Test Cricket: News

02 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli: India's only centurion in Day/Night Tests

After winning the series opener, India will take on Australia in the 2nd Test of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Adelaide.

02 Dec 2024

Gautam Gambhir

Head coach Gautam Gambhir to rejoin Indian squad Down Under 

Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir is expected to rejoin the Test squad in Australia on December 2. He had earlier returned to India citing personal reasons.

02 Dec 2024

Steven Smith

Steve Smith gears up for pink-ball Test: Know his stats

Australian cricketer Steven Smith is gearing up for the upcoming 2nd Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a pink-ball affair, starting December 6 in Adelaide.

02 Dec 2024

Kane Williamson

Who is fastest to 9,000 Test runs among Fab Four?

Kane Williamson recently became the first New Zealand batter to complete 9,000 runs in Test cricket.

02 Dec 2024

Mitchell Marsh

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh declares himself fit for Adelaide Test

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has confirmed his fitness ahead of the impending 2nd Test of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Adelaide.

02 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma

Australia begin training for Adelaide Test; India opt for rest

Australia have started intense training at the Adelaide Oval ahead of the 2nd Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting December 6.

02 Dec 2024

Adelaide Oval

Virat Kohli's impressive record at Adelaide Oval: A closer look

India's star batter, Virat Kohli, has taken the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy by storm.

02 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma

Should Rohit Sharma bat at number six in Adelaide Test?

Devang Gandhi, the former cricketer, has recommended that Indian skipper Rohit Sharma should bat in the middle order in the impending 2nd Test against Australia in Adelaide (Day/Night).

02 Dec 2024

Gary Stead

NZ vs ENG: Mitchell Santner could return for 2nd Test

New Zealand's cricket coach Gary Stead has hinted at the possible return of left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner for the upcoming second Test against England.

02 Dec 2024

Adelaide Oval

Mitchell Marsh may play Adelaide Test as specialist batter: Report 

Mitchell Marsh could play as a specialist batter in the day-night Test against India at the Adelaide Oval, as per The Sydney Morning Herald.

02 Dec 2024

Mohammed Shami

BCCI monitors Shami's fitness for potential inclusion in Test series

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is keeping a close eye on Mohammed Shami's fitness, as they ponder his inclusion in the ongoing five-match Test series against Australia.

Jayden Seales scripts history in 2nd Test against Bangladesh

West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales etched his name in the history books in the ongoing second Test against Bangladesh in Jamaica.

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Teenager Kwena Maphaka called up 

South Africa have included teenage fast bowler Kwena Maphaka into their squad for the second Test against Sri Lanka.

01 Dec 2024

Tom Latham

Christchurch Test: Tom Latham dismisses concerns over New Zealand's fielding

New Zealand's Test captain Tom Latham has brushed off concerns over his team's fielding performance after their eight-wicket defeat to England in the first Test.

Former Australian cricketer Ian Redpath passes away at 83

Former Australian cricketer and legendary opener Ian Redpath has died at the age of 83.

Sam Konstas shines with century in practice match vs India

Promising 19-year-old cricketer Sam Konstas put on a show in Canberra on Sunday.

01 Dec 2024

Alastair Cook

Prsenting batters with 1,600-plus runs in 4th innings (Test cricket)

England's cricket captain Joe Root has broken Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar's run tally in the fourth innings to set a new record in Test cricket.

Decoding the best Test match bowling figures in Durban

South African pacer Marco Jansen, who was the star performer in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Kingsmead, Durban, took the world by storm.

Presenting biggest wins for SA vs SL in Tests

South Africa registered a thumping 233-run win over Sri Lanka in the opening Test in Durban.

01 Dec 2024

Kraigg Brathwaite

Kraigg Brathwaite surpasses Garfield Sobers's record in Test cricket

West Indies cricket team captain, Kraigg Brathwaite, has created a new record by becoming the first player from his nation to play 86 consecutive Test matches.

01 Dec 2024

Joe Root

Joe Root surpasses Sachin Tendulkar's 4th innings Test record

England's star cricketer Joe Root has gone past Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar to become the highest run-scorer in the fourth innings of Test cricket.

01 Dec 2024

Tim Southee

Jacob Bethell scores joint-second fastest half-century on Test debut: Stats 

21-year-old cricketer Jacob Bethell has made a sensational entry into Test cricket, scoring the joint-second fastest debut half-century in the history of the sport.

