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ICC World Test Championship: News

23 Oct 2026
• Kagiso Rabada

'Target is on our back': Bavuma on being WTC champions

South African cricket captain Temba Bavuma has acknowledged the intense scrutiny that comes with being ICC World Test Championship winners.

22 Oct 2026
• South Africa Cricket Team

Gqeberha Test: South Africa remain 3rd in WTC 2025-27 standings

South Africa overcame Australia in the 2nd Test of the three-match series at St George's Park, Gqeberha.

15 Oct 2026
• Pat Cummins

Why Pat Cummins excels as both captain and strike bowler

Pat Cummins has established himself as one of cricket's most influential leaders by combining fast-bowling excellence with a calm, practical approach to captaincy.

13 Oct 2026
• South Africa Cricket Team

Durban Test: Australia consolidate top spot in WTC 2025-27 standings

Australia beat South Africa in the 1st Test of the three-match series at Kingsmead, Durban.

09 Oct 2026
• Temba Bavuma

Durban Test, South Africa vs Australia: Decoding the player battles

South Africa host Australia for a three-match Test series, starting on October 9 at Kingsmead, Durban.

08 Oct 2026
• Australian Cricket Team

WTC 2025-27 standings ahead of South Africa vs Australia Tests

South Africa host Australia for a three-match Test series, starting on October 9 at Kingsmead, Durban.

08 Oct 2026
• South Africa Cricket Team

South Africa vs Australia: WTC 2025 finalists clash in Durban

After the ODI leg, South Africa and Australia are set to lock horns in the three-match Test series.

08 Oct 2026
• Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis appointed Sri Lanka's Test captain: Details here

In a major development, Kusal Mendis has been named the new captain of Sri Lanka's Test side.

07 Oct 2026
• Temba Bavuma

Temba Bavuma averages 41.78 versus Australia in Tests: Key stats

South Africa are set to take on Australia in a three-match Test series, starting October 9.

07 Oct 2026
• Temba Bavuma

Temba Bavuma looks forward to an intense showdown with Australia

South Africa's cricket captain Temba Bavuma is looking forward to an intense showdown with Australia in their upcoming Test series.

07 Oct 2026
• Temba Bavuma

South Africa vs Australia, Tests: Players to watch out for

South Africa and Australia are set to battle it out in a three-match Test series, starting October 9.

07 Oct 2026
• Temba Bavuma

Decoding South Africa's stats in Test cricket at Kingsmead, Durban

South Africa host Australia in a three-match Test series with the opening encounter to be held at Kingsmead, Durban.

01 Oct 2026
• Graeme Smith

#NewsBytesExclusive: Graeme Smith wants heroes in South African cricket

Former South African cricket captain Graeme Smith reckons high-profile events like the national team's 2025 ICC World Test Championship triumph would encourage youngsters to shine at the international level.

29 Sep 2026
• National Cricket Academy

PCB to appoint Shoaib Akhtar in key role? Details here

Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar could be appointed in a key role by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

More T20Is at ODIs' expense? What ICC is planning

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to hold a workshop in Dubai this week, focusing on the Future Tours Programme (FTP) for 2027-31.

20 Sep 2026
• Stephen Fleming

Stephen Fleming's first press conference as England coach: Details here

Stephen Fleming, England's newly appointed Test coach, has emphasized the importance of team identity and behavior.

14 Sep 2026
• Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan penalized for slow over-rate, lose 11 WTC points: Details

Pakistan have been slapped with a double penalty for maintaining a slow over-rate during their third ICC World Test Championship (WTC) match against England.

12 Sep 2026
• Joe Root

Decoding WTC 2025-27 standings after England beat Pakistan at Edgbaston

England completed a clean sweep over Pakistan in the three-match Test series, winning the final match by eight wickets at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

31 Aug 2026
• Ollie Robinson

England beat Pakistan in Lord's Test: Decoding the WTC table

England took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match Test series against Pakistan, after winning the second Test by a massive 194 runs.

