India in Australia 2018

In-game interviews to break fresh ground for Tests

Dec 5, 2018: Channel 7 said the idea was to have players or coaches speaking with commentators such as Ricky Ponting, either on the sidelines or through an earpiece

Pakistan v New Zealand, 3rd Test, Abu Dhabi, 3rd day

Azhar Ali, Asad Shafiq tons headline see-saw day

Dec 5, 2018: William Somerville's 4 for 75 helped restrict Pakistan's lead to 74 but the hosts struck back with two quick wickets before stumps

'A true fighter, a champion player'

Dec 5, 2018: Former team-mates led the tributes to Gautam Gambhir following his retirement announcement

Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide

Bowlers are much fitter than the last time we came here - Kohli

Dec 5, 2018: The India captain wants his team to adapt to conditions quicker than they have done on their previous tours abroad

India in Australia 2018

Is this the tour when Australia-India "rivalry" grows up?

Dec 5, 2018: For all the bluster, the India-Australia rivalry has featured too many ugly incidents and too few tight contests. This Test series has the potential to change that state of affairs

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How friendly can Australia v India actually be?

Dec 5, 2018: Over the years, it's been a contest marked by fiery exchanges but Virat Kohli and Tim Paine seemed to suggest the focus would be more on bat v ball this time

Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide

Mitchell Marsh omission leaves Australia's quicks facing hefty workload

Dec 5, 2018: The allrounder has been sent back to Shield cricket to find some form with Tim Paine expecting him to be needed later in the series

Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide

Australia pick Handscomb, India ditch five-bowler policy

Dec 5, 2018: Marcus Harris confirmed for a Test debut with Mitchell Marsh dropped, while India will have to pick between Rohit Sharma and Hanuma Vihari

India news

From Tests to T20s: Five Gautam Gambhir classics

Dec 5, 2018: Remembering five knocks by the left-hander who announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Tuesday

Cape Town Blitz v Jozi Stars, MSL 2018, Cape Town

Hendricks, Christian power Jozi Stars to second place

Dec 4, 2018: Having got to only 64 in ten overs after electing to bat, Jozi Stars made big strides to complete a 50-run win and pick up a bonus point

West Indies news

Rovman Powell to lead West Indies in ODIs in Bangladesh

Dec 4, 2018: Carlos Brathwaite, Darren Bravo and Roston Chase returned to the squad

Pakistan v New Zealand, 3rd Test, Abu Dhabi

Trent Boult and Tim Southee: The curious case of New Zealand's expendable titans

Dec 4, 2018: New Zealand's most prolific new-ball pairing kept their series hopes alive in Abu Dhabi. It might seem odd that it was their first joint outing of the tour

World T20 aftermath

In between email feuding, Raj, Harmanpreet met to break the ice

Dec 4, 2018: Sunday's meeting, also attended by CoA's Vinod Rai, was followed by Harmanpreet Kaur's backing of sacked coach Ramesh Powar

India news

Gautam Gambhir to retire from all cricket

Dec 4, 2018: The former India opener was highest scorer in two World Cup finals, and also led Kolkata Knight Riders to two IPL titles

IPL 2019

Availability of players more important than IPL venue - Delhi Capitals CEO

Dec 4, 2018: At an event to rename the Daredevils, Parth Jindal indicated his franchise might not show much interest in English or Australian players, since they were set to leave early

Bangladesh news

Won't be distracted by election campaign during West Indies ODIs - Mashrafe

Dec 4, 2018: Mashrafe said he is pursuing the political opportunity because of his open-ended future after the 2019 World Cup, which he hinted could be his last international tournament

Pakistan news

Hafeez to retire from Test cricket after ongoing Abu Dhabi game

Dec 4, 2018: The 38-year-old allrounder has informed the selectors that he wants to focus on his limited-overs career

How Channel Seven is looking to change television commentary in Australia

Dec 4, 2018: Moving away from a roster full of former players, the new broadcasters of the game down under want to bring in a conversational style of coverage

Pakistan v New Zealand, 3rd Test, Abu Dhabi, 2nd day

Azhar Ali anchors Pakistan in reply to New Zealand's 274

Dec 4, 2018: The batsman's unbeaten 62 steered Pakistan to 139 for 3 at stumps after Trent Boult dismissed the openers cheaply

Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide

The summer of Kohli

Dec 4, 2018: Win or lose, hundreds or ducks, Virat Kohli will be the centrepiece of this Australia season. Before the summer of Kohli, here is a look at the making of Kohli