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Test Cricket: News

08 Dec 2025
New Zealand Cricket Team

Dissecting New Zealand's Test record at Basin Reserve, Wellington

The Basin Reserve in Wellington is gearing up to host the second Test between New Zealand and the West Indies, starting December 10.

08 Dec 2025
New Zealand Cricket Team

Players with 50-plus Test wickets at Basin Reserve 

Wellington's Basin Reserve is set to host the 2nd Test between New Zealand and West Indies, starting December 10.

08 Dec 2025
Mitchell Marsh

Mitchell Marsh set to retire from First-Class cricket: Report

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is set to retire from First-Class cricket, as per Sydney Morning Herald.

08 Dec 2025
New Zealand Cricket Team

NZ vs WI Tests: Kiwi lose key trio to injuries 

New Zealand's cricket team will be without the services of Matt Henry, Mitchell Santner, and Nathan Smith for the remainder of their three-match Test series against West Indies.

08 Dec 2025
Nathan Lyon

Steve Smith defends Nathan Lyon's exclusion from Day-Night Ashes Test

Australia's stand-in captain for the first two Tests of the ongoing Ashes series, Steve Smith, has defended his decision to bench Nathan Lyon for the recently concluded second Test against England, which was a Day-Night affair, at The Gabba, Brisbane.

07 Dec 2025
The Ashes

Ashes 2025-26: 35-year-old Michael Neser claims his maiden Test fifer

Australia clinched an emphatic eight-wicket victory over England in the second Ashes Test at The Gabba.

07 Dec 2025
ICC World Test Championship

WTC standings: Australia consolidate top spot, England slip to seventh 

England's dismal performance in the second Test of the 2025-26 Ashes series has resulted in a major slip on the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 points table.

07 Dec 2025
Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes scores England's slowest Test fifty in 'Bazball' era

Albeit in a losing cause, England captain Ben Stokes played a gritty knock in the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.

07 Dec 2025
New Zealand Cricket Team

New Zealand pacer Michael Rae earns maiden Test call-up: Details 

Uncapped fast bowler Michael Rae has been named in the New Zealand squad for the second Test against West Indies.

06 Dec 2025
Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc dismisses Joe Root for 11th time (Tests): Stats

Mitchell Starc went on to dismiss Joe Root for a score of 15 on Day 3 of the 2nd Ashes Test.

06 Dec 2025
Ben Stokes

Day-Night Ashes Test: Australia heading toward another triumph over England

Australia have taken a commanding position in the ongoing Day-Night second Ashes Test against England at The Gabba, Brisbane.

06 Dec 2025
Ben Stokes

Ashes, England's Brydon Carse claims his third Test four-fer: Stats

Australia's lower-order batsmen put up a remarkable fightback on Day 3 of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba.

06 Dec 2025
Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc accomplishes this Ashes feat with 77-run knock: Details

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has achieved a rare all-round feat in the ongoing 2025/26 Ashes series.

06 Dec 2025
West Indies Cricket Team

WTC table: West Indies remain last despite draw vs NZ

The West Indies cricket team has managed to secure their first points in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27.

06 Dec 2025
Kemar Roach

Kemar Roach scripts records with maiden Test half-century: Key stats

West Indies have pulled off a remarkable draw in the first Test against New Zealand at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.

06 Dec 2025
West Indies Cricket Team

Justin Greaves rewrites record books with Test double-century vs NZ

The first Test match between New Zealand and the West Indies in Christchurch ended in a historic draw.

06 Dec 2025
Kemar Roach

1st Test: Greaves-Roach's blockathon helps WI secure draw vs NZ

The first Test match between New Zealand and the West Indies ended in a historic draw.

05 Dec 2025
Joe Root

Joe Root defends England after dropped catches in Brisbane Test

Joe Root, the England cricket team legend, has defended his team's performance in the ongoing day-night Ashes Test at The Gabba in Brisbane.

05 Dec 2025
Ben Stokes

Day-Night Ashes Test: Australia in command over England

Australia currently have an upper hand over England in the ongoing second Ashes Test, a Day-Night affair, which is underway at The Gabba, Brisbane.

05 Dec 2025
Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood's Ashes hopes suffer fresh injury setback: Details 

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood's participation in the ongoing Ashes 2025 series is now in jeopardy. The 34-year-old suffered a new injury during his hamstring rehabilitation.

05 Dec 2025
Marnus Labuschagne

Labuschagne becomes 1st player with 1,000-plus runs in Day-Night Tests

Marnus Labuschagne has become the first cricketer in history to score over 1,000 runs in Day/Night Tests.

05 Dec 2025
The Ashes

The Ashes: Australia's Jake Weatherald hammers his maiden Test fifty

Australian opener Jake Weatherald scored his maiden Test half-century to power his team on Day 2 of the second Ashes Test against England at The Gabba, Brisbane.

05 Dec 2025
Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc vs Wasim Akram in Tests: Comparing their stats

Talismanic Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has become the most successful left-arm fast bowler in Test cricket history.

05 Dec 2025
Steve Smith

Steve Smith becomes 4th Australian to complete 10,500 Test runs

Australian batting superstar Steve Smith has added another feather to his cap by completing 10,500 runs in Test cricket.

05 Dec 2025
Kemar Roach

1st Test: Hope's century keeps WI's chances alive vs NZ

The fourth day of the ongoing Test series opener between New Zealand and West Indies was an enticing one.

05 Dec 2025
Marnus Labuschagne

Marnus Labuschagne completes 4,500 Test runs: Dissecting his stats 

Marnus Labuschagne has reached a major milestone in the ongoing second Ashes Test against England at The Gabba, Brisbane.

05 Dec 2025
Joe Root

Listing batters with 40-plus hundreds in Test cricket history

England batting great Joe Root has finally scored his first Test century on Australian soil.

05 Dec 2025
Shai Hope

In-form Shai Hope slams his fourth Test hundred: Key stats 

Extending his sensational run in red-ball cricket, Shai Hope has raced to his fourth Test hundred.

05 Dec 2025
Joe Root

Day-Night Ashes Test: Root, Archer set this 10th-wicket partnership record 

England's Joe Root and Jofra Archer have created a new record for the highest-ever 10th wicket partnership in a day-night Test match.

05 Dec 2025
Kemar Roach

Kemar Roach celebrates Test comeback with fifer: Key stats 

New Zealand have set West Indies a daunting target of 531 runs in the first Test match in Christchurch.

05 Dec 2025
Joe Root

Day-Night Test: Did England think of declaration on Day 1? 

After the end of Day 1 of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, England opener Zak Crawley clarified that there was no discussion of declaring at nine down to face Australia with the pink ball under lights.

04 Dec 2025
Nathan Lyon

Here's how Nathan Lyon reacted to his Ashes Test omission

Veteran Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon expressed his disappointment at being dropped from the second Test of the Ashes 2025-26 series against England.

04 Dec 2025
Joe Root

The Ashes: Alastair Cook heaps praise on 'great' Joe Root

Joe Root, the former England captain and one of the world's leading batsmen, scored his first-ever Test century on Australian soil.

04 Dec 2025
Joe Root

Joe Root achieves major Ashes milestones against Australia: Check out

England batter Joe Root scored a valiant 135* on Day 1 of the 2nd Ashes Test at The Gabba, Brisbane, on Thursday.

04 Dec 2025
Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc records his sixth fifer in Day-Night Tests: Stats

After taking a 10-wicket haul in Perth, Mitchell Starc deflated the England batting line-up in the 2nd Ashes Test at The Gabba, Brisbane.

04 Dec 2025
The Ashes

Brisbane Test (D/N): Heroics of Root, Starc headline Day 1

The opening day of the 2nd Ashes Test between Australia and England at The Gabba, Brisbane, was eventful.

04 Dec 2025
Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc becomes most successful left-arm pacer in Tests: Stats

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc continues to script history in Test cricket.

04 Dec 2025
Zak Crawley

Zak Crawley smashes his second Test fifty in Australia: Stats

Zak Crawley and Joe Root helped England bounce back after a horrific opening minutes in the 2nd Test against Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane.

04 Dec 2025
Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra hammers his fourth Test ton: Key stats

Star batter Rachin Ravindra powered New Zealand with a 176-run knock in the 1st Test against West Indies at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.

04 Dec 2025
Nathan Lyon

When did Australia's Nathan Lyon last miss a home Test?

In a major development, star spinner Nathan Lyon was left out of Australia's Playing XI for the 2nd Ashes Test against England at The Gabba, Brisbane.

