Test Cricket: News
18 Jun 2025
Chris WoakesHeadingley Test: England announce playing XI, Jacob Bethell misses out
England have announced their playing XI for the first Test against India at Headingley.
18 Jun 2025
Ben StokesBen Stokes: Decoding his all-round Test stats at Headingley, Leeds
England and India are set to face each other in a five-match Test series, starting at Headingley, Leeds, on June 20.
18 Jun 2025
Ben StokesEngland vs India, Headingley Test: Key player matchups
England and India are set to clash in the first of the five-Test series at Headingley, Leeds, starting June 20.
18 Jun 2025
Rishabh PantEngland vs India: Shubman Gill to bat at Number 4
Ahead of the Test series opener between England and India at Edgbaston, starting June 20, Rishabh Pant has confirmed that skipper Shubman Gill will bat at Number 4.
18 Jun 2025
Joe Root'Not just Bazball': Joe Root on England's playing style
Star England batter Joe Root has opened up on the 'Bazball' philosophy that has revolutionized their Test team since Brendon McCullum was appointed as head coach.
18 Jun 2025
Litton DasBangladesh's Litton Das hammers his 18th Test fifty: Key stats
Bangladesh batter Litton Das has raced to his 18th half-century in Test cricket.
18 Jun 2025
Mushfiqur Rahim1st Test: Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim set this record for Bangladesh
In a remarkable display of resilience and skill, skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim registered the highest fourth-wicket partnership for Bangladesh against Sri Lanka in Test cricket.
18 Jun 2025
India vs England CricketEngland vs India, Headingley Test: Curator aims for 'balanced pitch'
Richard Robinson, the Headingley Stadium chief curator, has revealed his plans regarding the pitch preparation for the first 1st between hosts England and India.
18 Jun 2025
Ben StokesIndia will miss Virat Kohli in Test cricket: Ben Stokes
England Test captain Ben Stokes has highlighted Virat Kohli's fighting spirit, saying India will miss it in the upcoming five-match Test series in the UK, starting June 20.
17 Jun 2025
India vs England CricketHow often has Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Joe Root (Tests)? Stats
The long-standing battle between England batter Joe Root and Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has often made headlines in Test cricket.
17 Jun 2025
Gautam GambhirEngland vs India, Tests: Harshit Rana added as backup pacer
Fast bowler Harshit Rana will continue to stay with the Indian Test team in England, according to a report by Cricbuzz.
17 Jun 2025
Jasprit BumrahWhy Jasprit Bumrah declined India's Test captaincy: Star pacer clarifies
India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has finally broken his silence regarding the Test captaincy.
17 Jun 2025
Sri Lanka Cricket Team1st Test: Centurions Shanto, Mushfiqur power Bangladesh against Sri Lanka
After enduring a turbulent first session, Bangladesh dominated Sri Lanka on Day 1 of the 1st Test at the Galle International Stadium.
17 Jun 2025
Mushfiqur RahimMushfiqur Rahim clocks his fourth Test hundred vs SL: Stats
Mushfiqur Rahim has hammered his fourth Test hundred against Sri Lanka.
17 Jun 2025
Shane WarneNumbers that define Shane Warne's Test legacy in England
Over the years, England's swing-friendly decks have favored fast bowlers, making it tough for spinners to shine forth.
17 Jun 2025
Bangladesh Cricket TeamNajmul Hossain Shanto completes 2,000 Test runs with 6th century
Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto scored a solid hundred on Day 1 of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
17 Jun 2025
Rahul DravidThese Indian batters hammered 1,000-plus Test runs in England
England has always been a tough place for overseas batters particularly in Test cricket.
17 Jun 2025
Virat KohliKohli meets Gill, Pant ahead of England-India Test series: Report
Ahead of India's five-Test series against hosts England, former captain Virat Kohli reportedly met with the new Test skipper Shubman Gill and vice-captain Rishabh Pant.
17 Jun 2025
India vs England CricketIndian batters with most Test centuries in England
Over the years, Indian batters have delivered some memorable and riveting performances on English soil, defying the odds.
17 Jun 2025
Shardul ThakurHere's how Shardul Thakur has fared in SENA Tests: Stats
Ahead of India's five-match Test series against England, former cricketer Harbhajan Singh has weighed in on the all-rounder debate.
17 Jun 2025
ICC World Test ChampionshipICC to sanction four-day Tests for smaller nations: Details here
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to sanction four-day Test matches for smaller cricketing nations for the 2027-29 World Test Championship cycle.
17 Jun 2025
Rishabh PantRishabh Pant owns two Test centuries in England: Key stats
Rishabh Pant, arguably the most explosive player in the Indian cricket team, is expected to play a pivotal role in the upcoming five-Test series against England, starting June 20.
17 Jun 2025
Jos Buttler'Mix of Kohli, Rohit': Jos Buttler on Shubman Gill's captaincy
Jos Buttler has backed Shubman Gill to succeed as India's Test captain.
