An Australian fight back lead by Simon Katich and Adam Gilchrist, who both scored centuries, has left no side with the match advantage.

Pakistan lead by only 53 runs with four second innings wicket in hand at close on the penultimate day of the first Test at Mohali.

New Zealand retained control of the First Test against Australia, scoring 433 in their first innings despite Glenn McGrath’s 6-115.

Virender Sehwag’s ninth Test century was the cornerstone as India’s batting impressed, whilst Pakistan’s bowling didn’t, on Day Three.

Hamish Marshall’s unbeaten maiden century has given New Zealand the upper hand after day 1 of the Test V Australia in Christchurch.

Virendar Sehwag struck a typical 95* on the rain-affected Day 2 of the first Test against Pakistan at Mohali, to take India to comfort.

Andre Nel and Monde Zondeki make their way back into the South African side to face Zimbabwe in the 2nd Test.

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Matthew Hayden has been passed fit to play in the first Test against New Zealand on Thursday.

Asim Kamal, with an adroit 91, rescued Pakistan on Day 1 of the first Test against India, as L Balaji picked up a five-wicket haul.