Test Cricket: News

03 Feb 2024

Angelo Mathews

Angelo Mathews hammers his 16th Test century: Key stats

Angelo Mathews slammed a brilliant ton against Afghanistan on Day 2 in the only Test at the SSC ground.

03 Feb 2024

Joe Root

Joe Root has struggled against Jasprit Bumrah in Tests: Stats

Joe Root was once again dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah in Test cricket.

03 Feb 2024

Zak Crawley

Axar Patel dismisses Zak Crawley for fourth time (Tests): Stats

Zak Crawley was the highlight among the English batters on Day 2 against India in the second Test at Visakhapatnam on Saturday.

03 Feb 2024

Dimuth Karunaratne

Dimuth Karunaratne hammers 16th Test fifty at home: Key stats

Dimuth Karunaratne played a decent knock against Afghanistan in the only Test at the SSC ground.

03 Feb 2024

Angelo Mathews

Angelo Mathews accomplishes 11,500 runs in First-Class cricket: Stats

Star all-rounder Angelo Mathews has completed 11,500 runs in First-Class cricket. The Sri Lanka veteran unlocked this feat with his 22nd run on Day 2 against Afghanistan in the only Test on Saturday.

Sri Lanka's Vishwa Fernando rattles Afghanistan with 4/51: Stats

Vishwa Fernando was the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka on Day 1 of the only Test against Afghanistan on Friday.

Sri Lanka dominate Day 1 versus Afghanistan in one-off Test

Sri Lanka dominated Day 1 versus Afghanistan in the one-off Test being held at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.

Interesting facts about West Indies' Gabba hero Shamar Joseph

A bruised Shamar Joseph rose from the ashes and guided West Indies to their maiden Test win against Australia in 20 years.

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, only Test: Here's the statistical preview

Sri Lanka host Afghanistan in a one-off Test, starting from February 2 at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.

01 Feb 2024

England Cricket Team

England own most Test wins against India on Indian soil

England stunned India in the first of the five-Test series in Hyderabad.

India vs England, 2nd Test: Visakhapatnam pitch report and stats

After suffering a humiliating defeat to England in Hyderabad, India would aim to bounce back to level the series at the Dr YS Rajashekar Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.

New Zealand eye maiden Test series win over South Africa

New Zealand and South Africa are set to clash in a two-match Test series, starting February 4 at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.

01 Feb 2024

England Cricket Team

India vs England: Anderson, Bashir to play in Vizag Test

England have roped in the experienced James Anderson for the 2nd Test against India, starting February 2 in Visakhapatnam.

31 Jan 2024

Jack Leach

Jack Leach to miss 2nd Test; who will replace him? 

As per an ESPNcricinfo report, senior England spinner Jack Leach has been ruled out of the 2nd Test against India in Visakhapatnam, starting February 2.

Three uncapped players make SL squad for one-off Afghanistan Test

Sri Lanka named as many as three uncapped players in their squad for the impending one-off Test against Afghanistan, starting February 2

31 Jan 2024

Ollie Pope

ICC Test Rankings: England's Ollie Pope rises to career-best position

England's Ollie Pope, who smashed a sparkling 196 in the second innings versus India in Hyderabad, has risen to a career-best 15th spot in the ICC Test Rankings.

Will England introduce an all-spin attack against India in Visakhapatnam?

England claimed a historic win over India in the 1st Test in Hyderabad.

30 Jan 2024

Ollie Pope

Record-breaking Test knocks by visiting batters on India soil

Ollie Pope starred in England's historic win over India in the 1st Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.

30 Jan 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah averages 14.40 in India: His stats across countries 

Jasprit Bumrah took six wickets on a spin-friendly Hyderabad wicket in the 1st Test against England.

A look at England's famous Test wins in India

England won the first of the five-match Test series by beating India in Hyderabad.

India lose first-ever home Test after leading by 70+ runs

England opened their account in the five-match Test series by beating India in Hyderabad.

28 Jan 2024

England Cricket Team

Tom Hartley breaks records with his seven-fer on Test debut

Tom Hartley starred in England's record-breaking win over India in the 1st Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.

India lose Hyderabad Test to England after gaining 190-run lead

England drew first blood in the five-Test series by beating India in Hyderabad.

28 Jan 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

1st Test: Jasprit Bumrah takes six wickets on spin-friendly wicket

Jasprit Bumrah was the pick of India's bowlers in the second innings of the 1st Test against England at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.

28 Jan 2024

Ollie Pope

Ollie Pope misses his double-century, breaks records in Hyderabad 

England batter Ollie Pope missed his second Test double-century in the 1st Test against India at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.

2nd Test: Australia in comfortable position over West Indies

Australia are in a comfortable position over West Indies in the second Test at the Gabba in Brisbane.

27 Jan 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin equals this Test record of Kapil Dev: Details

Premier Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin etched his name on the record books after dismissing Ben Stokes in England's second innings of the first Test in Hyderabad.

27 Jan 2024

Joe Root

Joe Root becomes highest Test run-scorer against India, eclipses Ponting 

England batter Joe Root has surpassed Australian legend Ricky Ponting to become the highest run-scorer against India in Test cricket.

Australia seize momentum versus West Indies in pink-ball Test: Details

Australia have seized the momentum versus West Indies in an enthralling Day 2 of the second Test in Brisbane.

26 Jan 2024

Pat Cummins

2nd Test, Pat Cummins hammers 64* versus West Indies: Stats

Pat Cummins played a defining hand with the bat on Day 2 of the second Test versus West Indies at the Gabba.

26 Jan 2024

Usman Khawaja

Usman Khawaja slams his 26th Test half-century: Key stats

Australian cricket team opener Usman Khawaja hit a solid 75-run knock versus the West Indies in the second Test at the Gabba in Brisbane on Friday.

26 Jan 2024

Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc claims his second Test four-wicket haul against WI

Australian speedster Mitchell Starc finished with 4/82 in the ongoing second Test versus West Indies at the Gabba in Brisbane.

26 Jan 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal slams 80 in maiden Test innings in India

Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal missed out on his second century in Test cricket.

1st Test, Day 1: England bowled out; Indian spinners shine

India's dominance in home conditions was on display on Day 1 of the 1st Test against England in Hyderabad.

25 Jan 2024

Ben Stokes

India vs England, 1st Test: Ben Stokes leads from front 

Ben Stokes played a captain's knock as England perished for 246 against India in the 1st innings of the 1st Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.

25 Jan 2024

Joe Root

Joe Root becomes highest run-scorer in India-England Tests, surpasses Tendulkar

England batter Joe Root has added another feather to his cap in the ultimate format, Test cricket.

WI challenge Australia's pink-ball supremacy at Gabba: 2nd Test preview 

After claiming a 10-wicket win in Adelaide, hosts Australia take on the West Indies in the 2nd Test at the Gabba, Brisbane.

India vs England, 1st Test: Tom Hartley marks his debut

England have named their playing XI to take on India in the first Test match at Hyderabad starting on Thursday.

22 Jan 2024

Virat Kohli

India vs England: Virat Kohli withdraws from first two Tests

In a major development, star Indian batter Virat Kohli has pulled out of the first two Tests against England, citing personal reasons.

21 Jan 2024

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes eyes this double in Test cricket: Key stats

England have embarked on their month-long India tour that includes a five-match Test series.