Test Cricket: News

15 Feb 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah could replace Rohit Sharma as India's Test captain

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is said to be eyeing fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah as Rohit Sharma's successor in the Test format.

14 Feb 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Shardul Thakur hails Rohit Sharma's resilience amid form slump

Indian cricket team pacer, Shardul Thakur, has lauded skipper Rohit Sharma's resilience in a recent interview with RevSportz.

12 Feb 2025

Big Bash League

Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann's bowling action under ICC scrutiny

Australian left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has been reported for a suspect bowling action following the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

12 Feb 2025

Ajinkya Rahane

Can Ajinkya Rahane return to India's Test side?

Former Indian vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has reiterated his strong desire to make a comeback in Test cricket.

10 Feb 2025

Ireland Cricket

Who is Ireland's Matthew Humphreys? His six-wicket haul downs Zimbabwe

Ireland's left-arm spinner Matthew Humphreys created history by taking a six-wicket haul in the one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.

10 Feb 2025

Marnus Labuschagne

Steve Smith backs Labuschagne amid selection doubts for WTC final

Australian cricket team's star batsman Steve Smith has come out in support of Marnus Labuschagne.

09 Feb 2025

Dhananjaya de Silva

Dhananjaya de Silva questions Sri Lanka's strategy on spin-friendly pitches

Sri Lankan cricket team captain, Dhananjaya de Silva, has ignited a debate over the nation's dependence on spin-friendly pitches for home matches.

09 Feb 2025

Dimuth Karunaratne

Dimuth Karunaratne retires after 100 Test matches: Decoding his stats

The International Cricket Council (ICC) paid tribute to former Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne after his retirement from the game following his 100th Test.

Steve Smith leads Australia to historic Test series win

Steve Smith, who has been leading the Australian cricket team in Pat Cummins's absence, has led his team to a historic 2-0 victory.

Matthew Kuhnemann shines with seven wickets in Galle Test: Stats 

Australia defeated Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the second Test in Galle, clinching their first series on Sri Lankan soil in 14 years.

09 Feb 2025

Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis shines in Galle Test, hammers twin half-centuries: Stats 

Australia defeated Sri Lanka in the second Test match, played in Galle. With this win, the Australian team has swept the series 2-0.

09 Feb 2025

Steve Smith

Steve Smith becomes first Australian to complete 200 Test catches

Steve Smith has created history by becoming the first Australian outfielder to take 200 catches in Test cricket.

Australia whitewash Sri Lanka to further enhance WTC tally 

Australia have successfully wrapped up the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) league stage with a thumping victory over Sri Lanka.

All-round Australia beat SL to complete Test series whitewash: Stats 

Australia have completed a Test series whitewash against Sri Lanka, beating them by nine wickets in the second and final game in Galle.

Nathan Lyon recalls lessons from Ponting, Hussey on Test debut 

Australian cricket team's legendary spinner Nathan Lyon recently became the third player from his nation to take 550 Test wickets.

08 Feb 2025

Angelo Mathews

Angelo Mathews slams 76 versus Australia in 2nd Test: Stats

Despite a fighting 76-run knock from Angelo Mathews, Australia are inching closer to a series sweep against Sri Lanka in the second Test in Galle.

08 Feb 2025

Alex Carey

Matthew Kuhnemann's 4-for puts Aussies on top against Sri Lanka

Australia are on the cusp of a series victory against Sri Lanka after a commanding day three performance.

08 Feb 2025

Travis Head

Konstas aims to excel as Australia's next all-format cricket star

Australia's next big thing Sam Konstas has revealed his desire to become an all-format player.

08 Feb 2025

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon becomes third Australian to accomplish 550 Test wickets

Nathan Lyon, the veteran Australian off-spinner, has reached a remarkable career milestone- 550 wickets in Test cricket.

Carey open to sharing keeping duties with Inglis in Tests

Australia's first-choice Test wicketkeeper since the 2021/22 Ashes, Alex Carey, remains optimistic about his future alongside Josh Inglis.

08 Feb 2025

Prabath Jayasuriya

Prabath Jayasuriya claims his third Test fifer against Australia: Stats 

Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya was the star performer on the third day of the second Test against Australia in Galle.

08 Feb 2025

Adam Gilchrist

Alex Carey surpasses Gilchrist's record with 156-run knock in Galle

Australia's wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey has broken a long-standing record with his brilliant 156-run innings against Sri Lanka in Galle.

07 Feb 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin

R Ashwin responds to Rohit Sharma's reaction on poor form

Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, recently lost his cool at a press conference when asked about the change in format post his dismal performance on the Test tour of Australia.

07 Feb 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Jasprit Bumrah's fitness assessment completed, BCCI awaits for medical report

Jasprit Bumrah's fitness assessment has been completed at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, with a detailed medical report expected within the next 24 hours.

07 Feb 2025

Alex Carey

2nd Test, Day 2: Centurions Smith, Carey punish Sri Lanka

Steve Smith and Alex Carey's centuries have taken Australia to a dominant position in the second Test against Sri Lanka.

07 Feb 2025

Adam Gilchrist

Alex Carey joins Adam Gilchrist with Test century in Asia

Alex Carey has become the second Australian wicketkeeper to score a Test hundred in Asia.

Champions Trophy: Saim Ayub to miss tournament, confirms PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that opening batsman Saim Ayub will miss the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy due to an ankle injury.

07 Feb 2025

Steve Smith

Steve Smith breaks records en route to 36th Test ton

Steve Smith has brought up his second successive century in the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka.

07 Feb 2025

Ricky Ponting

Steve Smith breaks another Test record of Ricky Ponting: Details 

Star batter Steve Smith has set a new record by becoming Australia's highest run-scorer in Tests in Asia Asia.

Sam Konstas addresses axing with composed and classy statement

Australia's rising cricket star Sam Konstas, has opened up on his early exit from the second Test in Galle, Sri Lanka.

07 Feb 2025

Rohit Sharma

Raina backs Rohit to regain form ahead of Champions Trophy

Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina is confident that skipper Rohit Sharma will bounce back from his current slump, ahead of the Champions Trophy.

07 Feb 2025

Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis slams his fourth 50-plus score vs Australia (Tests)

Sri Lanka ended their first innings at 257/10 on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test match against Australia.

07 Feb 2025

Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble reminisces historic 10-wicket haul against Pakistan

India's legendary spinner Anil Kumble took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he looked back at his phenomenal 10/74 against Pakistan in 1999.

06 Feb 2025

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon completes 150 Test wickets in Asia: Stats

Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon has completed 150 Test wickets in Asia.

06 Feb 2025

Ricky Ponting

Steve Smith breaks this unique record of Ricky Ponting (Tests)

Steve Smith, the stand-in captain of the Australian cricket team, has created a new record in Test cricket.

06 Feb 2025

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma dismissed cheaply in first ODI against England

Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, is going through a rough patch in his career. His form suffered another blow during the first One Day International (ODI) against England in Nagpur on Thursday.

06 Feb 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 sets new viewership record in India

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 has become India's most-watched away Test series on television.

06 Feb 2025

Dinesh Chandimal

2nd Test, Day 1: Australia put SL on back foot

Australia's versatile bowling attack, under stand-in captain Steven Smith, has left Sri Lanka in a difficult position on the first day of the second Test.

06 Feb 2025

Ireland Cricket

Johnathan Campbell joins exclusive club as captain on Test debut

Zimbabwean cricket legend Alistair Campbell's son, Johnathan Campbell, made his Test debut as captain in a one-off Test match against Ireland in Bulawayo on Thursday.

06 Feb 2025

Dinesh Chandimal

Dinesh Chandimal slams his 32nd half-century in Test cricket: Stats

Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal continued to be amongst the runs in Test cricket.

Australia to tour West Indies: All you need to know

Australia will tour the Caribbean in June and July for a highly anticipated cricket series, as confirmed by the West Indies Cricket Board.

06 Feb 2025

Steve Smith

Cooper Connolly debuts for Australia in 2nd Test vs SL

Promising spin-bowling all-rounder, Cooper Connolly, has made his Test debut for Australia against Sri Lanka in Galle, the second match of a two-Test series.

Ian Healy backs Boland over Josh Hazlewood in Test cricket

Former Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy has backed Scott Boland as a better option than Josh Hazlewood in the Aussies' Test pace-attack.

SL vs AUS: Will rain play spoilsport in Galle Test?

Sri Lanka and Australia will clash in the 2nd Test at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, February 6. The match will start at 10am IST.

Australia eye series sweep against Sri Lanka: 2nd Test preview

Sri Lanka and Australia are all set to renew their Test rivalry in the second match of the ongoing two-match series.

05 Feb 2025

Cameron Green

Australia's Cameron Green eyes return ahead of WTC final

Australian cricketer Cameron Green aims to make a Sheffield Shield comeback for Western Australia before the domestic summer ends, with plans to play County cricket in England.

04 Feb 2025

Sheffield Shield

Australia's Sam Konstas leaves Sri Lanka tour for Sheffield Shield

Australia cricketer Sam Konstas has left the ongoing Sri Lanka Test tour midway to play the Sheffield Shield for New South Wales.