TEST-CRICKET

Shoaib Bashir

Rohit Sharma 'feels for' Shoaib Bashir as visa complications delay his arrival

India captain Rohit Sharma hopes England's Shoaib Bashir will have his visa issues sorted out quickly as he awaits approval to enter the country.

Tom Hartley

England hand Tom Hartley Test debut in spin-heavy bowling attack

England have included three spinners for the series opener against India, giving Tom Hartley his Test debut in Hyderabad.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli withdraws from first two Tests against England

India superstar Virat Kohli will not play in the opening two Test matches against England due to personal reasons.

Josh Hazlewood

Australia close in on win against West Indies in opening Test

Josh Hazlewood's four-wicket haul moved Australia closer to clinching victory in the first Test against the West Indies in Adelaide.

Shamar Joseph

Shamar Joseph's first delivery in Test cricket removes Australia's Steve Smith

West Indies debutant Shamar Joseph's first ball in Test cricket saw him dismiss Steve Smith in his first innings as the new opener for Australia.

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes undergoes successful knee surgery, vows to return as all-rounder for England

England talisman Ben Stokes has gone under the knife and aims to be back for England's next Test series against India.