Test cricket

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Latham wants NZ to take the game to India in Test series

Latham took over as permanent test captain from Tim Southee last week and said touring India, who have not lost a Test series at home in more than a decade, was a "great challenge".

England thump Pakistan by innings and 47 runs in Multan

The hosts had flexed their muscles in the early part of the Test with 556 in the first innings but found themselves under the gun trailing England by 115 runs at the end of the fourth day and they folded under pressure.

Brook hits 317 as records tumble in Multan

England notched up their highest total in 86 years thanks to Harry Brook's triple century and Joe Root's double ton, declaring on 823-7 before Pakistan collapsed to a perilous position on the fourth day of the first Test on Thursday.

Root breaks Cook's England Test run record

Joe Root broke Alastair Cook's England Test record of 12,472 runs on the third day of the opening Test against Pakistan in Multan on Wednesday.

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.

October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024

Latham wants NZ to take the game to India in Test series

Latham took over as permanent test captain from Tim Southee last week and said touring India, who have not lost a Test series at home in more than a decade, was a "great challenge".

October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024

England thump Pakistan by innings and 47 runs in Multan

The hosts had flexed their muscles in the early part of the Test with 556 in the first innings but found themselves under the gun trailing England by 115 runs at the end of the fourth day and they folded under pressure.

October 10, 2024
October 10, 2024

Brook hits 317 as records tumble in Multan

England notched up their highest total in 86 years thanks to Harry Brook's triple century and Joe Root's double ton, declaring on 823-7 before Pakistan collapsed to a perilous position on the fourth day of the first Test on Thursday.

October 9, 2024
October 9, 2024

Root breaks Cook's England Test run record

Joe Root broke Alastair Cook's England Test record of 12,472 runs on the third day of the opening Test against Pakistan in Multan on Wednesday.

October 2, 2024
October 2, 2024

Bumrah regains No. 1 spot as Jaiswal, Kohli make big jump

There has been a reshuffle at the top of the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings with India pacer Jasprit Bumrah re-claiming his position as the No.1 ranked bowler.