Test Cricket
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World Test Championship standings: India qualify for final after NZ’s thrilling win against SL
India will now face Australia in the final of the WTC Final in June.
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Pakistan vs England: Here’s how World Test C’ships table looks after Ben Stokes and co win in Multan
England are ahead of Pakistan on the standings after taking a 2-0 lead in the away series.
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ICC World Test C’ship standings: Australia climb to top spot after Proteas lose England series 2-1
As a result of the back-to-back losses in this series for South Africa, Australia claim the top spot in the standings
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Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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‘Nehru, Indira were not fools’: JNU VC says uniformity in religion, language cannot be imposed
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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ICC World Test Championship standings: South Africa on top spot after big win at Lord’s vs England
The top two teams will compete in the ICC WTC Final. South Africa and Australia currently occupy those spots.
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Southampton to host India-New Zealand match for ICC World Test Championship final: Sourav Ganguly
The England-West Indies series, played at the bio-secure venue of Southampton, established a template for cricket amid the pandemic last summer.
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ICC World Test Championship points table: After historic win over Australia at Gabba, India go top
The top two teams are scheduled to play in the final in England.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Huge step forward: WI cricketers test negative for Covid-19 before departure, arrive in Manchester
All the West Indies players have tested negative for the virus before departing, although they will be retested on arrival in Manchester.
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Coronavirus: England Test captain Root tells players to reflect on their game during forced break
England are supposed to play three-Test series against both the West Indies and Pakistan, although the future of those campaigns remains uncertain.
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A great spectacle: Steve Waugh glad that India will play a day-night Test during Australia tour
Waugh said the experience of playing a day-night Test in Australia is unforgettable.
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The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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Pakistan looks to consolidate status as Test hosts against depleted Bangladesh in split series
Bangladesh, initially reluctant to make a lengthy stay in Pakistan, only agreed to tour in three phases, having played Twenty20s last month.
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Give the four-day experiment a chance because the constancy of Test cricket is just an illusion
The case for four-day Tests, which the ICC is examining for implementation from 2023, is bound to be sensitive, tied up as it is with history and emotions.
Tariq Engineer
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Rashid Khan takes 11 wickets as Afghanistan rout Bangladesh by 224 runs in one-off Test
In only his country’s third Test match, Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan finished with a match haul of 11 wickets.
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The Field
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship