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Pakistan are edging closer to an innings defeat
Despite their batting line-up collapsing towards the beginning of day, South Africa are still firmly in the driver’s seat and looking more and more likely to beat Pakistan by an innings in the second Test in Dubai.
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Pakistan were all smiles after having a dreadful time in South Africa and during the Champions Trophy
Pakistan finally got back to their winning ways, thanks to half-centuries from both Ahmed Shehzad and captain Misbah-ul-Haq, as they registered a 3-1 series victory over the West Indies.
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Dravid noted that many of the youngsters have made promising starts to their careers
Legendary India batsman Rahul Dravid has announced that the national team’s recent triumph at the Champions Trophy has somewhat numbed all the grief and pain caused by the Indian Premier League (IPL) match-fixing scandal.
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Pujara’s confidence is at an all-time high thanks to his brilliant form in Test cricket
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is usually known for its glitz and glamour, the entertaining cricket and now as the breeding ground for corrupt activities, but India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has put his time with the Royals Challengers Bangalore to good use by receiving some pointers from West Indian big-hitter Chris Gayle and flamboyant South African batsman AB de Villiers on the best way to capitalise on a good start in Test cricket.
Clarke has grown increasingly frustrated with the constant failures of his batsmen
Coming off an embarrassing 4-0 whitewashing at the hands of India, Australia captain Michael Clarke lashed out at his batsmen for not being able to capitalise on the good starts they made.
Raina knows that he will lose his Test spot if he fails to make runs in the next couple of series
India batsman Suresh Raina has admitted that he was truly inspired by New Zealand captain Ross Taylor’s blazing century on the first day of the second Test.