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Compared to the red ball, the pink ball attracts a lot more dust and tends to get dirty rather quickly, making it tougher to sight. (Photo: AFP)

India vs Bangladesh's pink ball supplier's nervous wait almost over

Equipment manufacturer Sanspareils Greenlands, commonly known as SG, has supplied the country's top cricketers for...

20 Nov 2019 1:35 PM IST

Sourav Ganguly said it took him three seconds to convince India captain Virat Kohli to meet Bangladesh in what will be the maiden day-night test for both sides. (Photo: AFP)

At long last, India ready to take day-night test plunge

India have been immune to the charms of day-night tests and turned down an offer to play one last year in Adelaide.

20 Nov 2019 1:11 PM IST

Skipper Joe Root hints Moeen Ali could return for South Africa Test...

The 32-year-old played extensive cricket in the summer as he was the part of the ICC World Cup-winning squad.

20 Nov 2019 12:53 PM IST

Two months after suffering a heartbreaking loss in the finals of the 50-over Cricket World Cup against England, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has said that the entire team is still thinking about the match and trying to make sense of it. (Photo:AFP)

ICC changing boundary countback rule not a surprise: Kane Williamson

Earlier this year, New Zealand had lost the World Cup final against England on the basis of boundary countback rule.

20 Nov 2019 12:39 PM IST

Lasith Malinga, 35, is Sri Lankas third-highest ODI wicket-taker with 335 wickets from 225 matches, behind only Chaminda Vaas (399) and Muttiah Muralitharan (523). Malinga needs three wickets to overhaul Anil Kumbles 337 for ninth place on the international list. (Photo:AFP)

Lasith Malinga takes u-turn on retirement, says wants to continue for...

Malinga, in March, had stated that he wanted to retire after the Twenty20 World Cup scheduled in October-November in...

20 Nov 2019 12:24 PM IST

But removing Steve Smith and David Warner - in their first home Test since their ball-tampering bans - will likely be a different proposition. (Photo: AFP/PTI)

Tim Paine says Australia have done homework on young Pakistan

The home team go into the first Test at the Gabba in Brisbane starting Thursday as overwhelming favourites.

20 Nov 2019 12:15 PM IST

Australias 185-run victory in the fourth Test at Old Trafford on Sunday left Joe Roots side with an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match series ahead of next weeks finale at the Oval. (Photo:AFP)

Joe Root buries Ashes agony, seeks Test redemption against New Zealand

Root said he had been working on his batting shortcomings and denied the Test captaincy weighed on his performance.

20 Nov 2019 11:23 AM IST

Ahead of the first Test, New Zealand coach Gary Stead said that his team will have to be at the top of their game during the whole series against England. (Photo:AFP)

We'll have to be at the top of our game: Gary Stead ahead of 1st Test...

Despite admitting Jofra Archer will be a threat for them, Stead said they have Lockie Ferguson which will help them to...

20 Nov 2019 11:10 AM IST

As the first-ever day-night Test in India is inching closer, the venue of the match, Eden Gardens, is being decorated with pink lights. (Photo:ANI)

Eden Gardens decorated with pink lights for India's first ever...

The entire stadium along with Sourav Ganguly stand and Jagmohan Dalmiya stand is being decorated for the historic match.

20 Nov 2019 10:23 AM IST

Compared to the red ball, the pink ball attracts a lot more dust and tends to get dirty rather quickly, making it tougher to sight. (Photo: AFP)

Don't see pink ball attracting spectators to ground: Harbhajan Singh

The 39-year-old told reporters here at a promotional event.

20 Nov 2019 10:12 AM IST

New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Fergusons long wait for a test debut continues after he was overlooked on Wednesday for the side to face England in the first game of the two-match series at Mount Maunganui. (Photo:AFP)

Lockie Ferguson's debut match awaits as Kiwis go head with Test pace...

Kiwis decided to stick with the tried and tested pace trio of Tim Southee, Trent Boult and Neil Wagner.

20 Nov 2019 10:02 AM IST

The pink colour of the ball is not the only challenge the teams are going to face in the day-night Test match according to Simon Taufel. (Photo: File)

Simon Taufel: 'Umpires should attend training sessions to get used to...

Taufel said the umpires can use artificial lenses to have a better view.

19 Nov 2019 8:34 PM IST