Sri Lankan pitches have traditionally been known for offering assistance to spin bowlers, and the upcoming second Test between India and Sri Lanka is unlikely to be an exception. With India leading the two-match series 1-0, attention has already shifted towards the surface that will be prepared for the series-deciding clash in Colombo. The opening Test […]

India remained firmly in control of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle despite a late fightback from the hosts on Day 2. The final session belonged largely to Sri Lanka, with Prabath Jayasuriya providing the breakthrough and captain Dhananjaya de Silva producing a stunning catch to dismiss Dhruv Jurel just before stumps. Jurel […]

Washington Sundar had an unforgettable day at Pune’s MCA Stadium during the second Test between India and New Zealand, delivering a stellar performance with the ball. The offspinner was in top form, claiming his sixth wicket of the innings by dismissing Ajaz Patel with a brilliant delivery. Sundar’s control and sharpness were on full display […]

The New Zealand red-ball skipper, Tim Southee, is rather pleased with the Blackcaps going into this busy nine-Test period. Of those, the first six will be of special interest since all those are scheduled to take place on the sub-continental soil. First, it will be the historic encounter-the first-ever Test match between New Zealand and […]