ICC World Test Championship: News

23 Dec 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India's WTC final hopes could hinge on Pakistan: Here's how

Despite losing the 2nd Test against Australia in Adelaide, India are well in contention to reach the 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final. However, their road ahead is critical, and it could be decided by Pakistan.

South Africa vs Pakistan Test series: Presenting the statistical preview

South Africa are gearing up for a vital two-Test series against Pakistan, starting December 26.

19 Dec 2024

Keshav Maharaj

South Africa announce Test squad for home series against Pakistan

South Africa have announced their 16-member squad for the upcoming home Test series against Pakistan, starting December 26 in Centurion.

18 Dec 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India risk missing out on WTC final after PCT dip

India's points percentage (PCT) in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) dipped after a draw against Australia in the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match held at The Gabba in Brisbane.

17 Dec 2024

Test Cricket

New Zealand finish WTC cycle with win over England: Details 

New Zealand defeated England by 423 runs in the third Test match in Hamilton, ending the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle for both sides.

10 Dec 2024

Sanath Jayasuriya

Jayasuriya laments missed opportunities in Sri Lanka's Test series loss

Sri Lanka's head coach, Sanath Jayasuriya, has expressed disappointment over the team's performance in the recent Test series against South Africa.

09 Dec 2024

Keshav Maharaj

WTC standings: SA climb to top after beating SL 2-0

South Africa registered a remarkable 109-run win against Sri Lanka in the 2nd Test at St George's Park in Gqeberha.

08 Dec 2024

Indian Cricket Team

WTC 2023-25 standings: How Team India can qualify for final

India's hopes of making it to the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final have taken a huge hit after a 10-wicket loss to Australia in the 2nd Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Australia to play 3 Tests in West Indies: Details here

Australia will tour the West Indies in 2025, and the itinerary now features three Test matches.

South Africa aim for Test series sweep against Sri Lanka

South Africa and Sri Lanka will go head to head in a decisive Test match, with both teams in the hunt for a berth in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 final.

04 Dec 2024

Ben Stokes

'Good on you': Stokes questions ICC's decision to penalize England

England cricket team captain Ben Stokes has voiced his confusion over the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to penalize his team for slow over-rates.

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Teenager Kwena Maphaka called up 

South Africa have included teenage fast bowler Kwena Maphaka into their squad for the second Test against Sri Lanka.

WTC standings: England's Christchurch win dents New Zealand's plans 

England registered a comprehensive eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the first Test of their three-match series in Christchurch.

30 Nov 2024

Test Cricket

South Africa move to 2nd spot in WTC 2023-25 standings

South Africa thrashed Sri Lanka by 233 runs in the first of two Tests in Durban.

27 Nov 2024

Test Cricket

Bangladesh hit rock bottom in WTC standings after Antigua defeat

Bangladesh's cricket team has hit a new low, plummeting to the bottom of the 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table.

WTC standings: India reclaim top spot after Perth Test triumph

Team India has reclaimed the number one position in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 standings.

22 Nov 2024

Rishabh Pant

Indian batters with 2,000-plus runs in ICC World Test Championship

Rishabh Pant has become the 3rd Indian batter with 2,000-plus runs in ICC World Test Championship history.

22 Nov 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah on verge of creating history in WTC

India's premier fast bowler and captain for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, Jasprit Bumrah, is on the verge of creating history.

19 Nov 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson could be vital for New Zealand against England

Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has made a glorious return to the sport after nearly two months of absence due to a groin injury.

19 Nov 2024

Temba Bavuma

Bavuma returns for South Africa's home Tests against Sri Lanka

South Africa's Test captain Temba Bavuma has made a successful recovery from an elbow injury and will lead the side in their upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka.

18 Nov 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara to join commentary panel for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Cheteshwar Pujara, one of the stalwarts of Indian cricket, will be seen in action in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

10 Nov 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ashwin describes India's 3-0 loss to NZ as 'shattering experience'

Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced his deep disappointment over the recent 3-0 whitewash by New Zealand in the Test series.

Mohammad Salahuddin returns to Bangladesh's coaching setup: Details here

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed the appointment of seasoned coach Mohammad Salahuddin, as part of Phil Simmons's coaching team.

Will Young reflects on New Zealand's historic Test series victory 

Will Young, the star performer in the recently concluded India vs New Zealand Test series, has said he is surprised by his team's 3-0 triumph.

03 Nov 2024

Indian Cricket Team

World Test Championship: Decoding teams in the race for final

The race for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final is heating up with five teams still in contention and no team guaranteed a top two spot.

03 Nov 2024

Rishabh Pant

Batters with 50-plus sixes in ICC World Test Championship history 

Rishabh Pant wrote his name in the history of cricket by becoming the third player to hit 50 sixes in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).

03 Nov 2024

Test Cricket

WTC standings: India drop to second spot after NZ upset 

New Zealand created history by beating India 3-0 in a home Test series.

Australia to tour Sri Lanka for 2-match Test series: Details

Australia's cricket team will tour Sri Lanka in early 2025, for a two-match Test series and a one-off ODI.

01 Nov 2024

Ajaz Patel

India vs New Zealand, 3rd Test: Latham elects to bat

Team New Zealand is on the verge of scripting cricketing history in their ongoing Test series against India.

South Africa register biggest Test win, climb in WTC table

South Africa have registered a historic win in the second Test match against Bangladesh, winning by an innings and 273 runs. This is their biggest ever win in terms of run margin in Test cricket.

31 Oct 2024

Gautam Gambhir

'Everyone responsible for series defeat, not just batters': Gautam Gambhir 

Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has refused to blame the batters alone for their recent Test series loss against New Zealand.

WTC 2023-25: India maintain top spot despite series loss

Despite suffering a series defeat against New Zealand, the Indian cricket team has managed to hold on to its top spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 standings.