WTC standings: England's Christchurch win dents New Zealand's plans 

England registered a comprehensive eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the first Test of their three-match series in Christchurch.

01 Dec 2024

Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell registers his ninth 50-plus score vs England (Tests)

England beat New Zealand by eight wickets in the first Test of the three-match series at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.

01 Dec 2024

England Cricket Team

1st Test: All-round England beat New Zealand in Christchurch 

England registered a stunning eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the first Test of the three-match series at Hagley Oval.

01 Dec 2024

England Cricket Team

Brydon Carse shines with 10 wickets in Christchurch Test: Stats

England registered a resounding eight-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first Test of the three-match series.

Gerald Coetzee's participation in doubt for 2nd Sri Lanka Test

South African cricketer Gerald Coetzee's availability for the upcoming second Test against Sri Lanka remains doubtful, owing to a groin injury.

Best match figures for South Africa vs Sri Lanka (Tests)

Marco Jansen was superb in the first Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Kingsmead, Durban.

South Africa move to 2nd spot in WTC 2023-25 standings

South Africa thrashed Sri Lanka by 233 runs in the first of two Tests in Durban.

Marco Jansen shines with 11 wickets in Durban Test: Stats

Marco Jansen was the star for South Africa in the just concluded first Test against Sri Lanka at Kingsmead, Durban.

All-round South Africa blow Sri Lanka away in Durban Test

South Africa thrashed visitors Sri Lanka in the first Test of the two-match series.

30 Nov 2024

Dinesh Chandimal

Dinesh Chandimal slams his 30th fifty in Test cricket: Stats

Dinesh Chandimal slammed his 30th fifty in Test cricket.

30 Nov 2024

Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada vs Dimuth Karunaratne in Test cricket: Key stats

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada got the wicket of Sri Lankan opener Dimuth Karunaratne twice in the first Test match at Kingsmead, Durban.

30 Nov 2024

Dhananjaya de Silva

Dhananjaya de Silva slams his 18th fifty in Tests: Stats

Sri Lankan Test skipper, Dhananjaya de Silva, slammed his 18th fifty in Tests.

30 Nov 2024

Harry Brook

These visiting batters own 150-plus scores in Christchurch (Tests)

Harry Brook etched his name in the history books with a phenomenal 171 in the first Test against New Zealand.

Rain washes out Day 1 of India-PM XI tour game

The first day of Team India's warm-up match against the Prime Minister's XI was called off due to relentless rain at Manuka Oval, Canberra.

30 Nov 2024

Marnus Labuschagne

Should Marnus Labuschagne be dropped for Adelaide Test? Decoding stats

Former Australian cricketer, Mitchell Johnson, has recommended that Marnus Labuschagne should be dropped for the upcoming Day-Night Test against India in Adelaide.

30 Nov 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Abhishek Nayar reaveals Ashwin, Jadeja's reaction to Perth snub

India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has lauded the understanding and commitment of senior players Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin.

30 Nov 2024

Josh Hazlewood

Adelaide Test: Scott Boland is in a 'really good spot'

Scott Boland is gearing up to fill in Josh Hazlewood's shoes for the next Day-Night Test in Adelaide.

30 Nov 2024

Ben Stokes

Christchurch Test: Dominant England completely on top of New Zealand 

England completely dominated the proceedings on Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.

30 Nov 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson slams twin fifties in Christchurch Test: Stats

Kane Williamson has become the first New Zealander to score 9,000 runs in Test cricket.

30 Nov 2024

Harry Brook

Harry Brook's record-breaking 171 against NZ: A look at records

England's Harry Brook has etched his name in cricket history with a phenomenal 171 in the first Test match against New Zealand.

Matt Henry registers his best Test figures vs England: Stats 

England took a mammoth 151-run first-innings lead over New Zealand in the ongoing opening Test in Christchurch, courtesy of Harry Brook's stunning 171.

30 Nov 2024

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes's 80 powers England against NZ in Christchurch Test

England recorded a mammoth 151-run first-innings lead against New Zealand in the ongoing first Test match in Christchurch.

30 Nov 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson scripts history, completes 9,000 Test runs

Kane Williamson has become the first New Zealander to complete 9,000 runs in Test cricket.

