Coach's alleged words to Test cricketer before head hit A former Australian Test cricketer has launched legal action against his elite former school over its handling of a concussion 12 years ago. AAP · Aug 26
Australia keep South Africa options open on Lyon king Spinner Nathan Lyon is a man for all seasons, but whether he plays every red-ball Test in the future will be a match-by-match evaluation of conditions. AAP · Aug 24
Shubman Gill falls after 50, India 187/3 at tea against Sri Lanka on Day 1 in 2nd Test Shubman Gill and Devdutt Padikkal built a strong partnership for India. They added 120 runs for the third wicket alliance. India reached 187 for three at tea on the opening day. KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal departed in the first session. Rishabh Pant joined Padikkal at the crease before tea. The Economic Times · Aug 23
‘Shambolic’ not to take Ashes Test to Headingley – Ben Stokes Joe Root, Stokes’ successor as Test captain, branded the decision ‘a shame’ after England clinched victory over Pakistan in Leeds on Friday. The Independent UK · Aug 22
‘Real life has a lot of Test matches’: Jaishankar says diplomacy cannot always be reduced to T20-style quick wins S Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister, articulated that effective diplomacy requires a long-term perspective and patience, much like the unfolding of a Test cricket match. He highlighted the challenges of achieving quick resolutions in the realm of international relations. The current war in Ukraine demonstrates this demand for a sustained… The Economic Times · Aug 22
Bangladesh bite back after Starc sizzles for Australia Two left-arm paceman - Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam - starred for Australia and Bangladesh as 18 wickets tumbled on the first day of the second Test. AAP · Aug 22
Pakistan fail to tap into underdog magic as Headingley braces for men’s Test hiatus England wrapped up a comfortable victory but their red-ball men’s team will not be back in Leeds for a few years The Guardian - UK · Aug 21
Smoke and mirrors fill the vacuum as Springboks and All Blacks brace for battle South Africa welcome New Zealand for their Greatest Rivalry series with the suspicion that they plan on beating the tourists at their own game The Guardian - UK · Aug 21
Buoyant Bangladesh ready to back up historic Test win Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto will consider making a change to his bowling attack ahead of the second Test against Australia. AAP · Aug 21
Australia make just one change after Darwin debacle Opener Matt Renshaw is the only change to the Australia XI to take on Bangladesh in the second Test in Mackay, with the pitch expected to assist the quicks. AAP · Aug 21
2nd Test: Balanced pitch awaits India, SL at Colombo The Sinhalese Sports Club pitch for the second Test is expected to be balanced. Officials are considering a well-balanced track to aid young batters. This approach avoids potential backfire from an overtly spin-friendly surface. Past SSC pitches favored batters, but recent performance shows a shift. Batting first at this venue… The Economic Times · Aug 20
Manav Suthar: How a PT teacher’s son from Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar became India’s Test spin hero Manav Suthar, the son of a physical education teacher from Sri Ganganagar, has risen through Rajasthan’s domestic cricket system to become India’s latest Test spin hero. His journey includes a strong Ranji Trophy debut, limited IPL opportunities and a seven-wicket haul on Test debut before his 10-wicket match haul against… The Economic Times · Aug 20
How to watch England vs Pakistan 2026: live stream the 1st Test for free from anywhere – Day 3 How to watch England vs Pakistan 2026 live streams online. Free coverage, schedule, venues, preview for the cricket series, as Headingley hosts the 1st Test. What Hi-Fi? · Aug 19
Manav Suthar's 10-wicket haul powers India to 165-run win over Sri Lanka in Galle Test In the opening Test match of the series, India triumphed over Sri Lanka by 165 runs, with Manav Suthar stealing the spotlight with a 10-wicket haul, showcasing his skills with figures of 6/55. Sri Lanka, in pursuit of 372 runs, crumbled to 206 all out. Ravindra Jadeja's bowling also contributed… The Economic Times · Aug 19
AAP · Aug 19 'Stands out': Carey hits 50 Tests after turning point Alex Carey is a must-pick in the Australia side as a gloveman but his batting alone justifies his place in the team after taking on every challenge with gusto.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 18 Australia swing axe after Darwin disaster with Jake Weatherald dropped for second Bangladesh Test Opener pays the price after scores of 23 and 0 in first Test defeat with Matthew Renshaw drafted into the 13-man squad in his place
AAP · Aug 18 Opener axed for second Test as Renshaw gets recall Queensland left-hander Matt Renshaw has been drafted into the Australian squad after the first Test debacle claimed the scalp of Jake Weatherald.
The Economic Times · Aug 17 Left hooks floor Sri Lanka: Suthar and Jadeja share seven wickets to hand India a healthy 178-run lead despite Dinusha’s century India maintained control during the first Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle. Spinners Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja took crucial wickets for the Indian team. Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha and Niroshan Dickwella staged a strong recovery with their batting. Jadeja achieved a significant career milestone by reaching 350 Test…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17 It’s time for freakishly gifted Harry Brook to come of age in England’s post-Bazball era Test captaincy came too soon for 27-year-old but Pakistan series is latest chapter in year that could be the making of him
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17 Jordan Cox embraces Test ‘clarity’ but with it comes unfamiliar role for England Essex opener faces unenviable task batting at No 3 against a new-ball master like Mohammad Abbas in Pakistan series
AAP · Aug 17 Bangladesh skipper sets his sights on 2-0 Test sweep After their greatest Test win and a call from their prime minister, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has turned to beating Australia again in Mackay.
The Economic Times · Aug 17 Bangladesh expose the cracks in Australia’s ageing Test machine Australia suffered a humiliating nine-wicket loss to Bangladesh in Darwin. This defeat has accelerated calls for regeneration of the ageing Test team. Opener Jake Weatherald and Marnus Labuschagne are reportedly in the firing line. Former captain Ricky Ponting believes tough decisions are now necessary for the squad. Selectors may look…
The Economic Times · Aug 16 'Bangladesh outplayed us in all department': Australia skipper Pat Cummins after nine-wicket loss in Darwin Test Australia skipper Pat Cummins admitted that Bangladesh outplayed his side in all departments after suffering a nine-wicket defeat in the first Test in Darwin on Sunday.
The Economic Times · Aug 16 Galle weather causes another delay as India vs Sri Lanka Test enters Day 2 after rain disrupts final session of Day 1 Galle weather has delayed the start of Day 2 in the India vs Sri Lanka first Test, with persistent rain preventing play in Galle on Sunday. The weather had also disrupted Day 1, but India still reached 288/2 at stumps after Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test century and remained…
AAP · Aug 15 'Wrong more than right': quick backs Cummins' toss call Australia's batsmen faced the toughest conditions on the opening day of the first Test but Josh Hazlewood insists captain Pat Cummins was right to bat first.