Test Cricket: News

Shanto is trying to improve his game: Bangladesh batting coach

Bangladesh cricket team batting coach, David Hemp, has expressed his confidence in Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto's ability to handle the pressures of leadership.

13 Sep 2024

Gary Stead

New Zealand, Afghanistan coaches express disappointment over abandoned Test

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead and Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott expressed their disappointment after the one-off Test match in Greater Noida

13 Sep 2024

Gary Stead

NZ coach rues missing game time ahead of SL Tests 

New Zealand's cricket team is grappling with disappointment after its one-off Test match against Afghanistan was called off without a single ball being bowled.

13 Sep 2024

Devdutt Padikkal

Duleep Trophy: Devdutt Padikkal slams half-century after Test team snub

Devdutt Padikkal sent the selectors a reminder after being snubbed for the first Test against Bangladesh, starting September 19 in Chennai.

13 Sep 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Decoding Jasprit Bumrah's stunning record in home Tests

Eyes will be on Jasprit Bumrah as India gear up to host Bangladesh in a two-Test series, starting on September 19.

13 Sep 2024

Duleep Trophy

Duleep Trophy: India B's Mukesh Kumar, Rahul Chahar claim four-fers

India B bowlers Mukesh Kumar and Rahul Chahar claimed respective four-fers against India C in round 2 of the Duleep Trophy 2024 at Rural Development Trust Stadium B, Anantapur.

13 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Indian pacers with best Test match bowling figures versus Bangladesh

India have had a dominant Test run against Bangladesh since 2000.

13 Sep 2024

Rohit Sharma

Decoding Rohit Sharma's numbers versus Bangladesh in international cricket

As Team India prepares to host a two-match Test series against Bangladesh from September 19, all eyes are on skipper Rohit Sharma.

13 Sep 2024

Joe Root

Michael Vaughan names two bowlers who can restrict Joe Root

Joe Root, England's top Test cricketer, is currently experiencing a career high.

13 Sep 2024

Steve Smith

Khawaja wants Travis Head as fellow opener for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has expressed his support for Travis Head to join him as an opener in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India.

13 Sep 2024

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik predicts India's dominance in upcoming Bangladesh Test series

Dinesh Karthik, the former Indian wicketkeeper, has expressed his belief that Bangladesh will not pose a significant challenge to India in the forthcoming two-match Test series.

Historic Afghanistan-New Zealand Test called off without toss: Details

The one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand, held in Greater Noida, has made history as the first Test to be abandoned due to rain in Asia.

12 Sep 2024

Hashmatullah Shahidi

AFG vs NZ Test: Shahidi expresses disappointment over rain-affected match

Hashmatullah Shahidi, the captain of Afghanistan cricket team, has expressed his disappointment over the rain-affected one-off Test match against New Zealand.

Shakib's batting form concerns Bangladesh ahead of India Test: Details

Bangladesh cricket team is facing concerns over the batting form of their star all-rounder, Shakib Al Hasan, ahead of the crucial Test series against India, starting September 19.

Decoding Bangladesh cricket team's best wins in Tests

Bangladesh have won a total of 21 matches in Test cricket. Recently, the Tigers decimated Pakistan to earn a famous away series win.

12 Sep 2024

Dhruv Chand Jurel

Deep Dasgupta backs Dhruv Jurel for India's tour of Australia

Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter, Deep Dasgupta, has expressed his admiration for youngster Dhruv Jurel's batting technique and composure.

12 Sep 2024

Lancashire

County Championship: England's Matthew Potts claims nine-wicket haul for Durham 

England cricket team pacer Matthew Potts, a key player for Durham, delivered an outstanding performance in the County Championship Division One match against Lancashire at The Riverside.

12 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Decoding Team India's Test record in Chennai (MA Chidambaram Stadium)

India are set to host Bangladesh for a two-Test series starting from September 19 onward.

