Test Cricket: News
Najmul Hossain Shanto reinstated as Bangladesh Test captain: Details here
Najmul Hossain Shanto has been reinstated as the captain of Bangladesh's Test cricket team for the remainder of the ongoing 2025-2027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.
Abhimanyu Easwaran praises coach Gambhir's impact on his game
Indian cricketer Abhimanyu Easwaran has praised the impact of Team India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, on his batting.
Rishabh Pant scores 17 runs on competitive cricket return: Details
Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant made a disappointing return to competitive cricket, getting out for just 17 runs in India A's first innings against South Africa A.
Historic first! India-SA Test to have tea break before lunch
In a historic first, the second Test match between India and South Africa will have players taking a tea break before lunch, as per Indian Express.
'You will play...': How coach Gautam Gambhir backed Sai Sudharsan
B Sai Sudharsan, India's young batting sensation, has been India's preferred No. 3 Test batter of late.
Steve Smith hammers his 53rd century in First-Class cricket: Stats
Steve Smith has sent a warning to England ahead of the Ashes series by scoring a brilliant 118 for New South Wales (NSW) in his first game of cricket in more than two months.
Injured Pat Cummins spotted bowling in nets ahead of Ashes
Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins was recently seen bowling in the nets, indicating his recovery for the impending Ashes series Down Under, according to Sky News Australia.
Ashes: Carey dismisses Broad's claim of Australia's weakest Test team
Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey has dismissed England's Stuart Broad's assertion that the upcoming Ashes series will see Team Australia field its weakest Test team in 15 years.
Temba Bavuma set to lead South Africa in India Tests
Temba Bavuma is set to lead South Africa in their upcoming two-match Test series against India.
Mohammed Shami gets to 350 First-Class wickets: Decoding his stats
Extending his sensational run in the ongoing Ranji Trophy, Mohammed Shami claimed a three-fer in the second-round affair against Gujarat at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
'I deserved better': Karun Nair disappointed over Test snub
Karnataka cricketer Karun Nair has expressed his disappointment at being left out of the Indian Test team.
Steve Smith to lead Australia in Ashes opener: Details here
Steve Smith will lead Australia in the first Test of the Ashes series against England.
Age doesn't matter in red-ball cricket: Ton-up Ajinkya Rahane laments
Ajinkya Rahane, the veteran Indian cricketer, said he was ready for India's 2024-25 tour of Australia. However, he lamented the lack of communication regarding him not being selected.
Litton Das: Decoding the Bangladesh star's Test career in stats
Bangladesh's T20I captain Litton Das has expressed his willingness to take up the role of Test captain, if offered.
Will Najmul Hossain Shanto return as Bangladesh's Test captain?
Former Bangladesh national cricket team captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has turned down an offer from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to return as Test skipper.
Ravindra Jadeja hits 36 for Saurashtra in Ranji Trophy: Details
Ravindra Jadeja, the star Indian all-rounder, was the talk of the town after it was confirmed that he will take part in Saurashtra's Ranji Trophy 2025-26 clash against Madhya Pradesh on Saturday.
Ashes: Will Australia field four frontline pacers at Lyon's expense?
Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins has all but confirmed Nathan Lyon's place in the playing XI for the upcoming five-match Ashes series this summer.
Sarfaraz doesn't need India A exposure for Test selection: Thakur
Mumbai captain Shardul Thakur has backed Sarfaraz Khan, saying he doesn't need exposure from India A matches to make a case for the national Test team.
Here's why Travis Head wants seam-friendly pitches for Ashes
Australia's star batsman Travis Head has expressed his preference for seam-friendly pitches in the upcoming Ashes series, starting November 21 in Perth.
Babar Azam slams first Test half-century since January 2025: Stats
Pakistan batter Babar Azam made a mark against South Africa in the recently concluded 2nd and final Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Simon Harmer gets to 1,000 wickets in First-Class cricket: Stats
South Africa leveled the two-match Test series against Pakistan with a comprehensive eight-wicket victory in the second match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
WTC 2025-27: Pakistan drop to fifth after losing to SA
Pakistan's hopes of clinching a home series victory were dashed as they suffered an eight-wicket defeat against South Africa in the 2nd Test in Rawalpindi.
SA beat Pakistan in Rawalpindi, level two-match series 1-1: Stats
South Africa bounced back with an eight-wicket win over Pakistan in the 2nd and final Test in Rawalpindi.
