Test Cricket: News
10 Sep 2024
Afghanistan Cricket TeamAFG-NZ Test: Day 2 called off; ground faces backlash
The second day's play of the one-off Test between hosts Afghanistan and New Zealand at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida has been called off despite no rain during playing hours.
10 Sep 2024
Joe RootRoot likens England's performance to Coldplay after defeat to SL
England cricketer Joe Root has drawn an unusual comparison between his national team and British band Coldplay, after their historic defeat to Sri Lanka in the 3rd and final Test match.
10 Sep 2024
Afghanistan Cricket Board"Never coming back...': Poor ground facilities disrupt historic Afghanistan-NZ Test
The one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand, scheduled to take place at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida, was postponed due to substandard conditions.
10 Sep 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamAsitha Fernando could become Sri Lanka's greatest pacer: Aaqib Javed
Sri Lanka's bowling coach, Aaqib Javed, has expressed high hopes for fast bowler Asitha Fernando.
10 Sep 2024
Rishabh PantSourav Ganguly expresses concern over Pakistan's cricket team's decline
Former Indian cricket team captain, Sourav Ganguly, has voiced his concerns about the current state of Pakistan's cricket.
10 Sep 2024
Pathum NissankaPathum Nissanka scripts these records with 127* in Oval Test
Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka shattered a plethora of records with a match-winning hundred on Day 4 of the 3rd and final Test against England at Kennington Oval.
10 Sep 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamCan Bangladesh's rising star Nahid Rana outclass Indian batters?
Nahid Rana, a promising young fast bowler from Bangladesh, is preparing for the upcoming Test series against India.
10 Sep 2024
England Cricket TeamEngland players with the most POTS awards in Test cricket
England clinched their recent home Test series against Sri Lanka 2-1 despite a historic eight-wicket defeat in the third and final Test at The Oval.
10 Sep 2024
Michael Vaughan'They disrespected Test cricket' - Michael Vaughan slams Team England
Michael Vaughan, former England captain, has criticized the English team for their "overconfidence" following a historic defeat against Sri Lanka in the third and final Test at The Oval.
10 Sep 2024
New Zealand Cricket TeamAFG-NZ, One-off Test: Outfield dug up to fix wet patch
The historic one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground has been postponed due to a damp outfield. This venue is hosting its first-ever Test match.
10 Sep 2024
Andrew McDonaldWill Steve Smith continue to open in Test cricket?
Australia's head coach, Andrew McDonald, has confirmed ongoing discussions about Steve Smith's role as an opening batter in Test cricket.
10 Sep 2024
Ollie PopeOllie Pope denies complacency in England's historic defeat against SL
England's interim captain, Ollie Pope, has dismissed allegations of complacency following their defeat to Sri Lanka in the third Test at the Oval on September 9.
10 Sep 2024
Ravichandran AshwinMuttiah Muralitharan believes his Test wickets record will remain unbroken
Muttiah Muralitharan, the legendary Sri Lankan off-spinner, has expressed doubt that any bowler will surpass his record of 800 Test wickets in the near future.
10 Sep 2024
Duleep TrophyKL Rahul tipped to start against Bangladesh in Chennai Test
KL Rahul is set to take the field for India's season-opening Test series against Bangladesh, which begins on September 19 in Chennai.
10 Sep 2024
Shakib Al HasanMehidy Hasan Miraz aims to become 'best all-rounder'
Mehidy Hasan Miraz, a prominent figure in the Bangladesh cricket team, has set his sights on becoming the "best all-rounder" in the sport.
09 Sep 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamPresenting highest successful Test run-chases by Asian teams in England
Sri Lanka beat England in the third and final Test at the Kennington Oval in London.
09 Sep 2024
ICC World Test ChampionshipWTC standings: Sri Lanka surpass England with Oval win
Sri Lanka beat England in the third and final Test at the Kennington Oval in London on September 9.
09 Sep 2024
Afghanistan Cricket TeamAFG-NZ, One-off Test: Wet outfield entirely washes out Day 1
The inaugural day of the one-off Test match between New Zealand and Afghanistan at Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground, was postponed due to a wet outfield.
09 Sep 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSL claim maiden Test win against England in a decade
Sri Lanka beat England in the third and final Test at the Kennington Oval in London. The visitors earned a famous win on Day 4 of the match.
09 Sep 2024
Pathum NissankaPathum Nissanka smashes his maiden Test ton in England: Stats
Sri Lanka batter Pathum Nissanka smashed his second century in Tests.
