Bok star Pieter-Steph out of first Test against Wales
Pieter-Steph du Toit's much-anticipated international return is on hold once again after he was ruled out of Saturday's first Test between the Springboks and Wales at Loftus Versfeld.
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We've ticked all the boxes: Rahul Dravid satisfied with India's preparation for one-off Test
Rahul Dravid. Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja -- all struck fifties during the drawn warm-up game. "I think whatever we needed to achieve and whatever boxes we needed to tick in terms of our preparation leading into the Test match on Friday, I think we are very satisfied and happy, we have been able to do that this week," Dravid said in a video posted by Leicestershire Foxes on Twitter.
Rain delays England’s bid for test clean sweep
LEEDS, England : The start of play on the final day of the third and final test between England and New Zealand was delayed on Monday due to rain over Headingley as the hosts needed 113 runs to compete a clean sweep of the series.
Cricket-Rain delays England’s bid for test clean sweep
LEEDS, England (Reuters) - The start of play on the final day of the third and final test between England and New Zealand was delayed on Monday due to rain over Headingley as the hosts needed 113 runs to compete a clean sweep of the series.
India vs England: Mayank Agarwal Added To India's Test Squad As Cover For Rohit Sharma
Opening batter Mayank Agarwal has been added to India's Test squad for the rescheduled match against England, as a cover for captain Rohit Sharma who recently tested positive for COVID-19. Mayank's addition was important as designated vice-captain KL Rahul is also out injured and that leaves India with only one regular opening batter in the squad in Shubman Gill.
India vs England: Mayank Agarwal to join Indian Test squad in England as cover for Rohit Sharma
Mayank Agarwal has been called up to join the Indian squad in the UK as cover for skipper Rohit Sharma, who has been rendered doubtful for the Edgbaston Test against England after testing positive for Covid-19. Rohit competed on the first day of the drawn warm-up game against Leicestershire before being placed under isolation. He had tested positive in a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT).
Only 3 700 tickets left for Boks-Wales Test as Loftus cranks into gear for near sell-out
The Bulls have made significant progress on selling their remaining tickets for Saturday's first Test between the Springboks and Wales at Loftus Versfeld.
Watch: Sam Billings' "Crazy Catch" In England vs New Zealand 3rd Test Is The Perfect Dose For Your Monday Blues
England had very little going their way in Test cricket in the recent past, but a change in the leadership group, has seen an upturn in fortunes for them. With Brendon McCullum appointed head coach and Ben Stokes given the Test captaincy, things suddenly seem to be going England's way. Their new brand of cricket has received widespread praise with results also going their way. Lady luck seems to be on the side of the English as well, as witnessed on Day 4 of the third and final Test at Headingley, Leeds.