Test Cricket: News

30 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

1st Test: Steve Smith slams 141-run knock versus Sri Lanka

Steve Smith ended with a score of 141 in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium, Galle.

29 Jan 2025

Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav returns to cricket post-surgery, joins UP's Ranji squad

Star Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been named in Uttar Pradesh's (UP) squad for their upcoming Ranji Trophy clash against Madhya Pradesh (MP).

29 Jan 2025

Michael Vaughan

Steve Smith lauded as 'best modern-day Test match player'

Former England cricket team captain, Michael Vaughan, has praised Australian cricketer Steve Smith's recent achievement of crossing 10,000 runs in Test cricket.

WTC final: Tickets sale to go live from January 31

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that tickets for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final between Australia and South Africa will go on sale from January 31.

1st Test, Day 1: Khawaja and Smith punish Sri Lanka

Australia are well on top of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

29 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

Steve Smith slams his 35th century in Test cricket: Stats

Australian batter Steve Smith hit his 35th century in Test cricket.

29 Jan 2025

Alyssa Healy

Women's Ashes 2025: Everything to know about historic Day-Night Test

The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is set to make history by hosting its first-ever pink-ball Test match, for both men's and women's cricket, in its 148-year legacy.

29 Jan 2025

Usman Khawaja

Usman Khawaja slams his 16th ton in Tests: Key stats

Australia's Usman Khawaja smashed a fine century on Day 1 of the opening Test versus Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium, Galle.

29 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

Decoding the fastest batters to 10,000 runs in Tests (innings)

On January 29, 2025, Australian cricket team stalwart, Steve Smith, entered record books.

Sam Konstas responds positively after being dropped from SL Test

19-year-old Australian cricket sensation, Sam Konstas, reacted positively after being dropped from the opening game of the Sri Lanka Test series.

29 Jan 2025

Travis Head

Travis Head hammers his 2nd Test fifty as an opener

Travis Head hit a solid 40-ball 57 on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

29 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

Steve Smith completes 10,000 runs in Test cricket: Key stats

Australian cricket team's star batter, Steve Smith, has attained a massive milestone in his Test career.

Australia's Josh Inglis makes Test debut: Decoding his FC stats

Josh Inglis was handed his Australian Test cap in the first clash against Sri Lanka in Galle.

28 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah crowned ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year

India's spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been named the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year for 2024.

28 Jan 2025

Travis Head

Travis Head to open for Australia in Sri Lanka Tests

Travis Head will replace Sam Konstas as the opener for Australia's first Test against Sri Lankaa at the Galle International Stadium.

28 Jan 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Presenting the hat-tricks by Pakistan bowlers in Test cricket

Noman Ali recently became the first spinner from Pakistan to take a hat-trick in Test cricket.

27 Jan 2025

Shan Masood

Shan Masood reflects on Pakistan's humiliating defeat in Multan Test 

The West Indies cricket team has created history by beating Pakistan in the second Test of the series, marking their first Test win on Pakistani soil in 34 years.

27 Jan 2025

Pathum Nissanka

Pathum Nissanka likely to miss 1st Test against Australia: Details

Sri Lankan cricketer Pathum Nissanka is likely to miss the upcoming first Test against Australia in Galle, starting January 29.

Pakistan hit historic low in World Test Championship

Team Pakistan has hit a new low in the World Test Championship (WTC) as it finished at the bottom of the points table for the first time.

Jomel Warrican claims second fifer of Pakistan Test series: Stats 

The West Indies cricket team registered a historic win, defeating Pakistan by 120 runs in the second Test match.

2nd Test: West Indies register historic triumph over Pakistan 

West Indies have recorded a historic win in the second Test against Pakistan at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

27 Jan 2025

England Cricket Team

Jamie Smith eyes finisher's role in England's T20I side

England's 24-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith has revealed his desire to become a regular across all formats for his national side.

26 Jan 2025

Aakash Chopra

Nitish Reddy's injury sparks debate on workload management

Promising Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the ongoing T20I series against England with a side strain.

Champions Trophy: PCB Chairman gives update on Saim Ayub's injury 

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has given an update on the condition of opening batter Saim Ayub.

26 Jan 2025

Usman Khawaja

Usman Khawaja open to retirement for Australia's future

38-year-old Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has said that he is ready to retire from his Test career if it serves the national team.

26 Jan 2025

Narendra Modi

R Ashwin expresses gratitude to PM after receiving Padma Shri

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was awarded the coveted Padma Shri award on the eve of India's 76th Republic Day.

Kamindu Mendis crowned ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year

Sri Lanka's rising cricket star Kamindu Mendis has been honored as the ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year.

Kraigg Brathwaite slams his fourth Test fifty versus Pakistan: Stats 

The West Indies cricket team has taken their lead beyond 100 runs in the second Test against Pakistan, despite a tough morning session on Day 2.

26 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Shubman Gill reveals reason behind his recent Test woes

Indian batter Shubman Gill has admitted to a recent battle of staying focused after scoring 25-30 runs in red-ball cricket.

25 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Virat Kohli trains with Sanjay Bangar ahead of Ranji return

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli was spotted training in Mumbai alongside former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar, fueling speculation about his potential Ranji Trophy return after nearly 12 years.

25 Jan 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

PAK vs WI, 2nd Test: Bowlers excel on Day 1

The second Test match between Pakistan and West Indies took a dramatic turn on its opening day.

Jomel Warrican completes 50 Test wickets in Asia with four-fer

West Indies cricket team spinner, Jomel Warrican, picked four wickets on Day 1 of the 2nd Test match held at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan.

25 Jan 2025

Babar Azam

Babar Azam continues to struggle in home Tests: Key stats

Babar Azam failed yet again with the bat on Day 1 of the 2nd Test match against West Indies on Saturday.

25 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Kohli's Ranji return sparks fan frenzy, DDCA makes special arrangements

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli is set to return to the domestic circuit, playing for Delhi in their Ranji Trophy match against Railways on January 30.

Gudakesh Motie comes to WI's rescue, registers maiden Test fifty

Pakistan's left-arm spinner Noman Ali bowled an incredible spelll during the opening session of the second and final test against the West Indies at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

25 Jan 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Noman Ali becomes second-oldest bowler to claim Test hat-trick: Details 

Noman Ali, the veteran Pakistani left-arm spinner, has etched his name in history by becoming the second-oldest bowler to take a hat-trick in Test cricket.

25 Jan 2025

Aakash Chopra

Aakash Chopra expresses concern over Indian Test players' Ranji performance

Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed concern over the poor performance of Indian Test players in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25.

25 Jan 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan's interim coach defends spin strategy in home Tests

Pakistan's interim cricket coach, Aaqib Javed, has defended the team's spin strategy for home Tests.

25 Jan 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Noman Ali becomes first Pakistan spinner to claim Test hat-trick 

Pakistan's cricket team star Noman Ali has become the first spinner from his country to take a hat-trick in Test cricket.

24 Jan 2025

Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting backs Sam Konstas as opener for SL tour

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has backed 19-year-old Sam Konstas for the opener's spot in the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka.