Test Cricket: News

07 Oct 2024

Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib's dream of farewell Test in Bangladesh may come true

Shakib Al Hasan, the veteran all-rounder of Bangladesh, is getting closer to fulfilling his dream of playing his last Test at home.

07 Oct 2024

Babar Azam

Babar Azam's Test slump continues: Decoding his stats in 2024

Pakistan's cricket star Babar Azam endured yet another disappointing performance during the first Test match against England in Multan.

07 Oct 2024

Babar Azam

Nasser Hussain praises England's efforts on Day 1 against Pakistan

Former England captain, Nasser Hussain, has praised the English cricket team for their effort on the opening day

07 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Multan Test: Pakistan demolish England on Day 1 (328/4)

Despite an early blow, Pakistan remained in the driving seat on Day 1 of the 1st Test against England in Multan.

07 Oct 2024

Shan Masood

Shan Masood surpasses 2,000 Test runs with 151-run knock: Stats

Pakistan cricket team skipper, Shan Masood, surpassed a tally of 2,000 Test runs with a splendid 151-run knock versus England on Day 1 of the first encounter in Multan on Monday.

07 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Abdullah Shafique ends run-drought with Test century against England: Stats

Pakistan opener Abdullah Shafique finally ends his run-drought with a well-deserved century against England.

07 Oct 2024

Shan Masood

Pakistan captain Shan Masood slams his fifth Test ton: Stats

Pakistan's Test captain Shan Masood has slammed his fifth century in the format.

07 Oct 2024

Andrew McDonald

Usman Khawaja eyes this feat for Australia in Test cricket

Usman Khawaja is set to become Australia's oldest cricketer to feature in Tests in over two decades.

06 Oct 2024

Shan Masood

Pakistan's Test drought: Shan Masood seeks inspiration from past performance

Pakistan's Test cricket team is gearing up to end a three-year winless streak on home turf.

06 Oct 2024

Babar Azam

Pakistan vs England: Afridi, Jamal return for 1st Test

Team Pakistan has announced its playing XI for the first Test against England, set to commence on October 6 in Multan.

06 Oct 2024

Ben Stokes

Ollie Pope backs Chris Woakes to shine in Pakistan Tests

England's stand-in Test captain, Ollie Pope, has expressed confidence in Chris Woakes's ability to excel in the upcoming away Test series against Pakistan.

06 Oct 2024

England Cricket Team

Pakistan vs England, 1st Test: All you need to know

The England men's cricket team has arrived in Pakistan for a three-match Test series, with the first match set to commence on Monday, October 7.

05 Oct 2024

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes signs new contract with ECB: Details here

Ben Stokes has renewed his commitment to England cricket by signing a new central contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

05 Oct 2024

Jason Gillespie

Pakistan aim to exploit England's aggressive cricket in Test series

Pakistan's vice-captain Saud Shakeel has revealed their strategic approach for the upcoming three-Test series against England.

05 Oct 2024

Ben Stokes

England vs Pakistan: Injured Ben Stokes to miss 1st Test 

The England cricket team has announced its playing XI for the first Test against Pakistan. They will take the field without their regular captain Ben Stokes.

04 Oct 2024

Babar Azam

Zak Crawley warns England against underestimating Pakistan's batting prowess

England cricketer Zak Crawley has issued a warning to his team, ahead of the upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan.

04 Oct 2024

Ben Stokes

Nasser Hussain backs Brydon Carse to replace injured Mark Wood

Former England cricket team captain, Nasser Hussain, has endorsed Brydon Carse as a suitable replacement for the injured Mark Wood in the upcoming Test series against Pakistan.

Nandre Burger to miss Ireland ODI series, Bangladesh Tests

South African cricketer Nandre Burger has been ruled out of the ongoing three-match ODI series against Ireland in Abu Dhabi due to a lumbar stress reaction.

04 Oct 2024

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes' participation uncertain for 1st Test against Pakistan: Details

Ben Stokes' participation in the upcoming first Test against Pakistan remains uncertain due to his fitness concerns.

