Test Cricket: News

SA consolidate top spot in WTC standings with Pakistan sweep

South Africa registered a dominating 10-wicket win over Pakistan in the second Test in Cape Town, sealing the series 2-0.

SA beat Pakistan at Newlands, win series 2-0: Key stats 

South Africa beat Pakistan in the 2nd and final Test at Newlands, Cape Town, to win the series 2-0.

Afghanistan bowlers with best innings figures in Test cricket

Veteran leg-spinner Rashid Khan, on January 6, became the first Afghanistan bowler to take multiple seven-wicket hauls (innings) in Test cricket.

06 Jan 2025

Indian Cricket Team

India hit new low in Test cricket since 1976/77 season

India's Test cricket has hit a new low, with the team going in a downward spiral like never before in over four decades.

06 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma

'Not a place for...' Katich questions Rohit Sharma's Test future

Former Australian cricketer Simon Katich has cast doubts on Rohit Sharma's future as a top-order batter in India's Test team.

Cricket boards mull over two-tier Test system: Details here

The International Cricket Council (ICC), along with the cricket boards of India (BCCI), Australia (CA), and England (ECB) is considering a two-tier Test system.

06 Jan 2025

Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan records best bowling figures for Afghanistan in Tests

Rashid Khan, the veteran leg-spinner, recently recorded the best bowling figures by an Afghanistan bowler in Test cricket.

06 Jan 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Decoding 150-plus partnerships for Pakistan while following-on in Tests 

The second Test between South Africa and Pakistan in Cape Town saw the visitors make a stunning comeback in their second innings.

06 Jan 2025

Babar Azam

Presenting the highest opening partnerships while following-on in Tests

Team Pakistan has made a stunning comeback in their second innings of the second and final Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

06 Jan 2025

Travis Head

Records and stats scripted in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 

The 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy ended with Australia reclaiming the title after a decade, winning the series 3-1.

06 Jan 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Bumrah's participation in Champions Trophy 2025 uncertain due to injury

India's spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has raised concerns over his participation in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

06 Jan 2025

Gautam Gambhir

Sunil Gavaskar criticizes Gambhir, Morkel after India's BGT upset

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has voiced his discontent with India's head coach Gautam Gambhir and his team after India lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-3 to Australia.

06 Jan 2025

Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins praises Kohli after India's series loss to Australia

Australian cricket team captain, Pat Cummins, has lauded Virat Kohli after India's loss in the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

06 Jan 2025

Sourav Ganguly

Ganguly calls for improved batting after India's loss in Australia

Former Indian cricket captain, Sourav Ganguly, has highlighted the importance of India's batsmen scoring more runs in Test cricket.

06 Jan 2025

Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins backs Usman Khawaja's aspirations for home Ashes farewell

Australian cricket team captain Pat Cummins has thrown his weight behind Usman Khawaja's dream of bidding adieu at a home Ashes series.

06 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Ricky Ponting lauds Jasprit Bumrah's stellar show in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has showered high praise on Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah's performance in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

06 Jan 2025

Mohammad Kaif

Mohammad Kaif criticizes Team India's performance in BGT 2024-25

Former Indian cricketer and current commentator Mohammad Kaif has expressed his disappointment over India's recent Test series defeat against Australia.

06 Jan 2025

Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins defends Sam Konstas amid controversy: Details here

Australian cricket team captain, Pat Cummins, has defended young opener Sam Konstas.

05 Jan 2025

Shan Masood

Shan Masood makes records with Test century against South Africa

Pakistan's opening batters Babar Azam and Shan Masood showed tremendous character in their second innings against South Africa after being asked to follow on.

05 Jan 2025

Babar Azam

Babar Azam slams his 3rd consecutive half-century in Tests: Stats

Babar Azam hammered two fifties on the same day in the ongoing 2nd Test against South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town.

05 Jan 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan's Saim Ayub to undergo ankle fracture treatment in London

Pakistan cricket team's opening batter, Saim Ayub, will head to London for specialized treatment of his ankle fracture.

Decoding best individual scores on South African soil in Tests

Ryan Rickelton entered history books during South Africa's 2nd Test at Newlands in Cape Town against Pakistan.

05 Jan 2025

Babar Azam

Babar Azam surpasses 2,000 away runs in Test cricket: Stats

Babar Azam has attained a new milestone in Test cricket. The star Pakistan cricket team stalwart has surpassed 2,000 runs in away Test matches (home of opposition).

05 Jan 2025

Brett Lee

Brett Lee compares Scott Boland's situation to Stuart MacGill: Details

Former Australian cricket star Brett Lee has compared the careers of current fast bowler Scott Boland and former leg-spinner Stuart MacGill.

05 Jan 2025

Sunil Gavaskar

Cricket Australia responds to Sunil Gavaskar's disappointment over trophy presentation

Cricket Australia has addressed Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar's disappointment over not being invited to present the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

05 Jan 2025

Babar Azam

Babar Azam slams his 28th fifty in Test cricket: Stats

South Africa have continued to dominate the proceedings against Pakistan in the ongoing 2nd Test at Newlands, Cape Town.

05 Jan 2025

Indian Cricket Team

India to kick off new WTC cycle with England tour

The next World Test Championship (WTC) cycle will begin in June 2025 after the current cycle's final at the Lord's Cricket Ground.

05 Jan 2025

Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar disappointed over Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation: Here's why

Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has expressed disappointment over not being invited to present the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the conclusion of the Sydney Test between Australia and India.

05 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah expresses disappointment over not bowling on 'spiciest wicket'

Jasprit Bumrah, India's stand-in captain in the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has expressed his disappointment over not being able to bowl in the final innings of the Sydney Test.

Pat Cummins becomes first bowler to claim 200 WTC wickets

Australian Pat Cummins has created history by becoming the first bowler to take 200 wickets in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).

05 Jan 2025

Pat Cummins

Captain Pat Cummins enhances trophy cabinet with BGT triumph

Australia have reclaimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a decade, under the leadership of captain Pat Cummins.

05 Jan 2025

Gautam Gambhir

Gambhir lauds Rohit's decision to step down amid poor form

Indian cricket team's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, has praised captain Rohit Sharma for resigning from the team due to his poor performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

05 Jan 2025

Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj gets to 100 Test wickets: Key stats 

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has reached a major landmark in his cricketing career.

05 Jan 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Bumrah opens up on his back injury after Sydney Test

Indian cricket team's star pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, has opened up on his recent back injury.

05 Jan 2025

Indian Cricket Team

WTC 2023-25: India knocked out after losing BGT 3-1

India's hopes of making it to the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) final were dashed on Sunday after they lost to Australia by six wickets in the fifth and final Test in Sydney.

Scott Boland equals Glenn McGrath's record in SCG Test: Details 

Scott Boland was the chief architect of Australia's six-wicket triumph in the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Australia attain this feat with BGT triumph after 10-year wait 

Australia emphatically reclaimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years, having defeated India by six wickets in the final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Australia claim maiden Test series win over India since 2015 

Australia have clinched the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after the wait of 10 long years.

04 Jan 2025

Kagiso Rabada

Pakistan suffer on Day 2 of 2nd Test versus SA

South Africa's Ryan Rickelton put up a stellar show on the second day of the final Test against Pakistan at Newlands.

04 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma

Sunil Gavaskar suggests Rohit Sharma to play Ranji Trophy

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has advised Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma to play Ranji Trophy for Mumbai.