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Smith now 'comfortable' opening for Australia in Tests

A vindicated Steve Smith was puzzled by critics who were quick to jump on the decision to promote him to Australia's Test opener.

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I have never seen anything better than what Tendulkar, Azharuddin did at Newlands: Conrad

hukri Conrad has seen it all. He played cricket before and after the apartheid in South Africa. “Let’s say I played in the White side and yes, I played in the non-White side,” Conrad told The Hindu. “And then I was involved when unity came along. A little bit of…

The Hindu

Subcontinent pitches rated sub-par more often, yet Test matches end faster everywhere | Data

Analysis of ICC pitch ratings shows Indian pitches unfairly rated; spinners dominate in Indian subcontinent Tests.

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India in South Africa | The 1-1 scoreline is a fair reflection of the mini-series of miniature Tests in South Africa

South Africa's Aiden Markram and India's Virat Kohli shine in the shortest completed Test match in history, with India taking the series 1-1.

The Hindu

CA take up fight for longer series to preserve Tests

Calls from skipper Pat Cummins and national team coach Andrew McDonald for minimum three-Test series will be worked through with the ICC by Cricket Australia.

AAP

England fans who flew down to watch India play Tests in South Africa

Two cricket fans spend a fortune to watch Test series of neutral countries, proving that Test cricket still has takers.

The Hindu

Healy sees multi-format series as key to women's Tests

Back from injury to face India in a one-off Test match, Australia captain Alyssa Healy is eager to see red-ball cricket gain more relevance in the women's game.

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Ind Women vs Eng women Test | Amol Muzumdar filled in for my lack of Test captaincy experience: Harmanpreet

India women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur credits head coach Amol Muzumdar for record 347-run win over England. India's first-ever victory over England at home and sixth in 39 Tests. Muzumdar praised Deepti Sharma's 9 wickets and 50 runs.

The Hindu

Indian team has responsibility to take women’s cricket ahead: Harmanpreet Kaur

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur desires more Tests in women's cricket, admitting India must lead the way with consistent performances.

The Hindu

Quiet lead-up to Pakistan series is a strange contrast to Australia’s epic year

If Pakistan can buck history to offer more competition then these Tests could earn their place among the peak moments of 2023

The Guardian - AU

Mitchell Johnson: Does David Warner deserve to sign off from Tests on own terms?

Warner expressed his wish to retire from Tests at the end of their series against Pakistan in Sydney next month.

The Independent UK

Eddie Jones resigns as Wallabies coach after 10-month nightmare

Jones to walk away less than one year into a five year deal after the Wallabies won just two of nine Tests and failed to make the World Cup quarter-finals

The Guardian - AU

Staggs' turn to represent mum prompts Kangaroos call

Having honoured his father by representing Tonga, Kotoni Staggs has now set his sights on playing as many rugby league Tests as possible for Australia.

AAP

Liam Dawson admits ‘big decision’ over T20 money if England Test call comes

The County Championship player of the year would earn more at South Africa’s T20 league than from playing five Tests for England in India

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The Independent UK

I’m never happy – Kevin Sinfield not getting carried away with England’s defence

England have conceded one try in three World Cup matches – a far cry from Steve Borthwick’s first nine Tests when the line was breached 30 times.

The Hindu

India reach number one in all three cricket formats

India was already at number one in Tests and T20 internationals, and received first ranking in ODI after defeating Australia in on September 22

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith starts as England full-back for first time against Chile

Harlequins fly-half Smith starts in the number 15 jersey for the first time having appeared as a replacement in the previous four Tests.

The Independent UK

England set to unleash Marcus Smith experiment against Chile in Rugby World Cup

Smith has filled the full-back position as a second-half replacement in the last four Tests, but is poised to start at full-back against Chile in Lille

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The Independent UK

Marcus Smith set for first England start at full-back against Chile in World Cup

Smith has filled the position as a second-half replacement in the last four Tests, but is poised to start at full-back against Chile in Lille.

The Independent UK

Tom Curry in contention to start England’s World Cup opener against Argentina

Curry missed all four warm-up Tests after spraining the joint during training in early August, but is in line to start if he has no setbacks.

The Hindu

Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz announces retirement from international cricket

Wahab Riaz retires from int'l cricket to focus on T20 leagues. He played 27 Tests, 91 ODIs, 36 T20s, taking 83, 120 & 34 wickets respectively. He took 5-fers on debut & vs India in 2011 WC, plus a famous spell vs Australia in 2015 WC. Fans will miss him.

The Guardian - AU

Eddie Jones rolls dice on youth in high risk-high return approach for Rugby World Cup

The Australia coach has stayed true to his word by rewarding form regardless of age or status in his 33-man squad for the tournament in France

The Independent UK

Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie recovers from calf issue to start against France

Ritchie has missed the previous two Tests with a calf issue as head coach Gregor Townsend makes six changes from last weekend’s 25-21 win over France.

The Hindu

With Broad retiring, Anderson''s experience will be required in India: Nasser Hussain

Anderson has a good record against India, with six of his 32 five-wicket hauls in Tests coming against them. His average in India (29.32) is decent in comparison to other places he has played in.

The Guardian - UK

Bairstow stumping to Broad bails: 15 moments that shaped the 2023 Ashes

All five Tests had twists, starting with Ben Stokes’s declaration at Edgbaston through to Stuart Broad’s sting in the bail

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