Test Cricket: News

Pat Cummins isn't thinking about Australian Test captaincy: Details here

Australian pacer Pat Cummins has been touted as one of the future Test captains by current skipper Tim Paine.

#NewsBytesExplainer: The meticulous art of reverse swing

Reverse swing, as regarded by the cricket pundits, is a fast bowler's prized possession in Test cricket more often than not.

Warne doesn't want Smith to captain Australia: Details here

Australian legend Shane Warne feels Steve Smith should focus on batting and not on anything else.

Selectors did not utilize me properly in ODIs: Umesh Yadav

Indian fast bowler Umesh Yadav recently opined about his snub from the white-ball format.

#ThisDayThatYear: Virender Sehwag rules Multan with a triple century

On March 29, 2004, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag etched his name in the record books with an uncanny batting display.

29 Mar 2020

David Warner

Steve Smith's captaincy ban ends, eligible to lead Australia again

Steve Smith may resume captaincy for Australia as his two-year ban comes to end.

Dhoni's India ambitions are over: Harsha Bhogle

Indian commentator Harsha Bhogle believes MS Dhoni is unlikely to make his comeback in the blues.

23 Mar 2020

Wriddhiman Saha

'We all represent India', Wriddhiman Saha least concerned about selection

Indian wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha believes one should always keep the team above an individual performance.

'Can't be Sehwag or Warner': Cheteshwar Pujara on his strike-rate

Indian Test cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has claimed he knows his batting style and so does the team management.

'Cast your own identity', Brad Haddin advises dejected Pant

Former Australian wicket-keeper Brad Haddin believes Rishabh Pant should bring out his x-factor in order to make a comeback in the Indian side.

BCB keen on roping in Bangar as Test batting consultant

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) hopes to avail the services of Sanjay Bangar as the national team's batting consultant specifically for red-ball cricket.

Dravid and Laxman did not get enough credit, says Jaffer

Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer stated that veterans like VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid did not get enough due in their careers.

10 Mar 2020

England Cricket Team

England's Adil Rashid hopeful of red-ball return

England's limited-overs star spinner Adil Rashid is hopeful of making a return to red-ball cricket.

05 Mar 2020

Virat Kohli

No technical issues, luck has deserted Kohli: Virender Sehwag

Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag believes Virat Kohli is just enduring a slump.

02 Mar 2020

Virat Kohli

New Zealand beat India 2-0: List of key takeaways

New Zealand thrashed India by 7 wickets in the second Test in Christchurch to clinch the Test series 2-0.

New Zealand seal Test series 2-0: List of records broken

New Zealand thrashed India by 7 wickets in the second Test in Christchurch to clinch the Test series 2-0.

28 Feb 2020

Virat Kohli

#NewsBytesExplainer: Why is a green-top termed bowlers' paradise?

Virat Kohli and his troops were yet again perturbed by swing and seam, this time in the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.

T20 can't survive without Test cricket: Sir Richard Hadlee

Former New Zealand pacer Richard Hadlee commented that limited-overs cricket will not survive if the foundation of the sport, Test cricket, is not preserved.

Was slightly harder to bowl to Lara than Sachin: McGrath

Australia's veteran fast bowler Glenn McGrath heaped praise on Brian Lara for his ability to score daddy hundreds.

28 Feb 2020

Virat Kohli

New Zealand vs India, second Test: Preview, Dream11 and more

The Indian cricket team were handed a massive 10-wicket defeat by New Zealand in the first Test at the Basin Reserve.

Ishant Sharma might miss the second Test due to injury

Ishant Sharma is set to miss the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch after a recurrence of his right ankle injury.

2nd Test, New Zealand vs India: Here's the ground stats

After going down by 10 wickets in the first Test against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, Team India is all set to gear up for the second match, starting February 29.

One-off Test, Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe: List of records broken

Bangladesh overcame Zimbabwe on Day 4 of the one-off Test match in Dhaka.

Five players who had an impactful Test debut against India

Fast bowler Kyle Jamieson had a dream debut in Test cricket as New Zealand beat India by 10 wickets in the Wellington Test.

New Zealand beat India, 1st Test: List of records broken

New Zealand overcame India on Day 4 of the first Test match at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.

NZ vs IND: Five stats which make Ishant Sharma substantial

Fast bowler Ishant Sharma has been India's linchpin of the pace attack over the years.

New Zealand vs India, Day 1: List of key takeaways

New Zealand made the most of the conditions to make India reel under pressure on Day 1 of the first Test in Wellington.

Top five New Zealand vs India Test matches

New Zealand and India are all set to square off in the first of two-Test match series on February 21 at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.

NZ vs India, 1st Test: Records that can be scripted

New Zealand and India are all set to battle it out for a two-match Test series, starting Friday.

NZ vs IND: Statistical preview of Wellington Test

Following the limited-overs leg, India and New Zealand are all set to lock horns in the longest format.

18 Feb 2020

Wriddhiman Saha

NZ vs IND: Should India play Pant in Wellington Test?

Following the limited-overs leg, the focus shifts on the longest format as India and New Zealand are all set to lock horns in the two-match Test series.

Test cricket is the ultimate format, feels Cheteshwar Pujara

Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara believes winning the ICC Test Championship will be more significant than clinching a World Cup title.

India's Test opening options struggle against New Zealand XI

The Indian cricket team is all set to face New Zealand in the first Test, starting February 21.

Things India need to sort before the NZ Test series

India overcame New Zealand in the T20I, beating them by a 5-0 margin.

1st Test, Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Records scripted by Babar Azam

Pakistan took the impetus in the first Test match against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi.

Marnus Labuschagne reminds me of myself, says Sachin Tendulkar

Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar paid a huge compliment to Australia's star batsman Marnus Labuschagne.

Shubman Gill impresses ahead of New Zealand-India Tests: Details here

India's young batsman Shubman Gill has sent a positive vibe ahead of the New Zealand-India Test series, starting February 21.

01 Feb 2020

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan recall Ashraf, Asif for Rawalpindi Test: Details here

Pakistan are set to face Bangladesh in a two-match series, starting February 7.

Hardik Pandya ruled out of Test series versus New Zealand

Indian cricket team all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand.

South Africa vs England: Statistical review of the Test series

England sealed the fourth and final Test against South Africa to win the series by a 3-1 margin.