Test Cricket: News

20 Jun 2020

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan cricket squad to leave for England on June 28

The Pakistan cricket squad is set to leave for England on June 28 to play three Tests and three T20Is.

20 Jun 2020

Virat Kohli

#ThisDayThatYear: Virat Kohli arrives on the Test circuit

It has been nine years since the Indian captain Virat Kohli made his Test debut.

17 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

England announce 30-member training squad ahead of first Test

England have named a 30-member squad as a lead-up to the first Test against West Indies, which will begin on July 8.

17 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

Jonny Bairstow wants to regain England wicket-keeping role in Tests

The England cricket team is all set to face West Indies in a three-Test series, starting July 8.

17 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

#NewsBytesExplainer: Will West Indies script history in England?

International cricket is set to resume with England hosting West Indies for a three-match Test series in July.

'Our pacers can challenge any team', says WI assistant coach

The Caribbean pacers will be raring to go as England lock horns with West Indies in the first Test at Ageas Bowl on July 8.

15 Jun 2020

Pakistan Cricket Team

Wahab Riaz looking to make a comeback in Test cricket

Fast bowler Wahab Riaz is looking to make a comeback in the longest format as Pakistan commence preparation for England tour.

15 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

'No room for friendship', Kemar Roach warns Jofra Archer

West Indian pace spearhead Kemar Roach stated that there will be no room for friendship, when the Test series between England and West Indies gets underway from July 8.

#ThisDayThatYear: Shikhar Dhawan reaches this historic feat in Bengaluru

On this day in 2018, Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan achieved a historic feat in Test cricket.

'Ponting acted like umpire', Harbhajan talks about controversial SCG Test

Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh opened up on the infamous 'Monkeygate' Test, which was marred by several umpiring errors.

Jasprit Bumrah vs Pat Cummins: Statistical comparison (international cricket)

Jasprit Bumrah has been the linchpin of Indian bowling attack across formats, ever since he burst on to the international circuit.

Australia could stage India Test series in presence of spectators

The upcoming Test series between India and Australia could be held in the presence of spectators.

12 Jun 2020

Pakistan Cricket Team

Happy Birthday Javed Miandad: A look at his incredible feats

Pakistan batting legend Javed Miandad turned 63 on Friday.

#NewsBytesExplainer: Will a revamped Australia trouble India Down Under?

It has been over a year since Australia lost their first ever Test series to India at home.

ICC confirms interim changes to playing regulations

The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Tuesday, confirmed interim changes to its playing regulations.

09 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

ENG vs WI: West Indies cricketers depart for England

The West Indies cricket team departed from Antigua, on Monday, for a three-Test tour of England.

08 Jun 2020

India

Yuzvendra Chahal wants to play Test cricket in near future

Yuzvendra Chahal has been a mainstay leg-spinner for Team India in the white-ball format, ever since he made his international debut.

Top four spin bowling pairs in history of Test cricket

Spin bowling has been the most decorated art in the longest format.

07 Jun 2020

Indian Cricket Team

Ian Chappell advocates Hardik Pandya's inclusion for Australia Test series

Australian veteran Ian Chappell believes India should include Hardik Pandya in the roaster for the impending Test series Down Under.

Sachin Tendulkar fifth on Wasim Akram's list of best batsmen

Bowling legend Wasim Akram named his top five batsmen that he either bowled to or played along side.

'I am not short-tempered', Kagiso Rabada highlights the misconception

South African pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada feels his passion for the game is often taken as aggression by the critics.

England plan to host Pakistan, Australia after WI series

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is hoping to stage the upcoming season as planned, once the West Indies Test series is held successfully.

Happy Birthday Ajinkya Rahane: A look at his monumental records

Ajinkya Rahane has been the core of Indian middle order in Test cricket, ever since he burst on to international circuit.

Happy Birthday, Ben Stokes: A look at his amazing records

Over decades in cricket, several crop of all-rounders went on to dominate the show and be a step above the rest.

03 Jun 2020

Pakistan Cricket Team

Happy Birthday Wasim Akram: A look at his phenomenal records

Pakistan bowling legend Wasim Akram turned 54 on Wednesday.

Happy birthday Steve Smith: His unique feats in Test cricket

Australian batting legend Steve Smith turned 31 on Tuesday.

01 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

#NewsBytesExplainer: Has Stuart Broad emerged out of Anderson's shadow?

England pace spearhead Stuart Broad has been faring well in Test cricket of late.

Jasprit Bumrah wants saliva's alternative to shine ball

Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah voiced his opinion on the ongoing debate regarding saliva usage.

13 Sri Lanka cricketers to resume training from June 1

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), on Sunday, announced that 13 cricketers will return to training on June 1.

31 May 2020

Ravindra Jadeja

#NewsBytesExplainer: Is Ravindra Jadeja an underrated all-rounder?

Ravindra Jadeja has been a mainstay all-rounder for Team India after he rose to prominence in 2012.

30 May 2020

England Cricket Team

#ThisDayThatYear: Alastair Cook reaches 10,000 Test runs

On this day in 2016, Alastair Cook became the first England player to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket.

Cricket West Indies gives approval for England tour

West Indies are all set to tour England as the cricket board gave approval for the proposed Test series.

India could play Test series Down Under at one venue

Cricket Australia (CA) CEO Kevin Roberts opened up on possible scenarios to host India in the upcoming season.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar eyes a comeback in Test cricket

Indian pace spearhead Bhuvneshwar Kumar expressed his desire to make a comeback in the longest format.

'He is an entire package', Ian Bishop praises Bumrah

Former West Indies seamer Ian Bishop heaped praise on Jasprit Bumrah, terming him a "generational talent".

Bharat Arun pins hopes on the Indian pace quartet

Bharat Arun feels the Indian pace quartet will continue to flourish for at least two more years.

Mitchell Starc vouches for relaxations in ball-tampering rule

Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc believes the game of cricket will become tedious for bowlers if ball-tampering rules are not relaxed.

I can still play international cricket: Harbhajan Singh

Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh believes he is still proficient enough to play for Team India.

Happy birthday Kagiso Rabada: His memorable spells in Test cricket

South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada turned 25 on Monday.

24 May 2020

England Cricket Team

#NewsBytesExplainer: History beckons as James Anderson returns to action

James Anderson has been a pioneer of England's bowling attack in Test cricket for years.