Test Cricket: News

A look at Ishant Sharma's memorable performances in Test cricket

Veteran Indian pacer Ishant Sharma was on top of his game in the ongoing Day-Night Test match against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

22 Nov 2019

Wriddhiman Saha

Day-Night Test, India vs Bangladesh: Wriddhiman Saha scripts this record

India's veteran wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha was electric behind the stumps on Day 1 of the historic Day-Night Test between India and Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Review blunders cost New Zealand against England: Details here

The New Zealand cricket team's horrible use of the Decision Review System (DRS) have haunted them in the ongoing first Test match against England in Mount Maunganui.

22 Nov 2019

Kane Williamson

Are New Zealand spinners not good enough for home conditions?

New Zealand bowlers came up with a tough performance to restrict England to 353 during the opening Test in Mount Maunganui on Friday.

Here is why Mohammed Shami might hate the pink ball

The Day-Night Test is a revolutionary concept, introduced by the ICC, to boost the ratings of the longest format.

21 Nov 2019

Virat Kohli

I think D/N Test can be a one-off thing: Kohli

Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli has said Day-Night Test should be a one-off thing but not a regular scenario.

21 Nov 2019

Pakistan Cricket Team

Dismissal of Rizwan sparks controversy in Australia-Pakistan Test: Details here

The first day of the Australia-Pakistan Test match in Brisbane was marred by a controversy.

Day-Night Test, India vs Bangladesh: Records that could be scripted

India and Bangladesh are set to play their first-ever Day-Night Test, starting Friday at the Eden Gardens.

Day-Night Test, India vs Bangladesh: Everything you need to know

The Indian cricket team is all set to face Bangladesh in its first-ever Day-Night Test, starting Friday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Stats for pink-ball Tests should be separate, says Gavaskar

Legend Sunil Gavaskar made a radical suggestion ahead of the historic Day-Night Test between India and Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens, starting Friday.

20 Nov 2019

Steve Smith

A look at some records scripted in Day-Night Tests

India are preparing for a history-making moment as they would be playing their first-ever Day-Night Test when they face Bangladesh at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, starting Friday.

20 Nov 2019

India

Why Rahul Dravid feels Day-Night Tests are not enough?

India are all set to make history by playing their first-ever Day-Night Test.

1st Test, Australia vs Pakistan: Preview, Dream11 and more

Australia are set to take on Pakistan in the first Test of the two-match series, starting Thursday in Brisbane.

19 Nov 2019

Pakistan Cricket Team

Naseem Shah on verge of making history on Test debut

It is no secret that Pakistan have an abundance of bowling talent and most of them are possessed by their youth in the domestic circuit.

19 Nov 2019

India

This is Shami's game plan for batsmen during Day-Night Test

The hype surrounding India's first-ever Day-Night Test does not seem to fade away, as history will be made on Friday against Bangladesh.

ICC Test Rankings: Shami breaks into top 10, Mayank rises

Team India thrashed Bangladesh in the first Test by an innings and 130 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

17 Nov 2019

India

Indore Test: Here's what Team India did on Day 4

Team India came up with an emphatic performance to tame visitors Bangladesh by an innings and 130 runs on Day 3 of the opening Test in Indore on Saturday.

16 Nov 2019

India

1st Test, India vs Bangladesh: Key takeaways from India's victory

Team India sealed the first Test match in Indore against Bangladesh on Day 3.

1st Test, India beat Bangladesh: Here are the records broken

The Indian cricket team beat Bangladesh inside three days to win the first Test match and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

What special request does Paras Khadka have for BCCI?

Nepal is one of the rising teams in world cricket and also has produced some top cricketers so far.

1st Test, India vs Bangladesh: Key takeaways from Day 2

The Indian cricket team is dominating Bangladesh in the first Test of the two-match series.

Ajinkya Rahane smashes 21st Test fifty: List of records broken

2019 seems to be going in a superb manner for Indian Test team vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane.

1st Test, India vs Bangladesh: Key takeaways from Day 1

India are on top against Bangladesh in the first Test of the two-match series.

14 Nov 2019

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan to host Test series after 10 years: Details here

International cricket finally seems to be resuming in Pakistan, as the nation is set to host a Test series for the first time in 10 years.

14 Nov 2019

India

Ashwin joint-fastest to 250 Test scalps at home: Details here

Veteran off-spinner R Ashwin scripted some superb feats on Day 1 of the first Test between India and Bangladesh in Indore.

13 Nov 2019

India

1st Test, India vs Bangladesh: Records that could be scripted

India and Bangladesh are set to face each other in the first Test of the two-match series, starting Thursday.

13 Nov 2019

Ravindra Jadeja

How Bangladesh plan to handle Ashwin-Jadeja threat? Mohammed Mithun reveals

Visitors Bangladesh get set to take on hosts India in a two-Test series, of the ICC World Test Championship 2019-21, starting Thursday in Indore.

1st Test, India vs Bangladesh: Preview, Dream11 and more

The Indian cricket team is set to face Bangladesh in the first Test, starting Thursday in Indore.

India vs Bangladesh, Tests: Key players to watch out for

India and Bangladesh are set to feature in a two-match Test series, starting November 14 in Indore.

12 Nov 2019

Pakistan Cricket Team

Steve Smith distraught after bizarre dismissal in Sheffield Shield game

Steve Smith has been batting well across formats since his return to action for Australia after a 12-month ban for a ball-tampering scandal.

03 Nov 2019

India

Kohli took three seconds to agree to Day-Night Test: Ganguly

Last month, India took a historic decision to play their first-ever Day-Night Test.

Reliving the history of Test cricket

Cricket is a game of glorious uncertainties.

#NewsBytesExplainer: What makes Day-Night Test special?

India and Bangladesh are set to play their maiden Day-Night Test, this month.

29 Oct 2019

India

India to play first D/N Test next month: Details here

In a historic development, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has accepted the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) request to play a Day-Night Test in India.

'Coming soon': Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah eyeing a swift return

Indian cricket team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is eyeing a swift return.

Several Test spots on offer as Australia A face Pakistan

There are a number of batting spots up for grabs in the Australian Test team ahead of their two-match series against Pakistan next month.

BCCI proposes Day-Night Test against Bangladesh in Kolkata, response awaited

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has proposed a Day-Night Test against Bangladesh during the upcoming tour starting November 3.

Mushfiqur Rahim not keen to keep in Tests anymore

Bangladesh's veteran cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim has decided to give up his wicket-keeping duties in Test cricket to focus solely on batting and prolong his career.

Should toss be abolished in Tests? Faf du Plessis opines

South Africa created headlines during their just-concluded Test series against India when they lost their 10th consecutive toss in Asia, while skipper Faf du Plessis lost seven consecutive tosses in away Tests.

27 Oct 2019

Pakistan Cricket Team

Rawalpindi and Karachi in line to host Sri Lanka Tests

Cricket could be on the verge of a full-time return to Pakistan, as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has proposed Karachi and Rawalpindi as the possible venues for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka in December.