Rawalpindi Test: Lower order bolsters SA; Pakistan claim 23-run lead
Barring the opening hour, South Africa dominated Pakistan on Day 3 of the 2nd Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Tristan Stubbs slams his maiden Test fifty against Pakistan: Stats
Tristan Stubbs played a crucial knock for South Africa against Pakistan in the ongoing 2nd Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Rawalpindi Test: Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada record career-best scores
In a dramatic turn of events, South Africa's lower order gave them a 71-run lead over Pakistan in the 2nd Test in Rawalpindi.
Tony de Zorzi slams second 50-plus score vs Pakistan (Tests)
South African batter Tony De Zorzi scored a fine half-century on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test match against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.
Rawalpindi Test: Maharaj headlines South Africa's bounce back vs Pakistan
Tristan Stubbs and Tony de Zorzi put up a strong resistance for South Africa on Day 2 of the second Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.
Saud Shakeel hammers his second Test fifty versus SA: Stats
In a stunning display of bowling prowess, South African spinner Keshav Maharaj decimated the Pakistani batting line-up in the first innings of the second Test in Rawalpindi.
Rawalpindi Test: Keshav Maharaj rattles Pakistan with seven-wicket haul
Keshav Maharaj's exceptional spin bowling performance helped South Africa bowl out Pakistan for 333 runs in the first innings of the second Test in Rawalpindi.
Rishabh Pant to lead India A against South Africa A
Rishabh Pant is set to make his competitive cricket comeback as the captain of the India A team.
Zimbabwe's Brad Evans sets new Test record with fifer: Details
In a remarkable display of skill and precision, Zimbabwean fast bowler Brad Evans has set an all-time record for his country.
Can Marnus Labuschagne open in Ashes? Steve Smith opines
Steve Smith, who is set to captain in place of Pat Cummins for the first Ashes Test in Perth, has backed Marnus Labuschagne's possible transition to the opening position.
Keshav Maharaj credits 'old-fashioned Test cricket' for Rawalpindi fightback: Details
South Africa's left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj has credited "old-fashioned Test cricket" for his team's resurgence on Day 1 of the 2nd Test against Pakistan.
Rawalpindi Test, Day 1: Masood shines as Pakistan dominate SA
Team Pakistan is building a strong position in the ongoing second Test against South Africa in Rawalpindi, with Shan Masood's stellar 87 headlining the opening day's play.
Babar Azam's dismal run in Test cricket continues: Key stats
Babar Azam, once a top-tier batter in international cricket, is now facing a major slump.
Abdullah Shafique hammers his maiden Test fifty vs SA: Stats
Pakistan opener Abdullah Shafique made his bat talk on Day 1 of the second Test against South Africa in Rawalpindi.
Can SA challenge Pakistan in Rawalpindi? 2nd Test preview
South Africa would hope for a comeback in the 2nd and final Test against Pakistan at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, starting October 20.
Shami takes 7 wickets in Ranji match amid fitness debate
Mohammed Shami, the star Indian fast bowler, has made a sensational start to the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season.
Will Cameron Green be fit for Ashes? George Bailey opines
Australian cricket's chief selector, George Bailey, has expressed confidence that star all-rounder Cameron Green will be fit for The Ashes, starting November 21 in Perth. This comes despite a recent injury setback.
Should Australia consider Marnus Labuschagne for The Ashes?
Australia's Marnus Labuschagne will be hoping that he finds a place in the squad for The Ashes.
Will centurion Ishan Kishan return to Test cricket? Stats
Ishan Kishan, the Indian wicketkeeper-batter, made a spectacular start to his 2025/26 Ranji Trophy campaign by scoring an impressive 173 runs against Tamil Nadu.
Should England back Ollie Pope for Ashes 2025-26? Decoding stats
Former England captain Alastair Cook has urged the national team management to stick with Ollie Pope at No. 3 for the upcoming Ashes series.
Noman Ali, Shaheen Afridi shine as Pakistan beat SA: Stats
Pakistan ended South Africa's 10-Test winning streak with a 93-run victory in the first Test at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
WTC 2025-27: Pakistan start campaign with win over South Africa
Pakistan have started their 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) campaign with a win over South Africa in the 1st Test.
1st Test: Pakistan beat South Africa in Lahore thriller
Pakistan beat South Africa in the first of the three-match Test series at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.
Dewald Brevis slams maiden Test half-century in Asia: Stats
South African batter Dewald Brevis slammed a counter-attacking half-century in the 1st Test against Pakistan at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.
Sides with most successive Test series wins against an opposition
India routed West Indies 2-0 in the two-match series after winning the Delhi Test on October 14.
Stuart Broad gives his verdict on Australia's current Test squad
Former England cricketer Stuart Broad has said that Australia's current squad is the weakest they have had since 2010.
Roston Chase terms India Test series as 'stepping stone'
West Indies cricket team captain Roston Chase has termed his side's recent performance against India as a "stepping stone" in their journey as a Test-playing nation.
Lahore Test: South Africa require 226 runs to beat Pakistan
The third day of the 1st Test between Pakistan and South Africa at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium recorded 16 wickets.
SA's Senuran Muthusamy records his career-best Test haul: Stats
Another five-wicket haul from spinner Senuran Muthusamy bolstered South Africa on Day 3 of the 1st Test against Pakistan at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Ravindra Jadeja credits coach Gautam Gambhir for his batting success
Ravindra Jadeja, India's star all-rounder, has credited head coach Gautam Gambhir for his recent batting success.
'More bounce and carry': Gautam Gambhir calls for better pitches
Gautam Gambhir, the Indian men's cricket team head coach, has called for pitches that offer more bounce and carry in home Tests.
Noman Ali scripts history with six-fer against South Africa: Stats
The ongoing 1st Test between Pakistan and South Africa at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium has witnessed thrilling action so far.
Tony de Zorzi sets record with Test century against Pakistan
South African batter Tony De Zorzi scored his second Test century in the ongoing series opener against Pakistan at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
'Great honor': Captain Shubman Gill on first Test series win
Shubman Gill, India's newly appointed Test captain, has expressed his thoughts after leading the team to a 2-0 series victory against West Indies at home.
KL Rahul slams series-clinching half-century against WI in Delhi: Stats
India defeated West Indies by seven wickets in the 2nd and final Test in Delhi to win the series 2-0.
India win Delhi Test, rout West Indies 2-0: Key stats
India defeated West Indies by seven wickets in the 2nd and final Test in Delhi to win the series 2-0.
Delhi Test: Justin Greaves, Jayden Seales share record 10th-wicket stand
West Indies seam-bowling all-rounder Justin Greaves played a valiant knock against India in the ongoing 2nd Test at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Lahore Test: SA conclude Day 2 at 216/6; Pakistan ahead
Pakistan are in the driving seat in the ongoing 1st Test against South Africa at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.
Aiden Markram completes 3,000 Test runs: Decoding his stats
South Africa's stand-in captain Aiden Markram has joined the elite 3,000-run club in Test cricket.
Ryan Rickelton slams his third 50-plus score in Tests: Stats
Ryan Rickelton bolstered South Africa's top order in the 1st Test against Pakistan at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.
Mohammed Siraj becomes leading wicket-taker in 2025 (Tests): Stats
Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj has become the leading wicket-taker in Test cricket in 2025, surpassing Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani.
Delhi Test: John Campbell, Shai Hope attain this unique record
In a remarkable display of resilience, West Indies batsmen John Campbell and Shai Hope scored individual centuries after being asked to follow on in the 2nd Test against India at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Senuran Muthusamy's six-fer restricts Pakistan in Lahore Test: Key stats
Left-arm spinner Senuran Muthusamy's brilliant spin bowling on Day 2 of the first Test match at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium helped South Africa dismiss Pakistan for 378 runs.
Shai Hope completes 2,000 Test runs with century vs India
Star West Indies batter Shai Hope smoked a brilliant hundred in the third innings of the second and final Test against India in Delhi.
Salman Agha slams 93 vs SA in Lahore Test: Stats
Pakistan all-rounder Agha Salman narrowly missed out on his fourth century in Test cricket.
Mohammad Rizwan hammers his 12th fifty in Test cricket: Stats
Pakistan's star wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan hammered a fine 74 versus South Africa in the first Test being held at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
John Campbell slams his maiden hundred in Test cricket: Stats
West Indies opener John Campbell has raced to his maiden hundred in the Test format.
'Less likely than likely': Cummins on featuring in Ashes opener
Australia captain Pat Cummins has admitted that he is "less likely than likely" to play in the opening Ashes Test against England on November 21.
Imam-ul-Haq reacts after hammering 93 on Test comeback
Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq made a strong statement after scoring 93 runs in his comeback Test match against South Africa.
Babar Azam becomes first Asian batter with 3,000 WTC runs
Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has created history by becoming the first-ever Asian batter to score 3,000 runs in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).
Lahore Test: Batters shine as Pakistan reach 313/5 against SA
Pakistan avoided two potential collapses as they reached 310/5 against South Africa on Day 1 of the 1st Test at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.
1st Test: Pakistan's Imam, Masood share 161-run stand against SA
Star batters Imam-ul-Haq and captain Shan Masood led Pakistan to a strong position on Day 1 of the 1st Test against South Africa in Lahore.