Test Cricket: News

25 Oct 2024

Morne Morkel

Morne Morkel backs India to bounce back in Pune Test

India's fast bowling coach, Morne Morkel, has backed the team to make a comeback in the ongoing second Test against New Zealand.

25 Oct 2024

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli vs spin in Asia since 2021: Key stats

Indian batter Virat Kohli perished for one run in his side's score of 156 in the ongoing 2nd Test being held in Pune.

25 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

3rd Test: Pakistan seize control over England on Day 2

Pakistan are in total control over England in the ongoing 3rd Test being held in Rawalpindi.

25 Oct 2024

England Cricket Team

England's Rehan Ahmed claims four-fer versus Pakistan in Rawalpindi Test

Rehan Ahmed was the pick of the England bowlers, picking four scalps versus Pakistan in the ongoing 3rd Test being held in Rawalpindi.

25 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Saud Shakeel slams majestic 134 versus England in Rawalpindi Test

Saud Shakeel helped Pakistan gain a vital lead in the ongoing 3rd Test against England. The match is being played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.

2nd Test, NZ continue to dominate India: Day 2 report

New Zealand have tightened their grip over India in the ongoing second Test in Pune.

25 Oct 2024

Ravi Shastri

Ravi Shastri criticizes Rohit Sharma's captaincy in Pune Test

Former Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri has been critical of Rohit Sharma's captaincy in the ongoing second Test against New Zealand in Pune.

25 Oct 2024

Tom Latham

Tom Latham misses out on maiden Test hundred vs India

New Zealand skipper Tom Latham missed out on his maiden Test hundred against India.

25 Oct 2024

Aiden Markram

Temba Bavuma ruled out of second Test against Bangladesh

South African cricketer Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the upcoming second Test against Bangladesh, owing to an elbow injury.

Visiting left-arm spinners with seven-fers or more in India (Tests)

New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner produced a career-defining performance in the second Test against India in Pune.

25 Oct 2024

Mitchell Santner

Mitchell Santner scripts these records with seven-fer in Pune Test

Star New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner has registered his career-best figures in the ongoing second Test against India.

Pune Test: India folded for 156; Mitchell Santner claims seven-fer

Team India has been bundled out for 156 in the second innings of the ongoing second Test against New Zealand in Pune.

25 Oct 2024

Kagiso Rabada

Decoding Rohit Sharma's struggles versus Tim Southee in international cricket

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's performance in the second Test match against New Zealand was a huge disappointment for fans who had high hopes.

25 Oct 2024

Joe Root

Yashasvi Jaiswal completes 1,000 Test runs in 2024: Stats  

Yashasvi Jaiswal has rewritten the record books of Indian cricket by becoming the youngest player to score 1,000 Test runs in a calendar year.

Spinners with best Test figures versus New Zealand (21st century)

Young Indian off-spinner Washington Sundar scripted history with a seven-wicket haul against New Zealand in the 2nd Test in Pune.

25 Oct 2024

Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir always believed Washington Sundar was underutilized: Sriram

Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar was on India's current head coach Gautam Gambhir's radar for a long time.

25 Oct 2024

Duleep Trophy

Shreyas Iyer eyes Test return, working on long-format skills

Mumbai-based cricketer Shreyas Iyer has revealed his desire to return to the Indian Test squad.

25 Oct 2024

Ajinkya Rahane

How Rahane's decision saved  Yashasvi Jaiswal's career from potential derailment?

Veteran Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane recently recalled an incident from the Duleep Trophy 2022 match between West Zone and South Zone.

25 Oct 2024

David Warner

Pat Cummins rules out David Warner's return for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australia's cricket team captain, Pat Cummins, has ruled out David Warner's return for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

25 Oct 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Sanjay Manjrekar cautions against premature comparisons between Sundar and Ashwin

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has warned against hailing Washington Sundar as Ravichandran Ashwin's successor too soon.

24 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Presenting the best Test figures (innings) by spinners in Rawalpindi

The series deciding third Test between Pakistan and England saw spinner Sajid Khan rule the roost with a six-fer.

