Test, Australia and Bangladesh
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Rishabh Pant, India and Test cricket
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From Bangladesh stunning Australia in Darwin to New Zealand's whitewash in India, explore the greatest upsets and giant-killings in Test cricket history.
Devdutt Padikkal has made it clear that Test cricket remains the format he values most after making a strong return to India’s playing XI in the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle.
Devdutt Padikkal on Tuesday asserted that Test cricket remains his "ultimate goal", and subtle technical adjustments to his batting has helped him make an instant impact in the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Test cricket can be a daunting spectacle for the unfamiliar: a vast field, two sets of wickets and up to five days of play in a single match. But it is also beautiful; a prolonged battle unlike anything else in world sport. So as part of The Athletic’s ...
Wicket-keeping is among the toughest jobs in Test cricket. It demands quick reactions, focus, and the ability to stay consistent throughout a long match. Over the years, several wicket-keepers have left a rich legacy behind.
We've put Darwin alongside nine others, based on the context leading into the game and the expectations (because of which some remarkable turnarounds in Test cricket miss out). You can vote for your own choice lower down this page.
But cricket pundits are questioning why Kurtis Patterson hasn't received more attention. Changes were demanded after Australia's nine-wicket loss in the first Test against Bangladesh, with Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden leading the charge.
Following a players' strike, suspension of Shakib Al Hasan, and a humbling tour of India, BCB initiated a comprehensive overhaul.