England edge ahead as wickets tumble in third Test

Last Updated: Friday, February 3, 2012, 20:57

England edged to a slender five-run lead over Pakistan at the close of Day 1.

England needs to tackle Pak spinners to end their losing streak in third Test

Last Updated: Thursday, February 2, 2012, 13:34

England’s batsmen have to devise a strategy to specifically tackle Pakistan’s spinners in order to set up a formidable score in the third Test, an article in a daily has said.

Mohsin eyeing Pak 3-0 whitewash of England at Dubai

Last Updated: Monday, January 30, 2012, 15:03

Pakistan coach Mohsin Khan has warned that his side will go all out to win the final Test against England in Dubai.

Indians hit the nets at `Green` WACA

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 11:46

"Haven`t you got a mail to shave off the pitch?" -- senior batsman Rahul Dravid asked the curator as the Indians assembled for their first practice session at the famed WACA ground ahead of the do-or-die third cricket Test against Australia starting on Friday.

Haddin should focus on his `fragile` keeping: Zaheer

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 10:43

Zaheer Khan said that Haddin should focus on his keeping which looks more fragile than ever.

Marsh down with gastro but will be fit for 3rd Test

Last Updated: Monday, January 9, 2012, 13:23

As if poor form was not enough, Australian batsman Shaun Marsh is also battling a bout of gastro but is still expected to play in the third cricket Test against India starting here on Friday.

Mumbai pitch curator promises sporting track with true bounce

Last Updated: Sunday, November 20, 2011, 17:20

The Wankhede Stadium track would be unlike the slow and low pitches seen in the first two Tests between India and the West Indies at Delhi and Kolkata.

Rohit Sharma happy to return to Test side

Last Updated: Friday, November 18, 2011, 20:49

Attractive Mumbai middle-order batsman Rohit Sharma today expressed happiness after being recalled to the Indian squad for the third and final Test against the West Indies, commencing here on November 22.

Ton-up Hussey leads Aussies to 316

Last Updated: Saturday, September 17, 2011, 13:23

Michael Hussey continued his prolific form on Australia`s Sri Lanka tour with another century to lift the visitors to a first innings total of 316 in the third and final Test on Friday.

Colombo Test: Australia lose 4 wickets

Last Updated: Friday, September 16, 2011, 15:09

Australia lost both the openers-Phillip Hughes (0) and Shane Watson (8)-early but Shaun Marsh (26 not out) and Ricky Ponting (25 not out) did the repairing job to take their score to 63/2 at lunch on Day 1 of the 3rd Test.

Kumar Sangakkara not distracted by 100th Test

Last Updated: Thursday, September 15, 2011, 18:58

Sri Lanka batsman Kumar Sangakkara said on Thursday emotions about playing his 100th Test match will not affect his focus on winning the third and final Test against Australia to level the series.

Sangakkara seeks Sri Lanka win in 100th Test

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 13:49

Kumar Sangakkara hopes Sri Lanka will celebrate his 100th Test appearance with a series-levelling victory over Australia in the final match in Colombo from Friday.