Test Cricket: News
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.
Cummins eyes Ashes return after bowling in Perth heat: Details
Pat Cummins, the Australian cricket captain, is inching closer to a comeback in the second Ashes Test.
Joe Root remains most prized wicket for Australia: Scott Boland
Scott Boland, Australia's fast bowler, has said that England's Joe Root is still the most coveted wicket in the upcoming Ashes series Down Under.
Sourav Ganguly urges India to 'bring back Mohammed Shami'
Former BCCI president and Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly has suggested that Gautam Gambhir should bring back pacer Mohammed Shami into the Test squad.
Shubman Gill discharged from hospital: Will he play 2nd Test?
In a positive development from Team India's camp, Test captain Shubman Gill has been discharged from the hospital in Kolkata.
How has England's Ben Stokes performed in The Ashes? Stats
England captain Ben Stokes will be aiming to start strongly against Australia when the two heavyweights meet for a 5-match Test series, starting November 21.
'No demons': Gambhir defends Eden Gardens pitch despite loss
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir defended the pitch at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, saying it had "no demons."
Simon Harmer scripts records with twin four-fers in Kolkata Test
Simon Harmer, the 36-year-old South African off-spinner, produced a brilliant spell of bowling in the opening Test match against India at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.
WTC table: SA climb to second spot after beating India
The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 points table has been updated after South Africa's stunning victory over India in the first Test.
Kolkata Test: South Africa stun India in low-scoring thriller
In an absolute low-scoring thriller, South Africa beat India by 30 runs in the opening Test at Kolkata's Eden Gardens to go 1-0 up in the two-match affair.
Ravindra Jadeja becomes third spinner to complete 150 WTC wickets
Ravindra Jadeja, the star Indian cricketer, has added another feather to his cap by becoming the third spinner in history to take 150 wickets in the World Test Championship (WTC).
Temba Bavuma slams resilient half-century in Kolkata Test: Key stats
Temba Bavuma, South Africa's captain, played a remarkable innings of 55* runs in the third innings of the opening Test against hosts India at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.
'Didn't expect it to...': Morne Morkel on Kolkata Test pitch
India's bowling coach Morne Morkel has expressed surprise at the rapid deterioration of the Eden Gardens pitch during the ongoing Test match against South Africa.
'Mockery of Test cricket': Harbhajan Singh slams Eden Gardens pitch
The ongoing Test match between India and South Africa in Kolkata is nearing its conclusion, with the Proteas at 93/7 and leading by just 63 runs in the second innings.
Ravindra Jadeja records this unique double in Test cricket: Stats
A magical second-innings spell from star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja powered India in the 1st Test against South Africa at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.
Kolkata Test: Jadeja's spell puts India on cusp of win
A magical spell from star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has seemingly put India on the verge of a massive win in the ongoing Test series opener against South Africa at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.
Kolkata Test: Simon Harmer decimates India with four-wicket haul
South Africa's star off-spinner Simon Harmer wreaked havoc on India's batting lineup in the second innings of the ongoing opening Test match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Ravindra Jadeja completes 4,000 Test runs, attains this double
Veteran Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has added yet another feather to his already illustrious hat.
Rishabh Pant becomes batter with most Test sixes for India
Rishabh Pant has set a new record by becoming India's all-time leading six-hitter in the history of Test cricket.
Kolkata Test: Shubman Gill retires hurt with injury
Indian captain Shubman Gill has retired hurt during the ongoing first Test match against South Africa at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
KL Rahul completes 4,000 runs in Test cricket: Key stats
Star Indian opener KL Rahul has achieved a significant milestone by completing 4,000 runs in Test cricket.
Mark Wood cleared of hamstring injury ahead of Ashes series
England's fast bowler Mark Wood has been given a clean bill of health after experiencing stiffness in his left hamstring.
Joe Root vs Steve Smith in The Ashes: Decoding stats
Australia host England for the 5-match Ashes series, starting November 21 at the Perth Stadium, Perth.
Jasprit Bumrah claims his 16th Test fifer: Key stats
India's premier fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, delivered a stellar performance on Day 1 of the first Test against South Africa.
Andy McBrine gets to his fifth Test fifty: Key stats
Albeit in a losing cause, Ireland all-rounder Andy McBrine scored a fine half-century in the third and final innings of the recently concluded first Test match against Bangladesh in Sylhet.
Bangladesh's Hasan Murad claims four-wicket haul on Test debut: Details
Bangladesh have thrashed Ireland by an innings and 47 runs in the first Test match of their ongoing series.
1st Test: Dominant Bangladesh record innings triumph over Ireland
In a stunning all-round display at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh thrashed Ireland by an innings and 47 runs in the opening Test.
Ashes: Joe Root falls cheaply in warm-up match
England's star batsman Joe Root, who is considered one of the best in the world, had a disappointing start to his quest for a maiden century in Australia.
'If I don't get a hundred..': Root on Ashes ambitions
England's star batter Joe Root has said that the upcoming Ashes series is not about him scoring a century in Australia.
Kolkata Test: Who will bat at three for India?
Team India is taking on South Africa in the first of a two-match Test series at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.
Kuldeep Yadav requests leave for wedding during SA series: Report
Veteran Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav has requested a leave of absence from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for his wedding in the last week of November, as per Times of India.
IND-SA Kolkata Test: South Africa choose to bat; Rabada unavailable
India and South Africa are up against each other in the opener of the two-Test series at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Highest individual scores at Eden Gardens in Tests
India are set to play their first Test in six years at Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens on November 14.
KL Rahul averages 43.38 in home Test matches: Key stats
KL Rahul will be aiming to make his bat do the talking when India and South Africa meet each other in the upcoming 2-match Test series.
India vs South Africa, Kolkata Test: Decoding key player battles
The India vs South Africa first Test match starts from November 14 onward at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Sheffield Shield, Cameron Green slams 94 ahead of Ashes: Stats
Cameron Green, Australia's all-rounder, has bolstered his Ashes prospects with a solid innings in the Sheffield Shield match between Western Australia and Queensland at the WACA Ground.
Matthew Humphreys takes second fifer in fourth Test outing: Stats
Ireland are staring at defeat in the 1st Test match against Bangladesh in Sylhet. The third day of the match saw Ireland trail by 215 runs.