Indian batters, and admiration for Indian pacers.

The Hindu

De Villiers blames T20 cricket for short India-South Africa series

India vs South Africa: AB de Villiers blames T20 leagues for South Africa and India's two-Test series and calls for change to identify best Test team.

The Hindu

India in South Africa | I have learnt a lot from my first two tours: Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashavi Jaiswal's 28 runs helped India win the 2nd Test in South Africa, with his mentor Rahal Dravid's advice to "bat with a smile".

The Hindu

David Warner exits Test stage with rich tapestry of chaos and artistry

For the man who was once a boy heralding the game’s future, something old-fashioned leaves Test cricket with him

The Guardian - AU

Warner Goes Out Swinging As Australia Sweep Pakistan Series

David Warner went out the way he began with a rumbustious innings to guide Australia to an eight-wicket victory and 3-0 Test series sweep over Pakistan in Sydney on Saturday.

International Business Times

India in South Africa | The 1-1 scoreline is a fair reflection of the mini-series of miniature Tests in South Africa

South Africa's Aiden Markram and India's Virat Kohli shine in the shortest completed Test match in history, with India taking the series 1-1.

The Hindu

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Sanjay Manjrekar defends Shardul Thakur, blames collective bowling failure for Centurion loss

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar defended Shardul Thakur, stating that the blame for India's loss in the first Test against South Africa should not be solely placed on the all-rounder.

The Times of India

WATCH: Virat Kohli's bhangra cameo after India win Newlands Test vs South Africa

NEW DELHI: Apart from his stellar batting shows, India's run machine Virat Kohli is known for entertaining fans with his antics. After India sealed a historic seven-wicket win over South Africa in the second and final Test at the Newlands in Cape Town to level the series 1-1, Virat was…

The Times of India

3rd Test: Pakistan claim lead against Australia in Sydney after Jamal takes six

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's Aamer Jamal claimed six wickets for 69 runs as Pakistan took a narrow first-innings lead against Australia in the third Test on Friday. However, Australia's home bowlers fought back strongly, leaving the match finely balanced heading into the final two days.

The Times of India

'A bad pitch should be called bad…': Aakash Chopra criticizes extreme conditions in Test cricket

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed his views on the pitch conditions following the conclusion of the second Test between India and South Africa in Cape Town, emphasizing the need for an honest evaluation of playing surfaces around the world.

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'We were more ready...': KL Rahul credits 'mental shift' for India's turnaround in second Test against South Africa

NEW DELHI: Indian batsman KL Rahul attributed India's remarkable turnaround in the second Test against South Africa to a "mental shift" after losing the opening match.

The Times of India

'Ram Siya Ram' moment! Virat Kohli gifts signed jersey to Keshav Maharaj

NEW DELHI: After facing an innings defeat in the opening Test in Centurion, Team India made an impressive comeback to beat South Africa by 7 wickets in the second Test at Newlands to level the two-match series 1-1. Both the teams shared the trophy in the end.

The Times of India

'There's enough time...': Kevin Pietersen suggests playing a series decider in Cape Town

NEW DELHI: India's Test victory over South Africa in just 1.5 days has sparked a humorous response from former England batter Kevin Pietersen. Pietersen suggested that there is enough time to play a series decider in Cape Town to determine a true winner.

The Times of India

'Special day, special match': Jasprit Bumrah after India's record-breaking win in Cape Town

NEW DELHI: India emerged victorious against South Africa with a resounding seven-wicket win in the second Test at the very ground where pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah made his Test debut.

AAP

Warner's baggy green safely back in sheds after return

David Warner's baggy greens have been found and returned, but the retiring opener opted not to wear either as Australia began their second innings fielding.

The Times of India

This is one of our best Test victories: Rohit Sharma

CAPE TOWN: Skipper Rohit Sharma rated India's series-equalling, seven-wicket victory here on Thursday as "one of their best" in the longest format, placing it right up there with the historic win against Australia at Gabba in 2021.

The Times of India

‘Aap karo toh Chamatkar, Hum karein toh pitch bekaar’: Team India's historic win garners praise amid Newlands pitch debate

NEW DELHI: As Team India beat South Africa in record time in Cape Town on Thursday, Rohit Sharma and Co. were lauded by the cricketing fraternity for their outstanding fight in the shortest Test in the history of cricket.

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