News for '2nd Test'

Pranavi Urs Survives Cut At Joburg Ladies Open

Pranavi Urs Survives Cut At Joburg Ladies Open

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Pranavi Urs was the only Indian golfer to make the cut at the Joburg Ladies Open, while Tvesa Malik and Diksha Dagar narrowly missed out. Celine Herbin and Brianna Navarrosa share the lead.

2nd Test: Maharaj, Harmer star thumping win over B'desh

2nd Test: Maharaj, Harmer star thumping win over B'desh

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

South Africa won the first Test in Durban by 220 runs, where they bowled Bangladesh out for 53 in their second innings.

Shami to keep things simple in 2nd Test

Shami to keep things simple in 2nd Test

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir said the Men in Blue have a complete bowling unit with quality spinners and pacers in their ranks.

Vote! Will the 2nd Test End on Day 3?

Vote! Will the 2nd Test End on Day 3?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

India were 69 runs for the loss of no wickets at the end of the second day's play with a total lead of 332 runs.

2nd Test: Dravid works on technique

2nd Test: Dravid works on technique

Rediff.com1 Jan 2012

He is second highest run-maker in Test cricket's history but Indian batting veteran Rahul Dravid remains a student of the game and was seen fussing on his technique during the net session ahead of the second Test against Australia starting in Sydney on Tuesday.

2nd Test, Day 1: Khawaja ton puts Australia on top

2nd Test, Day 1: Khawaja ton puts Australia on top

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Khawaja and Smith steadied the ship batting through the second session.

Tremlett likely to miss 2nd Test

Tremlett likely to miss 2nd Test

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

England paceman Chris Tremlett is a doubtful starter for the second Test against India as he is yet to recover from a hamstring problem and stiff back, local media reported on Thursday.

2nd Test: Debutant Warrican stars as WI dismiss Sri Lanka for 200

2nd Test: Debutant Warrican stars as WI dismiss Sri Lanka for 200

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

West Indies left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican celebrated his test debut by capturing four wickets on the opening day of the second test against Sri Lanka at the P Sara Oval on Thursday.

2nd Test: England overpower Pakistan to win by 330 runs, level series

2nd Test: England overpower Pakistan to win by 330 runs, level series

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

England beat Pakistan by 330 runs to win the 2nd Test at Old Trafford to level the four-match series 1-1 on Monday.

Injured Gambhir doubtful for 2nd Test

Injured Gambhir doubtful for 2nd Test

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

India's injury woes were compounded on Sunday after opener Gautam Gambhir was rendered a doubtful starter for the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka due to a knee problem.

Statistical highlights - 2nd Test, Day 5

Statistical highlights - 2nd Test, Day 5

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

India posted their 12th victory in 38 Tests against Australia in India. (Lost 12, Drawn 13, Tied 1). Overall, India have won 17 out of 74 against Australia (Lost 34, Drawn 22 and Tied 1).

Stats: Aus vs Ind, 2nd Test

Stats: Aus vs Ind, 2nd Test

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

The statistical highlights of the second day's play in the second cricket Test between India and Australia in Sydney on Thursday.

2nd Test: Australia elect to bat

2nd Test: Australia elect to bat

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

India made one change with paceman Zaheer Khan ruled out because of an injured heel and was replaced by Ishant Sharma.

Gill's father 'proud' after double ton but...

Gill's father 'proud' after double ton but...

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'Hopefully, we can finish this match on a great note.'

Numbers game - 2nd Test, Day 4

Numbers game - 2nd Test, Day 4

Rediff.com29 Mar 2009

The six off Iain O'Brien was 50th for Sachin Tendulkar in Test cricket. He became the fourth Indian after Virender Sehwag (65), Kapil Dev (61) and Sourav Ganguly (57) to do so.

Should India drop this all-rounder for Birmingham Test?

Should India drop this all-rounder for Birmingham Test?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Ahead of the 2nd Test starting on Wednesday, July 2, former Australian cricketer Brad Haddin had some advice for Gill, as the visitors look to level the five-match Test series.

Kallis replaces Kemp for 2nd Test

Kallis replaces Kemp for 2nd Test

Rediff.com25 Dec 2005

The South Africa all-rounder has been ruled out of the second Test against Australia after failing a fitness test on Christmas Day.

India look to shake off rusty fielding in 2nd T20I

India look to shake off rusty fielding in 2nd T20I

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

On paper, India are overwhelming favourites to win the series against Chamari Athapaththu-led visitors.

