Tag: Test Cricket
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Babar Azam has a game that fits all three formats, but his Test batting stands out: Ian Chappell
Babar Azam, the all-format skipper of Pakistan, has proved himself as one of the best batters in contemporary cricket with his consistency, spectacular flair, and shot selection. Former players now think that Babar is on par with contemporary batting greats because of his comparisons to Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steven Smith, and Joe Root, which…
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List of players who scored more than 10,000 runs in Test cricket
Test cricket is a format of the game with the longest match duration and is considered the game’s highest standard. Some players with outstanding performances during their career managed to cross the benchmark of 10,000 runs in Test cricket. Here is a list of all cricketers who managed to cross the 10,000 mark. It includes…
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Australian players appreciate Pakistan’s ‘brilliant hospitality’
Australian players have appreciated the hospitality of Pakistan during their recent visit. Pat Cummins took to Twitter to praise Pakistanis for their hospitality. “Special, special series. Immensely satisfied for this group to win the series in the last session of 15 tough days of Test Cricket. Huge thanks to PCB and all over here in…
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Australia’s Steve Smith becomes fastest cricketer to score 8,000 Test runs
Australian batter Steve Smith has become the fastest cricketer to reach 8,000 runs in Test cricket. Smith made the record in 151 innings. He made the record in the ongoing third Test between Pakistan and Australia Smith eclipsed Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara, who reached the mark in his 152nd innings. Among other Australians to pass…
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Pak vs Aus: Fawad Chaudhry hits out at PCB for ‘choosing a dead wicket’ in historic Test match
Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry on Wednesday criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for “choosing a dead wicket” in the historic Test Match between Australia and Pakistan. “Test match after 24 years and look at the pitch,” Fawad tweeted. He said that the Pakistani pace attack did not need such dead pitches and hoped…
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Jaffer roasts Vaughan, digs out old ‘India 92 all out’ tweet after England defeat
Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer has teased former English cricketer Michael Vaughan after England’s defeat in the Ashes. Jaffer got the opportunity today (Tuesday) to hit back at Michael Vaughan who had mocked Men in Blue in 2019. English team was bowled out for 68 on the third day of the Melbourne Test, handing a…
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Shaheen Afridi climbs to third spot in Tests, Babar Azam loses top rank
In the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings, Dawid Malan is back to number one among batters with Pakistan captain Babar Azam unable to hold on to the top spot after two matches of their series against the West Indies. Shaheen headlines the bowling rankings in the latest weekly update for men, which is carried out…
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Moeen Ali retires from Test cricket
English all-round cricketer Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from Test cricket. Discussing his decision, Moeen said: “I’m 34 now and I want to play for as long as I can and I just want to enjoy my cricket. Test cricket is amazing, when you’re having a good day it’s better than any other format…
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South Africa’s Faf du Plessis announces retirement from Test cricket
South Africa batsman Faf du Plessis on Wednesday announced that he is retiring from Test cricket. The former South Africa captain wrote in a post on Instagram, where he also shared a statement on his decision. “My heart is clear and the time is right to walk into a new chapter.” With two T20 World…