Bhatti`s double gives Pakistan edge in first Test

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 19:45

Paceman Bilawal Bhatti removed experienced Sri Lankan batsmen Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene off his successive deliveries to put Pakistan in command of the first Test on Thursday.

Ton-up Younis, Misbah defy Sri Lanka in first Test

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 17:57

Younis Khan hit a brilliant hundred and Misbah-ul Haq a chancy fifty as Pakistan established a lead on the second day of the first Test in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Kepler Wessels lauds Indian team for `brilliant` Johannesburg show

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 17:49

Hailing the technique and mental approach of the Indian batsmen in the first Test, former South African captain Kepler Wessels said the visitors are expected to continue their "brilliant" show in the second match, starting Thursday in Durban.

Amla praises Ishant Sharma for exploiting conditions well

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 12:01

South African batsman Hashim Amla has lavished praise on pacer Ishant Sharma, whose devastating spell on day two brought India back into the first Test, saying he exploited the conditions well.

Pak vs SA,1st Test, Day 2 - Ton-up Khurram Manzoor gives Pakistan lead

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 12:54

Opener Khurram Manzoor notched a maiden hundred to help Pakistan take the upper hand in the first Test against South Africa in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Ajmal captures seven to restrict Zimbabwe lead

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 16:28

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal took seven wickets in an innings for the second time in his career to restrict Zimbabwe`s first innings lead on the third day of the first Test at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday.

Harper backs `beleaguered` Dar as still amongst the best in business

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 10:22

Former ICC umpire Daryl Harper has said that Aleem Dar is still one of the best umpires in the sport, even as the Pakistani draws severe criticism for his decisions in the Ashes first Test at Trent Bridge.

1st Test, Day 1: Sri Lanka on top after Sangakkara's ton

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 22:00

Regular updates of the first Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka being played at Sri Lanka’s Galle International Stadium.

``Debutant`` Moises Henriques says legs turned to jelly while entering field to bat

Last Updated: Saturday, February 23, 2013, 15:02

Australian all rounder Moises Henriques, who made his debut during the ongoing Chennai Test against India on Friday, said his legs started to turn to jelly while he was entering the field to bat on day one, adding his nerves died down after facing the first ball of his Test career.

Watching videos of past knocks helped me: Sehwag

Last Updated: Friday, November 16, 2012, 09:40

Relieved at scoring his first Test century in almost two years, Virender Sehwag said that watching replays of some of his big knocks of the past helped him in reaching the three-figure mark in the first Test against England on Thursday.

India vs England 1st Test, Day 1: Statistical highlights

Last Updated: Thursday, November 15, 2012, 19:46

Statistical highlights on the opening day of the first Test between India and England on Thursday.

India vs England 2012: Sehwag, Pujara put India on top on Day 1

Last Updated: Thursday, November 15, 2012, 18:48

Virender Sehwag cracked his first century in more than two years as India came up with a solid batting display to take control of the first cricket Test against England on Thursday.