Second Test

Smith, Kallis add to SA's injury woes

Graeme Smith has his left knee strapped while Jacques Kallis is suffering from recurring back spasms. ...  

2nd Test: Pietersen's ton boosts England

Riding on Kevin Pietersen's 21st Test century, England reached 351 for 5 at the end of day three of the second Test. South Africa piled up 419 in their first innings. ...  

2nd Test: SA eye top spot with Eng win

If the visitors win the match at Headingley, they will dethrone the Three Lions as the top-ranked Test nation. ...  

Albie Morkel out of 2nd Test against England

He was unlikely to have played unless there was an injury to one of the first choice players. ...  

James Taylor called up for second Test

The Nottinghamshire batsman has been drafted in as a replacement for Ravi Bopara, who has dropped out for "personal reasons". ...  

2nd Test: Sri Lanka 278-5 at stumps on Day 4

Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara both hit hundreds to help Sri Lanka to 278 for 5 at stumps on day four. ...  

Rain takes 2nd SL-Pak Test towards draw

In reply of Pakistan's 551 for 6 declared, the Lankans closed Day 3 on 70 for 1 at Colombo. ...  

Hafeez, Ali hammer Sri Lanka on day one

Mohammad Hafeez's 178 not out and his stand of 256 with Azhar Ali (92 not out) took Pakistan to 334 for 1 at stumps on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka. ...  

Misbah back to boost Pakistan in 2nd Test

Misbah will return from suspension to bolster Pakistan's under-pressure batting lineup against Sri Lanka. ...  

Strauss and Cook partnership joins 5,000 club

Andrew Strauss and his opening partner Alastair Cook became only the fifth partnership in Test history to have put on more than 5,000 runs together. ...  

Gibson urges West Indies critics to keep patience

Ottis Gibson urged Caribbean cricket fans to keep faith with his youthful side after their latest defeat. ...  

Consistency key for West Indies, says Ramdin

The tourists will be looking to level the series after losing the first Test at Lord's by five wickets on the final day on Monday. ...  

2nd Test: England look to keep West Indies on the mat

England eased to a five-wicket victory against West Indies in the first Test at Lord's. ...  

Indian women beat Azerbaijan in second hockey Test

New Delhi: Indian women eked out a 2-1 victory over Azerbaijan in the second Test match to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-match series at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on Monday. The hosts, ranked 13th in the world, played a fast-paced game and repeatedly attacked their opponent's citadel from the left flank in the first half. They scored through Ritu Rani (18th minute) and...  

Fans dismayed with India's Sydney loss

Indians fans express their disappointment after yet another Test loss, this time in Sydney to Australia. ...

India are clearly on the decline

Stump Vision |  R Mohan

Let's face some hard facts squarely. India are a team on the decline. In two away series they have faced a quality team in England ...

Openers need to set the pace for India: Bhogle

CNN-IBN Cricket Analyst Harsha Bhogle says India's experienced batsmen need to dig in to do well at Sydney. ...

Sydey awaits Sachin's landmark ton

The question on everyone's mind is whether Sachin Tendulkar will get his 100th international century in the second Test against Australia at the SCG. ...

India look to stage comeback at SCG

India take on Australia in the second Test of the series in Sydney on Tuesday, after having lost the first match at the MCG. ...

Hobart reaffirms passion of Test cricket

Spin, Bounce and Turn |  Jamie Alter

Another captivating Test match, another nail-biting result. After Bulawayo, Johannesburg and Mumbai in November, Hobart has thrown up a fourth example of how enduring and ...