Test Cricket: News

England vs West Indies: Records scripted by centurion Ben Stokes

England have taken control against West Indies on Day 2 of the second Test at Old Trafford in Manchester.

England vs West Indies, Day 1: List of key takeaways

Dominic Sibley (86*) and Ben Stokes (59*) scored respective fifties as England scored 207/3 on Day 1 of the second Test.

TV umpire set to officiate front-foot no-balls

The on-field umpires in the first Test between England and West Indies faced scrutiny after three wickets were overturned by the third official when retrospectively checking the bowler's front-foot.

England vs WI, 2nd Test: Players to watch out for

England will be hoping to turn things around when they face West Indies in the second Test match, starting Thursday.

#NewsBytesExplainer: The rise of West Indies' contemporary pace quartet

West Indies cricket was once enriched with quite a few ferocious pacers.

15 Jul 2020

Joe Root

England vs WI, 2nd Test: Records that can be scripted

England will be wanting to bounce back when they face West Indies in the second Test match, starting Thursday.

James Anderson vs Stuart Broad: Statistical comparison

James Anderson and Stuart Broad have led the baton of England's bowling line-up for years.

14 Jul 2020

England Cricket Team

England vs West Indies, second Test: Preview, Dream11 and more

The first Test between England and West Indies resumed international cricket following a prolonged COVID-19 break.

#NewsBytesExclusive: Amol Muzumdar talks about his cricketing journey

In 1988, a young Amol Muzumdar was padded up when Shardashram Vidyamandir lost two wickets in the Lord Harris Shield semi-final.

13 Jul 2020

England Cricket Team

Buttler has two Tests to save his career: Darren Gough

Former England bowler Darren Gough believes Jos Buttler would need to start scoring runs in order to keep his spot in the Test squad.

Happy Birthday Faf du Plessis: List of his amazing records

South African batsman Francois du Plessis turned 36 on Monday.

13 Jul 2020

England Cricket Team

England vs West Indies, first Test: List of key takeaways

West Indies registered a four-wicket victory over England in the first Test at the Ageas Oval.

12 Jul 2020

England Cricket Team

West Indies beat England, first Test: List of records broken

The first Test at the Ageas Oval went down to the final session on Day 5 as West Indies handed England a four-wicket defeat.

12 Jul 2020

England Cricket Team

Michael Vaughan targets Joe Denly for his inconsistency

Former England captain Michael Vaughan did not mince words while targeting Joe Denly's poor from in Test cricket.

England vs West Indies, Day 3: List of key takeaways

West Indies gained a precious lead on Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against England at the Ageas Bowl.

Happy Birthday Sunil Gavaskar: A look at his amazing records

Batting maestro Sunil Gavaskar turned 71 on Friday.

England vs West Indies, Day 2: List of key takeaways

Day 1 of the England versus West Indies first Test saw the hosts end on 35/1 after rain restricted the day's play to 17.4 overs.

09 Jul 2020

England Cricket Team

England vs West Indies, Day 1: Key moments and takeaways

International cricket resumed after a hiatus of 116 days as hosts England faced West Indies on Day 1 of the first Test, at the Ageas Oval.

England vs West Indies, first Test: Preview, Dream11 and more

International cricket is set to resume after over three months as England take on West Indies in the first of three-Test series on July 8.

06 Jul 2020

England Cricket Team

Stuart Broad could miss the first Test: Here's why

England's team combination for the upcoming first Test against West Indies has given rise to an interesting speculation.

05 Jul 2020

England Cricket Team

'I am a huge fan of Anderson', says Kemar Roach

West Indies pace spearhead Kemar Roach heaped praise on his counterpart James Anderson for maintaining a terrific consistency in Test cricket.

CSA awards: Quinton de Kock, Laura Wolvaardt bag top honors

The Proteas limited-overs skipper Quinton de Kock was named South Africa Men's Cricketer of the Year during a virtual awards ceremony held on Saturday.

#StatisticalAnalysis: Anderson can make the difference for England against WI

England take on West Indies in a three-match Test series, starting July 8 at The Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

04 Jul 2020

England Cricket Team

Bairstow left out of England's 13-man squad for first Test

England have named their 13-man squad for the upcoming series opener against West Indies, starting July 8 at the Ageas Bowl.

04 Jul 2020

England Cricket Team

Absence of fans won't affect team's intensity: Ollie Pope

England middle order batsman Ollie Pope believes absence of spectators in the impending Test series against West Indies will not plummet the intensity.

#ENGvsWI: All you need to know ahead of Test series

International cricket is set to return with England hosting West Indies in a three-match Test series under a bio-secure environment.

Happy Birthday Harbhajan Singh: A look at his amazing records

Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh turned 40 on Friday.

England vs West Indies: Records that can be scripted

England and West Indies are all set to lock horns for a three-match Test series, starting July 8 in a bio-secure environment.

Mitchell Starc vs Trent Boult: Statistical comparison

Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc is touted as the fastest among seam bowlers presently.

30 Jun 2020

Pakistan Cricket Team

Former Pakistan cricketer Khalid Wazir passes away at 84

Former Pakistan cricketer Khalid Wazir has passed away at the of age 84 in Chester.

28 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

Jofra Archer will test the Pakistani batsmen: Younis Khan

Batting coach Younis Khan believes Jofra Archer will be a major threat for Pakistan in the upcoming Test series.

28 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

Jack Leach eager to return in whites for England

England spinner Jack Leach is back in the mix as England prepare for the upcoming series against West Indies.

28 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

England vs West Indies: A look at the key battles

The forthcoming Test series between England and West Indies will mark the return of international cricket, following a three-month hiatus.

Happy Birthday Dale Steyn: A look at his splendid feats

South African pace spearhead Dale Steyn turned 37 on Saturday.

26 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

#NewsBytesExplainer: Will Joe Root bounce back in Test cricket?

International cricket will soon be in full swing with England hosting West Indies for a three-match Test series in July.

Sachin Tendulkar vs Rahul Dravid: Statistical comparison in Test cricket

The history of Indian cricket comprises two of the greatest batsmen to have played the game.

Rahul Dravid remains the most underrated captain: Gautam Gambhir

Former opener Gautam Gambhir feels Rahul Dravid remains the most underrated captain and batsman in the history of Indian cricket.

Happy Birthday Marnus Labuschagne: A look at his amazing records

Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne turned 26 on Monday.

#NewsBytesExplainer: England's probables for the first Test against West Indies

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

21 Jun 2020

Rohit Sharma

#NewsBytesExplainer: What lies ahead for Rohit Sharma in Test cricket?

There is little doubt that Rohit Sharma is one the greatest limited-overs batsmen in modern day cricket.