2012 Yearender: The best Test innings of 2012

In a year with many centuries and individual contributions of brilliance, we pick ten Test innings that really stood out.
Michael Clarke – 329*, 2nd Test, Sydney 
The Australian captain set the tone for a record-breaking year by scoring his first triple-century, and the

Clarke likely to play in third Test vs Sri Lanka

Australia captain Michael Clarke is likely to play in the third Test against Sri Lanka beginning Thursday after completing a lengthy fitness test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday.

Vernon Philander set to play in first Test against New Zealand

South African opening bowler Vernon Philander is "provisionally fit" for the first Test against New Zealand starting at Newlands on Wednesday. "He's come through his fitness test well," said captain Graeme Smith on Tuesday. "Unless he stiffens up later today or tonight he's fit to play."

Junaid Khan can be another Wasim Akram, says Younis Khan

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan on Tuesday heaped praise on Junaid Khan, saying the young left-arm pacer has the traits of becoming someone like legendary seamer Wasim Akram. The 23-year-old pacer had left India in tatters reducing them to 29 for five to set up Pakistan's six-wicket win in Ahmedabad and take a

Tendulkar's retirement announcement came suddenly: Sadiq Mohammad

Former Pakistan opener Sadiq Mohammad questioned the timing of Sachin Tendulkar's ODI retirement, saying the Indian could have called it quits in a more organised manner, which would have given his team a

Eden curator promises proper ODI wicket

Veteran curator Prabir Mukherjee on Tuesday said the Eden Gardens pitch for the India-Pakistan one-day international on Thursday would be a "proper one-day wicket" with something for everybody.