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June 28, 2024, 04:04 AM - 4 mins read
Shafali, 20, also became the second Indian after former skipper Mithali Raj to hit a double century in Test cricket after almost 22 long years.
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May 14, 2024, 06:04 AM - 3 mins read
"I think it will be Australia (who I look forward to facing) because they are very competitive," Harmanpreet told ICC during a fixture launch event here.
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March 6, 2024, 02:18 AM - 3 mins read
"When I landed and got to the hospital, my mom was slipping in and out of consciousness, and the first thing she asked me was, 'Why did you come?' The next time she was conscious, she said, "I think you should go back because the Test match is happening," Ashwin told 'ESPNCricinfo' on the eve of his 100th Test.
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March 6, 2024, 02:00 AM - 2 mins read
"It is not for just a few cricketers, it is for everyone to make sure that whenever you're available, and fine, you should be able to play domestic cricket."
Read more![Indian Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin celebrates a wicket during a test match in Ranchi. Indian Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin celebrates a wicket during a test match in Ranchi.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fashwinnaijpg_1709634555007.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
March 5, 2024, 02:29 AM - 5 mins read
Looking back after twelve years, Ashwin identified this period as the turning point in his illustrious career, which now boasts an impressive tally of 507 Test wickets.
Read more![Ireland team celebrate their first Test victory. Image via Ireland Cricket on X. Ireland team celebrate their first Test victory. Image via Ireland Cricket on X.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Firelandnaijpg_1709309377960.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
March 1, 2024, 08:09 AM - 3 mins read
Leading the charge in their pursuit of 111 runs in the second innings, Ireland's captain, Andy Balbirne, played a crucial role with an unbeaten 58 off 96 balls. This triumph was facilitated by pacer Mark Adair's stellar performance, claiming eight wickets in the match (5/39 and 3/56).
Read more![Senior batter Root has struggled for runs in the ongoing five-match series against India, registering a set of low scores across six innings. Senior batter Root has struggled for runs in the ongoing five-match series against India, registering a set of low scores across six innings.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Frootnaijpg_1708424370046.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
February 20, 2024, 02:19 AM - 2 mins read
Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has urged out-of-form England batter Joe Root to shun the 'Bazball' approach and get back to playing his natural game.
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February 17, 2024, 10:46 PM - 2 mins read
"The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is pleased to announce the return of Ravichandran Ashwin to the squad after a brief absence due to a family emergency. Ashwin had to temporarily withdraw from the squad after Day 2 of the 3rd Test in Rajkot to attend to a family emergency," BCCI said in a statement.
Read more![Indian bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav were seen wearing the black armband during the 3rd test match. Indian bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav were seen wearing the black armband during the 3rd test match.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Findiancricketteamnai-1jpg_1708149903190.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
February 16, 2024, 10:05 PM - 2 mins read
"Team India will be wearing black arm bands in memory of Dattajirao Gaekwad, former India captain and India's oldest Test cricketer who passed away recently," the BCCI said in a statement shortly before the third day's play got underway here at the Niranjan Shah Stadium.
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February 14, 2024, 03:11 AM - 5 mins read
Stokes will become the 16th England player to appear in 100 Tests when he will lead the side out in the third Test against India here on Thursday. In the pre-match press conference, the dashing big-hitter tried his best to downplay the hype around his achievement.
Read more![Rohit Sharma meets Ben Stokes. Rohit Sharma meets Ben Stokes.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Frohitnaijpg_1707826528610.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
February 13, 2024, 04:15 AM - 4 mins read
Stokes, who has carved a niche for himself by playing some of the most outstanding knocks in the history of the sport in high-pressure situations, has also produced a fine example of himself as a leader by inventing a new approach to Test cricket known as 'Bazball'.
Read more![Former England Cricketer Stuart broad speaking to reporters after SA20 in Cape town. Former England Cricketer Stuart broad speaking to reporters after SA20 in Cape town.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fbroadnaijpg_1707740984087.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
February 12, 2024, 04:29 AM - 5 mins read
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the just-concluded SA20, where he was a commentator, Broad said the absence of Kohli due to personal reasons is a downer but the matches so far have been engrossing.
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