17 years ago, on this day! Muttiah Muralitharan shatters Shane Warne’s record for most Test wickets | Cricket News – Times of India

17 years ago, on this day! Muttiah Muralitharan shatters Shane Warne’s record for most Test wickets | Cricket News – Times of India

Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne. (Pic Credit – X) On this day 17 years ago, Muttiah Muralitharan etched his name in cricketing history by surpassing Shane Warne’s record for the most Test wickets. The legendary Sri Lankan off-spinner achieved this milestone during a Test match against England in Kandy on December 3, 2007.Muralitharan’s record-breaking wicket…

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New Zealand docked three WTC points for slow-over rate, slip to fifth in standings | Cricket News – Times of India

New Zealand docked three WTC points for slow-over rate, slip to fifth in standings | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand‘s World Test Championship Final hopes faced a setback on Tuesday as they received a three-point penalty for slow over-rate in their match against England, resulting in a slide in the standings, according to ICC.This development benefits India, who maintain their leading position with 61.11 percentage points. How a change in batting…

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Former England captain hails brave ‘India’ for not playing this player in Perth Test | Cricket News – Times of India

Former England captain hails brave ‘India’ for not playing this player in Perth Test | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Alastair Cook has commended India’s bold decision to exclude veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin from their playing XI for the opening Test in Perth.Cook described the move as ‘brave’ given Ashwin’s stature as one of the world’s premier spinners and his ability to make an impact in any conditions. Cook also…

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WTC Scenarios: What India need to reach World Test Championship final after New Zealand lost to England | Cricket News – Times of India

WTC Scenarios: What India need to reach World Test Championship final after New Zealand lost to England | Cricket News – Times of India

The ICC Test mace (Photo Source: X) With each Test unfolding in the home stretch of the World Test Championship‘s (WTC) 2023-25 cycle, the equation keeps changing in the WTC leaderboard, which at present is headed by India, who face a serious challenge from No. 2 South Africa and third-placed Australia. New Zealand‘s defeat against…

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England smash record for fastest 100-plus run chase in Test history against New Zealand | Cricket News – Times of India

England smash record for fastest 100-plus run chase in Test history against New Zealand | Cricket News – Times of India

England’s Jacob Bethell, left, and Joe Root walk from the field following their eight wicket win. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: England opened their three-match Test series in New Zealand with an emphatic eight-wicket win in Christchurch on Sunday, setting multiple records in the process. The visitors chased down a target of 104 runs in just…

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इंग्लैंड ने T20 की तरह जीता टेस्ट, न्यूजीलैंड को बुरी तरह धोया; RCB के खिलाड़ी की तूफानी फिफ्टी

इंग्लैंड ने T20 की तरह जीता टेस्ट, न्यूजीलैंड को बुरी तरह धोया; RCB के खिलाड़ी की तूफानी फिफ्टी

New Zealand vs England 1st Test: क्राइस्टचर्च के हेगले ओवल में खेले गए पहले टेस्ट में इंग्लैंड ने न्यूजीलैंड को हरा दिया है. इंग्लैंड ने यह टेस्ट मैच टी20 की स्टाइल में जीता. कीवी टीम से मिले लक्ष्य को इंग्लैंड ने सिर्फ 12.4 ओवर में ही हासिल कर लिया. इंग्लैंड के लिए जैकब बीथल (Jacob…

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1st Test: Brydon Carse shines as England beat New Zealand by eight wickets in Christchurch | Cricket News – Times of India

1st Test: Brydon Carse shines as England beat New Zealand by eight wickets in Christchurch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England secured a commanding eight-wicket victory in the first Test against New Zealand on Sunday, efficiently reaching their target of 104 runs on day four to lead 1-0 in the three-match series.Whilst Zak Crawley managed only one run and Ben Duckett scored 27, Test debutant Jacob Bethell and veteran Joe Root, in his…

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