Gareth Batty

India vs England: VVS Laxman prefers Hardik Pandya over Karun Nair for Rajkot Test

Former India star batsman VVS Laxman prefers all-rounder Hardik Pandya over Karun Nair in the playing XI for the first Test match against England, considering his all-round skill sets.

India vs England: Visitors bank on improved Gareth Batty to stabilise spin department

Batty’s selection, while pragmatic and justified, is a pretty accurate reflection of where England are with spin bowling options.

Bangladesh vs England: Match headed for thrilling finish after hosts reach 253/8 on Day 4

Bangladesh battled to 253-8 at stumps on the fourth day of a thrilling Test in Chittagong on Sunday, needing 33 for their first-ever win against England.

Bangladesh vs England: Veteran Gareth Batty admits enjoying every minute of Test call-up

Veteran spinner Gareth Batty admits he was nervous and joyful during his test comeback against Bangladesh after over a decade in the wilderness.

Bangladesh vs England: Tamim Iqbal leads hosts' fightback as skipper Mushfiqur Rahim falls late

Tamim Iqbal scored a half-century as Bangladesh made a solid start Friday in response to England's first innings in an evenly-poised opening Test before skipper Mushfiqur Rahim was bowled just before the close.

Bangladesh vs England: Gareth Batty aims to shove Brian Lara nightmares aside ahead of Test return

England off-spinner Gareth Batty said Friday he's come a long way since being at the receiving end of Brian Lara's world record innings of 400 runs, as he looks to resume his Test career in Bangladesh at the age of 39.