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Test Cricket: News

16 Jun 2026
Joe Root

Joe Root set to lead England after 47 Tests: Stats

Joe Root is back as England's Test captain after a four-year hiatus.

16 Jun 2026
Kane Williamson

Which batter has the best average in home Tests?

New Zealand batter Kane Williamson recently retired from international cricket.

16 Jun 2026
Ben Stokes

Can NZ bounce back against England? 2nd Test Preview

The second Test between England and New Zealand will be played at The Oval, starting on June 17.

16 Jun 2026
Joe Root

Here's how Joe Root has fared at The Oval (Tests)

Joe Root will lead England in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval, replacing Ben Stokes.

15 Jun 2026
The Oval

How England's Test side has fared at The Oval: Stats

After a bowling-friendly thriller at Lord's, England and New Zealand are set to clash in the 2nd Test at The Oval, London, starting July 17.

15 Jun 2026
Ben Stokes

Brendon McCullum expresses concern for Ben Stokes's mental well-being

England cricket team's head coach Brendon McCullum has expressed concern about Test captain Ben Stokes's mental well-being.

England pick two debutants for Oval Test against New Zealand

England have announced their Playing XI for the 2nd Test against New Zealand at The Oval, starting June 17.

15 Jun 2026
Ollie Robinson

Who can replace Ollie Robinson for 2nd NZ Test?

England fast bowler Ollie Robinson has been ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand due to right knee soreness.

15 Jun 2026
George Bailey

Nathan Lyon 'absolutely flying' ahead of Test return from injury

Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon is determined to make his comeback in the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, scheduled for August.

15 Jun 2026
Ben Stokes

Ollie Robinson ruled out of 2nd NZ Test with injury

England fast bowler Ollie Robinson has been ruled out of the second Test match against New Zealand due to right knee soreness.

13 Jun 2026
New Zealand Cricket Team

New Zealand announce Kane Williamson's replacement for remaining England Tests

New Zealand's cricket team has announced the inclusion of Will Young in their squad for the remaining two Tests against England.

13 Jun 2026
England Cricket Team

County Championship: Jordan Cox celebrates Test call-up with unbeaten 184

Essex's Jordan Cox celebrated his selection in the England squad for the second Test against New Zealand with an unbeaten 184.

11 Jun 2026
Ben Stokes

How has Joe Root performed as England's Test captain? Stats

Ben Stokes was dropped from England's squad for the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval.

10 Jun 2026
Ben Stokes

Joe Root to lead England in 2nd Test against NZ

England's Test cricket captain Ben Stokes has been left out of the squad for the upcoming second Test against New Zealand.

10 Jun 2026
India vs Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka vs India: Galle, Colombo likely to host Tests

India are set for their first Test tour to Sri Lanka since 2017.

10 Jun 2026
Shaheen Afridi

Why Shaheen Afridi could miss upcoming Tests for Pakistan

Pakistan's seasoned pacer, Shaheen Afridi, is likely to be excluded from the upcoming Test series in West Indies and England.

10 Jun 2026
Ravichandran Ashwin

Indian bowlers to win PoM award on Test debut

In a stunning display of control, debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar led India to an innings win in the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh.

10 Jun 2026
Ben Stokes

Explained: England players' nightclub brawl after late-night drinking session

Ben Stokes, England's Test captain, is once again at the heart of a drinking controversy. The latest saw him embroiled in a late-night brawl at a Chelsea nightclub.

09 Jun 2026
Ben Stokes

Why Ben Stokes can step down as England's Test captain

According to a report by talkSPORT, England Test captain Ben Stokes is considering stepping down from his role and possibly retiring from cricket altogether.

ICC deems Lord's pitch 'unsatisfactory' after England-New Zealand Test

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has deemed the pitch at Lord's "unsatisfactory" following last week's first Test between England and New Zealand.

09 Jun 2026
Mohammad Nabi

A look at Afghanistan's lowest totals in Test cricket

Afghanistan suffered a humiliating defeat against India in the recent one-off Test at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh.

08 Jun 2026
Indian Cricket Team

Explained: What sets Manav Suthar apart from other Indian spinners

In a stunning display of skill and control, debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar led India to an innings win in the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh.

08 Jun 2026
Rishabh Pant

'Why would anyone...': Batting coach defends Rishabh Pant's natural game

India batter Rishabh Pant's attacking batting approach continues to be backed.

08 Jun 2026
Indian Cricket Team

'Can take 20 wickets...': Shubman Gill after India's dominant win

After a crushing innings victory over Afghanistan, Indian captain Shubman Gill revealed their simple yet effective strategy.

'Top of world': Manav Suthar after shining on Test debut

Manav Suthar, a left-arm spinner from Rajasthan, made an impressive debut for India in the one-off Test against Afghanistan.

08 Jun 2026
Indian Cricket Team

A look at India's biggest innings wins in Test history

India defeated Afghanistan in the one-off Test at New Chandigarh's Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.

08 Jun 2026
Brendon McCullum

Will Jofra Archer return for 2nd NZ Test? McCullum reacts

England head coach Brendon McCullum has hinted at the possible return of fast bowler Jofra Archer for the second Test against New Zealand.