24 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan's Sajid Khan discusses differences between Rawalpindi and Multan pitches

Pakistan's cricket star, Sajid Khan, has opened up about the difference between the Rawalpindi and Multan Test pitches.

South Africa climb to 4th in WTC 2023-25 standings: Details

South Africa have climbed to the fourth spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 standings after defeating Bangladesh by seven wickets in the first Test on Thursday.

24 Oct 2024

Washington Sundar

Washington Sundar labels Rachin Ravindra's wicket as his favorite

Indian spinner Washington Sundar made a sensational comeback to the Test side, claiming seven wickets against New Zealand in the second Test match.

24 Oct 2024

Aiden Markram

Aiden Markram hopes Mirpur victory will boost South Africa's confidence

South Africa's stand-in captain, Aiden Markram, hopes the team's recent Test win in Mirpur will be a turning point in their performance on Asian soil.

Indian bowlers with best Test figures against New Zealand

Indian off-spinner Washington Sundar scripted history after registering a seven-wicket haul against New Zealand in the 2nd Test in Pune.

24 Oct 2024

England Cricket Team

3rd Test: England ahead of Pakistan on Day 1

England are ahead of Pakistan on Day 1 of the 3rd Test being held in Rawalpindi.

24 Oct 2024

Tim Southee

Tim Southee dismisses Rohit Sharma for 4th time in Tests

Tim Southee dismissed Rohit Sharma for the 4th time in Test cricket. The veteran New Zealand pacer got the Indian captain's scalp on Day 1 of the 2nd Test match being held in Pune.

24 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan's Sajid Khan floors England with 6/128 in 3rd Test

Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan was the pick of the bowlers for his side on Day 1 of the 3rd Test against England in Rawalpindi.

Pune Test: Sundar disarrays NZ (259); India lose Rohit Sharma  

Day 1 of the 2nd Test saw India bowl out New Zealand for 259 in 79.1 overs at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune.

24 Oct 2024

Washington Sundar

Washington Sundar records seven-fer on Test return: Key stats

A staggering seven-wicket haul from all-rounder Washington Sundar helped India bowl out New Zealand after they elected to bat in the 2nd Test in Pune.

24 Oct 2024

Jamie Smith

Jamie Smith scores vital 89 versus Pakistan in 3rd Test

England's Jamie Smith made his presence felt with a knock of 89 from 119 balls to help his side recover in the 3rd Test versus Pakistan.

24 Oct 2024

Ben Duckett

Ben Duckett slams 52 versus Pakistan in 3rd Test: Stats

England batter Ben Duckett slammed a 52-run knock versus Pakistan on Day 1 of the 3rd Test being held in Rawalpindi.

Pune Test: NZ perish for 259; Washington Sundar takes seven-fer

An incredible seven-wicket haul from all-rounder Washington Sundar helped India bowl out New Zealand after they elected to bat in the 2nd Test in Pune.

Rachin Ravindra records his second fifty-plus Test score in India

After smashing a fine century in the series opener, New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra continued his exploits against India in the 2nd Test in Pune.

24 Oct 2024

Devon Conway

Devon Conway slams his second Test fifty in India: Stats

After smashing a match-winning 91 in the series opener, New Zealand's Devon Conway continued his exploits against India in the 2nd Test in Pune.

24 Oct 2024

Mehidy Hasan

Mehidy Hasan Miraz becomes Bangladesh's highest run-scorer in 2024 (Tests)

Mehidy Hasan Miraz has become Bangladesh's highest run-scorer in 2024 (Tests).

24 Oct 2024

Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada guides SA to victory over Bangladesh, breaks records 

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada was at his best in the first Test against Bangladesh on Thursday.

24 Oct 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ashwin overtakes Nathan Lyon to become seventh-highest wicket-taker in Tests

Star Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has added another feather to his cap.

Perth Stadium installs 'drop-in wicket' for India-Australia Test

In a major development, the Perth Stadium has successfully installed a 'drop-in wicket' ahead of the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy between hosts Australia and India.