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London: England’s spin bowling all-rounder Moeen Ali on Monday announced retirement from Test cricket to prolong his career in white-ball formats, saying he is “content” despite the widespread belief that he could have achieved a lot more. The 34-year-old leaves the Test arena with 2,914 runs in 64 matches at an average of 28.29. Besides […]

Hyderabad: As India recorded an emphatic victory against England in the fourth Test at the Oval, far away in Hyderabad, MSK Prasad was quietly celebrating the win because Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah were one of the architects of the historic win. It was during his tenure as chairman of the national selection committee that […]

An incredibly tight game saw the Black Caps bowl out India for 170 in the second innings, leaving them 139 to chase for victory at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton on Wednesday.

It can be safely assumed that some of the seniors will be on borrowed time and only a stellar performance in the five-Test series against England in August can secure their futures.

England declared their innings when Shrubsole was bowled by Sneh Rana, who ended up as India's best bowler with a four-wicket haul.

It’s Virat Kohli's aggressive Indians versus Kane Williamson’s cool Kiwis in the World Test Championship final in Southampton

Ajinkya Rahane ready for the tough battle

Unlike the men's squad, which played intra-squad games in Southampton ahead of the WTC final, the women prepared only in the nets which might hurt them in the four-day game.

After openers left-handed Burns and Dominic Sibley (35) saw off the new-ball challenge, England were reduced to 152/4 in 56 overs.

Mithali says it is good to have men’s team in England as they have played lot there

Nicholls was a part of the New Zealand team that thrashed India inside three days in two home Tests in early 2020, something that will give them confidence going into the final.

Among nations with Test status, India and Bangladesh are the only sides who haven't played Test cricket at a neutral venue.

The World Test Championship Final between India and New Zealand will begin at Southampton from June 18.

India have been No.1 in the annual Test rankings since 2017.

Kolhi's team accumulates 2914 points from 24 matches

The 35-year-old has been a stalwart of the Test side since debuting in 2009 as an opener, going on to establish himself as a world-class keeper-batsman.

Ahead of the day/night Test here starting Wednesday, Stokes wondered how the newly-refurbished Motera strip would behave

"It has been a year of refinement in the fire for us all. Uncertain were the times but they brought clarity for me in many aspects. My heart is clear and time is right to walk into a new chapter," du Plessis posted.

It was a dream start for England as India lost five wickets in the first session on the back of some fine glove work by birthday boy Ben Foakes

“It didn’t do anywhere near as much for 2 sessions ... Spun but not like what it’s doing now ... India would have drawn the first Test if they had batted anything like in the 1st innings ... This isn’t a good Test match pitch …,” he wrote