16 Jun 2025
ICC World Test ChampionshipRevisiting Joe Root's dominance in 2021-22 India Test series: Stats
Many eyes will be on Joe Root as England gear up to host India in a five-match Test series from June 20 at Headingley, Leeds.
16 Jun 2025
Ben StokesAll-round Test stats of Ben Stokes on English soil
Following the record-breaking 2025 ICC World Test Championship final, England and India are set to clash in the five-match Test series, starting June 20.
16 Jun 2025
Bharat ArunWill Mohammed Siraj shine in England Tests? Bharat Arun opines
Bharat Arun, the former Indian bowling coach, has urged pacer Mohammed Siraj to step up as the strike bowler in the impending five-match Test series against England, staring June 20.
16 Jun 2025
Ravichandran AshwinIndians with most wickets in a Test series versus England
England and India are all set to lock horns in the five-match Test series, starting June 20 at Headingley in Leeds.
16 Jun 2025
ICC World Test ChampionshipZak Crawley averages 38.87 in home Tests: Key stats
As the highly-anticipated England-India Test series approaches, top-order batsmen from both teams are gearing up for a fierce contest.
16 Jun 2025
ICC World Test ChampionshipSL vs BAN, Galle Test: Pitch report and stadium stats
The 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle is set to kick off with the 1st Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, starting June 17.
16 Jun 2025
Jofra ArcherStuart Broad opines on prospect of Jofra Archer's Test return
Stuart Broad has emphasized the importance of Jofra Archer's return to the England cricket team.
16 Jun 2025
ICC World Test ChampionshipJoe Root finished as top run-scorer in WTC 2023-25: Stats
The 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle concluded with South Africa winning their first ICC trophy in 27 years.
16 Jun 2025
ICC World Test ChampionshipRevisiting Joe Root's 121 vs India in 2021 Headingley Test
Joe Root is among the players to watch out for as England prepare to take on India in a five-match Test series from June 20 at Headingley, Leeds.
16 Jun 2025
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamWho is Sri Lanka's ambidextrous spinner Tharindu Rathnayake? His stats
Tharindu Rathnayake, a 29-year-old ambidextrous spinner, is all set to make his Test debut for Sri Lanka.
16 Jun 2025
ICC World Test ChampionshipHas Temba Bavuma been Pat Cummins's bunny in Tests? (Stats)
Australian captain Pat Cummins put on a stellar performance in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's despite his team's five-wicket loss to South Africa.
16 Jun 2025
Gautam GambhirGautam Gambhir set to rejoin Team India in England: Details
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir is all set to rejoin the national team in England on June 17, as per Times of India.
16 Jun 2025
ICC World Test ChampionshipVictorious Temba Bavuma clocked these numbers in WTC 2023-25
South Africa have claimed their first ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title, having recently defeated Australia in a high-voltage at Lord's.
16 Jun 2025
Karun NairA 'prominent Indian cricketer' asked me to retire: Karun Nair
Karun Nair, who is set to return to Test cricket after seven years, has revealed that a 'prominent Indian cricketer' once advised him to retire and pursue financial security through T20 leagues.
15 Jun 2025
ICC World Test ChampionshipICC World Test Championship: Decoding the winners across editions
South Africa won a historic ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's on Saturday.
15 Jun 2025
Kuldeep YadavShould Kuldeep Yadav feature for India vs England? Decoding stats
Ravichandran Ashwin has advocated for the inclusion of left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav in India's playing XI for the upcoming 5-match Test series against England.
15 Jun 2025
Sean AbbottSean Abbott replaces injured Brendan Doggett for WI Test series
Fast-bowling all-rounder Sean Abbott has been included in Australia's squad for the upcoming three-match Test series against West Indies.
15 Jun 2025
Ben DuckettBen Duckett averages 47.95 in home Tests: Key stats
With the much-awaited England-India Test series around the corner, top-order batters from both sides would be raring to go.
15 Jun 2025
England Cricket TeamEngland haven't lost at Headingley since August 2017 (Tests): Stats
The much-awaited Test series between England and India will kick off at Headingley in Leeds on June 20.
15 Jun 2025
Joe RootJoe Root averages 42.62 at Headingley in Test cricket: Stats
England are set to host India in a grueling five-match Test series, starting June 20 at Headingley, Leeds.
15 Jun 2025
ICC World Test ChampionshipDecoding highest 4th-innings partnerships at Lord's by visiting pairs (Tests)
South Africa claimed a historic victory in the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's.
15 Jun 2025
England Cricket TeamHow Ravindra Jadeja has fared against England in Test cricket
Ravindra Jadeja's all-round performance against the England cricket team in Test cricket has always made headlines.
15 Jun 2025
ICC World Test ChampionshipJasprit Bumrah vs Mitchell Starc in WTC 2023-25: Key stats
Mitchell Starc, Australia's ace pacer, finished as the joint second-highest wicket-taker in the 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.
