Test Cricket: News

15 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

2nd Test: Pakistan score 259/5 against England; debutant Ghulam shines 

Pakistan recovered from a top-order collapse to do well on Day 1 of the 2nd Test against England in Multan.

NZ eye first Test win in India in 21st century

New Zealand will be eyeing redemption as they take on hosts India in the upcoming three-match Test series.

15 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan's Kamran Ghulam smokes century on Test debut: Stats

Kamran Ghulam, who has replaced former Pakistan captain Babar Azam, made a dream debut in the ongoing second Test against England in Multan.

M Chinnaswamy Stadium: Pitch report, stats, and more

After routing Bangladesh 2-0, hosts India are set to take on New Zealand in the three-match Test series.

15 Oct 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Rohit Sharma lauds deputy Jasprit Bumrah's leadership skills 

Indian cricket team skipper, Rohit Sharma, has put an end to the ongoing speculation over Jasprit Bumrah's possible captaincy for the first Test against Australia.

15 Oct 2024

Mohammed Shami

Will Mohammed Shami feature in Border-Gavaskar Trophy? 

Indian captain Rohit Sharma has confirmed that senior fast bowler Mohammed Shami's return to international cricket may be delayed due to a recent injury.

15 Oct 2024

Mohammed Shami

'Don't want an undercooked Mohammed Shami in Australia': Rohit Sharma

India's Test captain, Rohit Sharma, opened up pacer Mohammed Shami's recovery process ahead of the 1st Test against New Zealand, starting October 15.

India vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Preview and stats 

After routing Bangladesh, India are set to host New Zealand in a three-match Test series at home.

Rain mars India's practice session ahead of New Zealand Test

Team India's preparation for the upcoming 1st Test against New Zealand has been affected due to incessant rain in Bengaluru.

15 Oct 2024

Chinnaswamy Stadium

Rachin Ravindra's Bengaluru connection adds significance to upcoming Test

New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra is looking forward to the opening Test against hosts India in Bengaluru as he has family ties with the city.

15 Oct 2024

Cameron Green

Cameron Green's potential shift to opener disrupted by back injury

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green was contemplating a move to open the batting for Australia in Test cricket. However, a back injury has now ruled him out for the season.

Indian batters with most Test tons against New Zealand

After routing Bangladesh, India are set to host New Zealand in a three-match Test series at home.

14 Oct 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin eyes these records in New Zealand Test series 

Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will resume his duties in the longest format as India take on New Zealand in the three-Test series at home, starting October 16.

14 Oct 2024

Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir wants Team India to flourish across batting conditions 

Ahead of India's three-match Test series against New Zealand, head coach Gautam Gambhir has laid down his vision for the squad.

14 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan announce replacements for star players ahead of 2nd Test

Pakistan have made major changes to their squad for the 2nd Test against England in Multan, starting October 15.

14 Oct 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin boasts these prestigious Test feats versus NZ

Eyes will be on Ravichandran Ashwin as India take on New Zealand in the three-Test series at home, starting on October 16.

14 Oct 2024

Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir backs Virat Kohli's 'hunger' ahead of NZ series

Indian cricket team's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, has come out in full support of Virat Kohli, despite the latter's recent slump in performance.

14 Oct 2024

Cameron Bancroft

Steve Smith withdraws as Test opener ahead of India Tests

Steve Smith has decided to step down as a Test opener for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series against India.

14 Oct 2024

Cameron Green

Cameron Green to miss Border-Gavaskar Trophy due to surgery

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green, has been officially ruled out of the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy against India.

14 Oct 2024

Babar Azam

PCB irked with Fakhar Zaman for questioning Babar Azam's exclusion

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is not reportedly happy with cricketer Fakhar Zaman's public criticism of the decision to drop star batter Babar Azam from the squad.

13 Oct 2024

Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ranji Trophy: Ruturaj Gaikwad slams 86 versus Jammu & Kashmir

Maharashtra's cricket team captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, has made a blistering start to his 2024-25 Ranji Trophy campaign.

13 Oct 2024

Babar Azam

Pakistan drop Babar, Shaheen and Naseem for next two Tests

Pakistan have announced major changes to its squad for the upcoming second and third Test matches against England.

13 Oct 2024

Ben Stokes

Pakistan to reuse Multan pitch for 2nd Test against England

Pakistan will be using the same pitch in Multan for the second Test against England. This comes after their innings defeat in the first Test.

13 Oct 2024

Tim Southee

Tim Southee's selection under scrutiny for India Test series

New Zealand's team selection for the upcoming Test series against India is a hot topic of debate, with former captain Tim Southee at the center.

13 Oct 2024

Babar Azam

Babar Azam set to be dropped for second Test: Details

Pakistan cricket team star, Babar Azam, is set to be dropped from the national team for the second Test against England.

12 Oct 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah named India's vice-captain for New Zealand Tests: Details 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-member team for the upcoming three-match Test series against New Zealand.

11 Oct 2024

England Cricket Team

Teams with most defeats after scoring 500-plus in first innings

England beat Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs in the 1st Test in Multan.

11 Oct 2024

England Cricket Team

A look at highest team totals in innings defeats (Tests)

In a record-breaking event, England beat Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs in the 1st Test in Multan.

11 Oct 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Who will lead Team India in 1st Test against Australia?

The Indian cricket team could be in for a leadership challenge in the upcoming 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

11 Oct 2024

Harry Brook

How England batters tackled challenging conditions in Multan Test

The England cricket team scripted after beating Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs in the 1st Test in Multan.

11 Oct 2024

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes likely to return for 2nd Test against Pakistan

England cricket team captain, Ben Stokes, is all set to make a comeback in the 2nd Test against Pakistan, starting October 15 in Multan.

11 Oct 2024

Harry Brook

Decoding the fastest triple-hundreds in Tests (by balls faced)

England's Harry Brook scripted history in Multan as he became the sixth England batter to score a Test triple-century.

11 Oct 2024

Shan Masood

Shan Masood's Test captaincy under threat after Multan upset: Report

Pakistan's Test team captain Shan Masood is reportedly on the chopping block after a crushing defeat against England in the first Test match in Multan.

11 Oct 2024

Harry Brook

Ollie Pope hails Root and Brook after England stunned Pakistan

England cricket team captain, Ollie Pope, hailed his team's remarkable innings triumph against Pakistan in Multan.

11 Oct 2024

Lungi Ngidi

Temba Bavuma ruled out of 1st Test against Bangladesh: Details 

South Africa's Test captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the first Test against Bangladesh.

Former umpire Aleem Dar added to PCB's selection panel

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revamped its selection committee, after Pakistan lost the 1st Test to England in Multan.

11 Oct 2024

Shaheen Afridi

Shan Masood urges Pakistan bowlers to learn from England

Pakistan's Test captain, Shan Masood, has asked his team's bowlers to take a leaf out of their England counterparts' book after suffering a shocking defeat in the first Multan Test.

11 Oct 2024

Adelaide Oval

Here's why Cricket Australia will host Day/Night Sheffield Shield matches

Cricket Australia (CA) has announced that it will host three Day/Night Sheffield Shield matches this season.

11 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan captains with centuries in losing cause vs England (Tests)

England demolished Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs in the opening Test in Multan.

11 Oct 2024

Jack Leach

Jack Leach shines with seven wickets on Test comeback: Stats 

England pulled off a historic win in the first Test match against Pakistan, courtesy of a brilliant show by left-arm spinner Jack Leach.