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'From a young dreamer to a red-ball legend': Rajkumar Sharma's emotional t
Updated : 1 year ago IST
As the cricketing world comes to terms with the end of an era following Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket, heartfelt tributes have poured in from every corner. Kohli's childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma, who played a pivotal role in shaping the cricketer's early years, penned an em
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"Man with lion's passion": Gautam Gambhir on Virat Kohli's Test retirement
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Virat Kohli's retirement from Tests closes a legendary chapter. His aggressive style, unmatched consistency, and leadership redefined India's approach in the red-ball format. Under his captaincy, India became a dominant force away from home, and he inspired a generation with his fitness a
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Australia to Australia: Full circle of Virat Kohli's Test journey
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Speculation around Virat Kohli's red-ball future had been building for months and now, it has finally come to an end. The 36-year-old Indian cricketing icon has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket, marking the end of an era that saw one of the modern greats dominate the lo
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England announces squad for Zimbabwe Test Match, Ben Stokes makes a comeba
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Skipper Ben Stokes has been confirmed to take charge of the red-ball lineup, having made his recovery from a left hamstring tear injury.
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Shastri wants Sai Sudharsan to feature in India's Test tour to England
Updated : 1 year ago IST
After the 3-1 series loss in Australia at the start of the year, which put paid to India's hopes of qualifying for the ICC World Test Championship Final, there were calls for the inclusion of fresh faces in the red-ball set up to reinvigorate the side ahead of the high-profile Test tour of E
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England all-rounder sets sight on Test comeback for the Ashes
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Jamie Overton made his Test debut for England back in 2022, but hasn't been able to find his place back in the red-ball setup since, as per the official website of ICC.
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"Still got an incredibly important role to play...": Australian selection
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Aussies named a 23-player list that will receive national contracts for the 2025/26 season on Tuesday, which also witnessed Marsh getting a central contract. The 33-year-old has dealt with plenty of injury issues recently, which hampered his ability to bowl and he last played for Austral
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Ranji Trophy: Nizar, Nidheesh, Azharuddeen shine as Kerala secure second s
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
After the 2018-19 season, this marks Kerala's second appearance in the Ranji semis. On the other hand, Jammu and Kashmir's wait to reach the final four continues, as per Wisden. However, their performance is still commendable as they went eight matches without a defeat during the ongoing edi
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Sam Konstas aims to become all-format player, recalls impersonating Englis
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
After taking his first step in the international circuit, Konstas isn't looking to limit himself to the red-ball format. He wants to explore white-ball cricket and emerge as an all-format player for Australia.
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"Not there yet...": Lyon on whether current Australian line-up is a great
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka taking place in Colombo on Wednesday, Lyon stated that he believes that the current lot is still a long way from achieving "greatness" as a Test team. Despite Australia's outstanding summer of red-ball cricket, where they dominated India at home to
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"Don't reckon it has quite sunk in": Josh Inglis on scoring century on Tes
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The feeling of making history on his Test debut hasn't sunk in Australia's Josh Inglis. On Day 2 of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, the 29-year-old struck the fastest century on his red-ball debut for the Baggy Greens.
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"They can defend...it's more about plans and mindset": Batting coach Kotak
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In the past four months, Indian batters have been left exposed on turning tracks and grassy surfaces in red-ball cricket
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