HIGHLIGHTS: Day 1, Australia vs India

Highlights of a compelling day of Test cricket as Australia induced a top-order collapse before Cheteshwar Pujara guided India’s tail to a respectable total.

Hamza set to be 100th Test Protea

Cape Cobras’ 23-year-old batter Zubayr Hamza has been included in the squad for the Proteas’ three-match Test series against Pakistan, starting at SuperSport Park, Centurion, on 26 December.

Ton for Pujara but Aussies on top

A superb century from batsman Cheteshwar Pujara pushed India to 250 for nine on day one of the first Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday.

ICC, CA approve in-game interviews for Aus-Ind Test series

The ICC and Cricket Australia have approved requests from free-to-air broadcaster Seven to conduct in-game interviews with Australian players and coaching staff during the upcoming Test series against India, according to ESPNcricinfo.

Pakistan take charge in Abu Dhabi

Day three of the deciding third Test between Pakistan and New Zealand saw Pakistan wrest the initiative away from New Zealand through a resolute batting performance in Abu Dhabi.

Watch: Kohli calls on batters to step up

Indian captain Virat Kohli has called on the Indian batters to step up against a dangerous Australian bowling attack, after declaring that Australia will not be vulnerable in the upcoming Test series.

Kiwis fight back in Abu Dhabi

Day two of the deciding third Test between Pakistan and New Zealand was a slow, drawn-out affair as New Zealand fought back to keep the match on an even keel in Abu Dhabi.

New Zealand falter on day one

With the series tied 1-1 going into the final match of the Test series, New Zealand made a slow and unsteady start against an upbeat Pakistan side at Abu Dhabi.

Bangladesh seal 2-0 series win over Windies

The West Indies capitulated on day four of the second Test against Bangladesh, losing 15 wickets on the day to lose by an innings and 184 runs.

Test best for Mahmudullah puts Windies on back foot

A superb batting display by the Bangladesh middle order put the hosts in the ascendancy on day two of the second Test against the West Indies at Dhaka.

Shadman Islam marks Test debut with impressive 76

Bangladesh strengthened their grip on the Test series with a solid performance on day one of the second Test against the West Indies at Dhaka.

We're not concerned about being liked - Paine

Australian Test captain Tim Paine has responded to former Aussie skipper Michael Clarke’s criticism of the new and friendlier team culture by asserting that his side isn’t following a friends-first policy.

Shah takes 6 more as NZ lose by innings

Yasir Shah became the second man to take 14 wickets in a Test for Pakistan as New Zealand were bowled out for 312 in the second innings of the second Test at Dubai. This gave Pakistan victory by an innings and 16 runs to level the three-match series 1-1.

Watch: Smith cops a pounding from Aussie pace attack

Former Aussie skipper Steve Smith looked horribly out of sorts during an impromptu net session against the Australian pace attack of Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc in the SCG nets. It certainly would have given the bowlers confidence ahead of the first Test against India.

Yasir Shah - king of the 8-for

Pakistan leggie Yasir Shah almost single handedly dismissed New Zealand for 90 in their first innings on the third day of the second Test at Dubai, taking 8-41 and having a hand in a run-out.