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.

September 22, 2024
September 22, 2024

NZ chase 275 to win first Sri Lanka Test after Patel bags six

New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel took 6-90 to dismiss Sri Lanka for 309 on day four of the first Test on Sunday with the visitors chasing 275 to win in Galle.

September 19, 2024
September 19, 2024

Tigers focused on process, not outcome

In the pre-match press conference ahead of the opening Test against India in Chennai yesterday, Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto was asked whether their historic 2-0 away series victory against Pakistan recently has added some pressure on the team as part of heightened expectations from the fans and experts.

September 18, 2024
September 18, 2024

A Test of optimism against the Indian Goliath

India are unbeaten in home Test series since 2013, having won 17 straight Test series at home -- a world record -- drawing seven Tests, losing four and winning a staggering 40 home Tests in this period.

September 15, 2024
September 15, 2024

Shanto believes Bangladesh can beat India too

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has told the media that his side would look to win both Test matches against India as the team left for Chennai this afternoon.

September 11, 2024
September 11, 2024

Afg-NZ Test faces complete washout after third day lost

The venue, which is hosting its first Test, has come under scrutiny for lacking world-class facilities and basic drainage.

September 10, 2024
September 10, 2024

Afghanistan-New Zealand Test hit by new delay

The opening day of the Test at Afghanistan's adopted home ground at Greater Noida was called off on Monday because of a wet outfield. Despite a sunny morning, the outfield remains damp following 10 days of rain.

September 3, 2024
September 3, 2024

‘No compromise’ en route to becoming speed demon

Nahid Rana took giant strides yesterday in showcasing he is the 'X-factor' in that Bangladesh pace battery. His raw pace hurt Pakistan, but in the manner in which he dismantled the hosts showed there was a matured head on his shoulders.

September 1, 2024
September 1, 2024

More to come, says Root after setting England century record

England's Joe Root said he had lost none of his desire to score runs for his country and get better as a player after compiling his 34th Test century on Saturday at Lord's in the second test against Sri Lanka.

August 29, 2024
August 29, 2024

Tigers shouldn’t overthink about facing Abrar, experts suggest

Bangladesh should keep their focus on getting a positive result from the series-deciding second Test against Pakistan and play according to their strength rather than concentrating on the opposition squad, cricket experts opined on Wednesday.

August 25, 2024
August 25, 2024

Root leads England to victory over Sri Lanka in first Test

Joe Root's gritty unbeaten 62 guided England to a five-wicket win in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford on Saturday.