Test cricket

Fresh Test dawn beckons Tigers and Lions in Galle

For Bangladesh, the 2023–25 cycle marked a step forward.

Ashes tickets sell at record rate

Tickets for the Ashes series were snapped up at a record rate when they went on sale on Tuesday with the allocations for the first three days of the Brisbane and Sydney Tests as well as day one of the Melbourne Test all exhausted.

India's in-form Sudharsan to draw on county stints for England Tests

In-form Sai Sudharsan will draw on county cricket experience as he switches from the IPL to the five-day game for his first Test tour with India when they travel to England.

Cowper, first Test triple-centurion on Australian soil, dies aged 84

Bob Cowper, the first batsman to score a Test triple-century on Australian soil, has died at the age of 84 after a prolonged battle with illness, Cricket Australia said on Sunday.

Decoding 444: The Tigers' Test truth

What does the latest 400-plus score really mean for Bangladesh? A flash of competence. A suggestion of potential. Never a guarantee, though.

Shanto blames ‘mental lapses’ as home woes mount

During the current ICC World Test Championship cycle, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) opted for a significant shift -- moving away from spin-friendly pitches to more balanced, sporting wickets for home Tests. The change came after years of criticism, with many arguing that doctored pitches may ha

Test cricket’s ‘haves and have-nots’ gap widening

The growing imbalance in Test cricket raises concerns about the format’s long-term competitiveness. As Chappell argues, without meaningful intervention, financially weaker teams may continue to fall further behind, leaving the game dominated by a select few.

'We love Test cricket as a team': Ireland celebrate win against Zimbabwe

Spinner Matthew Humphreys starred again in Bulawayo on Monday, adding two wickets to four earlier in the innings as Ireland wrapped up a 63-run win over Zimbabwe in a one-off Test.

Australia win second Test and series against Sri Lanka

Australia won the second Test against Sri Lanka by nine wickets in Galle on Sunday to sweep the series 2-0.

November 23, 2024
November 23, 2024

Tigers reach 40 for two at stumps on Day 2 in reply to Windies’ mammoth 450/9d

Hasan Mahmud dealt a double blow as Bangladesh looked to wrap up West Indies' first innings early on the second morning of the first Test in Antigua on Saturday,

November 20, 2024
November 20, 2024

Warner backs McSweeney to shine in India series

Former Australia opener David Warner has backed Nathan McSweeney to score the most runs in the test series against India despite the uncapped batsman's lack of experience as an opener.

November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024

Imrul Kayes retires from Tests, first-class cricket

Former Bangladesh opener Imrul Kayes has announced his retirement from Test cricket as well as first class cricket through a video message on his social media handles on Wednesday afternoon.

November 3, 2024
November 3, 2024

New Zealand register historic Test series sweep against India

New Zealand bowled India out for 121 to seal a 25-run win in the third and final test in Mumbai on Sunday and complete a famous 3-0 series sweep.

November 2, 2024
November 2, 2024

New Zealand lead by 143 as spin rules in seesaw third India Test

New Zealand lead by 143 runs in their second innings, after Indian spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin triggered an opposition collapse in a keenly fought third Test on Saturday.

October 22, 2024
October 22, 2024

Bangladesh move backwards strategically

There was no way for Bangladesh to make up for a very poor batting performance, bowled out for 106 against South Africa in the first Test in Mirpur, but spinner Taijul Islam's fifer sort of came pretty close to making up for the batting debacle on Monday. But in terms of strategical standpoints or how Test cricket should be approached, Bangladesh once again appear to be going backwards.

October 18, 2024
October 18, 2024

Pakistan beat England in second Test to level series

Noman grabbed 8-46 and Sajid Khan took 2-93 as the pair wrapped up England's second innings for 144 after the visitors were set a daunting target of 297.

October 14, 2024
October 14, 2024

England ready for Pakistan's spin assault in second Test

Returning England captain Ben Stokes said on Monday he hopes a reused pitch for the second Test against Pakistan in Multan will play into the tourists' hands rather than the spin-heavy hosts.

October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024

Bumrah named vice-captain for New Zealand Tests

India have named a strong squad for the three-match ICC World Test Championship series against New Zealand at home.

October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024

With Bavuma injured, Markram to lead Proteas in first Test in Bangladesh

Aiden Markram will replace Temba Bavuma as South Africa captain for the first Test against Bangladesh later this month, Cricket South Africa said on Friday.