Test Cricket: News

21 Dec 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan batters with 300-plus Test runs in South Africa 

Pakistan will be confident heading into the two-Test series against hosts South Africa, starting on December 26.

21 Dec 2024

KL Rahul

KL Rahul suffers injury scare ahead of Boxing Day Test

Indian cricket team's top-order batter KL Rahul has suffered an unfortunate injury scare during a practice session.

21 Dec 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: A look at India's record at MCG

The Indian cricket team, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, is preparing for the fourth Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series against Australia.

BGT 2024/25: Statistical preview of Boxing Day Test

The upcoming Boxing Day Test between India and Australia, scheduled to start on December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), is creating a lot of buzz.

21 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravindra Jadeja was informed about Ashwin's retirement 5 minutes prior

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said that he was surprised by teammate Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden retirement from international cricket. The announcement came after the third Test against Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane.

20 Dec 2024

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik advocates for KL Rahul's backing as Test opener

Ex-Indian wicketkeeper, Dinesh Karthik, has urged the team management to keep backing KL Rahul as the first-choice opening batter in Test cricket.

20 Dec 2024

George Bailey

Michael Clarke criticizes Australian selectors for dropping Nathan McSweeney

Former Australian cricketer, Michael Clarke, has slammed the national team's decision to drop Nathan McSweeney from the last two Tests against India.

Glamorgan sign Sri Lankan pacer Asitha Fernando for 2025 season

Glamorgan Cricket Club announced the signing of Sri Lankan fast bowler, Asitha Fernando, for the first two months of the 2025 season.

19 Dec 2024

Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Zimbabwe announce squad for historic Test series against Afghanistan

Zimbabwe has announced its squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Afghanistan, a historic moment in the nation's cricketing history.

19 Dec 2024

Mitchell Starc

Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc ready for increased responsibilities against India

Australian cricket team captain Pat Cummins has announced that he and fellow fast bowler Mitchell Starc are ready to take on more responsibilities in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

19 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ashwin's father opens up on son's sudden retirement from cricket

R Ashwin's, father, Ravichandran, has expressed his surprise and disappointment over his son's sudden retirement from international cricket.

19 Dec 2024

Aaron Finch

Aaron Finch suggests selective approach to Josh Hazlewood's Test appearances

Australian cricketer Aaron Finch has suggested a selective approach to Josh Hazlewood's Test appearances after his recurring injuries.

19 Dec 2024

Keshav Maharaj

South Africa announce Test squad for home series against Pakistan

South Africa have announced their 16-member squad for the upcoming home Test series against Pakistan, starting December 26 in Centurion.

19 Dec 2024

Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh expresses shock over R Ashwin's sudden retirement

The cricket fraternity was shocked when legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket, after the India vs Australia 3rd Test in Brisbane.

19 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma

Will Kohli, Rohit join Ashwin in Test retirement club? 

Indian cricket icons, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, are said to be contemplating retirement from Test cricket.

19 Dec 2024

Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble reacts to R Ashwin's retirement from international cricket

India's leading wicket-taker in Test cricket, Anil Kumble, has shared his feelings after Ravichandran Ashwin's shock retirement from international cricket.

19 Dec 2024

Brett Lee

Brett Lee lauds Jasprit Bumrah's performance in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australian cricket legend Brett Lee has lauded Jasprit Bumrah for his brilliant show in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

18 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Australian cricketers honor Ravichandran Ashwin with signed shirt post-retirement

Australian cricketers Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins have paid tribute to Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, after his retirement from international cricket.

18 Dec 2024

Keshav Maharaj

South Africa include injured Maharaj, Mulder for Pakistan Test series

South Africa have announced its Test squad for the upcoming series against Pakistan.

18 Dec 2024

Pat Cummins

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Cummins backs Australia's top-order batters amid squad selection 

Australia's cricket team captain Pat Cummins has thrown his weight behind his top three batters, particularly makeshift opener Nathan McSweeney.

