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Steve Smith remains non-committal on Travis Head's Test opening slot
Australia's senior player and stand-in skipper in the 1st Ashes Test, Steve Smith, has remained non-committal on whether Travis Head will continue to open the batting in Test matches.
Ireland's Harry Tector slams his 5th half-century in Tests: Stats
The Irish men's cricket team managed to push the second Test against Bangladesh into a fifth day.
Taijul Islam vs Shakib Al Hasan: Decoding their Test stats
Bangladeshi spinner Taijul Islam has become the highest wicket-taker for his country in Test cricket.
Bangladesh's Mominul Haque hammers his 3rd successive Test fifty: Stats
Bangladesh batter Mominul Haque hammered his 3rd successive half-century in the two-match Test series against Ireland on Saturday in Dhaka.
Guwahati Test, Day 1: South Africa are 247/6 versus India
The first day of the Guwahati Test saw India end the day slightly ahead of South Africa.
WTC table: Australia continue at top; England remain sixth
Team Australia has continued its unbeaten run in the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle with a historic victory over England in the first Test of the Ashes series.
Marnus Labuschagne slams his 24th half-century in Tests: Key stats
Marnus Labuschagne played a solid hand for Australia in the 4th innings against England, helping his side win the 1st Ashes Test at the Perth Stadium, Perth.
1st Ashes Test: Ton-up Head powers Australia to stunning triumph
A powerful fourth-innings hundred from Travis Head has powered Australia over the line in the opening Test of the 2025-26 Ashes at Perth's Optus Stadium.
Indigenous duo Boland, Doggett rock England in Ashes opener: Details
Australia have put themselves in a strong position after bowling out England for just 164 runs in the third innings of the ongoing Ashes opener at Perth's Optus Stadium.
Travis Head attains multiple feats with third Ashes hundred: Stats
Dashing Aussie batter Travis Head dismantled the England bowling line-up en route to a match-winning hundred in the fourth innings of the Ashes opener at Perth's Optus Stadium.
Ashes: Starc completes 200 WTC wickets with historic match 10-fer
Mitchell Starc has made history by taking a stunning 10-wicket haul in the first Ashes Test at Perth Stadium.
Mushfiqur Rahim celebrates 100th Test with twin 50-plus scores: Stats
Legendary Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim made his 100th Test appearance memorable by scoring twin 50-plus scores.
Ashes: Root falters again; Starc traps him for 10th time
Talismanic Australian pacer Mitchell Starc continues to make the ball talk in the ongoing Ashes opener at Perth's Optus Stadium, dismissing England's Joe Root for just eight runs on Day 2.
Ben Stokes scripts history with Ashes fifer in Perth: Details
Ben Stokes, the England Test captain, has etched his name in Ashes history by achieving the best bowling figures ever recorded by an England skipper against Australia in Test cricket.
Here's why IND-SA Guwahati Test has tea break before lunch
The second Test match between India and South Africa at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati will witness a rare occurrence of a tea break before lunch.
Crawley bags twin ducks in Ashes opener, joins unwanted list
Mitchell Starc, Australia's ace fast bowler, has once again proven his exceptional athleticism and fielding skills.
Aiden Markram completes 50 appearances in Test cricket: Stats
Star batter Aiden Markram has become the latest South African player to complete 50 Test matches.
Brydon Carse shines on Ashes debut, claims three-fer
England seized the initiative in the first Ashes Test against Australia, bowling them out for a mere 132 runs in their first innings.
2nd Test: SA elect to bat; India make two changes
South Africa have won the toss and opted to bat first in the second Test match against India at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati - India's newest Test venue.
Bangladesh's Mahmudul Hasan Joy surpasses 1,000 runs in Tests: Stats
Mahmudul Hasan Joy scored a superb 91-ball 60 on Day 3 of the 2nd Test between Bangladesh and Ireland in Dhaka.
India vs South Africa, Guwahati Test: Match preview and stats
The second Test between India and South Africa will be played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, a first for the venue.
Ashes: Mitchell Starc and Ben Stokes attain unique Test feat
Australia's Mitchell Starc and England's Ben Stokes attained a unique Test feat.
Ben Stokes claims his 3rd five-wicket haul in Ashes: Stats
Ben Stokes picked five wickets from just six overs to help England restrict Australia to 123/9 at stumps on Day 1 of the 1st Ashes Test at the Perth Stadium, Perth.
Ireland's Lorcan Tucker smashes his 4th fifty in Tests: Stats
Lorcan Tucker stood out with a gutsy knock of an unbeaten 75 as Ireland posted 265/10 versus Bangladesh in the 2nd innings of the 2nd Test at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.
