Cricket News

Strauss, Collingwood guide England to strong position

Opener Andrew Strauss completed his second century of the match and in the company of Paul Collingwood put England in a strong position with an overall lead of 319 runs at lunch on the fourth day of the first cricket Test against India at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Sunday.1:32 PM on December 14

Scoreboard: India vs England; First Test, Day three

Scoreboard at the end of the third day's play of the first cricket Test between India and England at M.A. Chidambaram stadium here Saturday.7:02 PM on December 13

Gillespie slams BCCI for treating ICL players as pariahs

Former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie has slammed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for ill-treating Indian Cricket League (ICL) players and closing the door on several talented youngsters.7:02 PM on December 13

We will set 350-plus target for India: Collingwood

England batsman Paul Collingwood said his team would look to set India a 350-plus victory target as the visitors took a 247 run lead on the third day of the first cricket Test here Saturday.7:01 PM on December 13

India can still spring surprise: coach Kirsten

Coach Gary Kirsten believes all is not lost for India in the first cricket Test against England and that his team is still capable of springing a surprise.7:00 PM on December 13

India in trouble in Chennai cricket Test

England batted themselves into a strong position after snatching a 75-run first innings lead and then enlarging it to 247 by scoring 172 for three in their second knock on the third day of the first cricket Test at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, here Saturday.6:30 PM on December 13

Strauss, Collingwood stretch England's lead to 247

Unbeaten half-centuries from opener Andrew Strauss and Paul Collingwood helped England score 172 for three in the second innings and stretch the lead to 247 runs against India on the third day of the first cricket Test here Saturday.6:00 PM on December 13

India's triple-strike leaves England at 68/3

India fought back after conceding a 75-run first innings lead to have England precariously placed at 68 for three at tea on the third day of the first cricket Test at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Saturday.4:30 PM on December 13

England take crucial 75 run lead

England gained a crucial 75-run first innings lead after dismissing India for 241 in the very first over after lunch on the third day of the first cricket Test at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, here Saturday.3:03 PM on December 13

Indian bowlers strike early to leave England at 68/3

Indian bowlers struck early to leave England reeling at 68 for three in the second innings at tea on the third day of the first cricket Test at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Saturday.3:00 PM on December 13

Tea scoreboard: India vs England, First Test, Day Three

Scoreboard at tea on the third of the first cricket Test between India and England at the M. A. Chidambaram stadium here Saturday.3:00 PM on December 13

Panesar strikes as India struggle

Spinner Monty Panesar picked up two quick wickets to leave India, chasing England's 316, struggling at 241 for the loss of nine wickets in the first innings at lunch on the third day of the first cricket Test at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Saturday.1:31 PM on December 13

Lunch scoreboard: India vs. England, First Test, Day Three

Following is the scoreboard at lunch on the third day of the first cricket Test between India and England at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Saturday.1:31 PM on December 13

Dhoni's half-century guides India to 241/9

Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, nursing a twisted ankle, struck a timely half-century as India scored 241 for nine in the first innings at lunch while chasing England's 316 on the third day of the first cricket Test at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Saturday.1:30 PM on December 13

Gill ask cricket team not to tour; PCB still hopeful

Even as India's Sports Minister M.S. Gill asked the cricket team not to tour Pakistan, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials were resting their hopes on back channel diplomacy to save next month's home series.9:32 PM on December 12