30 Aug 2026
• Jasprit Bumrah

Is Mohammed Siraj among India's best bowlers in away-from-home Tests?

Team India missed the services of ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah during the recent two-Test series against hosts Sri Lanka.

29 Aug 2026
• Ranji Trophy

BCCI considering sending pacer Auqib Nabi for county stint: Report

With India's chances of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) final hanging by a thread, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is leaving no stone unturned.

29 Aug 2026
• Devdutt Padikkal

3 changes India need to make for next Test series

India won the Sri Lanka Test series 1-0, but the second match ended in a draw despite the visitors being on the driver's seat.

27 Aug 2026
• Indian Cricket Team

WTC 2025-27: What lies ahead for India after SL series?

Sri Lanka earned a remarkable draw against India in the 2nd Test at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.

27 Aug 2026
• Indian Cricket Team

WTC standings: SL's draw in Colombo Test keeps India fifth

Leaving the Shubman Gill-led side frustrated, Sri Lanka earned a remarkable draw against India in the 2nd Test at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.

27 Aug 2026
• Jasprit Bumrah

Why Jasprit Bumrah is India's best all-format player at present

With the 2027 ODI World Cup on the horizon, speedster Jasprit Bumrah is among India's biggest assets.

25 Aug 2026
• Virat Kohli

Why Team India lost successive WTC finals: Key takeaways

India still have a chance to reach the 2027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final.

25 Aug 2026
• Rahul Dravid

Can Team India still reach WTC final? Rahul Dravid opines

Former Indian cricket team head coach, Rahul Dravid, believes that the Men in Blue still have a shot at making it to the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

24 Aug 2026
• Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Rishabh Pant breaks this record of legendary MS Dhoni

Rishabh Pant has become India's highest run-scorer among designated wicket-keepers in away Tests, including neutral venues.

23 Aug 2026
• Indian Cricket Team

WTC 2025-27: Australia consolidate top spot with win over Bangladesh

Australia leveled the two-match Test series against Bangladesh with a crushing victory in Mackay.

22 Aug 2026
• Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc becomes highest wicket-taker in WTC history: Stats

Mitchell Starc, Australia's ace pacer, wreaked havoc on Bangladesh's batting line-up in the second Test match in Mackay.

21 Aug 2026
• Joe Root

England thrash Pakistan in 1st Test: Decoding WTC 2025-27 standings

Joe Root's second term as England's Test captain got off to a flying start, with his team registering an emphatic innings victory over Pakistan.

20 Aug 2026
• Joe Root

England's Joe Root races to 19,500 First-Class runs: Key stats

England batter Joe Root has unlocked another achievement, completing 19,500 runs in First-Class cricket.

19 Aug 2026
• Devdutt Padikkal

WTC standings: India remain at fifth despite Galle Test win

Team India's position in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings has slightly improved after their victory over Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test at Galle.

19 Aug 2026
• Rishabh Pant

Who is India's highest run-getter in WTC history?

Rishabh Pant has become India's highest run-scorer in the World Test Championship (WTC), surpassing Shubman Gill.

18 Aug 2026
• Test Cricket

Justin Greaves named ICC Player of the Month (July 2026)

West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for July 2026.

17 Aug 2026
• Joe Root

Joe Root averages 53.1 versus Pakistan in Test cricket: Stats

England and Pakistan are set to clash in a three-match Test series, starting August 19, Wednesday.

16 Aug 2026
• Babar Azam

How has Babar Azam fared against England in Tests? Stats

England and Pakistan are set to feature in a three-match Test series, starting August 19, Wednesday.

16 Aug 2026
• Australian Cricket Team

Dissecting WTC table following Bangladesh's historic triumph over Australia

In a historic achievement, Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in the first Test at Marrara Cricket Stadium, Darwin.