18 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma acknowledges poor batting form, remains confident about performance

Indian captain Rohit Sharma candidly admitted to his recent batting woes in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy following the recently-concluded Brisbane Test.

18 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Sunil Gavaskar criticizes Ashwin's mid-series retirement, draws comparison with Dhoni

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has disagreed with Ravichandran Ashwin's timing of retirement from international cricket.

18 Dec 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India risk missing out on WTC final after PCT dip

India's points percentage (PCT) in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) dipped after a draw against Australia in the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match held at The Gabba in Brisbane.

18 Dec 2024

Indian Cricket Team

How Ravichandran Ashwin closed in on Anil Kumble's legacy

The retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin, India's most successful off-spinner in international cricket, surprised the Indian fans on December 18.

18 Dec 2024

Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar predicts Rohit Sharma's future as Test captain

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has hinted that Rohit Sharma may voluntarily give up his captaincy if his current form doesn't improve.

18 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Rohit Sharma pays tribute to Ravichandran Ashwin following his retirement

Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, has paid a heartfelt tribute to Ravichandran Ashwin. The star spinner announced his retirement from international cricket at the conclusion of the Brisbane Test.

18 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Presenting Ravichandran Ashwin's incredible records in international cricket

In a surprising turn of events, Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket midway through the Border-Gavsakar Trophy.

18 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

India's most successful off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retires from international cricket

In a surprising turn of events, Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket midway through the Border-Gavsakar Trophy.

18 Dec 2024

Travis Head

Australia's Travis Head uncertain for MCG Test, suffers groin injury

In another blow to the Aussies, star batter Travis Head could be sitting out of the impending Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

18 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah surpasses Kapil Dev's record Down Under: Check out

Jasprit Bumrah has scripted history by surpassing the legendary Kapil Dev, as he became India's highest wicket-taker in Australia (Test cricket).

Brisbane Test: Australia declare at 89/7; India require 275 runs

Just when thunderstorms and rain seemed to have marred Day 5 of the ongoing Brisbane Test, Australia sparked life into the match by taking a bold call.

17 Dec 2024

Tim Southee

Tim Southee retires from Test cricket: His notable Test records

New Zealand's highest wicket-taker in international cricket, Tim Southee retired from Test cricket after his team's 423-run victory over England in in Hamilton.

17 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma's 'gloves act' sparks retirement rumors

Indian captain Rohit Sharma's recent performance in the third Test against Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane, has fueled speculation about his Test cricket future.

17 Dec 2024

Shubman Gill

Brisbane Test: Kohli, Gill toil in extra net session

Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill had an extra net session at The Gabba, Brisbane, on Tuesday.

17 Dec 2024

Darren Lehmann

Darren Lehmann questions George Bailey's close involvement with Australian team

Former Australia head coach Darren Lehmann has expressed concerns over chief selector George Bailey's proximity to the national cricket team.

17 Dec 2024

Pat Cummins

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Pat Cummins becomes captain with third-most Test wickets

Pat Cummins, who has been leading Australia's Test team since 2021, has crossed a major milestone by going past West Indies legend Sir Garfield Sobers in the list of most wickets taken by a Test captain.

17 Dec 2024

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja shines with 77 in rain-marred Gabba Test

Ravindra Jadeja was at his best as India successfully avoided a follow-on against Australia in the ongoing third Test at The Gabba, Brisbane.

17 Dec 2024

Josh Hazlewood

Injured Josh Hazlewood likely to miss rest of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood is expected to be out for the rest of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, owing to a calf strain.

Josh Hazlewood's injury mars Australia's chances in Gabba Test

Australian cricket team has suffered a major blow as pacer Josh Hazlewood developed calf soreness on Day 4 of the ongoing Gabba Test against India.

16 Dec 2024

Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell accomplishes 2,000 Test runs with 60 versus England

England have a daunting task at hand in the third Test against New Zealand at Seddon Park, Hamilton.