Kyle Jamieson captured the prized wickets of India captain Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara as New Zealand pushed for an “extra-time” victory in the inaugural World Test Championship final at Southampton on Wednesday. India, who had resumed on 64-2 in their second innings, were 89-4, a lead of just 57 runs after the first hour’s […]
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Bangladesh to tour Zimbabwe despite Covid restrictions
The Bangladesh Cricket Board said on Wednesday its national team will leave for Zimbabwe on June 29 for a full series despite heavy coronavirus restrictions in the African country. The tour will feature a Test, three one-day internationals and three Twenty20 internationals. Players will be in a bio-secure bubble. “We have been assured of highest […]
Fans ejected at World Test final for abusing New Zealand players
Two spectators were ejected during the World Test Championship final on Tuesday for abusing New Zealand players as they took on India in the showpiece match at Southampton. A lively crowd made up of largely India fans added to the intensity, with their chants in support of Virat Kohli’s side ringing round Hampshire’s headquarters during […]
Shami strikes as India rock New Zealand in World Test final
Mohammed Shami led the way as India’s pacemen reduced New Zealand to 135-5 as they revived the rain-marred World Test Championship final at Southampton as a contest on Tuesday. Shami removed Ross Taylor (11) and BJ Watling (one), either side of Ishant Sharma dismissing Henry Nicholls (seven), to leave New Zealand still 82 runs behind […]
New Zealand’s Vettori to coach Birmingham in the Hundred as McDonald pulls out
New Zealand great Daniel Vettori will be promoted from his assistant coach role to take charge of the Birmingham Phoenix in the inaugural edition of English cricket’s the Hundred, it was announced Tuesday. Vettori has been promoted after head coach Andrew McDonald, himself a former Australia international, was unable to travel due to what a […]
NED University set to have floodlit cricket stadium and hockey turf soon
NED university is all set to have astro turf for its hockey ground and floodlights for its cricket stadium, where first class matches will be held. This will be a great addition to an already wide variety of sports facilities which included: A track for athletes, a synthetic football turf, an indoor gymnasium and a […]
Rain delays World Test Championship final again
Rain once more interrupted the World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand, with a heavy downpour delaying the scheduled 10:30 am local time (0930 GMT) start of the fourth day’s play at Southampton on Monday. Overnight and early morning rain meant the pitch and square at Hampshire’s headquarters remained fully covered. In a […]
New Zealand blunt India’s promising start in World Test final
India were left looking to captain Virat Kohli after New Zealand struck twice in quick succession to end their promising start in the inaugural World Test Championship final at Southampton on Saturday. After rain meant Friday’s first day was washed out without a ball bowled, Rohit Sharma and Shumban Gill shared a fifty stand after […]
New Zealand bowl against India in World Test Championship final
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and elected to field against India in the inaugural World Test Championship final at Southampton on Saturday. After rain meant Friday’s opening day was washed out without a ball bowled, the sky remained overcast with the Hampshire Bowl’s floodlights already on — conditions that promised to favour […]
One-off WTC final cannot decide world’s best team, says Virat Kohli
SOUTHAMPTON: Virat Kohli has cast doubt over whether the winners of the inaugural World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand can truly be considered the top international side, on the eve of the match in Southampton. A two-year process designed to crown a Test champion and give fresh impetus to the oldest international […]