Test Cricket: News
England's Liam Dawson retires from First-Class cricket: Decoding his stats
Liam Dawson, the 36-year-old all-rounder from Hampshire, has announced his retirement from First-Class cricket with immediate effect.
England drop Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope from Test squad: Details
England have announced a 15-member squad for the first Test against New Zealand, starting June 4.
Dilemma over pacers' selection for Afghanistan Test? BCCI schedules meeting
The Indian cricket team's busy schedule has left the national selectors in a dilemma over the fast bowlers' selection for the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan.
WTC standings: Bangladesh rise to 6th after beating Pakistan
Bangladesh's first-ever home Test victory over Pakistan has sent shockwaves through the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings.
Bangladesh's Nahid Rana shines versus Pakistan, claims second Test fifer
In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Bangladesh have registered their first-ever home Test victory against Pakistan.
1st Test: Bangladesh script historic win over Pakistan
Pakistan's woes in Test cricket deepened on Tuesday as they suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of Bangladesh.
Pakistan's Abdullah Fazal hammers twin fifties on Test debut: Stats
Abdullah Fazal has made his mark by becoming the sixth player from Pakistan to register 50-plus scores in both innings of his debut Test match.
1st Test: Najmul Shanto slams twin 80-plus scores vs Pakistan
Najmul Hossain Shanto missed out on hitting twin hundreds in the first Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan at Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.
Day 4: Bangladesh on top of Pakistan in Mirpur Test
Bangladesh have put themselves in a commanding position at the end of Day 4, with a healthy lead of 179 runs over Pakistan in the first Test match at Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Mominul Haque becomes 3rd Bangladeshi to 5,000 Test runs: Stats
Mominul Haque has entered the history books by becoming the third Bangladeshi batter to complete 5,000 runs in Test cricket.
Day 3: Bangladesh inch ahead of Pakistan in Mirpur Test
Bangladesh have taken a narrow first-innings lead over Pakistan in the ongoing first Test match at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur.
Mehidy Hasan claims his second Test fifer against Pakistan: Stats
Bangladesh have taken a crucial 27-run lead in the first Test against Pakistan in Mirpur, thanks to a stellar five-wicket haul from Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
1st Test: Rizwan, Agha hammer fifties against Bangladesh
Pakistan posted a solid 386/10 while batting second in the first Test match against Bangladesh at Dhaka's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Pakistan's Abdullah Fazal slams 60 vs Bangladesh on Test debut
Pakistan's debutants Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal put up a stellar show in the second innings of the first Test against Bangladesh at Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla Stadium.
Pakistan's Azan Awais shines with hundred on Test debut
Pakistan's Azan Awais, a left-handed opener from Sialkot, hammered a stunning hundred on Test debut.
1st Test: Debutant Azan Awais leads Pakistan's fightback against Bangladesh
Pakistan's young opening batsman Azan Awais made a stunning start to his Test career by scoring an unbeaten 85 on Day 2 of the opening Test against Bangladesh.
Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas claims his sixth Test five-wicket haul: Stats
Veteran pacer Mohammad Abbas turned the tide in Pakistan's favor with a brilliant bowling display on Day 2 of the first Test against Bangladesh at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Mushfiqur Rahim shines vs Pakistan, breaks Tamim Iqbal's record
Veteran Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim played a key role in his team's dominance on Day 2 of the first Test against Pakistan.
1st Test: Shanto, Mominul shine as Bangladesh dominate Day 1
Bangladesh ended Day 1 of the first Test against Pakistan in a commanding position, scoring 301 runs for the loss of four wickets in 85 overs.
Najmul Hossain Shanto gets to his ninth Test hundred: Stats
Bangladesh captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto has raced to his ninth Test century.
Pakistan suffer Babar Azam blow ahead of first Bangladesh Test
The Pakistan cricket team will be without star batter Babar Azam for the first Test match against Bangladesh.
WTC 2025-27: Hosts Bangladesh face Pakistan in 1st Test
After a two-year hiatus, Bangladesh and Pakistan are set to clash in a two-match Test series.
Brendon McCullum has encouraged my England return: Ollie Robinson
Ollie Robinson, the Sussex captain, has revealed that England head coach Brendon McCullum encouraged him to make a comeback.
