Test Cricket: News

24 Dec 2019

Virat Kohli

ICC Test Rankings: Kohli retains top spot, Babar rises

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli continued his lead in the latest ICC Test Rankings for Batsmen, which was released on Tuesday.

Australia's David Warner declared fit for Boxing Day Test

Australia's opening star batsman David Warner has been declared fit for the team's second Test against New Zealand, starting December 26.

24 Dec 2019

England Cricket Team

Vernon Philander set to retire: A look at his achievements

Veteran South Africa all-rounder Vernon Philander has announced his impending retirement from international cricket.

23 Dec 2019

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan's Naseem Shah claims this superb record in Test cricket

Pakistan's teenager Naseem Shah etched his name on the history books by becoming the youngest fast bowler in the history of cricket to register a five-for in Test cricket.

22 Dec 2019

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan equal Team India's unique record in Tests: Details here

The Pakistan cricket team dominated the second Test against Sri Lanka as they amassed 553/3 declared in their second innings.

16 Dec 2019

Virat Kohli

ICC Test Rankings: Kohli retains top spot, Labuschagne shines

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli has retained his position at the top of the ICC Test Rankings for Batsmen.

ICC World Test Championship table: Where it stands?

Australia gained big time in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship after demolishing New Zealand in the first Test match at the Perth Stadium.

15 Dec 2019

David Warner

Day-Night Test, Australia beat New Zealand: List of records broken

Australia beat New Zealand in the first Test of the three-match series at the Perth Stadium.

2019 Test cricket: A look at Marnus Labuschagne in numbers

Test cricket has found a new hero in the form of Marnus Labuschagne.

Australia vs New Zealand: Records scripted by ton-up Marnus Labuschagne

Marnus Labuschagne has perhaps been the best success story in Test cricket this year.

11 Dec 2019

England Cricket Team

Ben Stokes cleared to bowl in South Africa: Details here

England have received a massive boost after all-rounder Ben Stokes was medically cleared to bowl during the upcoming Test series in South Africa, starting December 26 (Boxing Day).

Day-Night Test, Australia vs NZ: Preview, Dream11 and more

Australia and New Zealand gear up for the first Test of the three-match series, starting December 12.

Smith praises Williamson ahead of first Test: Details here

Critics have always backed Australia's Steve Smith to be at par with New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson in a number of aspects of the game.

10 Dec 2019

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan will not stage home matches at neutral venues anymore

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will no longer look for neutral venues to stage home international cricket matches.

10 Dec 2019

Rohit Sharma

Lara feels these two Indians can break his 400-run tally

Windies legendary cricketer Brian Lara is known for many top moments, including his record score of an unbeaten 400 in Test cricket.

Australia-New Zealand Day-Night Test: Key players to watch out for

After the two-match Test series win against Pakistan, the Australian cricket team will be eyeing to gain more ground against New Zealand.

08 Dec 2019

England Cricket Team

Fit-again James Anderson back in England Test squad: Details here

England's veteran fast bowler James Anderson has returned to the England Test squad for the tour of South Africa starting, December 26.

04 Dec 2019

Virat Kohli

ICC Rankings: Kohli surpasses Smith, becomes number one Test batsman

Indian captain Virat Kohli is back at the top in the ICC Test Rankings for Batsmen.

03 Dec 2019

Joe Root

2nd Test, New Zealand vs England: Here're the records broken

Persistent rain played spoilsport on the final day as hosts New Zealand drew the second Test against England in Hamilton on Tuesday.

Day-Night Test, Australia beat Pakistan: Here are the records broken

The Australian cricket team beat Pakistan in the Day-Night Test at the Adelaide Oval to seal the series 2-0.

02 Dec 2019

England Cricket Team

Joe Root smashes double century against New Zealand: Records broken

England captain Joe Root smashed a double century against New Zealand on Day 4 of the second Test against New Zealand in Hamilton on Monday.

01 Dec 2019

Wriddhiman Saha

Yasir Shah shocks world with maiden Test century: Records scripted

Pakistan spinner Yasir Shah shocked the world, not with the ball, but with the bat, this time around.

Steve Smith scripts another record, eclipses Sachin Tendulkar

Former Australian skipper Steve Smith is enjoying the form of his life as he continued to break records.

Australia-Pakistan, Day-Night Test: Records scripted by Warner and Labuschagne

Australia rode on a brilliant 294-run unbeaten stand for the second wicket against Pakistan in the ongoing Day-Night Test at the Adelaide Oval.

One-off Test, WI beat Afghanistan: Here are the records broken

The West Indies cricket team overcame Afghanistan by nine wickets to win the one-off Test at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

28 Nov 2019

England Cricket Team

2nd Test, New Zealand vs England: Key battles on offer

New Zealand and England gear up for the second match of the two-Test series, starting Friday at the Seddon Park in Hamilton.

27 Nov 2019

David Warner

Smith punishes himself despite Australia's win over Pakistan. But why?

Hosts Australia came up with a fine performance to defeat visitors Pakistan by an innings and five runs in the opening Test in Brisbane.

25 Nov 2019

India

Statistical review of India in Tests in 2019

India have finished their campaign in Test cricket for the year of 2019.

25 Nov 2019

England Cricket Team

NZ-England series isn't part of World Test Championship: Here's why

The first Test match between New Zealand and England got over on Monday with the hosts sealing a crucial victory.

25 Nov 2019

England Cricket Team

New Zealand vs England: Jofra Archer subjected to 'racial insults'

England fast bowler Jofra Archer said he was subjected to racist abuse by a spectator during Day 5 of the first Test against New Zealand.

25 Nov 2019

India

What makes Indian bowlers so unique? Virat Kohli explains

India have been on a phenomenal run, especially in Tests as they became the first team to register four consecutive Test wins by an innings.

25 Nov 2019

England Cricket Team

Records broken during New Zealand's 1st Test win over England

Hosts New Zealand came up with a splendid performance as they tamed visitors England by an innings and 65 runs in the opening Test at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Monday.

Here's what Ganguly feels regarding future Day-Night Tests in India

India's first-ever Day-Night Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata was a grand success.

24 Nov 2019

David Warner

Why did Yasir Shah signal seven after dismissing Steve Smith?

Steve Smith, who made headlines during the Ashes 2019, is off to a shaky start at home, having been dismissed for a mere four in the opening Test against Pakistan in Brisbane.

Key takeaways from India's 2-0 Test series win against Bangladesh

The Indian cricket team beat Bangladesh inside three days to win the historical Day-Night Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

India beat Bangladesh: Script history by completing four-successive innings wins

Team India overcame Bangladesh inside three days to win the historical Day-Night Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

24 Nov 2019

BCCI

Day-Night Test will boost the five-day format: Cheteshwar Pujara

Middle-order Indian Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara, who scored a half-century in the ongoing second Test (Day-Night) against Bangladesh in Kolkata, is all praise for the format.

24 Nov 2019

Kolkata Police

India-Bangladesh Day-Night Test: Five people arrested for placing bets

The ongoing second Test between hosts India and visitors Bangladesh has been hyped too much, owing to it being the first-ever Day-Night Test for the two nations.

Day-Night Test: India on verge of historic win- Records scripted

The Indian cricket team dominated Bangladesh on Day 2 of the historical Day-Night Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Australia vs Pakistan, 1st Test: Records scripted so far

Hosts Australia put in a commendable shift at home as they piled on the runs in the opening innings of the first Test against Pakistan in Brisbane.