Test Cricket: News

03 Aug 2019

England Cricket Team

Ashes 2019: James Anderson likely to miss next two Tests

England are likely to be without the services of James Anderson for the remainder of the first Test and the next two matches as well.

Decoding Steve Smith's love for Ashes: His achievements and records

Former Australian captain Steve Smith is arguably the best batsman to have graced Ashes after the legendary Sir Donald Bradman.

31 Jul 2019

England Cricket Team

Ashes 2019, 1st Test: Preview, Dream11 and pitch report

England and Australia are set to lock horns in the first Test match of the Ashes 2019, starting August 1 at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

Test Championship will be like World Cup: Michael Clarke

Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke has stated that the ICC World Test Championship will have a positive influence on the longest format of the game.

England vs Australia: The most memorable Ashes series of all-time

England and Australia gear up for a fascinating Ashes 2019 starting August 1.

30 Jul 2019

England Cricket Team

Happy birthday James Anderson: A look at his unbreakable records

Veteran England fast bowler James Anderson turned 37 on Tuesday.

Explainer: All you need to know about World Test Championship

The much-awaited World Test Championship was officially launched by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday.

England vs Australia: List of unbreakable records in Ashes

The mega tournament between England and Australia, Ashes 2019 is all set to start from August 1 onwards at Edgbaston.

England beat Ireland in one-off Test: Here are records broken

England bowled out Ireland for just 38 in the second innings of the one-off Test match at Lord's to seal victory on Friday.

26 Jul 2019

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir retires from Test cricket

In a shocking development, Pakistan cricket team's left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Amir has retired from the longest format of the game.

24 Jul 2019

England Cricket Team

England bowled out for 85 against Ireland: Records scripted

England won the ICC World Cup 2019 just 10 days earlier.

23 Jul 2019

England Cricket Team

Ashes 2019 jerseys to have players' names, numbers

For the first time in cricket's long-standing history, Test jersey will bear the numbers and names of players.

Five weirdest rules of cricket

Cricket is a gentleman's game. It is also called the game of glorious uncertainties.

Five weird and bizarre cricket records of all time

Cricket is a gentlemen's game as it is also famously called the game of glorious uncertainties.

05 Jun 2019

Wriddhiman Saha

#NewsBytesExclusive: Wriddhiman Saha on Test selection, World Cup and more

Veteran wicket-keeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha has battled past the injury cloud that hampered his career in 2018.

India's home schedule for 2019-20 season announced: Details here

Team India, who are currently playing the ICC World Cup 2019 in England, are up for a grueling home season ahead.

ICC Rankings: India retain number one position in Tests

India retained their number one position in the ICC Test Rankings for Teams following the update of the same on Thursday.

01 Apr, 2019

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli credits squad depth as India retain Test championship

The Indian team created history when they finished the year as the number one ranked Test team in the world.

22 Mar 2019

England Cricket Team

Test cricket might see new type of jersey: Details here

The longest format of cricket has taken a hit, in terms of popularity, ever since the arrival of T20s.

Christchurch mass shooting: Third Test between NZ and Bangladesh cancelled

The third Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh has been cancelled after more than 40 people were killed when gunmen opened fire on two mosques in Christchurch on Friday.

Is MCC's proposed shot clock for Tests a good idea?

Ever since the arrival of T20s, the longer version of the game has taken a hit in terms of popularity.

09 Mar 2019

BCCI

BCCI Central Contracts: Did Cheteshwar Pujara deserve A+ contract?

The Board of Control for Cricket in India recently announced the contracts for the 2018-19 season, and surprisingly, there were only three players who bagged an A+ contract, skipper Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah.

Kiwis beat Bangladesh in first Test: Here're records broken

Bangladesh suffered a heavy defeat against New Zealand in the first Test match in Hamilton.

Enigmatic Kane Williamson smashes double ton against Bangladesh

New Zealand cricket team posted their best total in an innings in Test cricket and a lot of credit goes to skipper Kane Williamson for playing a massive role.

Lanka become first Asian nation to win Test-series in SA

Sri Lanka scripted one of their biggest Test series victories away from home in the history of the game.

Sri Lanka beat South Africa in first Test: Records broken

Sri Lanka stunned South Africa in the first Test at the Kingsmead in Durban.

South Africa's Dale Steyn eclipses Kapil Dev's record

South African speedster, Dale Steyn is enjoying a dream comeback as he continues to reach new heights with every passing match.

10 Feb 2019

England Cricket Team

Ben Stokes recalled from pavilion after being dismissed: Details here

England all-rounder Ben Stokes was a beneficiary of 'misapprehension rule' of MCC, that came into effect in 2017.

R Ashwin is our number one spinner, says MSK Prasad

Just a few days earlier, Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri had stated that Kuldeep Yadav will be backed as the leading spinner in the upcoming tours.

Australia's Pucovski leaves Test squad due to mental health issues

Australian cricketer Will Pucovski has left the Test squad to return home to focus on mental health.

AUSvsSL: Dimuth Karunaratne stretchered off after being struck on neck

Sri Lankan batsman Dimuth Karunaratne was struck on the neck by a Pat Cummins delivery in the second match at Canberra.

Australia stitch first 300-plus stand in Tests since December 2017

After a long time in Test cricket, the Australian cricket team showed their authority with the bat.

ICC Test Rankings: Jason Holder surges atop, scripts this record

West Indies cricket all-rounder Jason Holder played a commanding role in helping his side win the first Test against England in Barbados.

27 Jan 2019

England Cricket Team

West Indies beat England in first Test: Here're records broken

England cricket team faced a mammoth 381-run defeat in the first Test against West Indies in Barbados.

Australia beat Sri Lanka in first Test: Here're records broken

Australia thrashed sorry Sri Lanka by an innings and 40 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the Test series.

26 Jan 2019

England Cricket Team

WI vs England: Holder smashes double ton- Here're records scripted

West Indies captain Jason Holder produced one of the best Test innings in recent times to floor England in the ongoing Test in Barbados.

25 Jan 2019

India

Happy birthday Cheteshwar Pujara: Here's a look at his achievements

Team India Test specialist, Cheteshwar Pujara has become one of the most lethal batsmen in the red-ball cricket.

19 Jan 2019

India

List of records held by captain Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli added another feather to his illustrious cap by becoming the first Indian captain to win a bilateral ODI series in Australia.

South Africa rise to second spot in ICC Test Rankings

South Africa rose to second spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings after a dominating display against Pakistan at home in the recently concluded three-match Test series.

12 Jan 2019

Virat Kohli

#IndiaInAustralia: SCG awards Kohli, Shastri with honorary membership

Team India skipper Virat Kohli and head coach Ravi Shastri were honored by the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) ahead of the first ODI match between Australia and India.