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'Mashrafe's Test return a sensitive issue'

At a time when Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) high-ups took to public forums to voice their opinions regarding Mashrafe Bin

Elgar hopes to exploit England’s insecurities

England captain Joe Root, leading the side for the first time, win the toss and opt to bat in the first test against South Africa at Lord's.

South Africa tour of New Zealand, 3rd Test / NZ take charge after Proteas batting collapse

New Zealand moved within reach of a series-levelling win in the third and final Test in Hamilton on Tuesday after South Africa's batsmen crashed to 80 for five in their second innings at the close of day four.

Australia tour of India, 4th Test / India set for victory after Australia collapse

India eked out a handy first innings lead before unleashing their pacemen to trigger an Australian collapse as the home side closed in on a series-clinching victory in the fourth and final test on Monday.

South Africa tour of New Zealand, 3rd Test / Williamson, Raval continue to grind down Proteas

Captain Kane Williamson was within sight of equalling the New Zealand record for Test centuries as his side reached 209 for one at tea on the rain-affected third day of the third Test against at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Monday.

'Toughest session of my career'

As an opener India's Lokesh Rahul is used to facing hostile spells from new-ball bowlers. But the Australian attack Sunday, he admitted, was the toughest of his career so far.

SA make 123 on rainy day

South Africa prepared themselves to bat long, through rain disruptions, to make the most of New Zealand's bungled use of the review system on day one of the third Test in Hamilton on Saturday.

Kuldeep Yadav four-for limits Australia to 300

Australia's captain Steven Smith motored to his third century of the series - one of only six visiting batsmen to score that many in India - but was left without significant top-order support, as the Indian debutant Kuldeep Yadav weaved a wrist spinner's web around the tourists on the first afternoon of the decisive fourth Test in Dharamsala.

Bad-tempered India, Australia Tests set for showdown

India and Australia begin the finale of a bitterly fought Test series Saturday, with home skipper Virat Kohli keen to silence attacks that even Australia's ex-skipper Michael Clarke has warned are "getting out of control".

October 18, 2016
October 18, 2016

Cricket: Misbah, Holder hail competitive day-night Test

Rival captains Misbah-ul-Haq and Jason Holder praise the fight till last attitude in the first day-night Test played with Pakistan upstaging West Indies by 56 runs in the final hour.

August 18, 2016
August 18, 2016

Anderson awaits security advice on Bangladesh tour

James Anderson says he will accept the advice of England's security experts when it comes to deciding whether he should tour Bangladesh.

May 28, 2016
May 28, 2016

Kiwis plan D/N Test with England

New Zealand on Friday unveil plans to host a day-night Test against England as part of a packed home international schedule for the next two seasons.

May 4, 2016
May 4, 2016

Bangladesh mulling day-night first-class matches

Bangladesh will prepare for day-night Test matches from next season, according to Nizamuddin Chowdhury, the BCB CEO.

January 25, 2016
January 25, 2016

Shahriar Nafees of Bangladesh stuns the Aussies at Fatullah

On January 25, 1986, the dashing left-handed opener Shahriar Nafees was born. He exploded on to the scene in 2006 with a brilliant maiden hundred against the mighty Aussies at Fatullah. Let’s recall that awesome knock on his special day!

December 29, 2015
December 29, 2015

No-ball wickets still haunt Aussie bowlers

Australia's no-ball wicket curse continued Tuesday as the West Indies battled to save the second Test against the odds in Melbourne.

December 28, 2015
December 28, 2015

England need to look hard at DRS: Stuart Broad

Stuart Broad, the England pacer, said his team still needed to improve their use of the television decision review system (DRS).

October 26, 2015
October 26, 2015

Manufacturer defends pink cricket ball against criticism

The manufacturer of the pink ball to be used in next month's first day-night Test match said on Monday its revolutionary innovation is up to scratch amid growing criticism.

October 8, 2015
October 8, 2015

'It felt very similar to a white ball' – Watling

With the inaugural day-night Test match less than two months away, New Zealand have started to build up their preparation using the pink ball in Hamilton.

September 30, 2015
September 30, 2015

Australia-Bangladesh series: Hope dims further

Bangladesh tour of Australia is in limbo as Cricket Australia sent back Test cricketers to state teams to train ahead of a domestic one-day tournament.

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