Test Cricket: News
Ashes: Mitchell Starc can break this Rangana Herath record (Tests)
Mitchell Starc, the talismanic Australian pacer, will be looking to end the 2025-26 Ashes series on a high note.
Ashes: Has Alex Carey struggled at SCG in Tests?
Australia and England are gearing up for the fifth and final Test of their 2025-26 Ashes series.
Matthew Potts set to make his Ashes debut: Key stats
England are all but likely to give a nod to Matthew Potts for his Ashes debut in the final Test against Australia, starting on January 4 in Sydney.
Potts, Bashir named in England's squad for 5th Ashes Test
Pacer Matthew Potts is all set to make his first appearance in this Ashes series in the last Test match at the Sydney Cricket Ground, starting on January 4.
Here's how Khawaja revived Test career with twin Test centuries
Veteran Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has announced his decision to retire from international cricket after the fifth Ashes Test against England.
Khawaja received this honor for his Test heroics in 2023
Australia's veteran opening batter Usman Khawaja has announced his retirement from international cricket.
SCG curator reveals pitch plans for 5th Ashes Test: Details
Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) curator Adam Lewis has revealed his plans for the pitch of the fifth Ashes Test, which will get underway on January 4.
'Always felt different': Usman Khawaja calls out racial stereotypes
Usman Khawaja, Australia's first Muslim Test cricketer, has opened up about the racial undertones in the criticism he faced at the start of the Ashes series and also throughout his career.
Usman Khawaja to retire after 5th Ashes Test: Details here
Usman Khawaja, the veteran Australian cricketer, has announced his decision to retire from international cricket after the fifth Ashes Test against England.
Todd Murphy ready to face England's aggression in Sydney Test
Australia's young spinner Todd Murphy is mentally prepared to be the target of England's batting attack in the final Ashes Test to be held in Sydney.
Michael Vaughan warns Stokes, McCullum ahead of Sydney Test
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has called England's Boxing Day Test win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground a "lottery."
Can Ben Stokes end Ashes 2025-26 on a high? Stats
England skipper Ben Stokes will be keen to finish The Ashes 2025-26 series strongly.
How has Joe Root performed at the SCG (Tests)? Stats
England's Joe Root will be aiming to signing off the Ashes 2025-26 series strongly.
Australia and England's H2H record at the SCG in Tests
Australia and England face each other for the 5th and final Test of their 2025-26 Ashes series.
Usman Khawaja retained in Australia's squad for final Ashes Test
Australia have announced their 15-member squad for the fifth and final Ashes Test against England, starting on January 4 in Sydney.
Will Usman Khawaja retire? Veteran cricketer to announce future plans
Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja is set to address his Test future ahead of the final Ashes Test against England in Sydney.
Ashes: How has Ben Stokes fared at SCG (Tests)?
The fifth and final Test of the 2025-26 Ashes series will be held at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) from January 4.
5th Ashes Test critical for Stokes-McCullum era: Michael Vaughan
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has stressed the importance of the upcoming fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney.
Ashes: Todd Murphy hopes to play Sydney Test against England
Young Australian off-spinner Todd Murphy is looking forward to playing in the fifth and final Ashes Test against England.
Ashes: What is England's Test record at the SCG?
The fifth and final Test of the 2025-26 Ashes series will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 4.
Usman Khawaja averages 87.50 at the SCG in Tests: Stats
Usman Khawaja's place in the Australian side for the upcoming 5th and final Ashes Test has been confirmed by coach Andrew McDonald.
How has Travis Head performed at the SCG (Tests)? Stats
Australia's Travis Head has been the best batsman in the 2025-26 Ashes series.
How has Mitchell Starc performed at the SCG (Tests)? Stats
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc will be aiming to finish the 2025-26 Ashes series on a high.
Steve Smith averages 64.47 at the SCG in Tests: Stats
Australia will look to bounce back in the 5th and final Ashes 2025-26 series Test to be held at the SCG from January 4 onward.
Listing batters with 250-plus individual scores in 2025 (Tests)
The year 2025 witnessed some stellar performances in Test cricket, with South Africa winning the ICC World Test Championship trophy.
PCB parts ways with Test head coach Azhar Mahmood: Details
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has parted ways with its national Test team head coach, Azhar Mahmood.
Will Hardik Pandya return to Test cricket? Robin Uthappa opines
Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa has urged star all-rounder Hardik Pandya to reconsider his ambitions in Test cricket and make a comeback.
