Test Cricket: News

28 Sep 2024

Mark Wood

Injured Josh Hull to miss England's Test series against Pakistan 

England's Josh Hull has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Pakistan because of a quad injury.

Decoding batters with most centuries after 13 Test innings

Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis smashed an unbeaten 182 in the first innings of the second Test versus New Zealand in Galle.

Presenting the fastest batters to hammer five Test centuries

Sri Lankan batting star Kamindu Mendis has made waves by becoming the fastest Asian batter to notch up five Test hundreds.

Decoding batters with 1,000-plus runs after 13 Test innings

Sri Lanka's batting sensation Kamindu Mendis continues to rewrite the record books.

27 Sep 2024

Cameron Green

Cameron Green's participation in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy remains uncertain

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green has been forced to withdraw from the ongoing England tour due to a back injury.

27 Sep 2024

Luke Ronchi

2nd Test: Luke Ronchi reflects on team's struggles versus SL

New Zealand's batting coach, Luke Ronchi, has expressed his disappointment over the team's performance on the second day of their Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle.

Decoding fastest Sri Lankan batters to 1,000 Test runs

In the second Test versus New Zealand in Galle, Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis smashed an unbeaten 182, taking his side's first-innings total to 602/5d.

27 Sep 2024

Donald Bradman

A look at fastest batters to 1,000 Test runs

Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis has become the fastest Sri Lankan batter to complete 1,000 Test runs.

27 Sep 2024

Kusal Mendis

Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis hammers his 10th Test century: Stats

Sri Lankan batting ace Kusal Mendis slammed a solid unbeaten 106 runs versus New Zealand on Day 2 of the 2nd Test in Galle.

Kamindu Mendis becomes fastest Sri Lankan to 1,000 Test runs

Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis has become the fastest Sri Lankan batter to complete 1,000 Test runs.

Bangladesh team 'super fan' assaulted by spectators during Kanpur Test

A Bangladeshi team super fan, known as "Tiger Roby," was reportedly attacked by spectators at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur on Friday.

27 Sep 2024

Lord's Cricket Ground

David Lloyd unhappy with ticket prices for England-India Lord's Test

Former England cricketer David Lloyd has expressed his disapproval over the increased ticket prices for the upcoming Lord's Test between England and India.

27 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India-Bangladesh Kanpur Test: Day 1 called off after 35 overs

Only 35 overs of play was possible on Day 1 of the 2nd Test between India and Bangladesh at Green Park, Kanpur.

Players with 50+ scores in most consecutive Tests from debut

Sri Lanka batter Kamindu Mendis continues to break records in Test cricket. His first 13 Test innings has already seen five centuries.

27 Sep 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

R Ashwin becomes second-highest wicket-taker in Asia (Tests)

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has become the second-highest wicket-taker in Asia in Test cricket.

27 Sep 2024

Angelo Mathews

Angelo Mathews slams his 44th Test fifty: Key stats

Angelo Mathews got to another fine half-century in Sri Lanka's first innings versus New Zealand in the ongoing 2nd Test in Galle.

Kamindu Mendis hammers his fifth Test ton, scripts records

Sri Lanka's Run Machine Kamindu Mendis continued his purple patch in Tests.

27 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Why India opting to field in home Tests is rare 

The 2nd Test between India and Bangladesh is underway at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.

27 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

2nd Test: India elect to field against Bangladesh in Kanpur

After claiming a 280-run win in the series opener, Team India will take on Bangladesh in the 2nd Test at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.

26 Sep 2024

Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib's security clearance for final Test not guaranteed: BCB

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed has expressed uncertainty over Shakib Al Hasan's security clearance for his final Test match.

26 Sep 2024

Dinesh Chandimal

My goal was to bat positively, says centurion Dinesh Chandimal

Sri Lankan cricketer Dinesh Chandimal has emerged as the star of the second Test match against New Zealand, held in Galle.

26 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Decoding Indian spinners with most Test wickets in Kanpur

India play Bangladesh in the second Test, starting September 27 at Green Park, Kanpur. The hosts are coming off a massive first Test win, winning by 280 runs.

26 Sep 2024

Anil Kumble

Ravichandran Ashwin on brink of historic Test cricket achievement: Details

Ravichandran Ashwin, a prominent figure in Indian Test cricket, is on the verge of setting a new record.

26 Sep 2024

Kuldeep Yadav

India vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test: Predicted XI of Team India

The Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, is preparing for the second Test against Bangladesh. The match will be a crucial step for India toward the ICC World Test Championship final.

26 Sep 2024

Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib urges Bangladesh to improve 1st-inning batting against India: Details

Bangladesh all-rounder, Shakib Al Hasan, has emphasized the need for his team to enhance their first-inning batting performance in the upcoming Kanpur Test against India.

26 Sep 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Bowlers with most fourth-inning fifers in Test cricket 

Ravichandran Ashwin starred in India's 280-run win against Bangladesh in the 1st Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

26 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Green Park's C stand deemed unsafe for India-Bangladesh Test

The Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) has declared a section of the Green Park stadium, known as the C stand, unsafe for spectators.

Presenting Sri Lanka batters with over 15 Test tons

A terrific century from Dinesh Chandimal powered Sri Lanka on Day 1 of the 2nd Test against New Zealand in Galle.

26 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

2nd Test: India eye series win against Bangladesh in Kanpur

After claiming a 280-run win in the series opener, Team India will take on Bangladesh in the 2nd Test at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.

26 Sep 2024

Dinesh Chandimal

Dinesh Chandimal slams his 16th Test century, joins these veterans

Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal has slammed his 16th Test century.

26 Sep 2024

Ben Stokes

'Recovery on track': Ben Stokes likely to play Pakistan series

England cricket team captain, Ben Stokes, is set to return for the impending Test series in Pakistan.

26 Sep 2024

Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib Al Hasan retires from T20Is, confirms final Test appearance  

Bangladesh's veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has retired from T20I cricket with immediate effect.

26 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

How has Team India fared at Kanpur's Green Park (Tests)?

After claiming a 280-run win in the series opener, Team India will take on Bangladesh in the 2nd Test at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.

26 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India vs Bangladesh: Kanpur pitch to favor both pace, spin

The 2nd Test between India and Bangladesh at Kanpur's Green Park is set to offer a balanced playing field for both pacers and spinners.

26 Sep 2024

Virat Kohli

Brad Hogg warns Virat Kohli amid declining Test performance

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli is facing criticism for his downward spiral in red-ball cricket.

25 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Pacer Akash Deep unfazed by Australia selection, focuses on present

Indian fast bowler Akash Deep is not feeling the pressure of a potential selection for the forthcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.

25 Sep 2024

Ajaz Patel

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 2nd Test: Decoding key details

Sri Lanka and New Zealand are set to lock horns in the second Test match of the ongoing series on September 26.

25 Sep 2024

Shakib Al Hasan

Kanpur Test: Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan is available for selection

Bangladesh's head coach, Chandika Hathurusinghe, has confirmed that all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is available for selection in the upcoming second Test against India.

25 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Indian wicket-keepers with most centuries in Test cricket

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant made a triumphant return to Test cricket following a severe car accident.

25 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Green Park Stadium's stand deemed unsafe ahead of India-Bangladesh Test

The upcoming 2nd Test between India and Bangladesh at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium has hit a snag.