08 Jun 2026
Washington Sundar

Washington Sundar stars in India's historic Test win against Afghanistan

All-rounder Washington Sundar starred in India's historic Test win against Afghanistan at New Chandigarh's Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.

08 Jun 2026
Afghanistan Cricket Team

Listing innings defeats for Afghanistan in Test cricket

Team India has registered its biggest-ever Test victory, defeating Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in a one-off match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh.

08 Jun 2026
Gus Atkinson

Dissecting Gus Atkinson's incredible Test numbers at Lord's

England clinched a 115-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test match at Lord's, London.

08 Jun 2026
KL Rahul

Manav Suthar spins India to Test win against Afghanistan: Stats

India thrashed Afghanistan in the one-off Test at New Chandigarh's Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.

08 Jun 2026
Washington Sundar

Washington Sundar completes 100 wickets in First-Class cricket: Key stats

Star all-rounder Washington Sundar has completed 100 wickets in First-Class cricket.

08 Jun 2026
England Cricket Team

Listing the shortest completed Test matches at Lord's (by balls)

England defeated New Zealand by 115 runs in the first Test of their three-match series at Lord's.

08 Jun 2026
Rahmat Shah

Afghanistan's Rahmat Shah scripts history with sixth Test fifty

India bowled Afghanistan out for 152 in the ongoing one-off Test at New Chandigarh's Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.

Manav Suthar sets records with six-fer in maiden Test innings

Spinner Manav Suthar entered the record books by taking six wickets in his debut Test innings.

08 Jun 2026
Ben Stokes

ENG vs NZ: Stokes not happy with Lord's pitch

England captain Ben Stokes has slammed the Lord's pitch as "not ideal" for Test cricket.

08 Jun 2026
AB de Villiers

'Time will tell': De Villiers on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Test future

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old Indian cricket prodigy, has been making waves in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with his stellar performances.

07 Jun 2026
Marylebone Cricket Club

MCC acknowledges substandard Lord's pitch after England-New Zealand Test

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has admitted that the pitch at Lord's fell short of expectations during the recently concluded first Test between England and New Zealand.

07 Jun 2026
Indian Cricket Team

Indian spinner Manav Suthar enters record books on Test debut

Manav Suthar, the young left-arm spinner, shone on his Test debut for India in the ongoing one-off game against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh.

07 Jun 2026
Gus Atkinson

Gus Atkinson makes history with fourth Test fifer at Lord's

England defeated New Zealand by 115 runs in the first Test at Lord's, thanks to a stellar performance from Gus Atkinson.

07 Jun 2026
KL Rahul

Day 2: India extend dominance over Afghanistan in one-off Test

Team India has tightened its grip over Afghanistan in the ongoing one-off Test match in Mullanpur.

07 Jun 2026
England Cricket Team

England beat NZ in 150th Test hosted by Lord's: Stats

England beat New Zealand in the first Test of the three-match series at Lord's Cricket Ground.

07 Jun 2026
Rahmat Shah

Rahmat Shah becomes first Afghanistan batter with 1,000 Test runs

Veteran Afghanistan batter Rahmat Shah has made history by becoming the first player from his country to complete 1,000 Test runs.

07 Jun 2026
Afghanistan Cricket Team

One-off Test: Mohammad Saleem Safi claims six-wicket haul versus India

Afghanistan's Mohammad Saleem Safi has emerged as a standout performer for his team in the ongoing one-off Test against India in Mullanpur.

07 Jun 2026
Washington Sundar

One-off Test: Sundar scores 52* as India declare at 564/8

Team India has declared its first innings at a massive 564/8 against Afghanistan in the one-off Test match in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.

07 Jun 2026
Sachin Tendulkar

Shubman Gill breaks this Test record of Sachin Tendulkar: Stats

Shubman Gill's unbeaten century against Afghanistan on Day 1 of the one-off Test wasn't just significant for the match situation but also a historic milestone in his captaincy career.

06 Jun 2026
Rishabh Pant

India on top against Afghanistan in one-off Test: Day 1

Team India firmly dominated Afghanistan on Day 1 of the one-off Test in Mullanpur.

06 Jun 2026
Indian Cricket Team

Record-breaking Shubman Gill slams his 6th Test century as captain

Indian captain Shubman Gill scripted some prestigious records en route to his 11th Test hundred.

06 Jun 2026
KL Rahul

KL Rahul gets to his 12th Test hundred: Key stats

Star Indian opener KL Rahul has raced to his 12th hundred in Test cricket.

06 Jun 2026
Sai Sudharsan

Sai Sudharsan hammers his second 80-plus score in Tests: Stats

Sai Sudharsan, the star Indian batter, was dismissed for 81 runs on Day 1 of the ongoing one-off Test against Afghanistan.

06 Jun 2026
KL Rahul

KL Rahul goes past 9,000 First-Class runs: Key stats

Veteran Indian opener KL Rahul has become the latest batter to complete 9,000 runs in First-Class cricket.

