England's Broad returns for New Zealand test
Pace bowler Stuart Broad will return for England for the first test in their two-match series against New Zealand which starts in Mount Maunganui on Thursday.
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India vs Australia: Tickets For Delhi's First Test In More Than Five Years 'Sold Out'
The second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia beginning in New Delhi on Friday is set to be played in front of a packed house. Delhi is hosting its first Test since December 2017. India won the opening Test in Nagpur inside three days to take a 1-0 lead in the four-match series. "The tickets are sold out and we are expecting a full house. There is a lot of interest since a Test match is being played in Delhi after a long time," DDCA joint secretary Rajan Manchanda told PTI on Tuesday.
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India vs Australia: Tickets for Delhi Test 'sold out'
The Arun Jaitley Stadium roughly has a seating capacity of 40,000. A total of 24,000 tickets were put on sale while 8000 were distributed among the DDCA members, which is the norm. The remaining seats will be used for the dignitaries attending the game."The tickets are sold out and we are expecting a full house. There is a lot of interest since a Test match is being played in Delhi after a long time," DDCA joint secretary Rajan Manchanda told PTI on Tuesday.India defeated Australia by by an innings and 132 runs in the opening Test in Nagpur, inside three days, and have a 1-0 lead in the four-match series.
Australia Star Reacts To Allan Border's "Ridiculous" Comment On Steve Smith In Nagpur Test
Every batter has his or her own style of play. Some, however, tend to craft a style that makes them stand out. Steve Smith is one such batter who is known for his peculiar playing style. Be it his movement in the crease, gestures or the act of giving a 'thumbs up' to bowlers on getting beaten, Smith has created a unique personality for himself. After Australia great Allan Border called Smith's thumbs-up gesture 'ridiculous', wicket-keeper batter Alex Carey has reacted.
India vs Australia: Shreyas Iyer doubtful for second Test too
Iyer had gone to Nagpur with the Indian team, but then left for the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore for his recovery."While he will travel with the side to Delhi, it's unlikely that he will be available for the second Test," said a source. The second Test will be played from February 17-21 at Delhi.
New Zealand Fast Bowler Jamieson Out Of England Test Series
New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson was on Tuesday ruled out of the England Test series with a recurrence of a stress fracture in his back. Seam bowler Matt Henry will also miss the first Test at Mount Maunganui beginning Thursday as he waits for the birth of his first child. Jamieson, 28, had not played any international cricket since June when he initially suffered the back injury on the tour of England. Jamieson played for a New Zealand XI in a warm-up against England last week without pain, but New Zealand coach Gary Stead said a scan had revealed another fracture.
Jadeja trains at Jamtha, Iyer unlikely to play 2nd Test, Bumrah not to be rushed for Australia ODIs
India and Australia will play the second Test at the Feroz Shah Kotla from Friday and it is to be seen if Iyer is able to join the team.Iyer had posted a few videos of his intense rehab programme at the NCA in Bengaluru under trainer S Rajnikanth.Iyer is doing his strength and conditioning routines but the norm for returning to play in the international arena is to at least play a domestic game of some form before donning national colours again.