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20 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

Headingley Test: Will rain hamper Day 1 of ENG-IND clash? 

The first Test of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle will be played between India and England at Headingley, Leeds, starting June 20.

20 Jun 2025
Pathum Nissanka

Revisiting Pathum Nissanka's centuries in Test cricket

Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka played a majestic knock in the second innings of the opening Test against Bangladesh at the Galle International Stadium.

20 Jun 2025
Mushfiqur Rahim

Decoding highest 4th-wicket partnerships for Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (Tests)

Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim have set a new record for Bangladesh's highest fourth-wicket partnership against Sri Lanka in Test cricket.

20 Jun 2025
Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Kamindu Mendis completes 5,000 FC runs with 87 vs SL 

Sri Lanka's rising cricket sensation Kamindu Mendis missed out on a fine hundred on Day 4 of the opening Test against Bangladesh in Galle.

20 Jun 2025
Mushfiqur Rahim

Decoding highest individual scores for Bangladesh batters in Galle (Tests) 

Mushfiqur Rahim's brilliant 163 helped Bangladesh post a strong total of 494/10 in the first innings of the opening Test against Sri Lanka.

20 Jun 2025
Mehidy Hasan

Will Mehidy Hasan Miraz be available for 2nd SL Test? 

Bangladesh's Test vice-captain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, is set to be declared fit for the second and final match of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka.

20 Jun 2025
Marnus Labuschagne

Labuschagne dropped for 1st WI Test, injured Smith ruled out 

The Australian cricket team has made two major changes to its squad for the first Test against West Indies.

20 Jun 2025
Pathum Nissanka

Pathum Nissanka: Decoding his crunch stats in First-Class cricket

Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka smashed a score of 187 runs from 256 balls on Day 3 of the first Test against Bangladesh at Galle.

20 Jun 2025
Ben Stokes

Brydon Carse to open bowling for England in Headingley Test

England has announced a major change in its bowling lineup for the first Test against India at Headingley in Leeds.

19 Jun 2025
Shubman Gill

ENG vs IND: Shubman Gill emphasizes on taking 20 wickets

Shubman Gill has made it clear that his team will do everything possible to take 20 wickets in a match.

19 Jun 2025
Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Zimbabwe announce Test squad for South Africa series: Details here

Zimbabwe Cricket has announced a 16-man squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa.

19 Jun 2025
Ben Stokes

England vs India, Test series: Ben Stokes eyes aggressive mindset

Ahead of the first Test against India, England captain Ben Stokes has stressed on the importance of winning.

19 Jun 2025
Sachin Tendulkar

Take those bold decisions: Sachin Tendulkar's advice to Shubman Gill

Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar has shared some valuable advice for India's new Test captain, Shubman Gill.

19 Jun 2025
Zak Crawley

Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett's Test stats at Headingley, Leeds

England will hope to ride on openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett when they take on India in the 1st Test of the 5-match series at Headingley in Leeds from June 20 onward.

19 Jun 2025
Jasprit Bumrah

Zak Crawley vs Jasprit Bumrah in Test cricket: Decoding stats

England and India face each other in the first Test of the 5-match series, starting June 20 at Headingley in Leeds.

19 Jun 2025
Sri Lanka Cricket Team

1st Test: Pathum Nissanka leads SL's fightback against Bangladesh

After conceding 495 in the first innings, Sri Lanka fought back against Bangladesh on Day 3 of the 1st Test in Galle.

19 Jun 2025
Pathum Nissanka

Pathum Nissanka records his career-best Test score: Key stats 

Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka slammed his career-best Test score on June 19.

19 Jun 2025
Dinesh Chandimal

Dinesh Chandimal slams his 10th fifty-plus Test score against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal slammed a solid fifty against Bangladesh on June 19.

19 Jun 2025
Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant set to break MS Dhoni's Test record

As India gear up for the five-match Test series against hosts England, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has a golden opportunity to break MS Dhoni's long-standing record.

19 Jun 2025
Ben Stokes

1st Test: Can Shubman Gill-led India shine at Headingley?

The highly-anticipated five-match Test series between hosts England and India is set to kick off on June 20.

19 Jun 2025
Pathum Nissanka

Pathum Nissanka gets past 1,000 Test runs with third ton

Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka has raced to his third century in Test cricket.

19 Jun 2025
Stuart Broad

Can England take 20 wickets? Stuart Broad raises concern

Ahead of the highly-anticipated Test series against India, veteran pacer Stuart Broad has raised concerns over England's bowling attack.

19 Jun 2025
Sri Lanka Cricket Team

1st Test: SL's Asitha Fernando takes four-fer against Bangladesh

Bangladesh racked up a mammoth score 495 in the first innings of the ongoing 1st Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

19 Jun 2025
Mukesh Kumar

'Karma is unforgiving': Indian pacer Mukesh Kumar shares cryptic post

Indian fast bowler Mukesh Kumar has shared a cryptic post on Instagram ahead of the five-match Test series against England, starting June 20.