Koertzen replaces Bowden for 2nd Test

Koertzen replaces Bowden for 2nd Test

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Rudy Koertzen will stand in place New Zealander Billy Bowden in the second Test between India and Pakistan.

2nd Test: Aus go in favourites at Perth

2nd Test: Aus go in favourites at Perth

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Following is a fact box on the second Test of the four-match series between Australia and India:

Rafique to quit after 2nd Test

Rafique to quit after 2nd Test

Rediff.com28 Feb 2008

Bangladesh's most successful spinner Mohammad Rafique will quit international cricket after the second and final Test against South Africa starting in Chittagong on Friday.

Inzamam ruled out of 2nd Test

Inzamam ruled out of 2nd Test

Rediff.com25 Dec 2004

Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has ruled himself out of the second Test against Australia due to a back injury.

2nd Test, PHOTOS: Samuels in rescue act as England dominate Day 1

2nd Test, PHOTOS: Samuels in rescue act as England dominate Day 1

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

A patient 94 not out from Marlon Samuels helped West Indies recover against England to end the first day of the second Test on 188 for five in Grenada on Tuesday.

India retain squad for 2nd Test

India retain squad for 2nd Test

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

Sourav Ganguly, who is to hold a tele-conference on Thursday with an ICC Appeals Commissioner on his two-match ban, has been included in the team as captain.

Gill explains why India enforced follow-on

Gill explains why India enforced follow-on

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'It's about taking the right options in the given situation.'

Virat Kohli's Best Test Knocks

Virat Kohli's Best Test Knocks

Rediff.com12 May 2025

As he closes the most revered chapter of his career, here are some of his best Test knocks:

PIX: Elgar keeps India at bay; 2nd Test evenly poised

PIX: Elgar keeps India at bay; 2nd Test evenly poised

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between South Africa and India, in Johannesburg, on Wednesday.

Pakistan retain squad for 2nd Test

Pakistan retain squad for 2nd Test

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

India retain team for 2nd Test

India retain team for 2nd Test

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

'You Put Team Over Self': Fan's Moving Letter to Dravid Goes Viral

'You Put Team Over Self': Fan's Moving Letter to Dravid Goes Viral

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

A fan's heartfelt open letter praising 'The Wall' went viral on social media after former India captain Rahul Dravid received the BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday.

Vulnerable India's struggles at home laid bare

Vulnerable India's struggles at home laid bare

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The once familiar sight of nimble-footed, whippywristed Indian batters dominating spin looks a distant memory, replaced by the horror of watching South Africa off-spinner Simon Harmer wreak havoc by taking 17 wickets over the two Tests.

Fears of Murali missing 2nd Test

Fears of Murali missing 2nd Test

Rediff.com15 Mar 2004

Muralitharan sat out nets on Sunday afternoon due to stomach upset and then suffered from stomach cramps throughout the night.

T20 WC: Recuperating Abhishek sidelined for Namibia game

T20 WC: Recuperating Abhishek sidelined for Namibia game

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Abhishek Sharma was ruled out of India's 2nd T20 World Cup group match after recovering from illness, with the BCCI medical team continuing to monitor his condition.

Ankle injury could keep Ishant out of 2nd Test

Ankle injury could keep Ishant out of 2nd Test

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The Indian team's worries ahead of the second Test against New Zealand increased after senior-most pacer Ishant Sharma skipped Friday's practice session due to pain in his right ankle, making him a doubtful starter for the game.

Kamboj shines but 2nd unofficial Test ends in draw

Kamboj shines but 2nd unofficial Test ends in draw

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Earlier, Tanush Kotian (90 not out) and Anshul Kamboj (51 not out) brought up their respective half-centuries to take India A to 417 for 7 at tea on the fourth day of their second unofficial Test in Northampton on Monday.

PIX: India down Windies to complete series sweep

PIX: India down Windies to complete series sweep

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 2nd Test between India and West Indies in New Delhi on Tuesday.

2nd Test: Stokes strikes double ton as Proteas chase leather on record-breaking day

2nd Test: Stokes strikes double ton as Proteas chase leather on record-breaking day

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Stokes now holds the record score for an England number six, beating Graham Hick's 187 against India in 1993, and became the first English centurion at Newlands for 50 years.

Bairstow to join England squad after 2nd Test against India

Bairstow to join England squad after 2nd Test against India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Jonny Bairstow will return to the England squad for the third and fourth Tests against India, along with Sam Curran and Mark Wood.

Windies pacer protests ICC fine for throw at Jaiswal

Windies pacer protests ICC fine for throw at Jaiswal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Seales contested the sanction proposed by match referee Andy Pycroft, so a formal hearing was required.