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You do not make three changes to the squad often, says Suni Gavaskar as he raises questions over the playing XI of India against New Zealand in the second test match

South Africa reached their target as they scored 106 for three wickets in the second innings, with 41 coming from opener Tony de Zorzi and an unbeaten 30 runs from Tristan Stubbs seeing them home

Zimbabwe has hit 344-4 in a T20 World Cup qualifier to set what cricket’s global governing body said was a world-record score in the format

Washington Sundar, coming in place of Kuldeep Yadav, took 7 for 59 and spun New Zealand out for 259.

“I have a lot of great memories winning seven titles there and hope to be back with you next year” , says Novak Djokovic as he skips Paris Masters

Michael Clarke has suggested replacing Steven Smith with a specialist opener for the Border-Gavaskar Test series against India. Clarke argues Smith's failure as an opener should prompt selectors to choose a dedicated opener like Cameron Bancroft, despite limited success for current options in the Sheffield Shield.

Spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali dismantled England's batting lineup in Rawalpindi, leaving them reeling at 98 for five on the opening day of the third Test. Pakistan's keeper Rizwan cheekily mocked England's Bazball approach as the visitors struggled, with key players falling cheaply.

During a practice session in Pune, Virat Kohli was bowled by a net bowler, surprising fans. Despite the setback, Kohli remained concentrated on refining his skills for the second Test against New Zealand. Known for his exceptional record at the MCA Stadium, Kohli aims to bounce back after India's eight-wicket loss in Bengaluru.

Cricket authorities face challenges balancing water needs for the sport and local communities facing shortages. Fans at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune protested the lack of drinking water amid scorching heat during an India-New Zealand Test match, highlighting the urgent need for improved water management and amenities in cricket venues. […]

Spin all-rounder Washington Sundar delivered a remarkable off-spinner's ball to dismiss New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra for 65 in the second Test in Pune. Sundar's delivery turned sharply to knock off Ravindra's stump, giving India a crucial breakthrough as New Zealand reached 201 for five at the end of the second session.

New Zealand`s opening batsman Devon Conway was the highest run-scorer in their first innings of the IND vs NZ 2nd Test. He scored 76 runs in 114 balls including 11 fours. From Team India`s perspective, Washington Sundar snapped seven wickets in the IND vs NZ 2nd Test

Timely scalps from spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Washington Sundar pulled back momentum to the hosts during the second session of day one

The Black Caps won the opener for their first Test victory in India since 1988 and are looking to clinch the three-match series

The Indian team will have to win this game to keep their 12-year-long home supremacy alive and solidify their chances of making a hat-trick of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) finals

The Dutch champions led through a Noa Lang strike just after the half-hour mark at the Parc des Princes, but Achraf Hakimi equalised early in the second half