12 Sep 2024

Shakib Al Hasan

County Championship: Shakib Al Hasan claims nine-wicket match-haul for Surrey

Shakib Al Hasan, the seasoned Bangladeshi left-arm spinner, has demonstrated his exceptional form ahead of the Test series against India.

12 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Presenting Indian bowlers with Test five-wicket hauls against Bangladesh

India are gearing up for their forthcoming Test season at home, which includes two matches against Bangladesh.

12 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

A look at Indian batters with Test hundreds against Bangladesh

India are gearing up for their forthcoming Test season at home, which includes two matches against Bangladesh.

12 Sep 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin eyes these records in Test cricket

Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will resume his duties in the longest format as India take on Bangladesh in the two-Test series at home, starting September 19.

12 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India vs Bangladesh, Test series: Players to watch out for

India and Bangladesh gear up for a two-match Test series, starting at the Chepauk in Chennai on September 19.

12 Sep 2024

England Cricket Team

Presenting the list of Sri Lanka's Test wins in England

Sri Lanka scripted history after winning only their fourth Test against England on their soil.

12 Sep 2024

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli could become fastest-ever to 27,000 international runs: Stats

Run Machine Virat Kohli is on the verge of unlocking yet another achievement in international cricket.

12 Sep 2024

Shoriful Islam

Jaker Ali replaces injured Shoriful Islam for India Tests

Bangladesh have made a solitary change to their squad for their impending Test series in India, starting September 19.

AFG-NZ Test set for complete washout; Day 4 called off

The one-off Test Afghanistan and New Zealand scheduled at the the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium in Greater Noida is on the brink of being washed out.

12 Sep 2024

England Cricket Team

Mark Butcher criticizes England's 'slapdash' batting in Oval Test

Ex-England batter, Mark Butcher, has expressed his disappointment over the team's performance in the recent Oval Test against Sri Lanka.

11 Sep 2024

Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer's Test career marred with injuries, inconsistency and discipline

Shreyas Iyer, a key player for India, was left out of the Test squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh.

11 Sep 2024

BCCI

India-Bangladesh Test in Kanpur to go ahead despite protest threats

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the second Test between Team India and Bangladesh, scheduled for September 27 in Kanpur, will proceed as planned.

11 Sep 2024

England Cricket Team

England's Test squad for Pakistan tour: Here are the takeaways

England's 17-member squad was announced for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan in October.

11 Sep 2024

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon identifies India's 'Big 3' ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australian cricket star Nathan Lyon has identified Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant as the key Indian batters for the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy series, starting November 22, Down Under.

11 Sep 2024

Andrew McDonald

Australia's top six to stay the same for India Tests

Australia's head coach, Andrew McDonald, has hinted at the possibility of retaining the top six batters from the previous Test season for the upcoming five-match series against India.

Khaled Mahmud resigns as BCB director amid political changes

Khaled Mahmud, the former captain of Bangladesh's cricket team, has stepped down from his role as Director of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

ICC World Test Championship 2023-25: Contenders to reach the final

The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle is witnessing an intense competition for the top two positions.

11 Sep 2024

ICC Test Rankings

Sri Lankan cricketers achieve career-best positions in ICC Test Rankings

Six Sri Lankan cricketers have reached new career highs in the updated ICC Test Rankings released on Wednesday.

10 Sep 2024

England Cricket Team

A look at highest run-rates in a Test match 

Sri Lanka earned a consolation win over England in the third and final Test at The Oval.

Sri Lanka batters with highest 4th-innings Test score (matches won) 

Sri Lanka beat England in the third and final Test at the Kennington Oval.

10 Sep 2024

Steve Smith

'Virat Kohli is Australian in...': Smith ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

As the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy approaches, Australian cricketer Steve Smith has praised former Indian captain Virat Kohli for his competitive spirit.

10 Sep 2024

Sanath Jayasuriya

Sanath Jayasuriya reminisces Sri Lanka's greatest Test wins in England

Sanath Jayasuriya, the interim head coach of Sri Lanka, has praised the team's recent Test victory against England at The Oval.