06 Jun 2026
Ravichandran Ashwin

India playing home Test without Ashwin, Jadeja after 15 years

Team India is playing a home Test without Ravichandran Ashwin or Ravindra Jadeja for the first time in 15 years.

06 Jun 2026
Indian Cricket Team

'Not just a tag': Gurnoor on his Team India selection

Gurnoor Brar, the 26-year-old Punjab fast bowler, has been named in India's Test and ODI squads for the home series against Afghanistan.

06 Jun 2026
Gautam Gambhir

Manav Suthar makes Test debut against Afghanistan: Decoding his profile

Manav Suthar, a spin-bowling all-rounder from Rajasthan, made his Test debut for India on Saturday.

06 Jun 2026
Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant features in his 50th Test, completes 3,500 runs

India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has completed 50 Test matches.

05 Jun 2026
Kane Williamson

ENG vs NZ, Lord's Test: Day 2 records 17 wickets

England set New Zealand a target of 254 runs to win the first Test match at Lord's.

05 Jun 2026
New Zealand Cricket Team

Lord's Test, Nathan Smith floors England with six wickets: Stats

New Zealand cricket team pacer Nathan Smith floored the England cricket team at Lord's on Day 2 of the 1st Test.

05 Jun 2026
New Zealand Cricket Team

Kane Williamson completes 9,500 runs in Test cricket: Key stats

Kane Williamson has become the first New Zealand player to complete 9,500 runs in Test cricket.

05 Jun 2026
England Cricket Team

England's Emilio Gay slams half-century in debut Test: Key stats

England cricket team opener Emilio Gay shone for his side in the 3rd innings of the Lord's Test versus New Zealand on Friday.

05 Jun 2026
Ben Duckett

Ben Duckett races past 1,500 Test runs at home: Stats

Star England opener Ben Duckett has crossed the 1,500-run mark in home Test matches.

05 Jun 2026
Ollie Robinson

Ollie Robinson celebrates Test return with career-best 5/39: Key stats

Ollie Robinson's stunning five-wicket haul helped England take a commanding lead over New Zealand in the ongoing first Test at Lord's.

05 Jun 2026
Gautam Gambhir

Gambhir breaks silence on Rishabh Pant's sacking as Test vice-captain

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has broken his silence on the removal of wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant as the Test vice-captain.

05 Jun 2026
Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant averages 48-plus in Asia (Tests): Key stats

Rishabh Pant, one of the best wicketkeeper-batters going around, is gearing up for his return to Test cricket.

05 Jun 2026
Gautam Gambhir

Who will be India's No. 3 in one-off Afghanistan Test?

Ahead of the one-off Test match against Afghanistan in Mullanpur, India head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed that Sai Sudharsan will bat at three.

05 Jun 2026
Indian Cricket Team

India vs Afghanistan, one-off Test: Preview and stats

After a long break, the Indian cricket team is gearing up for a one-off Test against Afghanistan.

05 Jun 2026
Mohammed Siraj

These player battles can headline India vs Afghanistan one-off Test

India will take on Afghanistan in a one-off Test match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur, starting Saturday.

05 Jun 2026
Kyle Jamieson

Lord's Test: Kyle Jamieson joins list of legends with fifer

New Zealand's fast-bowling spearhead Kyle Jamieson has etched his name in the record books by becoming only the third Kiwi bowler to take a five-wicket haul in the first innings of a Test match at Lord's.

05 Jun 2026
Brendon McCullum

Ollie Robinson becomes first England bowler with this Test record

England's pacer Ollie Robinson has made history by becoming the first bowler from his nation to take three wickets in his first over of an innings.

05 Jun 2026
Ben Stokes

Should players prioritize IPL over international duties? Kevin Pietersen opines

Former England cricket captain Kevin Pietersen has defended players who juggle their Indian Premier League (IPL) commitments with international matches.

05 Jun 2026
Ben Duckett

ENG vs NZ, Lord's Test: Day 1 records 16 wickets

The first Test match between England and New Zealand at Lord's has been a bowler's paradise, with a total of 16 wickets falling on the opening day.

04 Jun 2026
Kyle Jamieson

Kyle Jamieson floors England with fifer in Lord's Test: Stats

New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson floored the England cricket team at Lord's on Day 1 of the 1st Test.

04 Jun 2026
Harry Brook

Harry Brook slams his 16th half-century in Test cricket: Stats

England's batting order faced a major setback on Day 1 of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.

04 Jun 2026
Indian Cricket Team

Can India still reach WTC 2027 final? Decoding scenarios

India are set to host Afghanistan in a one-off Test, starting June 6 in New Chandigarh.

04 Jun 2026
Lord's Cricket Ground

Lord's becomes first venue to host 150 Tests: Key stats

England kicked off their home summer with the 1st Test against New Zealand at Lord's Cricket Ground.

04 Jun 2026
Kuldeep Yadav

'Tough switching from IPL to Test cricket': Kuldeep Yadav

Ahead of India's one-off Test against Afghanistan, left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav highlighted the challenges of switching from the Indian Premier League (IPL) to red-ball cricket.