Taijul Islam becomes Bangladesh's joint-highest wicket-taker in Tests: Stats
Bangladesh's Taijul Islam has equaled Shakib Al Hasan's record of becoming Bangladesh's joint highest wicket-taker in Tests.
Kagiso Rabada officially ruled out of 2nd Test against India
South Africa's star pacer Kagiso Rabada has been officially ruled out of the second Test match against India, starting Saturday in Guwahati.
Harry Brook slams fifty in maiden Ashes innings Down Under
Amid challenging circumstances, Harry Brook played a 52-run knock on the opening day of the opening Ashes Test at Perth's Optus Stadium.
Earthquake shakes Dhaka during Bangladesh-Ireland Test: Details here
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Bangladesh and India, including Kolkata and Guwahati, during the morning session of the third day of the ongoing second Test between Bangladesh and Ireland in Dhaka.
Gill officially out of 2nd SA Test, Pant to lead
India's captain Shubman Gill has been officially ruled out of the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati, starting on November 22.
Ashes, Mitchell Starc dismantles England with career-best seven-fer: Key stats
Mitchell Starc, Australia's talismanic left-arm fast bowler, was the star of the show on Day 1 of the first Test of the much-awaited Ashes series against England.
India vs South Africa, 2nd Test: Decoding key player battles
The Indian cricket team is gearing up to face South Africa in the second Test of their series, which will be played at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati from November 22.
Starc traps Stokes for 10th time in Ashes: Key stats
Mitchell Starc, Australia's left-arm pacer, struck a major blow by dismissing England captain Ben Stokes on Day 1 of the first Test match of the Ashes 2025-26 series at Perth's Optus Stadium.
Ashes: Mitchell Starc completes 24 first-over wickets in Tests
Mitchell Starc, Australia's left-arm fast bowler, has once again proven his prowess by dismissing Zak Crawley in the first over of the Ashes 2025-26 series.
The Ashes, Ollie Pope completes 8,500 First-Class runs: Key stats
Star England batter Ollie Pope has raced past 8,500 runs in First-Class cricket.
Kemar Roach returns to WI squad for New Zealand Tests
West Indies have announced the recall of veteran pacer Kemar Roach for their upcoming three-match Test series against New Zealand.
Ashes: Root bags duck; Starc traps him for ninth time
Former England captain Joe Root's long-standing struggle in Australia continued on the opening morning of the Ashes Test in Perth.
Mitchell Starc becomes first left-arm pacer with 100 Ashes wickets
Mitchell Starc gave Australia a perfect start in the first Test of the Ashes series against England in Perth.
How has Australia's Nathan Lyon performed in The Ashes? Stats
Nathan Lyon will lend his voice in the Australian attack when the hosts take on England in the 2025-26 Ashes opener in Perth.
Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim reflects on 100 Test matches: Details here
Bangladesh's veteran wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim has expressed disbelief at having represented his country in 100 Test matches.
Marnus Labuschagne averages 74.85 at Perth Stadium in Tests: Stats
Australia's Marnus Labuschagne will be hoping to maximize run-scoring after being recalled to the Test XI.
Asian batters to score a century in their 100th Test
Veteran Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim entered record books in Test cricket with a sensational hundred versus Ireland on November 20, 2025.
'Playing all formats for India a luxury': Kuldeep Yadav
Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav has said that playing in all three formats of the game is a "luxury."
Rishabh Pant to lead India in Guwahati Test against SA
Indian captain Shubman Gill is set to miss the 2nd Test against South Africa in Guwahati due to an insufficient recovery from a neck spasm.
'Everyone talking about...': Kotak defends Gautam Gambhir after Kolkata defeat
Indian men's cricket team batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has come out in defense of head coach Gautam Gambhir.
Ashes: Ben Stokes urges England to 'create history' Down Under
England captain Ben Stokes has challenged his side to "create history" as they prepare for the first Ashes Test scheduled at the Perth Stadium, starting November 21.
Ireland's Andy McBrine records his second Test fifer: Key stats
Ireland spinner Andy McBrine made a mark with a five-wicket haul in the 2nd Test against Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.
England eye first Test win in Australia since 2011: Preview
The highly anticipated Ashes series between Australia and England is set to kick off on November 21 at Perth Stadium, with a sold-out crowd eagerly awaiting the first ball.
Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das record seventh 100-plus stand in Tests
Centuries from star batters Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das bolstered Bangladesh against Ireland in the ongoing 1st Test at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.
Litton Das slams his fifth Test ton, completes 3,000 runs
Star Bangladesh batter Litton Das has slammed his fifth century in Test cricket.
Mushfiqur Rahim slams record-setting ton in his 100th Test: Stats
Star Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim has made his 100th Test appearance memorable by scoring a ton.
Decoding Australia's stats at Perth Stadium in Test cricket
Australia gear up for a 5-match Test series against England with the 1st encounter set to start on November 21 at the Perth Stadium, Perth.
What is Australia and England's head-to-head record in The Ashes?
Test cricket's biggest rivalry - The Ashes - is set to begin from November 21.
How has Australia's Scott Boland performed in The Ashes? Stats
Australian pacer Scott Boland will be out to make the ball do the talking when his side takes on England in the 1st Ashes Test at the Perth Stadium, Perth.
Mominul Haque slams half-century in second successive Test: Stats
Star batter Mominul Haque bolstered Bangladesh with a defiant half-century against Ireland in the 2nd Test at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.
Lungi Ngidi added to South Africa's squad for 2nd Test
South Africa have added fast bowler Lungi Ngidi to their squad for the 2nd Test match against India.
Sunil Gavaskar explains technique behind Temba Bavuma's historic 55*
In the first Test match against India, South African skipper Temba Bavuma stood tall amid a challenging pitch at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.
Guwahati Test: SA add Ngidi as cover for Kagiso Rabada
South Africa have added fast bowler Lungi Ngidi to their squad for the second Test against India.
Who has dismissed Stokes most often in Ashes Down Under?
England captain Ben Stokes will lead his side against Australia in the high-voltage Ashes Test series, starting November 21 in Perth.
Revisiting Joe Root's woes versus Scott Boland in 2021-22 Ashes
Joe Root, the world's top-ranked Test batsman, will be looking to score his maiden century on Australian soil during the upcoming Ashes series.
South Africa bowlers with best Test figures in India
In a record-breaking feat, South Africa claimed their first Test win in India in 15 years.
Listing Australian players with 250-plus scores in home Ashes Tests
The Ashes series, a historic cricket rivalry between England and Australia, has witnessed some of the greatest batting performances in cricket history.
Tamim Iqbal hails Mushfiqur Rahim ahead of latter's 100th Test
As Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim gears up for his 100th Test match, his teammates and coaches have praised the milestone.
'All about heroes and villains': Alex Carey on Ashes rivalry
Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey, who faced backlash for stumping Jonny Bairstow in the 2023 Ashes, has now downplayed the incident.
Players with 4,000 runs and 300 wickets in Test cricket
Although India lost the 1st Test to South Africa at Eden Gardens, Ravindra Jadeja entered an elite list.
Shubman Gill misses training session: Will he play in Guwahati?
The availability of Indian captain Shubman Gill for the 2nd Test against South Africa, starting November 22, is in doubt.
The Ashes: Highest individual scores for England batters Down Under
The Ashes series, a historic cricket rivalry between England and Australia, has seen some of the most phenomenal batting displays in cricket history.
Australia's dominance against England in home Tests: Key stats
The much-anticipated 2025/26 Ashes series between Australia and England will be underway on November 21 Down Under.
Listing fastest captains to win 10 Test matches
South Africa's Test captain Temba Bavuma has made history by becoming the fastest captain in the world to win 10 Test matches.
A look at lowest Test targets successfully defended by SA
South Africa defeated India by 30 runs in a historic low-scoring opening Test at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.
Decoding India's lowest totals against South Africa in home Tests
South Africa's recent victory over India by 30 runs in Kolkata has highlighted Team India's struggles on turning tracks.
'Even I would've taken...': Kris Srikkanth slams Kolkata pitch, Gambhir
Former India captain and BCCI chief selector Kris Srikkanth has criticized the pitch at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, where India lost the 1st Test to South Africa by 30 runs.
Listing lowest targets successfully defended in Tests in India
South Africa defeated India by 30 runs in a historic low-scoring opening Test match at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.
Cheteshwar Pujara refuses 'transition' excuse following India's defeat to SA
Veteran Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has questioned the team's batting strategy and shot selection after their recent defeat against South Africa in a Test match at Kolkata.
Kolkata Test: Ashwin slams Indian batters' inability to counter spin
Ravichandran Ashwin, a veteran off-spinner and one of India's most successful spinners, has criticized the Indian batters for their inability to handle spin against South Africa in the Kolkata Test.
'We find a way': Kagiso Rabada hails South Africa's resilience
Kagiso Rabada, South African fast bowler, has praised his team's remarkable ability to "find a way to win" despite injuries and absences.
Decoding the lowest Test targets India failed to chase down
In a new low, India failed to chase down 124 against South Africa in the 1st Test at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.