Test Cricket: News

22 Aug 2024

Matthew Hayden

Matthew Hayden lauds Yashasvi Jaiswal, warns of Australian challenge

Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden has commended India's rising star, Yashasvi Jaiswal, for his exceptional performance in recent Test matches.

Sri Lanka's Milan Rathnayake registers this unique Test batting record

Sri Lanka's Milan Priyanath Rathnayake played a composed knock on his debut, helping his side finish on 236 versus England, after the visitors were 113/7 at one stage in Manchester.

22 Aug 2024

England Cricket Team

Chris Woakes and Shoaib Bashir claim three-fers versus Sri Lanka

England bowlers Chris Woakes and Shoaib Bashir took three-wicket hauls on the Day 1 of the first Test versus Sri Lanka in Manchester.

21 Aug 2024

Dhananjaya de Silva

1st Test: Dhananjaya de Silva hits valiant half-century versus England

Sri Lankan Test team captain Dhananjaya de Silva bailed his side out from a position of bother on Day 1 of the first Test against England at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.

21 Aug 2024

Shan Masood

Shan Masood's controversial dismissal sparks dispute in Pakistan-Bangladesh Test

Shan Masood, the captain of Pakistan's cricket team, was involved in a heated dispute with umpires Adrian Holdstock and Richard Kettleborough.

21 Aug 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan's Saim Ayub slams his maiden Test half-century: Key stats

Pakistan cricket team batter Saim Ayub slammed his maiden Test fifty. The opener scored 56 runs from 98 balls on Day 1 of the first Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi.

21 Aug 2024

Babar Azam

Babar Azam registers his 8th duck in Tests: Key stats

Babar Azam fell for a two-ball duck on Day 1 of the first Pakistan versus Bangladesh Test match at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.

21 Aug 2024

James Anderson

Mitchell Starc hints at retirement, mentions James Anderson's longevity 

Mitchell Starc, Australia's express left-arm pacer, has hinted at the possibility of his retirement in the near future.

21 Aug 2024

Adam Gilchrist

'Will be a close tussle,' Adam Gilchrist on Border-Gavaskar series

The legendary Adam Gilchrist believes the upcoming five-match Border-Gavaskar series Down Under will see an even contest between India and Australia.

21 Aug 2024

Ollie Pope

England vs SL: Ollie Pope becomes England's 82nd Test captain

Ollie Pope has become the 82nd English player to captain England in Test cricket.

21 Aug 2024

ICC Test Rankings

ICC Test Rankings: West Indies pacer Jayden Seales gains big

West Indies pacer Jayden Seales jumped 13 places to be be placed 13th in the ICC Test Rankings for Bowlers.

21 Aug 2024

Mitchell Starc

Border-Gavaskar Trophy on par with Ashes, says Mitchell Starc

Star pacer Mitchell Starc has equated the iconic Border-Gavaskar Trophy held between India and Australia to the prestigious Ashes series.

21 Aug 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Spinner R Sai Kishore sets sights on Test debut

R Sai Kishore, a rising star in Indian cricket, has expressed his desire to step into the Test cricket arena.

20 Aug 2024

Sanath Jayasuriya

Sanath Jayasuriya confident of countering England's 'Bazball' strategy in Tests

Head coach Sanath Jayasuriya has expressed confidence in Sri Lanka's ability to counter the famous 'Bazball' ploy in the upcoming three-match away Test series against England, starting August 21 in Manchester.

20 Aug 2024

Marnus Labuschagne

Marnus Labuschagne expresses disappointment over Gabba's uncertain Test cricket future

Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne has voiced his disappointment over the potential exclusion of the Gabba as a Test cricket venue.

20 Aug 2024

Steve Smith

Steve Smith dismisses speculations about his retirement

Australian cricket stalwart Steve Smith has dismissed any speculation about his retirement.

20 Aug 2024

Karun Nair

Karun Nair smashes breathtaking 124* in Maharaja T20 Trophy 

Karun Nair, a seasoned cricketer who has represented India in six Tests and two ODIs, delivered an outstanding performance in the Maharaja T20 Trophy tournament on Monday.

20 Aug 2024

Josh Hazlewood

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Nathan Lyon identifies Yashasvi Jaiswal as 'massive challenge' 

Nathan Lyon, Australia's leading off-spinner, has identified Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal as a significant threat in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series.

