Test Cricket: News
27 Jan 2025
Shan MasoodShan Masood reflects on Pakistan's humiliating defeat in Multan Test
The West Indies cricket team has created history by beating Pakistan in the second Test of the series, marking their first Test win on Pakistani soil in 34 years.
27 Jan 2025
Pathum NissankaPathum Nissanka likely to miss 1st Test against Australia: Details
Sri Lankan cricketer Pathum Nissanka is likely to miss the upcoming first Test against Australia in Galle, starting January 29.
27 Jan 2025
West Indies Cricket TeamPakistan hit historic low in World Test Championship
Team Pakistan has hit a new low in the World Test Championship (WTC) as it finished at the bottom of the points table for the first time.
27 Jan 2025
West Indies Cricket TeamJomel Warrican claims second fifer of Pakistan Test series: Stats
The West Indies cricket team registered a historic win, defeating Pakistan by 120 runs in the second Test match.
27 Jan 2025
West Indies Cricket Team2nd Test: West Indies register historic triumph over Pakistan
West Indies have recorded a historic win in the second Test against Pakistan at the Multan Cricket Stadium.
27 Jan 2025
England Cricket TeamJamie Smith eyes finisher's role in England's T20I side
England's 24-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith has revealed his desire to become a regular across all formats for his national side.
26 Jan 2025
Aakash ChopraNitish Reddy's injury sparks debate on workload management
Promising Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the ongoing T20I series against England with a side strain.
26 Jan 2025
Pakistan Cricket BoardChampions Trophy: PCB Chairman gives update on Saim Ayub's injury
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has given an update on the condition of opening batter Saim Ayub.
26 Jan 2025
Usman KhawajaUsman Khawaja open to retirement for Australia's future
38-year-old Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has said that he is ready to retire from his Test career if it serves the national team.
26 Jan 2025
Narendra ModiR Ashwin expresses gratitude to PM after receiving Padma Shri
Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was awarded the coveted Padma Shri award on the eve of India's 76th Republic Day.
26 Jan 2025
ICC World Test ChampionshipKamindu Mendis crowned ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year
Sri Lanka's rising cricket star Kamindu Mendis has been honored as the ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year.
26 Jan 2025
West Indies Cricket TeamKraigg Brathwaite slams his fourth Test fifty versus Pakistan: Stats
The West Indies cricket team has taken their lead beyond 100 runs in the second Test against Pakistan, despite a tough morning session on Day 2.
26 Jan 2025
Ranji TrophyShubman Gill reveals reason behind his recent Test woes
Indian batter Shubman Gill has admitted to a recent battle of staying focused after scoring 25-30 runs in red-ball cricket.
25 Jan 2025
Ranji TrophyVirat Kohli trains with Sanjay Bangar ahead of Ranji return
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli was spotted training in Mumbai alongside former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar, fueling speculation about his potential Ranji Trophy return after nearly 12 years.
25 Jan 2025
Pakistan Cricket TeamPAK vs WI, 2nd Test: Bowlers excel on Day 1
The second Test match between Pakistan and West Indies took a dramatic turn on its opening day.
25 Jan 2025
West Indies Cricket TeamJomel Warrican completes 50 Test wickets in Asia with four-fer
West Indies cricket team spinner, Jomel Warrican, picked four wickets on Day 1 of the 2nd Test match held at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan.
25 Jan 2025
Babar AzamBabar Azam continues to struggle in home Tests: Key stats
Babar Azam failed yet again with the bat on Day 1 of the 2nd Test match against West Indies on Saturday.
25 Jan 2025
Ranji TrophyKohli's Ranji return sparks fan frenzy, DDCA makes special arrangements
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli is set to return to the domestic circuit, playing for Delhi in their Ranji Trophy match against Railways on January 30.
25 Jan 2025
West Indies Cricket TeamGudakesh Motie comes to WI's rescue, registers maiden Test fifty
Pakistan's left-arm spinner Noman Ali bowled an incredible spelll during the opening session of the second and final test against the West Indies at the Multan Cricket Stadium.
25 Jan 2025
Pakistan Cricket TeamNoman Ali becomes second-oldest bowler to claim Test hat-trick: Details
Noman Ali, the veteran Pakistani left-arm spinner, has etched his name in history by becoming the second-oldest bowler to take a hat-trick in Test cricket.
25 Jan 2025
Aakash ChopraAakash Chopra expresses concern over Indian Test players' Ranji performance
Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed concern over the poor performance of Indian Test players in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25.
