Spinner Simon Harmer took six wickets as South Africa crushed India by 408 runs in the second Test on Wednesday, sweeping the series and handing the hosts a record defeat. The victory marked South Africa’s first series win in India in 25 years, after bowling India out for just 140 in a mammoth chase of […]
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Two-day Test collapse leaves fans grieving and questioning cricket’s future
What was meant to be a five-day Test match between Australia and England instead ended in just two days, leaving fans stunned, disheartened, and searching for meaning. For many, the collapse felt like the loss of a ritual — a Test match that never truly began. Read More: Pakistan vs South Africa two-match Test series starts today The […]
Jadeja spins India close to victory over South Africa
KOLKATA: Ravindra Jadeja took four crucial wickets as India closed in on victory against South Africa on day two of the first Test. South Africa ended at 93-7, still 63 runs behind in their second innings. Fifteen wickets fell during a dramatic day at Eden Gardens. India struggled earlier, bowled out for 189 in response […]
Kane Williamson retires from T20Is
WELLINGTON – Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson on Sunday announced his retirement from Twenty20 internationals, bringing an end to a stellar 14-year career in the format. However, the veteran batter confirmed he will continue representing the Black Caps in Test cricket, including the upcoming series against West Indies in December. The 35-year-old made his […]
Coach urges more Test cricket for Pakistan to build consistency
Pakistan head coach Azhar Mahmood has emphasized the need for the team to play more Test matches in order to overcome weaknesses and develop consistency in the longest format of the game. Speaking at a press conference following South Africa’s eight-wicket victory in the second Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Mahmood reflected on Pakistan’s […]
Australia Confident Pat Cummins Will Play Major Role in Ashes Despite Injury Concerns
MELBOURNE – Australia are hopeful that captain Pat Cummins will feature in the upcoming Ashes series, despite lingering fitness concerns over his recovery from a back stress injury, chief selector George Bailey said on Saturday. Cummins, 32, has not yet resumed bowling, making him a doubt for the first Test in Perth starting November 21. […]
Muthusamy’s Six-For Triggers Pakistan Collapse After Strong Start in Lahore Test
South Africa’s Senuran Muthusamy unleashed a devastating spell on the second morning of the Lahore Test, bowling Pakistan out for 378 after a strong overnight position at 362-5. The left-arm spinner claimed six wickets, including three in a single over, to turn the tide in South Africa’s favour. Pakistan had resumed their innings with Mohammad […]
Pat Cummins Doubtful for First Ashes Test in Perth
SYDNEY — Injured Australian captain Pat Cummins has admitted he is “probably less likely than likely” to be fit for the first Ashes Test against England starting November 21 in Perth, as he continues his recovery from a lower back injury sustained in July against the West Indies. Cummins said he was still about two […]
Pakistan steady at 107-1 at lunch against South Africa in Lahore Test
LAHORE – Pakistan made a strong recovery after an early blow on the first morning of the Lahore Test against South Africa, reaching 107 for 1 at the lunch break. Opener Abdullah Shafique was dismissed for just 2 runs on the third ball of the match, trapped lbw by Kagiso Rabada. But captain Shan Masood […]
Brian Lara’s 400 survives as Mulder declares at 367*
Brian Lara’s iconic 400-run record in Test cricket remains unbroken, after South Africa’s stand-in captain Wiaan Mulder stunned the cricketing world by declaring the innings at 367 runs, just 33 runs short of equalling the legendary milestone. The unexpected decision came during the second Test between South Africa and Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, where Mulder had […]