Will Najmul Hossain be available for for 1st Pakistan Test?
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is optimistic about the availability of Test captain Najmul Hossain for the first Test match against Pakistan.
Sarfaraz Ahmed appointed Pakistan's head coach for Bangladesh Test series
Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been appointed as the head coach of the senior men's Test side for the upcoming tour of Bangladesh.
Ben Stokes addresses rift rumors with McCullum: England captain's statement
England Test captain Ben Stokes has dismissed rumors of a rift with head coach Brendon McCullum.
ICC considers one-off Tests for next WTC cycle: Details here
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering the inclusion of one-off Test matches in the next cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC), as per ESPNcricinfo.
'Hardest period of my captaincy': Stokes on recent Test failures
England's Test cricket captain Ben Stokes has described the last three months as the "hardest period" of his captaincy.
Australia to host NZ for historic four-Test series: Details
Cricket Australia (CA) has announced a blockbuster home summer schedule, including a historic four-match Test series against New Zealand.
Australian men's cricket team set for a jam-packed home season
Australia's men's cricket team is set for a jam-packed home season in 2026-27, with four Tests against New Zealand in just over a month.
'Was the right decision': Ollie Pope on his Ashes axing
Ollie Pope, the former vice-captain of the England Test team, has spoken out about his team's performance in the 2025-26 Ashes series.
'Test cricket most beautiful format,' says Pratika Rawal
Team India opener Pratika Rawal has called for an increase in Women's Test matches, calling the format "the most beautiful."
Usman Khawaja bows out of First-Class cricket: Decoding his stats
Former Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja's First-Class career officially came to end, following Queensland's failure to qualify for the ongoing Sheffield Shield final.
'Forever special': VVS Laxman recalls iconic partnership with Rahul Dravid
Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman has reminisced about his iconic partnership with Rahul Dravid during the historic India-Australia Test match at Eden Gardens in 2001.
Jasprit Bumrah completes 500 international wickets: Key stats
Jasprit Bumrah, India's star fast bowler, has attained a major milestone in his cricketing career.
KL Rahul slams consecutive centuries in Ranji Trophy 2025-26 knock-outs
Indian Test opener KL Rahul has scored his second consecutive century in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2025-26 knock-outs.
Ranji Trophy: Yashasvi Jaiswal falters in quarter-final vs Karnataka
Yashasvi Jaiswal's return to the Ranji Trophy was cut short as he was dismissed for just five runs off 12 balls.
MCC's last-over law change in multi-day matches explained
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has announced major changes to the Laws of Cricket, including allowing the last over of a day's play (multi-day match) to continue even if a wicket falls.
KL Rahul scores 59 on Ranji Trophy return: Stats
Taking advantage of a break from international cricket, KL Rahul made a steady comeback in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26.
South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder signs with Essex: Details here
Essex County Cricket Club have announced the signing of South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder for the first 10 weeks of the 2026 county season.
Sarfaraz Khan completes 5,000 First-Class runs with Ranji Trophy century
Sarfaraz Khan's unbeaten century and Siddhesh Lad's knock of 102 helped Mumbai reach a strong position at 332/4 versus Hyderabad on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Elite Group C match.
Ranji Trophy, Abhimanyu Easwaran registers his 35th First-Class half-century: Stats
Bengal skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran shone against Services in Ranji Trophy 2025-26 post the mid-season break.
Shubman Gill: Dissecting his stats in First-Class cricket
India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill is all set to feature in the second leg of the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy.
Chris Woakes backs England's 'Bazball' approach despite Ashes defeat
England cricketer Chris Woakes has defended the Bazball approach, despite his team's 2-2 draw with Australia in the recent Ashes series.
Jos Buttler backs England to become No. 1 Test side
Star batter Jos Buttler has backed skipper Ben Stokes to lead England's Test side atop the ICC Men's Rankings.
'There's no drinking culture': Stuart Broad defends England players
Former England pacer Stuart Broad has spoken out against the notion that the current Test team has a drinking problem.
Alex Carey emulates Adam Gilchrist's feat in Ashes 2025-26: Details
Australia's wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey has emulated legendary Adam Gilchrist by scoring over 300 runs and making more than 25 dismissals in a single Test series.
Usman Khawaja signs off from Test cricket: Decoding his stats
The Australian cricket team gave a fitting farewell to Usman Khawaja, who announced his retirement from international cricket after the fifth Test at the SCG.
Mitchell Starc sets record with 31 wickets in Ashes 2025/26
Star left-arm speedster Mitchell Starc played a significant role in Australia's 2025/26 Ashes win.
Captains with most Test centuries in home conditions
Veteran Australian batter Steve Smith recently added another feather to his cap by scoring his 37th Test century.
Steve Smith overtakes Hobbs, becomes second-highest run-scorer in Ashes: Stats
Australian cricketing legend Steve Smith has added another feather to his cap by becoming the second-highest run-scorer in Ashes history.
Batters to record fastest 150s in the Ashes (by balls)
Travis Head shattered a ton of records with a fine century in the second innings of the fifth and final Test at Sydney Cricket Ground.
Destructive Travis Head hammers his third ton in Ashes 2025-26
Travis Head shattered a ton of records with his third century in the ongoing Ashes 2025-26.
Players with most Test centuries since the start of 2021
England batter Joe Root slammed his second Test century in Australia on January 5.
Which bowler has dismissed Ben Stokes most times in Tests?
The fifth and final Test of the ongoing 2025/26 Ashes series saw Australia's Mitchell Starc maintain his dominance over England skipper Ben Stokes.
Will Joe Root return to play Down Under in 2029?
England's all-time leading run-scorer in Test cricket, Joe Root has expressed his desire to be part of the next Ashes series in Australia, scheduled for 2029/30.
Ashes: Ben Stokes's verbal spat with Marnus Labuschagne sparks debate
The ongoing Ashes series saw a controversial on-field incident involving England skipper Ben Stokes and Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne on January 5.
Ashes: Travis Head becomes second Australian opener with this record
Travis Head has become the second Australian opener in the 21st century to score over 500 runs in an Ashes series.
Listing batters with most 150-plus scores in Test cricket
Joe Root, England's batting stalwart, has scored his 17th score of 150 or more in Test cricket.
5th Ashes Test: Root, Head's batting brilliance headline Day 2
Remarkable knocks from Travis Head and Joe Root headlined the second day of the fifth and final Ashes Test match between Australia and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
Marnus Labuschagne gets to 12,500 runs in First-Class cricket: Stats
Australian batting star Marnus Labuschagne has reached the milestone of 12,500 runs in First-Class cricket.
Record-breaking Joe Root gets to 19,000 First-Class runs: Stats
Joe Root scored a brilliant 160, helping England post a total of 384 runs at tea on Day 2 of the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
SCG Test, Justin Langer apologizes to Marnus Labuschagne: Here's why
Former Australian cricketer Justin Langer has publicly apologized to current player Marnus Labuschagne.
Michael Neser claims yet another four-fer in Ashes 2025-26: Stats
England were bowled out for 384 runs in their first innings of the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday.
Harry Brook gets to his sixth Ashes half-century: Key stats
England batting star Harry Brook played a fine 84-run knock in the first innings of the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground.
'Real shame': Swepson urges Australia to give spinners a chance
Mitchell Swepson, the Australian leg-spinner with four Test caps, has expressed his disappointment over the national selectors' growing trend of ignoring front-line spinners.
Starc surpasses Ashwin by dismissing Stokes for 14th time (Tests)
Star Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has created a new record in Test cricket by dismissing England's Test captain Ben Stokes for the 14th time.
Ashes: Joe Root equals Ricky Ponting with 41st Test ton
Joe Root, the England batting talisman, has equaled Australian legend Ricky Ponting's record of 41 Test centuries.
Will Todd Murphy feature in 5th Ashes Test? Smith reacts
Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith has expressed his desire for a Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) pitch reminiscent of the past.
'Unfair' to blame Usman Khawaja for Perth preparation: Steve Smith
Australia's stand-in captain for the Ashes series, Steven Smith, has defended Usman Khawaja against criticism over his preparation for the first Test in Perth.
These player battles can headline the Ashes finale at SCG
The final match of the 2025-2026 Ashes series will get underway at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on January 4.
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.