Battle ground: Three key duels in New Zealand v Ireland
Ireland go into Saturday morning's first Test against the All Blacks 11-point underdogs as they seek a first-ever win on New Zealand soil.
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India 53-2 after Anderson strikes twice at Edgbaston
BIRMINGHAM, England : James Anderson struck twice in the morning session to reduce India to 53 for two before rain forced early lunch on day one of the rescheduled fifth test between the sides at Edgbaston on Friday.
James Anderson strikes as England enjoy early success in rearranged India Test
James Anderson picked up both wickets on his return to the England side as India reached 53 for two on a rain-shortened first morning of the rearranged fifth Test at Edgbaston.
Need to be consistent in every quarter, says India striker Vandana Katariya
The tournament begins with the match between co-hosts Spain and Canada in Terrassa, Spain. India will open their campaign against England in pool B here on Sunday. "Each match in the group stage will be crucial and we cannot take any team easy.
Need Jasprit Bumrah more as bowler than as a captain: Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid. Bumrah on Friday, became the 36th player to lead India in Test cricket and only the second pacer-captain after legendary Kapil Dev. "Just relax, we need you more as a bowler than as captain," that's exactly what Dravid told the young skipper, after it became clear that Rohit Sharma won't be available for this game.
Dan Sheehan sees ‘massive’ chance for Ireland to claim first win in New Zealand
Hooker Dan Sheehan expects New Zealand to be out for revenge but believes Ireland’s players have a “massive opportunity” to cement places in the history books.
"Need Him More As Bowler Rather Than Captain": Rahul Dravid On Jasprit Bumrah
Having not led previously ever in a first-class game, Jasprit Bumrah has been thrown in to the deep end of the water as he is leading Team India in the crucial rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Bumrah was given over the reins after Rohit Sharma tested positive for COVID-19 once again on Thursday morning. Team India head coach Rahul Dravid said that he has had conversations with Bumrah, and the side would need him more as a bowler rather than captain.