09 Sep 2024
Rishabh PantGanguly backs Rishabh Pant to become all-time great in Tests
Former Indian cricket team captain, Sourav Ganguly, has expressed his confidence in Rishabh Pant's potential to become an "all-time great" in Test cricket.
09 Sep 2024
Shubman GillShubman Gill anticipates challenging Test series against Bangladesh
Indian batter Shubman Gill has expressed his anticipation for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, set to commence on September 19 in Chennai.
09 Sep 2024
England Cricket TeamWicket-keepers with the most Test runs in an English summer
England's star wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith couldn't have hoped for a better start in Test cricket.
09 Sep 2024
England Cricket TeamDaniel Lawrence doesn't look like a Test opener: Nasser Hussain
Former England captain, Nasser Hussain, has expressed doubts about Dan Lawrence's suitability as a Test opener.
09 Sep 2024
England Cricket BoardDesignated wicket-keepers with most runs in first six Tests
England's Jamie Smith played a superb counter-attacking knock against Sri Lanka on Day 3 of the third and final Test at the Kennington Oval.
09 Sep 2024
Afghanistan Cricket TeamAFG vs NZ, 1st Test: Wet outfield delays toss
The one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand, scheduled to start at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground on September 9, has been delayed.
09 Sep 2024
Shoriful IslamBangladesh's Shoriful Islam expresses confidence ahead of India Test series
Shoriful Islam, the fast bowler from Bangladesh, has expressed his team's determination to leverage their recent triumph over Pakistan in the forthcoming two-match Test series against India.
09 Sep 2024
Michael Vaughan3rd Test: Michael Vaughan criticizes England's aggressive approach against SL
Former England captain, Michael Vaughan, has criticized the national team's aggressive 'Bazball' style following a disappointing batting performance against Sri Lanka in the third Test.
09 Sep 2024
Hashmatullah ShahidiHashmatullah Shahidi confident despite Rashid Khan's absence in NZ Test
The Afghanistan cricket team is gearing up to face New Zealand in a one-off Test match, without their star leg-spinner Rashid Khan.
09 Sep 2024
Mitchell JohnsonJosh Hull's 'slingy' action reminds Stuart Broad of Mitchell Johnson
Stuart Broad, the former England fast bowler, has drawn parallels between the bowling style of debutant Josh Hull and ex-Australian speedster Mitchell Johnson.
09 Sep 2024
Adam Gilchrist3rd Test: Jamie Smith's blistering fifty reminds Collingwood of Gilchrist
England's assistant coach Paul Collingwood has drawn a parallel between their wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith and Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist.
09 Sep 2024
Jasprit BumrahHas Jasprit Bumrah been removed as India's Test vice-captain?
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has sparked speculation about Jasprit Bumrah's position as vice-captain, by not announcing a deputy for the upcoming first Test against Bangladesh.
09 Sep 2024
Rishabh PantThis Ravi Shastri advice helped Rishabh Pant tackle off-spinners
Rishabh Pant, the dynamic wicketkeeper-batter, is set to make a triumphant return to Test cricket following a life-altering car accident in 2022.
09 Sep 2024
Sachin TendulkarDecoding Indian cricket team's Test record in Bangladesh
India versus Bangladesh ties in Test cricket go way back to 2000.
09 Sep 2024
England Cricket TeamDecoding England's lowest all-out totals versus Sri Lanka in Tests
England were folded for 156 runs on Day 3 of the third and final Test against Sri Lanka at the Kennington Oval.
09 Sep 2024
Duleep TrophyIndia's Test squad for Bangladesh series: Here are the takeaways
Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul have been recalled to the Indian Test cricket team for the upcoming series against Bangladesh.
08 Sep 2024
Irfan PathanIndia-Bangladesh, Tests: Bowlers with most wickets in a series
India will host Bangladesh for two Tests, starting from September 19, at the Chepauk in Chennai.
08 Sep 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamDimuth Karunaratne races past 7,000 Test runs: Decoding his stats
Veteran opener Dimuth Karunaratne has scripted history by becoming just the fourth Sri Lankan batter to complete 7,000 Test runs.
08 Sep 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket Team3rd Test, Sri Lanka bowl England out for 156: Details
Sri Lanka have bowled England out for a paltry score of 156 on Day 3 of the third and final Test at the Kennington Oval on Sunday.
08 Sep 2024
Jamie Smith3rd Test: England's Jamie Smith smashes counter-attacking 67 against SL
England's Jamie Smith played a superb counter-attacking knock against Sri Lanka on Day 3 of the third and final Test at the Kennington Oval.