03 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India's lowest declaration totals in 1st innings (Tests)

India thrashed Bangladesh 2-0 in the two-match series after winning the 2nd Test by seven wickets. The hosts chased down 95 on Day 5 at Kanpur's Green Park.

03 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

A look at teams with highest run-rates in a Test

India routed Bangladesh 2-0 in the two-match series after winning the 2nd Test by seven wickets.

03 Oct 2024

Tom Latham

Tom Latham faces severe challenge to lift Kiwi Test team

Tom Latham was earlier appointed as the new captain of New Zealand's Test cricket team, following Tim Southee's decision to step down.

03 Oct 2024

Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami dismisses rumors about missing Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami has dismissed reports suggesting his unavailability for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy owing to an ankle injury.

02 Oct 2024

Michael Vaughan

Michael Vaughan claims India emulated England's style in Kanpur Test

Former England cricket captain, Michael Vaughan, has suggested that India emulated England's aggressive 'Bazball' approach during their second Test victory against Bangladesh.

02 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Sides with most Test appearances against an opposition without losing

India routed Bangladesh 2-0 in the two-match series after winning the 2nd Test by seven wickets.

02 Oct 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin attained these notable feats in Bangladesh Test series

Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin starred in India's 2-0 Test series win against Bangladesh at home.

02 Oct 2024

Steve Smith

Steve Smith finds Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja annoying: Here's why

With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy just around the corner, Australia's veteran batter Steve Smith has opened on Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja's attributes.

02 Oct 2024

Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami's participation in Border-Gavaskar Trophy uncertain due to injury

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami is in a bit of a pickle regarding his participation in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series Down Under.

02 Oct 2024

Tim Southee

Tim Southee steps down as New Zealand's Test captain: Details

Tim Southee, the experienced cricketer and former Test captain of New Zealand, has decided to step down from his leadership role.

01 Oct 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Who owns most Player of the Series awards in Tests?

Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin starred in India's 2-0 Test series win against Bangladesh at home.

Bangladesh coach mentions difference in 'skill levels' following Kanpur Test

Bangladesh cricket team head coach, Chandika Hathurusingha, has expressed disappointment over his side's performance in the recently-concluded 2nd Test against India in Kanpur.

01 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India extend their dominance in home Tests: Key stats

India routed Bangladesh 2-0 in the two-match series after winning the 2nd Test by seven wickets.

01 Oct 2024

KL Rahul

KL Rahul reveals Rohit Sharma's inspiring message during Kanpur Test

KL Rahul has revealed how skipper Rohit Sharma's game-changing decision to go for an aggressive batting approach on Day 4, revived India's hopes of a win.

01 Oct 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah praises Akash Deep's performance, commitment in Test cricket

Jasprit Bumrah, the experienced Indian fast bowler, has shared his happiness about mentoring newcomer Akash Deep in Test cricket.

01 Oct 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

R Ashwin equals Muralitharan's record for most Player-of-the-Series awards (Tests)

Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has equaled Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan's record for the most 'Player of the Series' awards in Test cricket.

01 Oct 2024

Rajeev Shukla

Rajeev Shukla defends Kanpur as Test venue amid washout controversy

Rajeev Shukla, the BCCI vice-president, has come out in defense of Kanpur's Green Park as a Test venue.

01 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Indians with Test double of 3,000 runs and 300 wickets

Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja recently became the seventh Indian to complete 300 wickets in Test cricket.

India solidify top position in WTC standings, Bangladesh slip down 

Team India has further solidified its top position in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 points table, following a comprehensive 2-0 home series win over Bangladesh.

01 Oct 2024

Ruturaj Gaikwad

Will Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwad feature in Border-Gavaskar Trophy? 

According to recent reports, Ruturaj Gaikwad, the rising star of Indian cricket, has been intentionally omitted from the squad for the upcoming Bangladesh T20I series.

01 Oct 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Kanpur Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal hammers twin half-centuries against Bangladesh

Yashasvi Jaiswal starred with twin fifties as India thrashed Bangladesh by seven wickets in the second and final Test in Kanpur to seal the series 2-0.