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Bangladesh postpones New Zealand Tests

Bangladesh will play five one-day international matches against New Zealand in October, instead of the scheduled two Tests and three limited-over contests, an official said on Monday.

Oldest surviving Test cricketer dies in New Zealand

New Zealander Eric Tindill, who was the world's oldest surviving Test cricketer, has died aged 99 and 226 days, his family announced here on Monday.

Tindill was also the oldest surviving New Zealand

Sakshi dons the chef’s apron

Team India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will no longer miss home while touring with his wife. His bride Sakshi has proven to be quite a domestic goddess as she whipped up yummy treats for her hubby an

Current attack ill-equipped for flat tracks

July 31: After five days of draining cricket, the numbers were dreary. A total of 1,478 runs for the loss of 17 wickets in 430 overs. It took 151 deliveries to purchase a wicket and each wicket was wo

Spin legends share a great relationship

July 31: Team sports should be logical ground for true friendships and lifelong bonding. Sadly that is not often the case. The cricket world has seen its share of infighting and jealousy rather than r

Gul heroics keep England in check

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Umar Gul starred with both bat and ball but England still built a lead of nearly 300 runs against Pakistan at tea on the third day of the third Test at Trent Bridge here on Saturday.

I don’t play for numbers: Sachin

Aug. 1: A good 20 years after his Test debut in Pakistan, Sachin Tendulkar continues to prepare for a Test match with no drop in intensity. High expectations follow Tendulkar everywhere but the vetera

Anderson’s six leads Pak rout

Aug. 1: James Anderson took ten wickets in a Test for the first time as England beat Pakistan by a crushing 354 runs in their series opener at Trent Bridge here on Sunday.

Pakistan were dismissed for

Old world charm at P. Sara Oval

Aug. 1: The laidback P. Sara Oval, home to the Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club, is firmly trenched in the history of Sri Lankan cricket. The island nation’s inaugural Test match was played here

Raina may keep place in team

Aug. 1: Trailing in the series and in desperate search of a win to draw their first series here since 1997, the Indians had an extended, three-hour practice session here on Sunday. The compulsory nets

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