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Test Cricket: News

India face South Africa in Kolkata Test: Preview and stats

The upcoming Test series between India and South Africa marks a significant challenge for the reigning ICC World Test Championship winners.

13 Nov 2025
Litton Das

Half-centurion Litton Das closes in on 3,000 Test runs: Stats

Bangladesh's Litton Das slammed a counter-attacking half-century against Ireland in the ongoing 1st Test in Sylhet.

13 Nov 2025
Taijul Islam

Taijul Islam completes 500 wickets in First-Class cricket: Key stats

Bangladesh spinner Taijul Islam has attained a massive milestone in First-Class cricket.

13 Nov 2025
Mohammed Shami

Shubman Gill addresses Mohammed Shami's absence from Indian squad

As India gear up to take on South Africa at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, the absence of seamer Mohammed Shami from the squad has sparked widespread debate.

13 Nov 2025
Eden Gardens Stadium

Decoding the highest partnerships at Eden Gardens in Test cricket

The Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata will host the 1st Test between India and South Africa, starting November 14.

12 Nov 2025
Eden Gardens Stadium

India's memorable Test wins at Eden Gardens, Kolkata

India are set to play their first Test in six years at Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens on November 14.

India vs South Africa, Tests: Players to watch out for

India and South Africa are set to face each other in a two-match Test series.

What is India's head-to-head record against South Africa in Tests?

Team India plays its third series in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle.

12 Nov 2025
Indian Cricket Team

A look at India's Test record at Eden Gardens, Kolkata

India are set to play their first Test in six years at Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens on November 14.

12 Nov 2025
Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant gears up for Test comeback with intense preparations

Rishabh Pant, India's flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter, is all set to make his much-anticipated Test comeback.

12 Nov 2025
Indian Cricket Team

How India have fared against South Africa in home Tests

After winning the T20I leg Down Under, India are set to host South Africa in a two-match Test series at home.

12 Nov 2025
Bangladesh Cricket Team

Bangladesh's Shadman Islam backs Mahmudul Hasan Joy for this feat

Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam has backed his teammate Mahmudul Hasan Joy to become the highest individual scorer in Test cricket for their country.

12 Nov 2025
Nitish Kumar Reddy

Team India releases all-rounder from 1st South Africa Test: Details

All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been released from India's squad for the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata.

12 Nov 2025
South Africa Cricket Team

South Africa confident of their spin attack for India Tests

Ahead of the two-match Test series against India, the South Africa head coach, Shukri Conrad, has heaped praise on his spin attack.

12 Nov 2025
Indian Cricket Team

Both Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant set to play Kolkata Test

India's assistant coach, Ryan ten Doeschate, has all but confirmed that Dhruv Jurel will keep his spot in the Test XI despite Rishabh Pant's return.

12 Nov 2025
Bangladesh Cricket Board

Bangladesh's Mahmudul Hasan Joy slams his second Test ton: Stats

Bangladesh opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy has slammed his second century in Test cricket.

11 Nov 2025
England Cricket Team

'Bazball would work in Australian conditions,' says Marcus Trescothick

Marcus Trescothick, England's assistant coach and a former batting great, believes the aggressive style of play adopted by the team under captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum could work well in Australia.

11 Nov 2025
Mohammed Siraj

'Crucial for...': Mohammed Siraj gears up for SA Test series

Star pacer Mohammed Siraj believes the impending Test series against South Africa is crucial for India.

Gandhi-Mandela series: Special coin toss for India-SA Kolkata Test

After a gap of six years, Test cricket is returning to Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens Stadium.

11 Nov 2025
Ireland Cricket

Ireland's Cade Carmichael smokes fifty on Test debut: Details 

Ireland batter Cade Carmichael has made a fine start to his Test career, scoring a fifty on debut.

Indian batters with highest individual scores at Eden Gardens (Tests)

Team India is gearing up to host South Africa in a two-match Test series.

