Black Caps stumble after Kamindu’s milestone
New Zealand were flailing at 22-2 and trailing by 580 on Friday against a dominant Sri Lankan batting attack that saw middle-order maestro Kamindu Mendis reach 1,000 runs from just eight Test appearances.
India make limited inroads on weather-hit day
Bad light followed by heavy rain ended play before tea on day one of the second Test between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur.
Chandimal century powers Sri Lanka
Dinesh Chandimal’s century in Galle powered Sri Lanka to 306-3 at stumps on the opening day of the second Test against New Zealand.
Under-fire Shakib to quit international cricket
Ex-Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan, facing prosecution for his relationship with the country’s former leader, says he will soon retire from international cricket.
New Zealand aim to bounce back
Coach Gary Stead says New Zealand must adapt to the tricky Galle surface if they are to avenge their hard-fought Test loss to Sri Lanka this week.
Jayasuriya bowls Sri Lanka to victory
Prabath Jayasuriya took five wickets to steer Sri Lanka to a 63-run victory over New Zealand on the final morning of the first Test in Galle.
Ashwin bags six as India seal victory
Ravichandran Ashwin claimed six wickets after a first-innings century with the bat to inspire India to a 280-run thrashing of Bangladesh in the first Test on Sunday.
India in charge despite spirited Bangladesh chase
Centuries from opener Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant helped India close in on victory in the first Test despite a spirited start to Bangladesh’s chase for their target of 515 in Chennai on Saturday.
India in box seat after Bumrah takes four
India took command of the first Test against Bangladesh as they extended their lead to 308 after fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah helped bundle out the visitors for 149 on Friday.
Sri Lanka take upper hand against New Zealand
Dinesh Chandimal and Dimuth Karunaratne forged a 147-run partnership to propel hosts Sri Lanka to a lead of 202 on day three of the first Test against New Zealand.
Ashwin, Jadeja lead India recovery
A counter-attacking century from Ravichandran Ashwin pulled India to 339-6 on day one of the first Test after Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud rattled the hosts with four wickets.
Black Caps close in on Sri Lanka total
Half-centuries from Tom Latham and Kane Williamson put New Zealand at 255-4 and in hot pursuit of Sri Lanka on day two of the first Test.
Mendis century rescues Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis scored a courageous century against New Zealand as the hosts wrestled back the initiative to reach 302-7 at stumps on the first day of the first Test.
Indian bowlers finally getting due recognition
Indian cricket fans are traditionally obsessed with batsmen but star pacemen are finally bringing overdue recognition to the side’s bowlers, says coach Gautam Gambhir.
Smith grateful to ‘Baz’ for launching England career
England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith aims to emulate Brendon McCullum’s playing style after the New Zealander gave him his chance in both Test and ODI cricket this season.
