'Guru' Karthik's advice helps RCB's Jitesh 'take it deep'

SCORECARD IMAGE: Jitesh Sharma and Mayank Agarwal forged an unbeaten 107-run partnership as Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased down an intimidating 228-run target against Lucknow Super Giants in......

Lord's Test heading for a draw? Not everyone agrees...

IMAGE: With fewer than seven sessions remaining, Dinesh Karthik believes a draw is not the only likely outcome. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Action Images via Reuters Former India wicketkeeper......

Root levels up against India, sets new landmark

IMAGE: Joe Root bats en route his 67th half ton against India on Day 1 of the 3rd Test at Lord's on Thursday. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Action Images via Reuters England's batting mainstay, Joe......

MCG pitch: Pietersen, Kartik question double standards

'Not a single over of spin in 1.5 days of a Test match. 27 wickets have fallen already. Imagine the meltdown if not a single over of pace was bowled for that long in the subcontinent.' SCORECARD......

Akash Strikes, Duckett Falls, Drama Unfolds

'There's probably no need to sort of walk him off in that fashion' IMAGE: Akash Deep gives England's Ben Duckett a unique send-off on Day 2 of the 5th Test at the Oval in London on Friday.......