Friday, November 29
Ravichandran Ashwin has surpassed Nathan Lyon, becoming the seventh-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket history with 531 wickets. His pivotal performance during India's second Test against New Zealand has solidified his standing as one of the game's premier off-spinners, contributing crucial breakthroughs and extending his tally in the World Test Championship.
South Africa triumphed over Bangladesh in the first Test at Dhaka, their first Asian Test win since 2014, climbing to fourth in the ICC WTC standings. South Africa's strong performance was highlighted by Kyle Verreynne's century and Rabada's 6/46. They comfortably chased a 106-run target, sealing a seven-wicket win.
Sunil Gavaskar criticises India's decision to exclude Kuldeep Yadav in favor of Washington Sundar for the second Test against New Zealand, viewing it as a sign of panic. He believes Yadav's left-arm wrist spin was crucial against New Zealand’s left-handers. India, trailing in the series, must win to protect their home record and WTC final hopes.
South Africa triumphed over Bangladesh by seven wickets in the first test match, with Kagiso Rabada's impressive six-wicket haul leading the charge. Bangladesh, bowled out for 307 in the second innings, left South Africa requiring 106 runs for victory, which they achieved in 22 overs. The series continues with the second test in Chattogram next Tuesday.
India, trailing 1-0 against New Zealand, made three significant changes for the second Test in Pune as Akash Deep replaced out-of-form Mohammed Siraj, Shubman Gill came in for KL Rahul, and all-rounder Washington Sundar was included for Kuldeep Yadav. In 2024, an out-of-form Siraj had multiple below-par outings in the longest format at home which were a cause for concern for the Indian team.
