TEST

India arrive in Colombo without Bumrah as spin vulnerability looms

India's two-Test series in Sri Lanka will test whether their batting order can still negotiate spin with the authority that once defined their approach.

Pakistan appoint Michael Smith as batting coach on two-year deal

Michael Smith will take charge as Pakistan's batting coach ahead of the England Test series.

Sunil Gavaskar likens Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy to Rahul Dravid

Gavaskar compared Rahane's leadership record to Dravid's and said Indian cricket rarely credits captains when the team wins.

Alastair Cook backs Joe Root for temporary England captaincy

Former England captain Alastair Cook supports Joe Root as interim Test captain until the 2027 home Ashes.

Saransh Jain receives maiden India Test call-up at age 33

Domestic all-rounder earns first Test call-up at 33 after consistent performances including 30 Ranji wickets.

Justin Langer open to England Test job despite no contact from ECB

ECB named Stephen Fleming Test coach and Joe Root captain, with Fleming replacing Brendon McCullum in the red-ball role.

Saransh Jain receives maiden India Test call-up for Sri Lanka tour

5 maidens — Greaves sets Test record against Pakistan

Abdullah Fazal is out of Pakistan's Test series against West Indies and England with a lower back injury. Shafique and Shakeel join the squad as replacements.

317-run stand — Rachin Ravindra helps New Zealand seize control

Rachin Ravindra starred in a record opening stand as New Zealand built a strong position on day three of the third Test against England at Trent Bridge.

Mohammad Abbas reaches first-class milestone at Lord's

Mohammad Abbas reached a first-class milestone by dismissing Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay during the second Test at Lord's.

Stokes and Atkinson stay despite written warnings as England shuffle Trent Bridge squad

England keeps Stokes and Atkinson in the third Test squad after written warnings, while Robinson and Smith return and Baker and Rew drop out.

England claim late wickets on day one of second New Zealand Test

New Zealand hold strong position after tough week for England.

Matt Henry five-for and Henry Nicholls century give New Zealand 352-run lead

Matt Henry claimed five wickets while Henry Nicholls scored an unbeaten 119 to put New Zealand 352 runs ahead on day three at The Oval.

'Dedicated to late dad watching in some station' — Glenn Phillips on maiden Test hundred

Glenn Phillips scored his first Test century one day before the first anniversary of his father's death. New Zealand reached 391 before reducing England to 222 for 6 at The Oval.

Phillips scores maiden Test century as New Zealand reach 391

Blundell and Phillips steady New Zealand after England's early blows

Tom Blundell and Glenn Phillips rebuilt New Zealand's innings with a crucial partnership after England's seamers tore through the top order on day one at The Oval.

Ollie Robinson ruled out of second Test with knee soreness

Ollie Robinson misses the second Test against New Zealand with right knee soreness; Henry Crocombe joins as cover.

'It's not just about me' — Williamson on retirement timing

Kane Williamson announced his international retirement midway through the England series, citing team needs over personal legacy.

England add uncapped Henry Crocombe to Test squad

England have summoned uncapped Sussex fast bowler Henry Crocombe as cover for injured seamer Ollie Robinson ahead of the second Test against New Zealand.

Kane Williamson retires from international cricket

Kane Williamson retires from international cricket immediately after the first Test against England. He captained New Zealand to the World Test Championship title over 16 years.

33 wickets in two days — Lord's pitch under fire again

Thirty-three wickets fell in the first two days of England vs New Zealand at Lord's, with Nasser Hussain and Michael Vaughan both questioning whether the surface meets Test cricket standards.

'You don't want it to get messy' - Stokes defends handling of Archer

Ben Stokes defended excusing Jofra Archer from the Test summer for IPL commitments, warning that overly strict policies could see players like him leave England cricket permanently.

New Zealand beat Ireland by innings and 79 runs in one-off Test

New Zealand completed an innings victory over Ireland after Nathan Smith claimed 6 for 40 and Tom Blundell made 186.

Tom Latham says New Zealand focused only on Ireland Test

New Zealand captain Tom Latham stressed his side will focus solely on the one-off Test against Ireland at Stormont and will not take the hosts lightly.