11 Nov 2025
Ben Duckett

Ashes 2025-26: Ben Duckett opines on England's 'evolving' playing style 

England opener Ben Duckett has said that the team's aggressive style of Test cricket is evolving beyond what some may have perceived as recklessness.

11 Nov 2025
Paul Stirling

Sylhet Test: Paul Stirling slams fifty vs Bangladesh 

Veteran Ireland batter Paul Stirling made his bat talk on Day 1 of the opening Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet.

11 Nov 2025
Ireland Cricket

19-year-old Jordan Neill becomes Ireland's youngest Test debutant: Details here 

Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie has opted to bat after winning the toss against Bangladesh in the first Test match of their series.

10 Nov 2025
Indian Cricket Team

Which Indian batter tops run tally at Eden Gardens (Tests)?

India are set to host South Africa in a two-match Test series at home. Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens will host the series opener from November 14.

10 Nov 2025
South Africa Cricket Team

How South Africa's Test side has fared in India

After winning the T20I leg Down Under, India are set to host South Africa in a two-match Test series at home.

10 Nov 2025
Marnus Labuschagne

Marnus Labuschagne ready of bat 'anywhere' in Ashes 2025-26

Marnus Labuschagne, the veteran Australian batter, has said that he is indifferent about his batting position in the team's top order.

10 Nov 2025
Temba Bavuma

Kolkata Test: Captain Temba Bavuma joins South Africa squad

South Africa's captain, Temba Bavuma, has joined the national team in Kolkata ahead of their first Test match against India.

10 Nov 2025
Cameron Green

Cameron Green to bowl with reworked action ahead of Ashes

Australian cricketer Cameron Green is all set to put his reworked bowling action to the test in an upcoming Sheffield Shield match against Queensland.

09 Nov 2025
Dhruv Chand Jurel

Unofficial Test: SA-A chase down massive target despite Jurel's heroics 

South Africa A stunned India A by successfully chasing down a massive 417-run target in the second unofficial Test in Bengaluru.

09 Nov 2025
Dhruv Chand Jurel

Will Dhruv Jurel play as specialist batter in SA Tests? 

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel is likely to be picked as a specialist middle-order batter for the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa, as per PTI.

08 Nov 2025
Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant completes 5,500 runs in First-Class cricket: Key stats 

Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has added a new feather in his illustrious cap in the longest format of the game.

08 Nov 2025
Josh Hazlewood

Not worried about age factor in bowling attack: Josh Hazlewood

Australian paceman Josh Hazlewood has dismissed concerns over the age of his team's bowling attack for the upcoming Ashes series.

08 Nov 2025
Pat Cummins

Cummins steps up bowling with eyes on 2nd Ashes Test

Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins has stepped up his bowling during New South Wales (NSW) training.

07 Nov 2025
The Ashes

'It's a pinch-yourself moment': Australia's Jake Weatherald on Ashes selection

Jake Weatherald, the aggressive left-handed batsman, has been named in Australia's 15-man squad for the first Ashes Test in Perth.

06 Nov 2025
Devdutt Padikkal

Devdutt Padikkal suffers 3rd successive failure versus SA-A: Stats

Devdutt Padikkal suffered his 3rd successive failure in the ongoing 2-match unofficial Test series against South Africa A.

06 Nov 2025
Marnus Labuschagne

Jake Weatherald included in Australia's Ashes squad: Decoding his stats

Jake Weatherald was included in Australia's Ashes squad named on Wednesday, November 5.

India announce squad for South Africa Tests; Rishabh Pant returns

Star batter Rishabh Pant has returned to India's Test squad after recovering from his foot fracture he sustained during the England tour.

04 Nov 2025
Mitchell Starc

Uncapped Australian pacer ready for Ashes call-up after Shield heroics

Brendan Doggett, a 31-year-old fast bowler from South Australia, is eager to be a part of Australia's squad for the upcoming Ashes series, starting on November 21 in Perth.