26 Oct 2024

England Cricket Team

England rooted at 6th in ICC World Test Championship standings

Pakistan achieved a remarkable win in the third and final Test match against England, which took place in Rawalpindi.

25 Oct 2024

Aiden Markram

Temba Bavuma ruled out of second Test against Bangladesh

South African cricketer Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the upcoming second Test against Bangladesh, owing to an elbow injury.

South Africa climb to 4th in WTC 2023-25 standings: Details

South Africa have climbed to the fourth spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 standings after defeating Bangladesh by seven wickets in the first Test on Thursday.

23 Oct 2024

Mehidy Hasan

All-rounders with 500 runs and 30 wickets in WTC cycle

Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz has accomplished a major milestone by becoming just the third all-rounder to score over 500 runs and take more than 30 wickets in a single ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

23 Oct 2024

Mehidy Hasan

Mehidy Hasan Miraz joins Jadeja, Stokes in elite WTC list

Mehidy Hasan Miraz is playing a knock of character in the third innings of Bangladesh's ongoing first Test against South Africa in Mirpur.

ICC proposes minimum three-Test series, more Day/Night red-ball games

In sa bid to make Test and ODI cricket more appealing, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is mulling major changes.

22 Oct 2024

Sheffield Shield

Steve Smith's Sheffield Shield return marred by low scores

Steve Smith, the talismanic Australian batter, has made a disappointing return to the Sheffield Shield Cricket.

WTC 2023-25: Top-ranked India's lead reduces after NZ beat them

New Zealand claimed a historic win over India in the 1st Test at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 20.

16 Oct 2024

Ben Duckett

Ben Duckett completes 2,000 Test runs with 4th century: Stats 

Dashing England opener Ben Duckett scored a whirlwind century on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against Pakistan in Multan.

11 Oct 2024

Cricket News

WTC: England consolidate fourth spot, Pakistan slip further down 

In a record-breaking match, England thrashed Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs in the first of the three-Test series in Multan.

11 Oct 2024

Cricket News

Decoding the highest individual scores in World Test Championship history

Joe Root and Harry Brook smashed the Pakistan bowlers left, right, and center in the Test series opener in Multan.

10 Oct 2024

Joe Root

Joe Root owns these prestigious feats in World Test Championship

Veteran England batter Joe Root hammered a recork-breaking 262 in the Test series opener against Pakistan at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

10 Oct 2024

Joe Root

Joe Root shatters records with career-best 262 against Pakistan: Stats 

England's batting superstar Joe Root shattered a plethora of Test records en route to his sixth double-ton in Tests.

06 Sep 2024

Joe Root

Joe Root becomes first batter to complete 5,000 WTC runs

Veteran England batter Joe Root has scripted history by becoming the first batter to complete 5,000 runs in the ICC World Test Championship history.

02 Oct 2024

Michael Vaughan

Michael Vaughan claims India emulated England's style in Kanpur Test

Former England cricket captain, Michael Vaughan, has suggested that India emulated England's aggressive 'Bazball' approach during their second Test victory against Bangladesh.

02 Oct 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

ICC Test Rankings: Jasprit Bumrah reclaims top spot among bowlers

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has reclaimed his position as the world's top-ranked bowler in the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings.

01 Oct 2024

Test Cricket

India solidify top position in WTC standings, Bangladesh slip down 

Team India has further solidified its top position in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 points table, following a comprehensive 2-0 home series win over Bangladesh.

30 Sep 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

World Test Championship: Ravichandran Ashwin scripts this record

Ravichandran Ashwin, India's ace spinner and the world's top-ranked Test bowler, has added another feather to his cap.

WTC: Sri Lanka defeat NZ, climb to 3rd spot

Sri Lanka recorded a massive innings win over New Zealand in the second Test at Galle, sealing the series 2-0.

WTC 2023-25: SL climb to 3rd place, NZ slip down

Sri Lanka secured a 63-run victory against New Zealand in the first Test match of their two-match series.

22 Sep 2024

Cricket News

WTC 2023-25: India strengthen lead, Bangladesh slip to 6th

Team India has further solidified its position at the top of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 points table, following a resounding 280-run victory over Bangladesh.

17 Sep 2024

Ajinkya Rahane

Yashasvi Jaiswal eyes historic feat in WTC: Details here 

India's rising batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal is on the verge of making history in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC).

15 Sep 2024

Josh Hazlewood

IND vs BAN: Ashwin set to break Lyon's WTC record 

Ravichandran Ashwin, the world's top-ranked Test bowler, is on the verge of making cricket history.

14 Sep 2024

BCCI

Sunil Gavaskar defends BCCI's commitment to Test cricket amid criticism

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has come to the defense of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), amid criticism over its alleged lack of commitment to Test cricket.

13 Sep 2024

Test Cricket

Indian cricket team on verge of historic Test achievement: Details

The Indian cricket team is gearing up for a two-Test series against Bangladesh, with the first match set to take place in Chennai next week.

11 Sep 2024

Test Cricket

ICC World Test Championship 2023-25: Contenders to reach the final

The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle is witnessing an intense competition for the top two positions.

09 Sep 2024

England Cricket Team

WTC standings: Sri Lanka surpass England with Oval win 

Sri Lanka beat England in the third and final Test at the Kennington Oval in London on September 9.

08 Sep 2024

Kane Williamson

WTC has enhanced value of Test matches: Kane Williamson 

Former New Zealand captain, Kane Williamson, has expressed his belief that the World Test Championship (WTC) adds significant value to each Test match.

07 Sep 2024

Cameron Green

'Amazing rivalry' - Cameron Green ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australia's star all-rounder Cameron Green has shared his views on the Indian team, ahead of their highly awaited Test tour of Australia.