Test Cricket: News

AB de Villiers rises above all in Port Elizabeth

South Africa's greatest player of all time, AB de Villiers scored 126* to take Proteas to 382 and give them a 139 run lead in 2nd Test against Australia at Port Elizabeth.

1st Test: Australia beat SA by 118-runs, here're records broken

After a 5-1 whipping in ODI series and 2-1 defeat in the T20Is against India, Australia are now piling more misery on South Africa.

02 Mar 2018

England Cricket Team

Happy birthday Andrew Strauss!

Former England captain and current team director, Andrew Strauss turns 41 today.

How did the cricketing fielding positions get their names?

Cricket is almost followed as a religion in our country, and is one of the most loved sports in the world.

Morne Morkel to bid adieu to cricket after Australia series

South African fast bowler, Morne Morkel has announced that he is set to retire from international cricket.

24 Feb 2018

Virat Kohli

Kohli to receive ICC Test Championship mace after 3rd T20I

The ICC will present the ICC Test Championship mace to Virat Kohli at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town after the end of the third and final T20I against South Africa today.

Cheteshwar Pujara and wife welcome a baby girl

Cheteshwar Pujara has a new role to take on. The Test specialist and his wife, Puja have welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on February 22.

23 Feb 2018

BCCI

BCCI and CoA in a tussle over proposed Day/Night Test

The Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) head, Vinod Rai has come down hard on the BCCI's acting secretary, Amitabh Choudhary over proposing India vs West Indies day and night Test match in October.

Australian skipper Steve Smith wins Allan Border Medal

Having played a smashing season of cricket in 2017, Australian skipper Steve Smith capped off his achievements by winning the prestigious Allan Border Medal for the second time in his career.

How is ICC working towards saving Test cricket?

The longest format of cricket is facing a looming crisis.

Day-Night Test to make Caribbean debut

West Indies are all set to experiment with day and night Test cricket, as the Kensington Oval in Barbados will host the maiden day-night fixture to be played in the Caribbean Islands.

Former coach says South Africa tried to 'doctor pitches'

Criticizing the hosts for their tactics, former South Africa coach Ray Jennings revelation that they "tried to doctor pitches" during the Test series nearly backfired for the Proteas.

29 Jan 2018

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli surpasses legend Brian Lara in all-time ICC-player rankings

ICC Cricketer of the Year and Indian Test captain, Virat Kohli has leapfrogged West Indies legend, Brian Lara in the all-time ICC player rankings for Test Batsmen.

India vs South Africa series: 5 talking points

India might have lost the series against South Africa 2-1 but walked away with pride after their breath-taking performance in the third Test at the Wanderers.

27 Jan 2018

India

India won 3rd-match: Records broken in SA v/s India Series

India won the final Test of the 3-match series at Johannesburg, a dead rubber essentially, with South Africa bagging it 2-1.

South Africa vs India 3rd Test: Pitch report

India are on the back-foot, having lost the series 2-0 to South Africa.

22 Jan 2018

Virat Kohli

India vs South Africa 3rd Test: Probable Playing XI

Having gone 0-2 in the series against South Africa, Team India will have to do all they can to avert a whitewash, when they take the field for the third Test in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

20 Jan 2018

Virat Kohli

Why India fail to win overseas?

Under Virat Kohli, India have been a dominant force in Test cricket.

17 Jan 2018

Virat Kohli

South Africa win Test series; records broken in 2nd Test

Virat Kohli's 9 Test series unbeaten streak, has come to an end as India succumbed to a 135 run loss in the second Test at Centurion.

Afghanistan's debut Test to be played against India in Bengaluru

Afghanistan's inaugural Test is set to be played against India at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru between June 14th and 18th, this year.

12 Jan 2018

Virat Kohli

South Africa vs India 2nd Test: Probable XI

India's 72 run defeat to South Africa in Cape Town was an eye opener for captain Virat Kohli who has some crucial selection decisions to make if they have to keep the three-match Test series alive.

11 Jan 2018

India

Happy birthday,​ Rahul Dravid; here are amazing-records held by him!

On January 11th 1973, one of India's greatest batsmen, Rahul Dravid set foot on earth and the rest is history.

Time up for injury prone Dale Steyn?

South Africa have been dealt a massive blow after pace spearhead Dale Steyn was ruled out of the remainder of the three-match Test series against India. He had damaged the tissue on his left heel on the second day of the opening Test.

09 Jan 2018

India

India v/s SA: Analyzing India's failure in 1st Test

After a close fight in the first Test at Cape Town, India succumbed to a 72 run loss as South African bowlers tore apart the Indian batting line.

Records broken in 1st Test SA vs India

South Africa won the 1st Test of the three-match Test series against India at Newlands, Cape Town by 72 runs.

08 Jan 2018

England Cricket Team

Records broken in the 2017-18 Ashes series

Australia won the 5th Test at the SCG by an innings and 123 runs to complete a 4-0 rout of England in the 2017-18 Ashes.

Smith only second to the great Don Bradman

Australian skipper, Steven Smith reached another milestone as he became the second fastest to score 6,000 runs in Test cricket.

Here's what Indian bowlers have to offer against the Proteas!

It is common knowledge that winning test matches comes down to a great bowling attack, which can take 20 wickets. And, the visiting Indian team can boast of the good bowling combinations ready for various scenarios against South Africa to do just that.

04 Jan 2018

Rohit Sharma

South Africa vs India 1st Test: Predicted Playing XI

After a long stretch of playing matches on home turf, Team India looks to kick off their first away assignment against South Africa with the 1st Test in Cape Town.

03 Jan 2018

India

Here are the best overseas performances by Indians against SA

Team India will aim to snatch its first Test series win against South Africa in South Africa after a long history of losses.

Drought-hit Cape Town wicket could favour India in 1st Test

As South Africa faces the worst drought in years, the dry conditions could favour visitors in the 1st South Africa vs India Test at Newlands, Cape Town.

MCG pitch rated 'poor' after a dull Ashes Test draw

In a first ever instance for an Australian international pitch, the ICC has rated the MCG pitch for 4th Ashes Test as "poor".

#ThatWas2017: Test Cricket's best XI for 2017

Test cricket has seen some remarkable records been broken in the last 12 months.

Australia vs England: Records broken during the 4th Ashes Test

Australia remain unbeaten in the Ashes series after toiling for a draw in the 4th Test.

Proteas go all out, name full-strength squad for 1st Test

South Africa have announced a full strength 15 member squad for the upcoming first Test against India, which is scheduled to kick off from the 5th of January in Cape town.

28 Dec 2017

England Cricket Team

Ashes: England dominate as Cook delights with a double ton

Amidst questions being raised over his place in team, England's Alastair Cook, with an illustrious 151-test-long career, put on a batting master-class to score an unbeaten double ton at the MCG.

27 Dec 2017

England Cricket Team

Ashes 4th Test: Cook's hundred puts England in charge

Starting the Day 2 of the 4th Ashes Test at 244-3, Australia struggled to bat and were bowled out quickly for 327, giving England a chance to get back in the game.

24 Dec 2017

Football

Why is Boxing Day significant in sports?

We all remember 'Boxing Day' as the day when sporting action takes place all over the globe.

Greatest of All Time: Test Batsmen

Cricket is a sport that has seen batsmen dominate the game over the years. Some have been so exceptional with their consistency, it sets them apart from the rest.

All you need to know about the first 4-day Test

The Proteas will be the first team in cricket's history to host a four day Test match.