First Test News
India's sloppy fielding cost them dearly in the first Test against England at Headingley, with eight dropped catches leading to 250 extra runs. Scroll down for more information.
Despite being targeted by the opposing team's supporters, Smith didn't let the chants affect him and responded with a smile. Even England cricketer Ollie Robinson couldn't help but smile upon hearing the taunts from the fans.
Pakistan last played a Test at the Singhalese Sports Club, Colombo in 2014. They have played six Tests at the ground, winning one, losing one with four matches ending in a draw.
For the unversed, India clinched their first Test match win in Centurion as they defeated South Africa on the final day of the game today.
Address a press conference after the pre-series photo session, India skipper Virat Kohli appeared confident and said that his team is capable of competing against any opposition in the world.
Kusal Mendis led a strong Sri Lankan second innings effort but West Indies still held the advantage at stumps on day four of the first Test at the Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad on Saturday.
West Indies turned the screws on Sri Lanka, taking a 360-run lead with six-second innings wickets in hand at the close of the third day of the first Test.
Kusal Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva piled on the runs to put Sri Lanka in a comfortable position on the third day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong on Friday.
Shami has a fine record in Test match cricket if you look at only the Indian context since the seamers are not exactly the most threatening in world cricket.
The first ever officially recognised Test match began on March 15, 1877 between cricket's traditional rivals – Australia and England at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Herath, who turns 39 on March 19, dismissed Liton to enter the record books and went on to complete a nine-wicket match haul which took his tally to 366 in 79 matches.
visitors had declared their first innings closed at 595 for eight before lunch, shortly after Sabbir Rahman had brought up his second test half century.
India lead by 215 at stumps on Day 3.
India will begin the home season with a three-Test series against New Zealand, followed by England, Australia and Bangladesh.
New Zealand were all out for 327 in their second innings to give Australia victory by an innings and 52 runs in the first Test in Wellington on Monday.
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