20 Aug 2024

Duleep Trophy

Watch: Shubman Gill sweats it out ahead of Duleep Trophy

India's batting sensation Shubman Gill is currently preparing for the upcoming 17th edition of the Duleep Trophy.

20 Aug 2024

Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow to make Yorkshire return in County Championship: Details 

Jonny Bairstow is set to make his season debut for Yorkshire in the upcoming County Championship match against Sussex.

19 Aug 2024

England Cricket Team

Matthew Potts replaces injured Stokes for 1st Test against SL

Pacer Matthew Potts is set to play in place of the injured Ben Stokes in England's Test series opener against Sri Lanka.

19 Aug 2024

Rohit Sharma

Dhruv Jurel lauds Rohit Sharma's leadership, shares team insights

Dhruv Jurel, a rising star in Indian cricket, has praised the leadership style of skipper Rohit Sharma.

19 Aug 2024

Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins emphasizes role of all-rounders in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australian cricket team captain, Pat Cummins, has emphasized the crucial role of all-rounders in the forthcoming 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.

19 Aug 2024

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon dismisses retirement rumors, focuses on upcoming Test series

Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon has dismissed rumors of his retirement, stating that it's "too early" to consider such a move.

19 Aug 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Mohammed Shami set to return in 2024-25 Ranji Trophy: Report 

Mohammed Shami, the senior Indian fast bowler, is preparing for his return to competitive cricket.

19 Aug 2024

Olympics

Gabba's future as Test cricket venue uncertain amid Olympic preparations

The Gabba, Brisbane's iconic cricket ground, is potentially facing its final days as a Test match venue.

19 Aug 2024

England Cricket Team

1st Test preview: Can Sri Lanka challenge Ben Stokes-less England?

England will host Sri Lanka in the opener of the three-Test series, starting on August 21 at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.

Pakistan-Bangladesh 2nd Test shifted from Karachi to Rawalpindi: Here's why

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the 2nd Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh will now be played in Rawalpindi.

18 Aug 2024

Joe Root

Decoding Joe Root's sensational Test record against Sri Lanka

England are gearing up to host Sri Lanka in a three-Test series, starting on August 21 at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.

WI bowlers with six-fers versus SA in home Tests

West Indies seamer Jayden Seales decimated the South African batting line-up with a six-wicket haul in the 2nd Test at Providence Stadium in Guyana

18 Aug 2024

Pat Cummins

Australia's Pat Cummins takes two-month break ahead of India Tests

Australia's Test captain, Pat Cummins, has announced a two-month break from cricket.

Jayden Seales: Decoding his crunch bowling stats in Tests

Albeit in a losing cause, West Indies pacer Jayden Seales produced a fine bowling display against South Africa in the 2nd Test match at Providence Stadium in Guyana.

18 Aug 2024

Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada decimates WI with three-fer in 2nd Test: Stats

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada put up a brilliant show in the recently concluded second Test versus West Indies at the Providence Stadium in Guyana.

MCG to host special Australia-England Test in 2027: Details here

Cricket Australia (CA) has announced that the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will host a one-off Test between Australia and England in March 2027.

18 Aug 2024

Keshav Maharaj

Keshav Maharaj becomes SA's most successful spinner in Tests

South Africa beat West Indies by 40 runs in a hard-fought second Test in Guyana to register a 1-0 series win.

SA beat WI in 2nd Test to claim series 1-0

South Africa have secured their 10th consecutive Test series victory against the West Indies, following a hard-fought win by 40 runs in the second and final game in Guyana.

18 Aug 2024

Kyle Verreynne

South Africa's Kyle Verreynne hammers his 3rd Test half-century: Stats

South Africa's Kyle Verreynne hit a crucial 59-run knock in the ongoing 2nd Test versus West Indies at Providence Stadium, Guyana.

2nd Test: WI pacer Jayden Seales floors SA with 6/61

West Indies pacer Jayden Seales produced a fine bowling display against South Africa in the 2nd Test match at Providence Stadium in Guyana.

17 Aug 2024

Naseem Shah

Pakistan likely to field pace-heavy attack in 1st Bangladesh Test

Pakistan are set to host Bangladesh in the first Test of their upcoming two-match series, from August 21-25 in Rawalpindi.

16 Aug 2024

Aiden Markram

Aiden Markram completes 2,500 runs in Test cricket: Key stats

South Africa's Aiden Markram has completed 2,500 runs in Test cricket.