Test Squad
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Yasir Shah recalled in Pakistan Test squad against Sri Lanka
Cricket | Sep 23, 2017, 04:59 PM ISTAzhar Ali, who was also facing fitness issues, has also got a nod against Sri Lanka while Wahab Riaz has also been named in the squad.
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John Hasting questions Steve O'Keefe's selection in Australian Test squad
Cricket | Sep 06, 2017, 06:13 PM ISTO'Keefe was recalled in the Australian squad as a replacement for injured Josh Hazlewood for the second Test of the two-match series against Bangladesh.
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Sri Lanka name uncapped spinner Malinda Pushpakumara in Test Squad against India
Cricket | Jul 24, 2017, 03:23 PM ISTThe 30-year-old, who has taken 558 first-class wickets at an average of 19.85, is the only new face in the team, which also saw the return of batting all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva and seamer Nuwan Pradeep.
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Ind vs Aus, 4th Test: Mohammed Shami officially added in hosts' squad
Cricket | Mar 24, 2017, 11:04 PM ISTBengal speedster Mohammed Shami today has been officially included in the Indian Test team for the fourth cricket Test against Australia with indications that he may replace Ishant Sharma. Ishant's lack of wickets has been
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Parthiv Patel back in Indian Test squad and Twitter rolled out a hilarious welcome for him
Cricket | Nov 23, 2016, 08:51 PM ISTBCCI’s announcement that Parthiv Patel will replace Wriddhiman Saha as India's wicket-keeper for the third Test against England at Mohali, starting November 26, left Twitter in a frenzy with hilarious comments making its way on
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India vs NZ: Rohit, KL Rahul retained in Test team, Gambhir fails to make cut
Cricket | Sep 12, 2016, 12:50 PM ISThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced the 15-member national squad for the upcoming three-match home Test series against New Zealand between September 22 and October 12.
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Bangladesh tour: An opportunity for graceful exit to Harbhajan Singh?
Cricket | May 20, 2015, 03:40 PM ISTNew Delhi: The BCCI today surprised everyone after it announced inclusion of Harbhajan Singh's name for the Test squad against Bangladesh.The move is seen as an opportunity given to the right-arm spinner to retire from
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Surprised to be called for Test duty against India: Ashton Agar
Cricket | Dec 31, 2014, 12:16 PM ISTSydney: Never doubtful of his ability to be in the Test squad but Australian left-arm spinner Ashton Agar was nonetheless surprised at being call into the squad for the fourth and final cricket Test against
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Mitchell Marsh, O'Keefe named in Australia's test squad
Cricket | Sep 08, 2014, 12:02 PM ISTSYDNEY: Allrounder Mitchell Marsh and left-arm spin bowler Steve O'Keefe have been included in the Australia test squad to play Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates next month. The uncapped pair were named Monday in
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'Way clear for Bravo's return to Windies squad'
Cricket | May 11, 2014, 04:16 PM ISTPort of Spain: Darren Sammy's removal as captain and subsequent retirement from Test cricket will pave the way for all-rounder Dwayne Bravo's return to the squad, former West Indies opener Bryan Davis said.Sammy, who led
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Bravo bitter about not making it to Windies Test squad
Cricket | Apr 30, 2014, 05:09 PM ISTLondon: West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo is disappointed with the selectors' decision to keep him out of the Test team for the last four years.Bravo, who skippers the West Indies One-Day International side, has been
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Unchanged South Africa Test squad for India
Cricket | Dec 09, 2013, 05:04 PM ISTDurban: With ODI series in their kitty, South Africa are now aiming to repeat the same performance when thay they take on India for two test series for which they have kept the same 15
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Back in Test squad, Harbhajan leads Punjab to Ranji win
Cricket | Nov 05, 2012, 08:56 PM ISTMohali, Nov 5: Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh celebrated his return to Indian Test side by leading his Ranji team, Punjab to an innings win over Hyderabad on the fourth and final day of their opening group
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Kevin Pietersen added to England's Test squad for India tour
Cricket | Oct 19, 2012, 08:49 PM ISTLondon, Oct 18: Controversial batsman Kevin Pietersen was today included in England's Test squad for the upcoming tour of India, bringing an end to his nearly three-month exile in the wake of the text message
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Pietersen left out of England Test squad for India tour
Cricket | Sep 18, 2012, 09:49 PM ISTLondon, Sep 18: Kevin Pietersen's name was missing from the English squad for India tour that was announced by the selectors Tuesday, who looked to the future with call-ups for Nick Compton of Somerset and
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England defers selection of test squad for India tour, stuck on KP
Cricket | Sep 12, 2012, 10:02 PM ISTLondon, Sep 12: England has delayed plans to announce its squad for the Test tour of India, as discussions continue over Kevin Pietersen's future. The squad was supposed to be announced on Thursday, but it
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Chris Gayle returns to West Indies Test squad
Cricket | Jul 23, 2012, 08:19 PM ISTSt John's, Jul 23: Having made peace with the West Indies Cricket Board, explosive batsman Chris Gayle on Sunday returned to the country's Test side after more than 18 months. Gayle has been named in
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Allrounder Thisara Perera recalled to Sri Lanka test squad
Cricket | Jun 19, 2012, 10:02 PM ISTColombo, Jun 19: Allrounder Thisara Perera was recalled by Sri Lanka on Tuesday for the first test against Pakistan this week after he excelled in the limited-overs series.Also back are seamers Nuwan Kulasekara and Nuwan
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Australian Keeper Tim Paine Out For 4 Months
Cricket | Dec 14, 2011, 09:30 AM ISTMelbourne, Dec 14: In yet another setback for an Australian test squad depleted by injuries, backup wicketkeeper Tim Paine is expected to be sidelined for a further four months after surgery on his finger.The 27-year-old
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Vinay Kumar Replaces Aaron In Test Squad For Australia Tour
Cricket | Dec 09, 2011, 06:41 PM ISTNew Delhi, Dec 9: India's Test squad was today struck with another injury blow ahead of the gruelling cricket tour of Australia as pacer Varun Aaron was replaced by Vinay Kumar owing to a back