30 Nov 2024

Josh Hazlewood

Injured Josh Hazlewood to miss Adelaide Test against India: Details 

Veteran Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the upcoming second Test against India in Adelaide, owing to a side strain.

29 Nov 2024

Kemar Roach

West Indies vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test: Match preview and stats

The West Indies cricket team will host Bangladesh in the second Test match at Sabina Park, starting Saturday.

A look at lowest Test totals at Kingsmead, Durban

Sri Lanka perished for just 42 on Day 2 of the 1st Test against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban.

29 Nov 2024

Temba Bavuma

Temba Bavuma floors Sri Lanka with century in Durban Test

South Africa Test captain, Temba Bavuma, hammered a fine century in the third innings of the 1st Test match against Sri Lanka at Kingsmead in Durban.

Tristan Stubbs hammers his 2nd century in Tests: Key stats

South African batter Tristan Stubbs floored Sri Lanka in the third innings of the first Test match in Durban.

Bowlers with best innings figures for SA against SL (Tests)

South Africa pacer Marco Jansen ran riot against Sri Lanka on Day 2 of the 1st Test at Kingsmead in Durban.

29 Nov 2024

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill could bat at number three in Adelaide Test

Indian cricketer Shubman Gill has made a promising return to the nets during India's training session in Canberra.

A look at lowest totals against South Africa in Tests 

Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 42 on Day 2 of the 1st Test against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban.

29 Nov 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara highlights challenges of facing pink ball in Tests

As India prepare for the 2nd Test of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, Cheteshwar Pujara has opened up on the peculiar challenges of a pink-ball Test.

29 Nov 2024

Ollie Pope

1st Test: Ollie Pope's impressive 77 bolsters England against NZ

England's vice-captain Ollie Pope produced a stunning performance on Day 2 of the ongoing 1st Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.

29 Nov 2024

Harry Brook

Harry Brook: Decoding his phenomenal Test stats against New Zealand

Harry Brook stole the show for England with a superb unbeaten 132 on Day 2 of the 1st Test against New Zealand at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.

29 Nov 2024

Harry Brook

Harry Brook slams his seventh Test ton, attains this feat

Star England batter Harry Brook has shown his mettle under pressure by scoring his seventh Test century.

29 Nov 2024

Ricky Ponting

Ponting hails India's Perth win as 'greatest overseas triumph'

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has hailed Team India's historic Test win in Perth as one of their greatest overseas.

29 Nov 2024

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill resumes practice; will he play in Adelaide?

Star Indian cricketer Shubman Gill is back in the nets! The news comes after he was ruled out of the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth with a thumb injury.

29 Nov 2024

Joe Root

Joe Root records duck in 150th Test, enters this list

England's star cricketer Joe Root attained an unwanted record in the ongoing 1st Test against New Zealand at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.

South Africa's lowest Test totals at home versus Sri Lanka

South Africa perished for 191 runs in the first Test versus Sri Lanka at Kingsmead in Durban on Thursday.

Decoding the lowest scores of Sri Lanka in Test cricket

Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 42 runs in the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban on Thursday.

Presenting Australia's incredible numbers in Day/Night Tests 

After losing the series opener in Perth, Australia will take on India in the 2nd Test of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Adelaide Oval.

Marco Jansen attains these feats with 7/13 versus SL (Tests)

South African pacer Marco Jansen rattled Sri Lanka on Day 2 of the first Test between the two teams at Kingsmead in Durban.

Durban Test: South Africa dismiss Sri Lanka for 42 runs

Sri Lanka have been bowled out for just 42 runs in the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban on Thursday.

28 Nov 2024

Temba Bavuma

Temba Bavuma slams his 22nd Test fifty: Key stats

South Africa Test skipper, Temba Bavuma, fought valiantly with a 70-run knock in the first encouner against Sri Lanka at Kingsmead in Durban.

28 Nov 2024

Adam Zampa

Will Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa burst on to Test cricket?

Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa is keen to make his Test debut on Australia's tour to Sri Lanka early next year.

1st Test: NZ compile 319/8 against England; Kane Williamson shines 

Kane Williamson displayed his batting prowess with a fine 93(197) ass New Zealand racked up 319/8 on Day 1 of the 1st Test against England in Christchurch.