25 Jan 2025
Pakistan Cricket TeamPakistan's interim coach defends spin strategy in home Tests
Pakistan's interim cricket coach, Aaqib Javed, has defended the team's spin strategy for home Tests.
25 Jan 2025
Pakistan Cricket TeamNoman Ali becomes first Pakistan spinner to claim Test hat-trick
Pakistan's cricket team star Noman Ali has become the first spinner from his country to take a hat-trick in Test cricket.
24 Jan 2025
Ricky PontingRicky Ponting backs Sam Konstas as opener for SL tour
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has backed 19-year-old Sam Konstas for the opener's spot in the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka.
24 Jan 2025
Pakistan Cricket TeamPakistan vs WI, 2nd Test: Hosts aim for series sweep
Pakistan are preparing for the second Test against West Indies in Multan, looking to complete a series sweep.
24 Jan 2025
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSri Lanka announce 18-member squad for Australia Test series: Details
Sri Lanka have announced their 18-player squad for the upcoming home Test series against Australia.
24 Jan 2025
Ranji TrophyRishabh Pant suffers twin failures versus Saurashtra in Ranji Trophy
Indian cricket team wicketkeeper-batter, Rishabh Pant, had a miserable outing in a crucial Ranji Trophy match versus Saurashtra at the Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C, Rajkot.
24 Jan 2025
Ranji TrophyRavindra Jadeja floors Delhi in Ranji Trophy with 12 wickets
Ravindra Jadeja showcased his brilliance with a fine spell of 7/38 from 12.2 overs in the third innings of the Ranji Trophy match between Saurashtra and Delhi at Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C, Rajkot.
24 Jan 2025
Ranji TrophyRohit Sharma suffers twin failures in Ranji Trophy: Key stats
Rohit Sharma didn't enjoy a return to the Ranji Trophy as he would have hoped for.
23 Jan 2025
Nathan LyonKuhnemann hopeful to join Australia's Test squad post thumb surgery
Australian cricketer Matthew Kuhnemann has remained optimistic about his recovery from a recent thumb injury.
23 Jan 2025
Ranji TrophyRohit, Jaiswal, Gill bag single-digit scores on Ranji Trophy return
Indian Test cricket stars Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal had a disappointing return to the Ranji Trophy on Thursday.
23 Jan 2025
Indian Cricket TeamRohit Sharma scripts history with his Ranji Trophy return
Indian cricket team's skipper Rohit Sharma has returned to domestic red-ball cricket after eight years.
23 Jan 2025
Ranji TrophyRohit Sharma falters on Ranji Trophy return for Mumbai
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma failed to make a significant mark on his Ranji Trophy return after nearly 10 years.
21 Jan 2025
Virat KohliVirat Kohli set to complete 11,500 First-Class runs: Key stats
Star Indian batter Virat Kohli is all set to make his return to the Ranji Trophy, India's premier red-ball tournament, on January 30.
21 Jan 2025
Ranji TrophyA look at Kohli's last Ranji Trophy match for Delhi
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli is all set to make his return to the Ranji Trophy on January 30.
21 Jan 2025
Ranji TrophyVirat Kohli to play Ranji Trophy match after 12 years
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli will make a long-awaited return to the Ranji Trophy after a 12-year gap.
20 Jan 2025
Steve SmithSteve Smith cleared to join Australia Test squad: Details here
Australia's middle-order batter Steve Smith has been medically cleared to rejoin the Test squad.
19 Jan 2025
Pakistan Cricket TeamSajid Khan surpasses 50 Test wickets with 4th five-wicket haul
Pakistan cricket team spinner, Sajid Khan, ripped apart visitors West Indies in the first Test held in Multan.
19 Jan 2025
Shan MasoodPakistan secure 127-run victory against West Indies in 1st Test
Pakistan registered a thumping 127-run win over the West Indies in the first Test of their two-match series, in Multan.
19 Jan 2025
Steve SmithSteve Smith's SL tour in jeopardy with elbow injury: Details
Australian cricketer Steve Smith's participation in the upcoming Sri Lanka tour remains uncertain, following an elbow injury.
19 Jan 2025
West Indies Cricket TeamJomel Warrican scripts history with seven-wicket haul in Multan Test
West Indies spinner Jomel Warrican scripted history in the third innings of opening Test against Pakistan, taking seven wickets.
18 Jan 2025
Pakistan Cricket TeamNoman Ali's 5/39 decimates West Indies in Multan Test: Stats
Pakistan cricket team spinner, Noman Ali, was sensational on Day 2 of the 1st Test against West Indies in Multan.
