India 445 all out in first innings of Rajkot test v England
RAJKOT, India : India made 445 all out in their first innings in the third test against England in Rajkot on Friday.
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Williamson shines as NZ grind out first test series win over S.Africa
:Kane Williamson hit an unbeaten century as New Zealand patiently chased down a victory target of 267 to beat South Africa by seven wickets on the fourth day of the second test on Friday and clinch a first ever series win over the Proteas.
India vs England Live Score Updates, 3rd Test Day 2: Ravindra Jadeja Key As 5-Down India Eye 400+ vs England
India vs England Live Score, 3rd Test Day 2: India will resume at 326-5 against England on Day 2 of the ongoing 3rd Test in Rajkot, with Ravindra Jadeja on 110 and nightwatchman Kuldeep Yadav on one. India reached a commanding position on Day 1 after Sarfaraz Khan smashed 62 on his debut to turn the opposition attack on its head in Rajkot. Sarfaraz put on 77 runs with Jadeja, who was promoted in the batting ahead of Sarfaraz, but was run out after a mix-up between the two batters. India captain Rohit Sharma also scored a century on Day 1, before falling on 131. (Live Scorecard)
New Zealand vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 4 Live Score Updates
NZ vs SA Live Updates, 2nd Test Day 4: New Zealand need 227 runs on Day 4 to complete a record run chase and a 2-0 series win over South Africa in Hamilton. The hosts will resume at 40/1 with Tom Latham unbeaten on 21, following Devon Conway's wicket on the stroke of stumps on Day 3. Earlier, David Bedingham's career-high 110 was comfortably the standout knock in South Africa's second innings of 235. The visitors set a 267-run target for the hosts. (Live Scorecard)
Ravindra Jadeja Joins Kapil Dev, R Ashwin In Elite Test Club with Show vs England
India's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Thursday showcased his prowess with the bat as he became the third Indian player to achieve over 3000 runs and more than 250 wickets in Tests. Jadeja achieved the milestone during the third Test against England in Rajkot, where he notched up a crucial century to entertain the home crowd. Former India captain Kapil Dev tops the elite list with 5,248 runs and 434 wickets in 131 matches while star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has so far slammed 3,271 runs and taken 499 wickets in 98 matches.
Sarfaraz Khan shows what India were missing in third Test against England
India captain Rohit Sharma scored a fine century; all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja got promoted up the order after an early collapse and he also reached three figures on Thursday. But for India, the hero of the day was debutant Sarfaraz Khan.
Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Hugs Father, Wipes Off Wife's Tears After Getting Test Cap
Emotions ran high in the Indian team's huddle this morning when domestic batting star Sarfaraz Khan and wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel were handed their Test caps on debut, before the start of play for the third Test against England on Thursday. A consistent performer on the domestic circuit for Mumbai, Sarfaraz has been in contention for national selection for a long time but the 26-year-old has had to wait for his chance to break into the Indian Test side. Having received his maiden India call-up earlier in the series, Sarfaraz was in line for debut ever since India lost the services of KL Rahul for this Test and also given that his Mumbai teammate Shreyas Iyer lost his spot and Virat Kohli is unavailable.
Ravichandran Ashwin On Verge Of Surpassing Anil Kumble To Achieve Sensational Test Record
Ravichandran Ashwin is on the verge of surpassing legendary Indian cricket team spinner Anil Kumble to claim a sensational record in the third Test match against England in Rajkot starting Thursday. The veteran cricketer is just five wickets away from becoming the Indian bowler with the highest Test wickets at home. Kumble currently holds the record with 350 wickets from 63 matches while Ashwin has taken 346 wickets from 57 matches. Overall, Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan holds the record with 493 wickets from 73 matches with the help of 45 five-wicket hauls and 15 ten-wicket hauls.