Test Cricket: News

Australia need to outwit Pujara: Pat Cummins

Australian pace spearhead Pat Cummins believes Cheteshwar Pujara will be a potential threat for the bowlers when India tour Down Under for the Test series.

ICC issues guidelines for resumption of cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued comprehensive guidelines for resumption of cricket at all levels (community, domestic and international).

19 May 2020

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli lavishes praise on India's throwdown specialist Raghavendra

Indian skipper Virat Kohli praised throwdown specialist D. Raghavendra for constantly grilling the Indian batsmen.

Coronavirus outbreak: ICC to restrict use of saliva on ball

The International Cricket Council (ICC) committee has recommended restricting the use of saliva on the ball in order to safeguard players' health.

16 May 2020

England Cricket Team

#NewsBytesExplainer: Is Stokes the greatest all-rounder in modern day cricket?

International cricket has seen several eras wherein the sumptuous crop of all-rounders made merry.

#ThisDayThatYear: West Indies chase the highest total in Test cricket

On this day in 2003, West Indies entered the record books by tormenting the mighty Australians.

Test cricket will die if India abandon it: Greg Chappell

Australian legend Greg Chappell believes Test cricket is sustained only by the top-ranked nations, otherwise it will perish soon.

#NewsBytesExplainer: The Fab Four of fast bowling

The game of cricket has had a profound history of manufacturing 'Fab Four' in every generation.

'Australia have struggled overseas', says Gautam Gambhir

Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir is disgruntled with Australia reclaiming the number one Test spot.

Joe Burns wants to do well against India in Tests

Australian batsman Joe Burns is eyeing the Test series against India to solidify his place in the side, should the series take place later this year.

Five instances when Ajinkya Rahane rose to occasion for India

Ajinkya Rahane has been the linchpin of Indian middle order in Test cricket, ever since he announced his arrival.

05 May 2020

India

Ranking Virat Kohli's best five Test innings in losing cause

Indian skipper Virat Kohli has always fancied the longest format, ever since he burst on to the international stage.

Faf du Plessis wants to play all the three formats

Former South African captain Faf du Plessis is looking to represent his country across all the three formats.

England's Jason Roy hasn't given up hope of playing Tests

England batsman Jason Roy is hungry for Test cricket and isn't giving up hope of playing the longest format again.

When Kumble pushed Kuldeep to take five-for on Test debut

Indian wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been a mainstay bowler in the Indian team, especially in the limited-overs format.

Happy Birthday Brian Lara: His top five Test innings

The Caribbean batting maestro Brain Lara turned 51 on Saturday.

28 Apr 2020

Virat Kohli

#NewsBytesExplainer: The art of leaving the ball in Test cricket

Test cricket is the ultimate test of skill and endurance.

Steve Smith on a different level: Ben Stokes

England all-rounder Ben Stokes believes his counterpart Steve Smith operates on a different tangent in Test cricket.

NZC present Ian Smith presented with Bert Sutcliffe Medal

Former New Zealand wicketkeeper Ian Smith has been honored by New Zealand Cricket for his outstanding services to cricket.

'No regrets about IPL snub', says Hanuma Vihari

Indian middle-order batsman Hanuma Vihari recently said IPL snub has not dented his self-belief.

I didn't make international debut due to IPL: Jasprit Bumrah

Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah believes consistent performances in domestic cricket helped him break into the national side.

Coronavirus outbreak: ICC to consider legalised ball-tampering

The International Cricket Council (ICC) may allow players to use artificial substances in order to shine the red ball under the supervision of umpires.

24 Apr 2020

England Cricket Team

No professional cricket in England till at least July: ECB

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), on Friday, confirmed that no professional cricket will take place in UK till at least July 1 due to coronavirus pandemic.

Mitchell Starc's rise to prominence in international cricket

Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc is one of the fastest bowlers in world cricket among active cricketers.

Coronavirus outbreak: Cricket Australia considers to expand India Test series

The impact of coronavirus may see hosts Australia expanding the India Test series, later this year.

21 Apr 2020

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan shouldn't drop Mohammad Amir for T20 WC: Mickey Arthur

Former Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur believes leaving out star bowler Mohammad Amir would plummet the team's chances to clinch the T20 World Cup title.

#ThisDayThatYear: Jason Gillespie scripts history with unbeaten 201

14 years ago on this day, former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie stunned the world by scoring a double century against Bangladesh in Chattogram.

#NewsBytesExplainer: Why is Pujara India's prized possession in Test cricket?

India's coveted number three spot in Test cricket was firmly held by Rahul Dravid in 2000s.

#ThisDayThatYear: Brain Lara breaks Sir Garfield Sobers' 36-year-old record

On 18 April 1994, Brian Lara entered the record books by owning the then-highest individual score in Test cricket.

KL Rahul's journey from being inconsistent to indispensable

KL Rahul's name stands right atop the list of technically sound batsmen in world cricket.

Cummins is the most complete bowler presently: Glenn McGrath

Former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath believes Pat Cummins is the most complete bowler of this generation.

#ThisDayThatYear: Brian Lara breaks the world record with quadruple century

On April 12, West Indian legend Brian Lara became the only player in the history of Test cricket to touch the 400-run mark.

Nathan Lyon has outclassed Ashwin in Tests, feels Brad Hogg

Former Australian spinner Brad Hogg believes Nathan Lyon has overhauled Ravichandran Ashwin to become the greatest Test spinner among active players.

Wanted Pietersen to play despite disliking him: Graeme Swann

Former England spinner Graeme Swann described how he always wanted Kevin Pietersen to play for England despite their differences.

10 Apr 2020

Virat Kohli

'Sachin was the hardest to get out', says Michael Clarke

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke hailed Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar for his impeccable batting technique.

Bangladesh postpone Test series against Australia: Details here

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday said it was postponing a two-match Test series against Australia scheduled for June due to the global coronavirus pandemic.

Steve Smith highlights one of his major career goals

Australian star batsman Steve Smith believes India is one of the toughest places to play cricket and winning a Test series in the country is a major career goal for him.

Steve Smith opens up on his quirky batting technique

Australian batsman Steve Smith's batting unorthodox batting technique might have raised eyebrows, but it is suffice for him to bemuse the bowlers.

The incident involving Stokes was a blessing in disguise: Strauss

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) director Andrew Strauss described how the team resurrected following the 2017 incident involving Ben Stokes.