TEST

England win first Test by innings and 103 runs against Pakistan

England won the first Test by an innings and 103 runs inside three days at Headingley as Root began his second spell as captain.

'Important to grab the opportunity and help the team win' — Padikkal

Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test century in Galle, stepping in for injured Sai Sudharsan and stressing the need to seize opportunities when they come.

Yashasvi Jaiswal edges Dickwella in same over after Galle Test banter

Yashasvi Jaiswal's banter with Niroshan Dickwella ended with the Sri Lankan edging out in the same over. Jaiswal's three-ball duck highlighted concerns about his Test batting.

Bangladesh aim to complete historic series win against Australia

Bangladesh lead Australia 1-0 and need another win in Mackay to complete historic series victory over the hosts.

Pakistan return to England ten years after Oval victory

India's selection of Manav Suthar signals left-arm spin succession planning

Manav Suthar's four-wicket haul in Galle alongside Ravindra Jadeja points to India's intent to develop a left-arm spin combination for the post-Jadeja era.

Dhruv Jurel leaves field with injury during Galle Test

Dhruv Jurel exits the Galle Test with an injury sustained while fielding at short leg during Sri Lanka's first innings.

Manav Suthar praises Jadeja's consistency after taking 4 for 76 in Galle

Manav Suthar took 4 for 76 as India bowled Sri Lanka out for 284 to take a 178-run lead in Galle.

India bowl Sri Lanka out for 284 to take 178-run lead in Galle

Suthar and Jadeja share seven wickets as India take commanding lead despite Dinusha's maiden hundred.

Dickwella returns to Sri Lanka Test squad, Nuwantha gets maiden call-up

Sri Lanka face a daunting chase of 372 after India claimed four wickets on the fourth evening in Galle.

Chandimal ruled out of Galle Test with shoulder injury after fielding fall

Chandimal hurt himself while fielding on the leg-side boundary where he landed hard on his shoulder and tumbled after putting in a dive.

Sooriyabandara replaces Chandimal as concussion substitute on day four

Chandimal was forced off the field with a shoulder injury earlier in the day, with Sri Lanka Cricket confirming he was taken to the hospital for scans.

9 wickets — Bangladesh defeat Australia in historic Darwin Test

Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in the first Test at Darwin, securing their first Test victory on Australian soil.

Jordan Cox set for unfamiliar No. 3 role against Abbas in Pakistan series

Essex opener faces unenviable task batting at No 3 against a new-ball master like Mohammad Abbas in Pakistan series.

Bangladesh's Darwin win reflects sustained red-ball improvement

Bangladesh's nine-wicket win in Darwin stems from years of structural investment in red-ball cricket rather than a single upset.

Starc and Mehidy settle dispute after Darwin Test

Mitchell Starc and Mehidy Hasan Miraz have settled their day-two dispute from the Darwin Test.

Bangladesh's nine-wicket win in Darwin is the result of a multi-year red-ball overhaul

Bangladesh secured their first Test win on Australian soil after years of structural improvements in red-ball cricket.

India close in on victory despite Sri Lanka resistance in Galle

India posted 460 for nine on day two in Galle, but Sri Lanka's middle order has kept the first Test alive into day three.

Bangladesh's Darwin win exposes Australia's batting depth problem

Bangladesh's nine-wicket win in Darwin revealed ongoing issues with Australia's batting order that extend beyond a single match.

Australia face potential $44,000 fine and points deduction after Bangladesh Test breach

Australia were found to have fallen foul of an ICC over-rate regulation, with the governing body yet to determine whether sanctions will be imposed.

Will Kuldeep Yadav play the second Test in Colombo?

Kuldeep Yadav's selection for Colombo depends on pitch conditions as India consider spin combination changes after Galle.

Batting trend, not one-off collapse, behind Australia loss to Bangladesh

Pat Cummins says Australia's nine-wicket defeat in Darwin fits a pattern, not a one-time breakdown — selectors may act before Mackay.

Mitchell Starc and Mehidy Hasan Miraz reconcile after on-field altercation

Mitchell Starc and Mehidy Hasan Miraz have settled their differences after the day-two incident in Darwin.

Bangladesh beat Australia by nine wickets for first Test win on Australian soil

Bangladesh won their first Test in Australia by nine wickets after Mehidy Hasan Miraz's five-wicket haul dismantled the hosts.