Test Cricket: News

10 Aug 2020

England Cricket Team

James Anderson aims to play till Ashes 2021-22

England speedster James Anderson vows to come back strongly after he failed to make an impact against Windies and Pakistan, recently.

10 Aug 2020

England Cricket Team

Interesting records held by Chris Woakes in Test cricket

All-rounder Chris Woakes was the major force behind England's three-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first Test.

Jasprit Bumrah vs Jofra Archer: Statistical comparison (Test cricket)

In the last decade, fast bowling began to descend across formats after a number of legends retired from the game.

ICC World Test Championship table: England aim to overtake Australia

England are on a roll at the moment and have sealed three successive Test wins.

09 Aug 2020

England Cricket Team

In numbers: Yasir Shah's magnificent run in Test cricket

Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah has taken huge strides in red-ball cricket, especially overseas.

England complete a historic run-chase, first Test: Records broken

An emphatic partnership by Jos Buttler and Chris Woakes guided England to a three-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first Test at the Old Trafford.

08 Aug 2020

England Cricket Team

Who is England's new fast bowler Ollie Robinson?

Fast bowler Ollie Robinson will join England's squad ahead of the second Test against Pakistan at Southampton.

#StatisticalAnalysis: Most wickets by a fast-bowling pair in Test cricket

James Anderson and Stuart Broad are already the two most successful fast bowlers in contemporary-age cricket.

Australia vs India: SCG prepares pitch for Boxing Day Test

This year's Boxing Day Test between Australia and India could be held at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) with traditional home Melbourne battling a surge in coronavirus cases.

England vs Pakistan, first Test: Key moments of Day 3

Pakistan disarrayed the England batting line-up as the hosts were restricted to 219 on Day 3 of the opening Test.

07 Aug 2020

England Cricket Team

Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam: Statistical comparison (after 27 Tests)

Pakistan batsman Babar Azam looked in sublime touch in the first innings of ongoing Test against England.

#EnglandvsPakistan: Records broken by Shan Masood on Day 2

Pakistan seem to have the upper hand in the ongoing first Test against England, at the moment.

England vs Pakistan, first Test: Key moments of Day 2

After resuming Day 2 on 139/2, Pakistan managed to get past the 300-run mark (326/10) after Shan Masood slammed 156.

#StatisticalAnalysis: Babar Azam's impact in the ICC World Test Championship

Pakistan were helped massively by Babar Azam on Day 1 of the first Test against England at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.

England vs Pakistan, first Test: Key moments of Day 1

Pakistan batsmen showed resistance after an unsteady first session on Day 1 of the first Test against England.

England vs Pakistan: TV umpire to call front-foot no-balls

For the first time in Test cricket, the TV umpire will call the front-foot no-balls.

04 Aug 2020

England Cricket Team

England vs Pakistan: Statistical preview of first Test

England and Pakistan are all set to lock horns in the first of three-Test series from August 5 at the Old Trafford.

Stuart Broad considered retirement after being dropped against WI

England pacer Stuart Broad has said that he considered retiring from the game after last month's opening Test against West Indies.

Stuart Broad's memorable milestones in Test cricket

All the years of gruelling drills finally paid off when Stuart Broad registered his 500th Test scalp in the third Test against West Indies.

ICC Test Rankings: Broad climbs to third spot among bowlers

England pace spearhead Stuart Broad has climbed to third spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings for Bowlers.

29 Jul 2020

England Cricket Team

England take third position in ICC World Test Championship rankings

The England cricket team beat West Indies in the third Test match on Tuesday to win the series by a 2-1 margin.

#ThisDayThatYear: The highest ever partnership in Test cricket

On this day in 2006, Sri Lankan greats Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene went on to record the highest partnership of all time in Test cricket.

28 Jul 2020

England Cricket Team

Stuart Broad becomes second Englishman to pick 500 Test wickets

Pace spearhead Stuart Broad became the second player from England to take 500 wickets in Test cricket.

Sarfaraz, Wahab included in Pakistan's Test squad for England series

Pakistan have announced a 20-member squad for the impending Test series against hosts England, starting August 5.

England vs West Indies, Day 3: List of key takeaways

England seem to have taken complete control of the ongoing third Test at the Old Trafford.

Yuvraj Singh slams team management for handling him 'unprofessionally'

Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh yet again slammed the team management for handling him poorly towards the fag end of his career.

Winning Test series in England will be the pinnacle: Roach

Pace spearhead Kemar Roach believes West Indies could still bounce back despite reeling in the series decider at the Old Trafford.

England vs West Indies, Day 2: List of key takeaways

Despite losing early wickets, England dominated the entire Day 2 of the ongoing series decider at the Old Trafford.

Kemar Roach completes 200 Test wickets: List of records broken

West Indies pace spearhead Kemar Roach scripted history on Day 2 of the ongoing series decider at the Old Trafford.

The Wisden Trophy: A look at the key numbers

The Wisden Trophy will be up for grabs when England and West Indies lock horns in the series decider at Old Trafford.

England and Windies to compete for Richards-Botham Trophy in future

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced the impending third Test will be the last time England and West Indies play for the Wisden Trophy.

Jofra Archer included in England's 14-man squad for final Test

Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been included in England's 14-man squad for the third and final Test match against West Indies.

England vs WI, 3rd Test: Players to watch out for

England will be aiming to win the three-match series against West Indies when the two sides battle it out in the third Test from Friday.

22 Jul 2020

Joe Root

England vs WI, 3rd Test: Records that can be scripted

England will be wanting to get the job done when they face West Indies in the third Test match, starting Friday.

22 Jul 2020

England Cricket Team

England vs West Indies, third Test: Preview, Dream11 and more

Hosts England sealed a 113-run victory over West Indies in the second Test to level the three-match series 1-1.

#ThisDayThatYear: India register first Test victory at Lord's since 1986

On this day in 2014, India registered their first Test win at the Lord's Cricket Ground after 28 long years.

Ian Chappell calls for overhaul of DRS

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has called for an overhaul of the Decision Review System, saying it encourages dissent from the players.

A look at Ben Stokes' best Test centuries till date

Ben Stokes brought up his 10th career Test century after breezing past the West Indian bowlers in the ongoing second Test at Old Trafford, Manchester.

England vs West Indies, Day 2: List of key takeaways

England continued their assault on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against West Indies at the Old Trafford.

17 Jul 2020

Michael Holding

ENG vs WI: Michael Holding questions ECB's COVID-19 protocols

Former West Indian pacer Michael Holding questioned England and Wales Cricket Board's bio-secure protocols to tackle the COVID-19.