18 Jan 2025
West Indies Cricket TeamMultan Test: Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican floor Pakistan with three-fers
The West Indies cricket team wrapped up Pakistan's innings for 230 runs in their first innings of the first Test being held in Multan.
18 Jan 2025
West Indies Cricket TeamMohammad Rizwan slams his 11th half-century in Tests: Key stats
The West Indies cricket team bowled out Pakistan for 230 runs in their first innings of the 1st Test being held in Multan.
18 Jan 2025
Pakistan Cricket TeamSaud Shakeel slams his 9th fifty in Tests: Key stats
The West Indies cricket team managed to restrict Pakistan to a total of 230 runs in their first innings of the first Test being held in Multan.
17 Jan 2025
BCCIHarbhajan Singh compares current Indian team's situation to Chappell era
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has compared the current Indian cricket team to the dark days of Greg Chappell's reign.
17 Jan 2025
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)Ranji Trophy: Key Team India regulars to watch out for
In light of India's recent Test debacles, the BCCI has now made it compulsory for centrally contracted players to play in domestic tournaments.
17 Jan 2025
Rohit SharmaYuvraj Singh defends Rohit Sharma amid criticism over Test performance
Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has come out in defense of Rohit Sharma, the current captain of the Indian cricket team.
17 Jan 2025
Marnus LabuschagneMatt Kuhnemann's Sri Lanka tour in doubt after thumb injury
Brisbane Heat's key player Matt Kuhnemann is uncertain for the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka.
16 Jan 2025
Pakistan Cricket TeamPakistan announce playing XI for 1st Test versus West Indies
Pakistan have announced their playing XI for the 1st Test against West Indies, starting January 17 at the Multan Cricket Stadium.
16 Jan 2025
Babar AzamPakistan vs West Indies, Tests: Decoding key player battles
Pakistan are gearing up to host West Indies in a two-match Test series, as part of the ongoing 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.
16 Jan 2025
Temba BavumaTemba Bavuma calls for more Test matches for South Africa
South African cricket team captain, Temba Bavuma, has urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to look into the unequal distribution of Test matches among teams.
15 Jan 2025
Gautam GambhirGambhir-led management blames IPL salaries for India's Test slump: Report
The Indian cricket team's dismal run in Tests of late has triggered a chain of discussions in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
15 Jan 2025
Australian Cricket TeamSam Konstas admits emotions affected his performance in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Promising Australian batter Sam Konstas, who recently made his international debut against India, has admitted that his emotions might have affected his performance in the first two Test matches of his career.
15 Jan 2025
Gautam GambhirGautam Gambhir-Morne Morkel's rift comes to light in BCCI meeting
Tensions between Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir and bowling coach Morne Morkel have surfaced after a recent Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) review meeting.
15 Jan 2025
Ranji TrophyRanji Trophy: Pant to play for Delhi, Kohli's availability uncertain
Rishabh Pant is all set to return to the Ranji Trophy after a gap of almost seven years.
14 Jan 2025
BCCIBCCI mulls performance-based pay cuts for underperforming cricketers
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is mulling a new initiative to make players financially accountable for poor performances in a series.
14 Jan 2025
West Indies Cricket TeamBatters with 1,000-plus runs in Pakistan vs West Indies Tests
The West Indies cricket team is gearing up for their first Test assignment on Pakistani soil since 2006.
14 Jan 2025
West Indies Cricket TeamBowlers with 60-plus wickets in Pakistan vs West Indies Tests
As the West Indies cricket team gears up for their first series against Pakistan on Pakistani soil since 2006, it is only fitting to take a look at the top wicket-takers in this historic rivalry.
14 Jan 2025
Ranji TrophyWatch: Rohit Sharma joins Mumbai's Ranji Trophy practice session
Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, has arrived at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium for a practice match ahead of the upcoming second leg of 2024-25 Ranji Trophy.
14 Jan 2025
Ranji TrophyShubman Gill set to make Ranji Trophy comeback: Details
Indian batter Shubman Gill is all set to make his much-awaited Ranji Trophy comeback after a gap of over two years.
13 Jan 2025
KL RahulMichael Vaughan defends KL Rahul's performance in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Former England cricket team skipper, Michael Vaughan, has defended Indian cricketer KL Rahul's performance in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
13 Jan 2025
Harbhajan SinghHarbhajan Singh urges Rohit, Kohli to silence critics with performance
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has asked Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to silence their critics by performing well in Test cricket.
13 Jan 2025
Glenn MaxwellGlenn Maxwell reacts to Test snub for Sri Lanka tour
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has said that he understands the decision to leave him out of the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka.