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Test Cricket: News

06 Jan 2026
Steve Smith

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.

06 Jan 2026
Travis Head

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.

06 Jan 2026
Travis Head

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.

05 Jan 2026
Joe Root

Players with most Test centuries since the start of 2021 

England batter Joe Root slammed his second Test century in Australia on January 5.

05 Jan 2026
Ben Stokes

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.

05 Jan 2026
Joe Root

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.

05 Jan 2026
The Ashes

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.

05 Jan 2026
Travis Head

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.

05 Jan 2026
Joe Root

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.

05 Jan 2026
Joe Root

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).

05 Jan 2026
Marnus Labuschagne

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.

05 Jan 2026
Joe Root

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).

05 Jan 2026
Justin Langer

SCG Test, Justin Langer apologizes to Marnus Labuschagne: Here's why 

Former Australian cricketer Justin Langer has publicly apologized to current player Marnus Labuschagne.

05 Jan 2026
Michael Neser

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.

05 Jan 2026
Harry Brook

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.

05 Jan 2026
The Ashes

'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.

05 Jan 2026
Ben Stokes

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.

05 Jan 2026
Joe Root

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.

03 Jan 2026
Cameron Green

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.

03 Jan 2026
Steven Smith

'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.

03 Jan 2026
Travis Head

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.

02 Jan 2026
Mitchell Starc

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.

02 Jan 2026
Alex Carey

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.

02 Jan 2026
Sydney Cricket Ground

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.

02 Jan 2026
Ben Stokes

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.

02 Jan 2026
Usman Khawaja

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.

02 Jan 2026
Usman Khawaja

Khawaja received this honor for his Test heroics in 2023

Australia's veteran opening batter Usman Khawaja has announced his retirement from international cricket.

02 Jan 2026
Sydney Cricket Ground

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.

02 Jan 2026
Usman Khawaja

'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.

02 Jan 2026
Usman Khawaja

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.

01 Jan 2026
The Ashes

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.

01 Jan 2026
Brendon McCullum

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."

01 Jan 2026
The Ashes

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.

01 Jan 2026
The Ashes

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.

01 Jan 2026
Sydney Cricket Ground

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.

01 Jan 2026
Usman Khawaja

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.

01 Jan 2026
Usman Khawaja

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.

01 Jan 2026
Ben Stokes

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.

01 Jan 2026
Ben Stokes

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.

01 Jan 2026
Nathan Lyon

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.

01 Jan 2026
The Ashes

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.

31 Dec 2025
Usman Khawaja

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.

31 Dec 2025
Travis Head

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.

31 Dec 2025
The Ashes

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.

31 Dec 2025
Steve Smith

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.

30 Dec 2025
ICC World Test Championship

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.

30 Dec 2025
Pakistan Cricket Board

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.

30 Dec 2025
Hardik Pandya

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.

29 Dec 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

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.

29 Dec 2025
Usman Khawaja

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).

29 Dec 2025
Gus Atkinson

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.

28 Dec 2025
Mitchell Starc

Year-ender: Players with most Test wickets in 2025

The year 2025 saw some riveting bowling performances across formats.

28 Dec 2025
Gautam Gambhir

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.