Test Cricket: News

02 May 2025

England Cricket Board

Who is Sam Cook? Stats of England's latest Test call-up

Essex-born seamer Sam Cook finally received his long-anticipated maiden call-up to the England Test squad.

02 May 2025

Ben Stokes

England announce squad for Zimbabwe Test match: Details here

Essex seamer Sam Cook has received his first-ever England call-up.

02 May 2025

Andrew McDonald

Cameron Bancroft eyes Test recall, but hasn't spoken to McDonald

Australian cricketer Cameron Bancroft has revealed that he has never spoken to Andrew McDonald, the head coach of the Australian national team.

30 Apr 2025

Cricket News

Bangladesh bowlers with 5-wicket hauls (Tests) versus Zimbabwe in Chattogram

Bangladesh sealed a commanding innings win over Zimbabwe in Chattogram, leveling the two-match Test series 1-1.

30 Apr 2025

Mehidy Hasan

Mehidy Hasan claims his 13th five-wicket haul in Tests: Stats

After hammering a solid century for Bangladesh in the match's 2nd innings against Zimbabwe at Chattogram, Mehidy Hasan Miraz picked up a fifer in the 3rd innings.

30 Apr 2025

Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Zimbabwe's Vincent Masekesa claims fifer on Test debut versus Bangladesh

28-year-old Zimbabwe leg-spinner Vincent Masekesa shone for his side on debut in the 2nd innings of the 2nd Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram.

30 Apr 2025

Mehidy Hasan

Mehidy Hasan surpasses 2,000 Test runs with century versus Zimbabwe

Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz slammed a solid 104-run knock for his side versus Zimbabwe in the ongoing 2nd Test match at Chattogram.

Chattogram Test: Zimbabwe execute damage control following Shadman Islam's hundred

Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam starred with the bat on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against Zimbabwe in Chattogram, scoring his second Test century.

Bangladesh's Shadman Islam completes 1,000 Test runs with century: Stats 

Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam has brought up his second Test century.

29 Apr 2025

Taijul Islam

Taijul Islam claims his fifth Test fifer against Zimbabwe: Stats

Bangladesh's star left-arm spinner Taijul Islam ran riot in the first innings of the ongoing second Test match against Zimbabwe in Chattogram.

27 Apr 2025

Mushfiqur Rahim

Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe, 2nd Test: Match preview and stats

Bangladesh are under severe pressure going into the second Test match against Zimbabwe, after a three-wicket loss in Sylhet.

27 Apr 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

ENG-IND Tests: Ravi Shastri emphasizes on Jasprit Bumrah's workload management

Former India coach, Ravi Shastri, has emphasized on managing star pacer Jasprit Bumrah's workload in the upcoming five-match Test series in England.

24 Apr 2025

Cricket News

Bangladeshis with 5-wicket hauls at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium (Tests)

Mehidy Hasan Miraz starred in the first Test against Zimbabwe in Sylhet, taking 10 wickets with two five-wicket hauls.

24 Apr 2025

Mehidy Hasan

Mehidy Hasan Miraz's best bowling spells versus Zimbabwe in Tests

Mehidy Hasan Miraz shone in the first Test against Zimbabwe in Sylhet, taking 10 wickets with twin five-wicket hauls.

Presenting fastest Bangladesh bowlers to 200 Test wickets (by matches)

Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed match figures of 10/102 in the first Test of the two-match series against Zimbabwe, despite Bangladesh's three-wicket loss in Sylhet.

23 Apr 2025

Mehidy Hasan

Mehidy Hasan makes records with twin Test fifers versus Zimbabwe

Bangladesh spin all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz was brilliant for his side in the 1st Test against Zimbabwe at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet.

23 Apr 2025

Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Decoding Zimbabwe's Test wins on Bangladesh soil

Zimbabwe edged past Bangladesh by three wickets in a thrilling first Test of the two-match series in Sylhet.

23 Apr 2025

Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Decoding Blessing Muzarabani's five-wicket hauls in Tests

Zimbabwe's 28-year-old pacer Blessing Muzarabani claimed his third Test five-wicket haul in the second innings of the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet.

23 Apr 2025

Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh in 1st Sylhet Test: Key stats

Bangladesh suffered a defeat in the first Test aganist Zimbabwe on Wednesday at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet.

23 Apr 2025

Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Zimbabwe bowlers with 5-wicket hauls (innings) in Tests versus Bangladesh

In the first Test between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in Sylhet, Blessing Muzarabani delivered a stellar performance, claiming his third five-wicket haul.

Najmul Hossain Shanto slams his 5th Test half-century: Key stats

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto made his presence felt with a knock of 60 during the 3rd innings of the 1st Test against Zimbabwe at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet.

23 Apr 2025

Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Sylhet Test: Blessing Muzarabani makes records with 6/72 versus Bangladesh

Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani claimed a record-breaking 6/72 in the 3rd innings of the 1st Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet.

22 Apr 2025

Mominul Haque

Sylhet Test: Mominul, Shanto shine on rain-hit Day 3 

The ongoing opening Test between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Sylhet is evenly poised.

Mominul Haque becomes 4th Bangladeshi batter with 4,500 Test runs

Mominul Haque has entered the history books by becoming the fourth Bangladeshi batter to complete 4,500 runs in Test cricket.

22 Apr 2025

Rohit Sharma

Steve Waugh opines on Rohit Sharma's Test captaincy future

Former Australian cricketer Steve Waugh has weighed in on Rohit Sharma's future in the Indian Test team.

Mehidy Hasan claims his third Test fifer vs Zimbabwe: Stats 

Bangladesh's star off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz exhibited his exceptional bowling skills by claiming five wickets in the first innings of the ongoing opening Test against Zimbabwe in Sylhet.

20 Apr 2025

Mominul Haque

Mominul Haque slams his 22nd Test fifty, attains these feats

Bangladesh batter Mominul Haque was the lone half-centurion for his side on Day 1 of the 1st Test against Zimbabwe in Sylhet.

Sylhet Test, Day 1: Zimbabwe in total control over Bangladesh 

Visitors Zimbabwe enjoyed themselves on Day 1 of the 1st Test of the two-match series in Sylhet.

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto eyes new start in Tests

Bangladesh will play their first Test of 2025 against Zimbabwe in Sylhet starting April 20.

19 Apr 2025

Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Hosts Bangladesh face Zimbabwe in 1st Test: Preview and stats

The first Test between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe begins on April 20 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.

17 Apr 2025

Chris Woakes

Sam Cook rested by Essex with England Test debut looming 

Talented seamer Sam Cook has been rested from Essex's upcoming County Championship match against Worcestershire.

08 Apr 2025

Will Pucovski

Why Australian cricketer Will Pucovski has retired at 27

Australian cricketer Will Pucovski has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket at the age of 27.

Jamaica's Sabina Park set to host first Day-Night Test

Cricket West Indies is planning to host its first-ever Day-Night Test at Jamaica's Sabina Park, contingent on floodlight upgrades.

01 Apr 2025

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to retain A+ BCCI contracts: Report

According to an ANI report, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will retain veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in A+ category of the 2025-26 central contracts.

01 Apr 2025

England Cricket Board

ECB could retire iconic India-England Pataudi Trophy: Details here 

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is said to be mulling the retirement of the Pataudi Trophy, the prestigious bilateral Test series between England and India.

28 Mar 2025

Moises Henriques

Moises Henriques hangs up his boots from First-Class cricket

Former Australian Test player and veteran New South Wales (NSW) cricketer Moises Henriques has announced his retirement from First-Class cricket.

21 Mar 2025

Chennai

Chennai street to be renamed after R Ashwin: Report 

In a bid to honor former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has decided to rename a street after him.

21 Mar 2025

George Bailey

Khawaja refutes claims of injury concealment ahead of Shield final

Usman Khawaja has vehemently denied allegations that he skipped a Sheffield Shield match to attend the Australian Formula One Grand Prix.

20 Mar 2025

Ben Stokes

Shoaib Bashir set to join Glamorgan on loan from Somerset

England's Test off-spinner, Shoaib Bashir, will be joining Glamorgan for the start of the County Championship season on a short-term loan from Somerset.

20 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli

Nitish Reddy credits Kohli for inspiration behind maiden Test ton

Indian all-rounder, Nitish Kumar Reddy, has unearthed a unique connection between his maiden Test century and former Indian captain, Virat Kohli.

20 Mar 2025

Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib Al Hasan passes bowling action reassessment test: What next?

Veteran Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has successfully cleared a reassessment test for his bowling action.

19 Mar 2025

Ben Duckett

Duckett unfazed by Bumrah ahead of ENG-IND Test series: Details

England opener Ben Duckett has backed himself to face Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah when the two sides meet for a five-match Test series, starting June 20, 2025.

18 Mar 2025

Sourav Ganguly

Ganguly wants Rohit to take responsibility for India's Test failures

Former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly has urged captain Rohit Sharma to take charge and fix the team's recent woes in Test cricket.

16 Mar 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin reveals desire to retire after 100th Test

Ravichandran Ashwin, who retired from international cricket on December 18, 2024, revealed a shocking fact recently.

15 Mar 2025

Ranji Trophy

Vinod Kambli recalls unfulfilled promise to his late mother

Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli, who is battling serious health problems, has revealed a heartbreaking story from his past.

15 Mar 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Nathan McSweeney admits naivety facing Jasprit Bumrah in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australian cricketer Nathan McSweeney has candidly admitted his naivety in taking on India's ace bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

15 Mar 2025

Heather Knight

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt calls for more Women's Tests

South Africa women's cricket team captain Laura Wolvaardt has called for more Test matches in the women's game.

15 Mar 2025

Aakash Chopra

Aakash Chopra highlights 'biggest concern' for MI in IPL 2025 

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has flagged Jasprit Bumrah's injury as the biggest concern for the Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2025.

IPL 2025: Nitish Kumar Reddy cleared to join SRH camp

Young Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has received fitness clearance from the National Cricket Academy (NCA), now the BCCI Centre of Excellence.

15 Mar 2025

KS Bharat

Indian wicket-keeper KS Bharat signs with Dulwich Cricket Club

Indian wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat has bagged a contract with the London-based Dulwich Cricket Club.

15 Mar 2025

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma likely to continue as India's Test captain

After India's recent ICC Champions Trophy triumph, Rohit Sharma is likely to retain the Test captaincy for the upcoming five-match series in England.

13 Mar 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara

Will Cheteshwar Pujara return for England-India Test series?

Veteran Indian cricketer, Cheteshwar Pujara, has once again expressed his desire to return to the national squad for the upcoming five-match Test series in England.

Ex-Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill found guilty in drugs case

Former Australian Test cricketer Stuart MacGill has been convicted of a lesser charge of drug supply by a jury at the Sydney District Court.

NSW coach says Konstas improving shot selection and game awareness

New South Wales's veteran coach Greg Shipperd has advised young cricketer Sam Konstas to adopt a more consistent batting style.

12 Mar 2025

Sunil Gavaskar

Former Indian cricketer Syed Abid Ali passes away at 83

Former Indian all-rounder and exceptional fielder Syed Abid Ali has passed away at 83.

Australia, England to play historic Day-Night MCG Test in 2027

Australia and England will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Test cricket with a special day-night match.

Zimbabwe to tour Bangladesh for two Tests in April 2025

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced Zimbabwe's two-match Test tour of Bangladesh in April 2025, marking their first Test visit in five years, since February 2020.

08 Mar 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin

R Ashwin responds to Shami's plea for saliva rule reconsideration

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has weighed in on the continuing debate over the International Cricket Council's (ICC) ban on the use of saliva to shine cricket balls.

07 Mar 2025

Sheffield Shield

Nathan McSweeney eyes Test recall with strong Sheffield Shield performance

South Australia captain Nathan McSweeney is eager to reclaim his spot in the Australian Test side.

07 Mar 2025

Sheffield Shield

Michael Neser claims his 12th five-wicket haul in FC cricket

Michael Neser, who has been left out from Australian Test pace attack of late, sent a reminder of his capabilities.

07 Mar 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara

'Hungry' Cheteshwar Pujara determined to make Test comeback 

Veteran Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has expressed his eagerness to return to the international scene.

07 Mar 2025

Ben Stokes

Will Ben Stokes become England's ODI captain? Rob Key opines 

Ben Stokes, the current Test captain of England, is being eyed as a potential replacement for Jos Buttler as the team's 50-over skipper.

06 Mar 2025

Sheffield Shield

Usman Khawaja hammers his 43rd century in First-Class cricket: Stats

Usman Khawaja played a pivotal role in Queensland's Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania, scoring a century on the opening day.

05 Mar 2025

Steve Smith

Yuvraj Singh praises Steve Smith's legacy after ODI retirement

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has praised Steve Smith's immense contribution to the game after the Australian batsman announced his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs).

Taskin Ahmed earns A+ category in Bangladesh's 2025 central contracts

Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed has been promoted to the A+ category in the proposed central contracts for 2025.

West Indies to host Day-Night Test against Australia in July

The West Indies cricket team is set to host a Day-Night Test against Australia at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica in July.

Australia's Matthew Kuhnemann cleared by ICC over suspect bowling action

Australian cricketer Matthew Kuhnemann has been cleared of any wrongdoing with his bowling action, following an investigation by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

25 Feb 2025

BCCI

BCCI's unique plan for Team India ahead of England tour

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is planning a way to keep players in touch with red-ball cricket during the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

22 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

Why Umar Akmal has slammed former skipper Babar Azam's leadership

Former Pakistan batter Umar Akmal has publicly slammed Babar Azam, who earlier led the side across formats.

Kuhnemann undergoes ICC testing, awaits verdict on bowling action

Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann was recently subjected to a detailed examination of his bowling action in Brisbane.

17 Feb 2025

Ajinkya Rahane

'Cricket is my PR' - Rahane targets Team India return

Ajinkya Rahane, one of the biggest names in Indian cricket, is targeting a return to the Indian Test team.

15 Feb 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah could replace Rohit Sharma as India's Test captain

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is said to be eyeing fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah as Rohit Sharma's successor in the Test format.

14 Feb 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Shardul Thakur hails Rohit Sharma's resilience amid form slump

Indian cricket team pacer, Shardul Thakur, has lauded skipper Rohit Sharma's resilience in a recent interview with RevSportz.

12 Feb 2025

Big Bash League

Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann's bowling action under ICC scrutiny

Australian left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has been reported for a suspect bowling action following the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

12 Feb 2025

Ajinkya Rahane

Can Ajinkya Rahane return to India's Test side?

Former Indian vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has reiterated his strong desire to make a comeback in Test cricket.

10 Feb 2025

Ireland Cricket

Who is Ireland's Matthew Humphreys? His six-wicket haul downs Zimbabwe

Ireland's left-arm spinner Matthew Humphreys created history by taking a six-wicket haul in the one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.

10 Feb 2025

Marnus Labuschagne

Steve Smith backs Labuschagne amid selection doubts for WTC final

Australian cricket team's star batsman Steve Smith has come out in support of Marnus Labuschagne.

09 Feb 2025

Dhananjaya de Silva

Dhananjaya de Silva questions Sri Lanka's strategy on spin-friendly pitches

Sri Lankan cricket team captain, Dhananjaya de Silva, has ignited a debate over the nation's dependence on spin-friendly pitches for home matches.