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3rd Test: Ben Duckett's century hands England impetus versus India

England ended Day 2 of the third Test match versus India in Rajkot on a strong note.

16 Feb 2024

Mark Wood

3rd Test, Mark Wood scalps 4/114 against India: Key stats

Returning to the team, Mark Wood was the standout bowler for England against India in the third Test in Rajkot.

16 Feb 2024

Ben Duckett

3rd Test: Ben Duckett smashes a whirlwind ton versus India

England's Ben Duckett smashed a whirlwind century against India on Day 2 of the third Test match in Rajkot.

16 Feb 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson becomes third batter to 10 WTC centuries: Stats

The in-form Kane Williamson has been on a record-breaking spree lately.

16 Feb 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin becomes second-fastest bowler to complete 500 Test wickets

Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has become the second-fastest bowler to complete 500 Test wickets.

16 Feb 2024

Joe Root

Joe Root is the first player with this WTC record

England batter Joe Root has become the first-ever player to feature in 50 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) matches.

16 Feb 2024

Dhruv Chand Jurel

Dhruv Jurel scripts this record with 46 on Test debut

India's Dhruv Jurel impressed one and all with a crucial 46-run knock on his Test debut.

16 Feb 2024

Shardul Thakur

Ranji Trophy: Shardul Thakur claims 6/21, completes 250 FC wickets

Shardul Thakur was the pick of the bowlers for Mumbai on Day 1 against Assam in the 2024 Ranji Trophy.

16 Feb 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Why was Team India handed a five-run penalty against England?

India were slapped with a five-run penalty on Day 2 of the third Test against England in Rajkot. It happened in the 102nd over when Ravichandran Ashwin ran down the middle of the pitch.

16 Feb 2024

Test Cricket

Women's Tests: Australia's Annabel Sutherland joins elite list with double-hundred

Australian women's cricket team player Annabel Sutherland has smashed a historic double-hundred in the one-off encounter versus South Africa at the WACA in Perth.

India vs England, 3rd Test: Hosts fold for 445 

Team India has posted a strong total of 445 after electing to bat first in the third Test against England in Rajkot.

WTC table: NZ consolidate top position with whitewash over SA

New Zealand have consolidated their top position in the 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings after beating South Africa in the 2nd Test in Hamilton.

Will Young hammers his seventh fifty in Test cricket: Stats

New Zealand batter Will Young hammered a fine half-century in the fourth innings as the Kiwis beat South Africa by seven wickets in the second and final Test to clinch the series 2-0.

16 Feb 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson equals this massive record of Younis Khan

Extending his golden run in Test cricket, Kane Williamson scored a match-winning century in the fourth innings of the second Test against South Africa in Hamilton.

16 Feb 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson becomes second NZ player with 18,000 international runs

New Zealand batter Kane Williamson has completed 18,000 runs in international cricket.

NZ claim maiden Test series win over SA (2-0): Stats

New Zealand have scripted history by registering their maiden Test series win over South Africa.

16 Feb 2024

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja completes 1,000 Test runs versus England: Key stats

Ravindra Jadeja has completed 1,000 Test runs versus England. The ace all-rounder reached the mark with his second run on Day 2 of the third Test in Rajkot.

16 Feb 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson becomes fastest batter to 32 Test centuries: Stats 

Kane Williamson has become the fastest batter to complete 32 test tons.

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, T20Is 2024: Decoding key stats

Sri Lanka host Afghanistan in a three-match series, starting February 17. All three matches will be held at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.

Tim David: Decoding his phenomenal T20I strike rate stats

Australian T20I batter Tim David could be a match-winner for his side at the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup in June.

15 Feb 2024

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja completes 1,500 First-Class runs in Rajkot: Key stats

Ravindra Jadeja continued his love affair with the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot as he brought up a Test ton versus England on Day 1.

15 Feb 2024

Sarfaraz Khan

Sarfaraz Khan slams 62 on Test debut versus England: Stats

India's Sarfaraz Khan was commendable on his debut in the longest format.

India vs England: Rohit and Jadeja centuries headline Day 1 

India ended Day 1 of the third Test on 326/5 from 86 overs in Rajkot.

15 Feb 2024

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja completes 3,000 Test runs with century against England

Ravindra Jadeja has hammered his second Test century against England.

15 Feb 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma hammers his third Test century against England

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma scored a brilliant ton on Day 1 of the ongoing third Test against England in Rajkot.

NZ vs SA: Bedingham, O'Rourke shine; Hamilton Test perfectly poised

The second Test between New Zealand and South Africa is perfectly poised at the moment as the Kiwis need 227 more runs with nine wickets in hand.

William O'Rourke scripts history with nine wickets on Test debut

William O'Rourke has scripted history as he has become the first New Zealand bowler to claim nine wickets on Test debut.

15 Feb 2024

Sarfaraz Khan

Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel make Test debuts: Decoding their stats

Team India has made two changes for the third Test against England as batter Sarfaraz Khan and wicket-keeper Dhruv Jurel have earned their respective maiden international caps.

South Africa's David Bedingham hammers his maiden Test century: Stats

South Africa's batting sensation David Bedingham has hammered his maiden hundred in Test matches.

15 Feb 2024

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes completes 100 Test matches: Decoding his sensational stats

One of England's finest all-rounders ever, Ben Stokes has completed 100 appearances in Test matches.

India vs England, 3rd Test: Rohit Sharma elects to bat

India are up against England in the third Test at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot.

14 Feb 2024

Avishka Fernando

3rd ODI, Avishka Fernando slams 91 versus Afghanistan: Key stats

Avishka Fernando was at his ruthless best in the third and final ODI versus Afghanistan on Wednesday.

14 Feb 2024

Pathum Nissanka

Pathum Nissanka slams 118 versus Afghanistan, surpasses 2,000 ODI runs

Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka smashed a superb century in the third and final ODI versus Afghanistan on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka tame Afghanistan in 3rd ODI, seal series 3-0

Sri Lanka tamed Afghanistan by seven wickets to win the third ODI and seal the three-match series 3-0.

South Africa's Ruan de Swardt registers his maiden Test fifty

South African all-rounder Ruan de Swardt slammed his maiden fifty in Tests. The player attained the feat versus New Zealand in the second Test in Hamilton.

14 Feb 2024

Mohammad Nabi

ICC ODI Rankings: Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi scripts history

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has claimed the No. 1 spot among all-rounders in the latest ICC Men's ODI Rankings.

England bring in Mark Wood for Rajkot Test versus India

England have brought in pacer Mark Wood in their starting XI for the third Test versus India in Rajkot.

Dane Piedt claims 5/89 versus NZ in 2nd Test: Stats

South African spinner Dane Piedt shined for his side on Day 2 of the second Test against New Zealand in Hamilton.

14 Feb 2024

Africa Cup of Nations

Africa Cup of Nations 2023: Decoding the tournament stats

Ivory Coast came from behind to defeat Nigeria 2-1 in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday.

India vs England, 3rd Test: Rajkot pitch report and stats

India will aim to take the lead in the five-match Test series when they host England at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, starting on February 15.