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South Africa Test Players Likely To Choose Indian Premier League Over Bangladesh Tests: Report

South Africa Test players including Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi have chosen to play the IPL over the home Test series against Bangladesh beginning March 31. The series starts with three ODIs scheduled on March 18, 20 and 23 respectively where the star players will be available. Earlier, majority of the South Africa players were expected to miss the first week of IPL starting March 26 due to national commitments. ESPNCricinfo reported that the Rabada, Ngidi and Marco Jansen will miss the Tests to be available for the IPL from the beginning.

"There Was Always A Risk...": Ex-Pakistan Captain Salman Butt On India's Performance In 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka

Former Pakistan skipper Salman Butt hailed Team India's performance in the recently-concluded Test series against Sri Lanka. India thrashed Sri Lanka by 238 runs in the day-night Test in Bengaluru, taking the two-match series 2-0. It was an all-round performance from the Rohit Sharma-led side and Butt was impressed by India's dominant show in both the departments. While highlighting the difficulties of batting on a "rank-turner" pith, Butt praised India batters Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant for giving their team a launching pad.

Andrew Strauss wants new England Test coach in place by start of summer

Sir Andrew Strauss admits England are racing a “ticking clock” as they look to find the right people to lead the Test side into a new “bold and ambitious” era.

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 4 Report: Ton-Up Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafique Foil Australia's Victory Bids

Skipper Babar Azam cracked a fighting century with great support from opener Abdullah Shafique Tuesday as Pakistan thwarted Australia's hopes of a quick win in the second Test in Karachi. Set a daunting 506-run target, Azam knocked his sixth Test century -- and second against Australia -- to guide Pakistan to 192-2 and raise hopes of an improbable victory, or even a fighting draw. At the close Azam was unbeaten on 102 and Shafique 71 as the pair added 171 for the third wicket, leaving the home team needing another 314 runs in the 90 overs of the final day for a win, or bat out three sessions for the draw.

Ralf Rangnick insists Cristiano Ronaldo will be ready for Atletico Madrid test

Ralf Rangnick is confident Cristiano Ronaldo can help fire Manchester United into the Champions League quarter-finals just 72 hours after the veteran’s superb hat-trick against Tottenham.

2nd Test: Babar hundred stalls Australia's victory march in Karachi

Babar Azam's glorious unbeaten 102 kept Pakistan alive but Australia remained on course for victory in the second Test in Karachi on Tuesday. Set a record victory target of 506, Pakistan lost two quick wickets but Babar would not go down without a fight. The right-hander combined with opener Abdullah Shafique in a 171-run unbroken partnership for the third wicket in a spectacular rearguard spread over nearly 60 overs.

Ton-up Babar, Shafique foil Australia's victory bids in second Test

Skipper Babar Azam cracked a fighting century with great support from opener Abdullah Shafique Tuesday as Pakistan thwarted Australia's hopes of a quick win in the second Test in Karachi.

Babar Azam leads Pakistan's fightback in Karachi Test against Australia

Babar Azam defied Australia's bowlers with a sparkling knock of 102 not out as Pakistan fought back on the fourth day of the second Test in Karachi on Tuesday.

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South Africa Test Players Likely To Choose Indian Premier League Over Bangladesh Tests: Report

"There Was Always A Risk...": Ex-Pakistan Captain Salman Butt On India's Performance In 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka

Andrew Strauss wants new England Test coach in place by start of summer

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 4 Report: Ton-Up Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafique Foil Australia's Victory Bids

Ralf Rangnick insists Cristiano Ronaldo will be ready for Atletico Madrid test

2nd Test: Babar hundred stalls Australia's victory march in Karachi

Ton-up Babar, Shafique foil Australia's victory bids in second Test

Babar Azam leads Pakistan's fightback in Karachi Test against Australia