19 Jun 2025
Ollie Pope

Ollie Pope: Decoding his stats at number three in Tests

On Wednesday, England announced their playing XI for the first Test against India at Headingley, Leeds.

19 Jun 2025
India vs England Cricket

Decoding England and India's lowest team total at Headingley, Leeds

England and India will face each other in a five-match Test series, starting at Headingley, Leeds, on June 20.

18 Jun 2025
Temba Bavuma

'Overwhelming': Temba Bavuma on rousing reception at Johannesburg airport

South Africa's national cricket team was given a rousing reception at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday.

18 Jun 2025
India vs England Cricket

England pacer Brydon Carse eyes 'dominant' team mentality in Tests

England's fast bowler Brydon Carse has expressed his excitement ahead of the upcoming Test series against India.

18 Jun 2025
Chris Woakes

Headingley Test: England announce playing XI, Jacob Bethell misses out

England have announced their playing XI for the first Test against India at Headingley.

18 Jun 2025
Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes: Decoding his all-round Test stats at Headingley, Leeds

England and India are set to face each other in a five-match Test series, starting at Headingley, Leeds, on June 20.

18 Jun 2025
Ben Stokes

England vs India, Headingley Test: Key player matchups

England and India are set to clash in the first of the five-Test series at Headingley, Leeds, starting June 20.

18 Jun 2025
Rishabh Pant

England vs India: Shubman Gill to bat at Number 4 

Ahead of the Test series opener between England and India at Edgbaston, starting June 20, Rishabh Pant has confirmed that skipper Shubman Gill will bat at Number 4.

18 Jun 2025
Joe Root

'Not just Bazball': Joe Root on England's playing style 

Star England batter Joe Root has opened up on the 'Bazball' philosophy that has revolutionized their Test team since Brendon McCullum was appointed as head coach.

18 Jun 2025
Litton Das

Bangladesh's Litton Das hammers his 18th Test fifty: Key stats

Bangladesh batter Litton Das has raced to his 18th half-century in Test cricket.

18 Jun 2025
Mushfiqur Rahim

1st Test: Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim set this record for Bangladesh

In a remarkable display of resilience and skill, skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim registered the highest fourth-wicket partnership for Bangladesh against Sri Lanka in Test cricket.

18 Jun 2025
India vs England Cricket

England vs India, Headingley Test: Curator aims for 'balanced pitch'

Richard Robinson, the Headingley Stadium chief curator, has revealed his plans regarding the pitch preparation for the first 1st between hosts England and India.

18 Jun 2025
Ben Stokes

India will miss Virat Kohli in Test cricket: Ben Stokes

England Test captain Ben Stokes has highlighted Virat Kohli's fighting spirit, saying India will miss it in the upcoming five-match Test series in the UK, starting June 20.

17 Jun 2025
India vs England Cricket

How often has Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Joe Root (Tests)? Stats

The long-standing battle between England batter Joe Root and Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has often made headlines in Test cricket.

17 Jun 2025
Gautam Gambhir

England vs India, Tests: Harshit Rana added as backup pacer

Fast bowler Harshit Rana will continue to stay with the Indian Test team in England, according to a report by Cricbuzz.

17 Jun 2025
Jasprit Bumrah

Why Jasprit Bumrah declined India's Test captaincy: Star pacer clarifies

India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has finally broken his silence regarding the Test captaincy.

17 Jun 2025
Sri Lanka Cricket Team

1st Test: Centurions Shanto, Mushfiqur power Bangladesh against Sri Lanka 

After enduring a turbulent first session, Bangladesh dominated Sri Lanka on Day 1 of the 1st Test at the Galle International Stadium.

17 Jun 2025
Mushfiqur Rahim

Mushfiqur Rahim clocks his fourth Test hundred vs SL: Stats 

Mushfiqur Rahim has hammered his fourth Test hundred against Sri Lanka.

17 Jun 2025
Shane Warne

Numbers that define Shane Warne's Test legacy in England 

Over the years, England's swing-friendly decks have favored fast bowlers, making it tough for spinners to shine forth.

17 Jun 2025
Bangladesh Cricket Team

Najmul Hossain Shanto completes 2,000 Test runs with 6th century  

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto scored a solid hundred on Day 1 of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

17 Jun 2025
Rahul Dravid

These Indian batters hammered 1,000-plus Test runs in England

England has always been a tough place for overseas batters particularly in Test cricket.

17 Jun 2025
Virat Kohli

Kohli meets Gill, Pant ahead of England-India Test series: Report 

Ahead of India's five-Test series against hosts England, former captain Virat Kohli reportedly met with the new Test skipper Shubman Gill and vice-captain Rishabh Pant.