16 Aug 2026
• Australian Cricket Team

Darwin Test: Record-breaking Bangladesh register historic win over Australia

Team Bangladesh has scripted a ton of records with a stunning win over Australia in the opener of the two-Test series in Darwin.

15 Aug 2026
• Azhar Ali

Pakistan's Test struggles linked to departmental cricket shutdown: Azhar Ali

Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali has attributed the national team's recent struggles in Test cricket to the shutdown of departmental sides in domestic cricket.

15 Aug 2026
• Test Cricket

Decoding the top five best active batters in Test cricket

Test cricket demands far more than stroke-making ability. It tests patience, technique, temperament and the capacity to thrive when conditions turn difficult.

15 Aug 2026
• Test Cricket

Decoding the top five best active pacers in Test cricket

Test cricket continues to be shaped by a formidable generation of fast bowlers, combining relentless pace, movement, accuracy and remarkable endurance.

14 Aug 2026
• Dhananjaya de Silva

Why did Sri Lanka turn to Niroshan Dickwella? Captain answers

Sri Lanka will resume their ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign by hosting India in the upcoming two-match Test series.

14 Aug 2026
• Shubman Gill

Sri Lanka vs India: Shubman Gill eyes WTC final berth

Indian captain Shubman Gill has his eyes set on the 2027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final.

14 Aug 2026
• Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc surpasses Kapil Dev in Test wickets: Key stats

Australia's Mitchell Starc has added another feather to his cap, surpassing the great Kapil Dev in terms of Test wickets.

13 Aug 2026
• Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc becomes most successful left-arm bowler in Test history

Australia's Mitchell Starc has become the most successful left-arm bowler in Test cricket.

12 Aug 2026
• Shubman Gill

Five players who can take India's Test legacy forward

India are gearing up for their remaining assignments in the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

12 Aug 2026
• Joe Root

Joe Root scraps England team's midnight curfew: What it means

Joe Root, who recently returned as England's Test captain, has scrapped the controversial midnight curfew.

12 Aug 2026
• Litton Das

'Well prepared': Bangladesh captain expresses confidence ahead of Australia Tests

Bangladesh's captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has stressed on the importance of tackling bounce in their upcoming opening Test match against Australia.

11 Aug 2026
• Australian Cricket Team

WTC 2025-27: Journey ahead for Australia, Bangladesh

According to Cricinfo, the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle still has 15 of the 27 series remaining.

11 Aug 2026
• Babar Azam

'Keep Babar Azam away from English media': Rashid Latif

Former Pakistan cricket captain Rashid Latif has made a peculiar recommendation to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) ahead of their upcoming Test series against England.

08 Aug 2026
• Yashasvi Jaiswal

Warm-up match: Yashasvi Jaiswal dismissed for two-ball duck

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a two-ball duck during the ongoing three-day practice match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI.

07 Aug 2026
• West Indies Cricket Team

Daren Sammy proud of WI's recent improvement in Tests: Details

The West Indies cricket team, under Daren Sammy's guidance, has shown significant improvement in their first-innings batting performances.

06 Aug 2026
• West Indies Cricket Team

WTC 2025-27: Pakistan rise to 8th spot after WI win

Pakistan have climbed a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table after defeating West Indies by eight wickets in the second and final Test of a two-match series.

05 Aug 2026
• Kapil Dev

Mitchell Starc set to surpass legends in Test wickets tally

Mitchell Starc, Australia's seasoned pacer, is on the verge of making history in the upcoming two-match ICC World Test Championship series against Bangladesh.

05 Aug 2026
• Indian Cricket Team

India arrive in Sri Lanka for Tests; warm-up fixture ahead

The Indian cricket team, led by Shubman Gill, has arrived in Sri Lanka for the much-awaited two-match Test series.

04 Aug 2026
• Indian Cricket Team

World Test Championship 2025-27: India's chances of reaching final

Team India's journey in the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle has been topsy-turvy so far.