03 Dec 2025
The Ashes

Ashes: Can England snap Australia's pink-ball dominance in Brisbane?

After a long break, England will face Australia in the 2nd Test of the 2025/26 Ashes series, starting Thursday at The Gabba.

03 Dec 2025
West Indies Cricket Team

1st Test: Shai Hope, Chanderpaul shine with fifties against NZ

New Zealand are in the driving seat in the low-scoring 1st Test against West Indies at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. After perishing for 231, the hosts bowled West Indies out for 167.

03 Dec 2025
New Zealand Cricket Team

Jacob Duffy records fifer in maiden Test at home: Stats

New Zealand seamer Jacob Duffy was on fire in the ongoing 1st Test against West Indies at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.

03 Dec 2025
Ben Stokes

'Pommy idiots scooter incident won't...': Ben Stokes on Australian media

England's Test captain Ben Stokes has responded defiantly to the media frenzy surrounding his team during the ongoing Ashes series.

02 Dec 2025
Gautam Gambhir

'Not protecting Gautam Gambhir': Ravi Shastri on India's Test decline

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has expressed his disappointment over the team's recent performance in Test cricket.

02 Dec 2025
Ollie Pope

'Won't back down': Ollie Pope on media scrutiny in Australia 

England's cricket team has been under intense media scrutiny during their Ashes tour in Australia, particularly following their loss in the opening Test in Perth.

02 Dec 2025
Joe Root

CA official dismisses Joe Root's concerns over day-night Tests: Details 

Cricket Australia (CA) has confirmed that day-night Tests will continue to be a part of its summer calendar, despite recent criticism from England's Joe Root.

02 Dec 2025
Usman Khawaja

Usman Khawaja ruled out of 2nd Ashes Test: Details  

Veteran opener Usman Khawaja has been ruled out of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, which gets underway on December 4.

02 Dec 2025
The Ashes

2nd Ashes Test: Jacks replaces Wood as England confirm XI 

England have announced their playimg XI for the second Ashes Test against Australia, with Will Jacks replacing the injured Mark Wood.

02 Dec 2025
Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson slams half-century on Test comeback: Key stats

Veteran New Zealand batter Kane Williamson slammed a half-century in his first Test outing since December 2024.

01 Dec 2025
Ravichandran Ashwin

'Virat Kohli's Test retirement decision shouldn't be revisited': R Ashwin

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has defended Virat Kohli's decision to retire from Test cricket earlier than expected.

01 Dec 2025
The Ashes

Ashes: Brydon Carse confident England's pace attack can rattle Australia

England fast bowler Brydon Carse has expressed confidence in his team's ability to unsettle Australia with their pace attack.

01 Dec 2025
The Ashes

Decoding Australia and England's record in Day-Night Tests

The second Test of the ongoing Ashes series between Australia and England will be played at The Gabba in Brisbane from December 4.

01 Dec 2025
The Ashes

Is Usman Khawaja fully fit ahead of 2nd Ashes Test? 

Australia's Usman Khawaja has cleared his fitness test, confirming his readiness for the second Ashes Test at the Gabba, as per The Sydney Morning Herald.

30 Nov 2025
Kane Williamson

How Kane Williamson has fared against West Indies in Tests

After the white-ball leg, New Zealand and West Indies are set to lock horns in the three-match Test series, starting December 2 at Hagley Oval.

30 Nov 2025
West Indies Cricket Team

What is West Indies' Test record on New Zealand soil?

New Zealand are set to host West Indies for a three-match Test series. The series is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle.

29 Nov 2025
Indian Cricket Team

KL Rahul admits Indian batters struggle against spin, seeks guidance

KL Rahul, leading the Indian cricket team in the absence of Shubman Gill for the ODI series against South Africa, has admitted that his side's batters have struggled to tackle spin bowling.

29 Nov 2025
Ben Stokes

Ashes: Stokes defends England, says 'arrogant' label is too far

England Test captain Ben Stokes has reacted to the criticism following his team's defeat in the first Ashes Test against Australia.

28 Nov 2025
Stuart Broad

Stuart Broad calls pink-ball Test a gamble before Gabba showdown

England fast bowler Stuart Broad has said that the outcome of the upcoming Brisbane Test will depend largely on how well his team handles the "lottery" of the pink ball.