IPL experience helped me handle Ashes pressure: Jacob Bethell
England's Jacob Bethell has credited his Indian Premier League (IPL) experience with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for helping him cope with the pressure of the ongoing 2025-26 Ashes series.
Will Usman Khawaja retire after SCG Test? Coach McDonald answers
Australian head coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed that there are no signs of senior opener Usman Khawaja planning to retire after the 5th and final Ashes Test at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
Ashes: Gus Atkinson ruled out of final Test with injury
England fast bowler Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the 5th and final Test of the ongoing Ashes series Down Under.
Year-ender: Players with most Test wickets in 2025
The year 2025 saw some riveting bowling performances across formats.
Will Gautam Gambhir be axed as Test coach? BCCI answers
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has denied rumors that former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman is being considered as a replacement for Gautam Gambhir as the head coach of the men's Test team.
Bowlers with best strike-rates in a calendar year (Tests)
Australian ace Mitchell Starc has set a new benchmark in Test cricket by posting the best strike-rate in a calendar year among bowlers taking at least 50 wickets.
Year-ender: Mitchell Starc clocked these Test numbers in 2025
Talismanic Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc was simply on a roll in the Test format in 2025.
Fewest balls faced by Australia in a home Test
Australia's performance in the Boxing Day Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has been a major disappointment.
Fewest balls bowled across 1st four Tests of a series
England have ended their 5,468-day wait for a Test victory in Australia.
Ashes: MCG curator 'in shock' after costly 2-day Test finish
The curator of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Matt Page, has expressed his shock at the early conclusion of the Boxing Day Test.
Ashes: Webster, Inglis released for BBL duty before Sydney Test
Australian cricketers Beau Webster and Josh Inglis have been released from the Ashes squad to play one match each in the Big Bash League (BBL).
Year-ender: Decoding batters with most Test runs in 2025
The 2025 calendar year in Tests came to a thrilling end with England beating Australia inside two days in the 4th Ashes encounter at the MCG on December 277.
Who were the best performers in 2025 (Test cricket)? Stats
The calendar year 2025 in Test cricket got over on December 27, Saturday, with the 4th Ashes encounter at the MCG getting over inside two days.
England skipper Ben Stokes criticizes MCG pitch after 2-day Test
England captain Ben Stokes has slammed the pitch at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) after his team's victory in the fourth Test within two days.
Australia's Usman Khawaja records his 10th Test duck: Key stats
Australia's Usman Khawaja recorded a 2-ball duck on Day 2 of the 4th Ashes Test in Melbourne on Saturday.
Ben Stokes proud of England's character after historic Ashes win
England captain Ben Stokes has expressed immense pride in his team's resilience after they secured a remarkable two-day Test victory in the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Listing fastest batters to complete 3,000 Test runs (by balls)
England's Harry Brook recently became the fastest cricketer in history to complete 3,000 runs in Test cricket in terms of balls faced.
England end this streak in Australia with MCG Test triumph
England have ended their 18-match winless streak in Australia with a four-wicket victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on December 27, 2025.
Ashes: Starc traps Stokes yet again, equals Ashwin's feat
After a long wait of 14 years, England have finally broken their Australian jinx with a historic victory in the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Ashes: England script records by beating Australia in MCG Test
England are finally off the mark in the ongoing Ashes 2025-26, having beaten Australia by four wickets in the fourth match in Melbourne.
Mitchell Starc traps Duckett for 7th time in Ashes: Stats
Australia's in-form pacer Mitchell Starc has extended his dominance over dashing England opener Ben Duckett.
'Short Tests are bad...' CA boss on MCG Ashes Test
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg has expressed concerns over the trend of shortened Test matches, calling them "bad for business."
Brydon Carse claims his second four-fer in Ashes 2025-26: Stats
Australia's second innings in the ongoing fourth Ashes Test came to a swift end at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday.
England's Ben Duckett races to 3,000 Test runs: Key stats
Star England opener Ben Duckett has crossed the 3,000-run mark in Test cricket.
Ashes: England's Gus Atkinson injures hamstring during MCG Test
England's fast bowler Gus Atkinson left the field with a hamstring injury during the ongoing 4th Ashes Test against Australia.
Boxing Day Test: Former players lash out at MCG pitch
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch has come under fire after a gripping Boxing Day clash, which saw both Australia and England bowled out cheaply.