04 Aug 2026
• BCCI

Unrest in Indian dressing room? All you need to know

Gautam Gambhir's tenure as India's head coach is reportedly facing scrutiny from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

01 Aug 2026
• Babar Azam

2nd Test: Can Pakistan avoid series defeat versus West Indies?

Pakistan will take on West Indies in the second and final Test of their series, starting Sunday at Port of Spain.

01 Aug 2026
• Test Cricket

We want to make home our fortress: Roston Chase

West Indies Test captain Roston Chase has expressed his team's confidence ahead of the second and final Test against Pakistan, starting Sunday in Port of Spain.

31 Jul 2026
• Mohammad Abbas

2nd Test, West Indies vs Pakistan: Decoding key player battles

The second and final Test match of the series between Pakistan and West Indies will be played at Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad.

30 Jul 2026
• Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane retires: A look at his notable numbers

Ajinkya Rahane, the former vice-captain of India's Test team, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

29 Jul 2026
• Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan's longest losing streak in away Tests: Key stats

Pakistan suffered their fourth defeat of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle in the Caribbean.

29 Jul 2026
• West Indies Cricket Team

West Indies beat Pakistan in 1st Test: WTC standings

West Indies moved closer to the seventh spot in the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings after defeating Pakistan by 90 runs in the first Test of a two-match series.

25 Jul 2026
• Litton Das

Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana ruled out of Australia Test series

Bangladesh's fast bowler Nahid Rana has been ruled out of the upcoming two-match Test series against Australia due to an injury.

24 Jul 2026
• Litton Das

Australia's full-strength squad for Bangladesh series 'an achievement': Najmul Shanto

Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has expressed his views on Australia's full-strength squad for the upcoming two-match series.

24 Jul 2026
• West Indies Cricket Team

Check out 15-member West Indies Test series squad versus Pakistan

The West Indies cricket team announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming home series against Pakistan.

23 Jul 2026
• The Ashes

Utilita Bowl announced as new venue for Ashes: Details here

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed the dates for the 2027 Ashes series, with Southampton's Utilita Bowl set to host its first men's Ashes Test.

The Oval to host 2027 ICC WTC final: Details here

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that The Oval in London will host the 2027 World Test Championship final from June 9.

23 Jul 2026
• Bangladesh Cricket Team

Bangladesh's Ebadot Hossain to miss Australia Tests: Here's why

Bangladesh's pace spearhead, Ebadot Hossain, is set to miss the upcoming Test series against Australia.

22 Jul 2026
• Roston Chase

Will injured Roston Chase play in Pakistan Tests? Details here

West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has expressed optimism over Roston Chase's fitness ahead of the first Test against Pakistan.

21 Jul 2026
• Australian Cricket Team

Australian pace trio returns for Bangladesh Test series: Details here

Australia have announced a 13-member squad for their upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh.

17 Jul 2026
• Big Bash League

Luke Ronchi to step down as New Zealand batting coach

New Zealand's batting coach Luke Ronchi has announced his resignation from the role.

WTC semi-finals? ICC proposes major changes to global tournaments

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering major changes to the structure of its global tournaments.

08 Jul 2026
• West Indies Cricket Team

WTC 2025-27: Standings intact after WI beat SL 1-0

The second and final Test of the two-match series between West Indies and Sri Lanka at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, ended in a draw on Tuesday.

02 Jul 2026
• Indian Cricket Team

India-Sri Lanka Test series: Official schedule announced

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has confirmed that Team India will tour the island nation for a two-match Test series, starting August 15.

29 Jun 2026
• New Zealand Cricket Team

New Zealand's historic Test series win in England: WTC standings

New Zealand pulled off an incredible series victory over England, winning the third Test by 160 runs.

22 Jun 2026
• England Cricket Team

England docked WTC points after Oval Test defeat: Here's why

England have been penalized for maintaining a slow over-rate during their second Test against New Zealand at The Oval.