Test Cricket: News

3rd Test, India falter versus NZ: Day 1 report

India have lost momentum versus New Zealand on Day 1 of the 3rd and final Test versus New Zealand in Mumbai.

01 Nov 2024

Washington Sundar

3rd Test: Washington Sundar excels with four-fer against New Zealand

After taking 11 scalps in the Pune Test, Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar, was once again amongst the wickets in the third and final match versus New Zealand in Mumbai.

01 Nov 2024

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja claims his 14th five-wicket haul in Tests

Ravindra Jadeja claimed his 14th five-wicket haul in Tests. The Indian all-rounder achieved the feat on Day 1 of the 3rd and final encounter versus New Zealand at the Wankhede in Mumbai.

01 Nov 2024

Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell slams 82-run knock versus India in 3rd Test

New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell slammed an 82-run knock versus India on Day 1 of the 3rd Test in Mumbai.

01 Nov 2024

Gautam Gambhir

India cancel intra-squad match ahead of Australia Test series 

The Indian cricket team has opted to skip a three-day intra-squad match against the 'A' side during their upcoming Test tour of Australia.

Will Young smokes timely 71 in Wankhede Test: Key stats 

New Zealand batter Will Young smoked a fine 71 on Day 1 of the ongoing third and final Test against hosts India at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

01 Nov 2024

Washington Sundar

Washington Sundar dismisses Rachin Ravindra for 3rd successive time 

Indian off-spinner Washington Sundar once again troubled New Zealand's top batter Rachin Ravindra in the first innings of the ongoing third Test at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

01 Nov 2024

Kagiso Rabada

These South African bowlers own multiple Test fifers versus Bangladesh

South African speedster Kagiso Rabada showcased his bowling prowess by taking a match-winning five-wicket haul in the second Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram.

01 Nov 2024

Ruturaj Gaikwad

Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad suffers twin failures vs Australia A 

India A captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has made a poor start to the tour of Australia.

01 Nov 2024

Mukesh Kumar

Mukesh Kumar's 6-wicket haul revives India A vs Australia A

India A's performance in the ongoing unofficial Test match against Australia A has been disappointing as the team was bundled out for a paltry 107 in their first innings in Mackay.

31 Oct 2024

Keshav Maharaj

Keshav Maharaj floors Bangladesh with 10th fifer in Tests

South African spinner Keshav Maharaj floored Bangladesh with his 10th fifer in Test cricket.

31 Oct 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah set to be rested for Mumbai Test

India's ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the third and final Test against New Zealand in Mumbai.

Najmul Hossain Shanto laments top-order failures after Bangladesh's innings defeat

Bangladesh cricket team captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, has expressed his disappointment over the team's top-order batting failures.

South Africa register biggest Test win, climb in WTC table

South Africa have registered a historic win in the second Test match against Bangladesh, winning by an innings and 273 runs. This is their biggest ever win in terms of run margin in Test cricket.

31 Oct 2024

Mitchell Santner

New Zealand eye historic clean sweep against India: Details here

New Zealand are on the brink of scripting history in their ongoing Test series against India.

SA rout Bangladesh 2-0 with innings win in Chattogram: Stats

South Africa completed a 2-0 Test series sweep over Bangladesh after beating them in the final Test in Chattogram.

31 Oct 2024

Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada bags 16th fifer after becoming top-ranked Test bowler

Once again, South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has shown his class, as he took a five-wicket haul in the ongoing 2nd Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram.

31 Oct 2024

Gautam Gambhir

'Everyone responsible for series defeat, not just batters': Gautam Gambhir 

Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has refused to blame the batters alone for their recent Test series loss against New Zealand.

South Africa shatter 14-year record with 17 sixes against Bangladesh

South Africa cricket team have created a new record by smashing 17 sixes in an innings in the ongoing 2nd Test against Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.

31 Oct 2024

Virat Kohli

'Virat Kohli was overanalyzing': Brad Hogg on his batting form

Former Australian cricketer Brad Hogg has highlighted Indian batter Virat Kohli's performance in the 2nd Test against New Zealand.

31 Oct 2024

Andrew McDonald

Glenn Maxwell could return to Test cricket after seven years

Dynamic Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is being considered for a possible return to Test cricket.

30 Oct 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Kagiso Rabada displaces Jasprit Bumrah as top-ranked ICC Test bowler

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has regained his position as the top-ranked Test bowler, according to the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings.

Chattogram Test: David Bedingham smashes quickfire fifty against Bangladesh 

South Africa's David Bedingham scored a clutch half-century in the first innings against Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram.

30 Oct 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara was architect of India's 2020/21 BGT win: Paine

Former Australian cricket team captain, Tim Paine, has praised Cheteshwar Pujara for being instrumental in India's 2020/21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy victory.

30 Oct 2024

Rashid Khan

Afghanistan's Rashid Khan set for Test return in Zimbabwe series

Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan will return to Test cricket in the impending two-match series against Zimbabwe.

29 Oct 2024

Pat Cummins

Australia's Pat Cummins hopes to end losing streak against India

Australia's Test captain, Pat Cummins, has reiterated that he is desperate to win a series against India.

29 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Will Harshit Rana make debut in Mumbai Test against NZ?

Delhi-based fast bowler, Harshit Rana, has been included in the India's squad for the 3rd and final Test against New Zealand, The Indian Express reported on October 29.

BAN vs SA, 2nd Test: Stubbs-Tony stand headlines Day 1

South Africa were in the driving seat on Day 1 of the 2nd Test against Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram.

29 Oct 2024

England Cricket Team

England's Jacob Bethell earns maiden Test call-up for NZ tour

Warwickshire's 21-year-old all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been included in England's squad for the upcoming three-Test series against New Zealand.

Tristan Stubbs slams his maiden Test ton: Key stats

South Africa top-order batter Tristan Stubbs has slammed his maiden century in Test cricket.

SA's Tony de Zorzi smashes his maiden Test ton: Stats

South Africa opener Tony de Zorzi has slammed his maiden century in Test cricket.

29 Oct 2024

Babar Azam

Ramiz Raja backs Babar Azam to rediscover batting form 

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Ramiz Raja, has backed star batter Babar Azam to shine in Test cricket.

29 Oct 2024

David Warner

Tim Paine claims David Warner wasn't serious about international comeback 

Former Australian cricketer Tim Paine has revealed the conversation he had with David Warner after the latter's shocking announcement about contemplating a return from retirement.

29 Oct 2024

Ajinkya Rahane

'Love challenges,' Ajinkya Rahane relives his MCG knock

Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane, who fell out of favor with Indian selectors, has acknowledged his love for embracing on-field challenges, especially in pressure situations.

29 Oct 2024

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik criticizes Rohit Sharma's leadership in Pune Test

Former Indian wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik has slammed Rohit Sharma's captaincy in the Pune Test against New Zealand.

29 Oct 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Tim Paine doesn't regret sledging R Ashwin in SCG Test

Former Australian cricket team captain, Tim Paine, has said that he has no regrets over his sledging incident with Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin.

29 Oct 2024

Ajaz Patel

Visiting bowlers with Test fifers at Wankhede (21st century)

New Zealand will take on India in the third and final Test match at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on November 1.

These New Zealand bowlers own Test fifers at Wankhede Stadium

New Zealand will fight for a 3-0 clean sweep after sealing the ongoing series against hosts India.

29 Oct 2024

Ravi Shastri

Ravi Shastri backs Rohit Sharma's leadership despite upset against NZ

Former Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri has backed Rohit Sharma's captaincy skills.

29 Oct 2024

Gary Stead

Kane Williamson to miss 3rd Test against India

Former New Zealand captain and veteran batter, Kane Williamson will miss the final Test against India owing to an ongoing groin injury.