Test cricket

New Zealand vs West Indies: Visitors morale high at start of Test series

While New Zealand have been starved of Test cricket since hosting South Africa in March, the Calypso cricketers are riding high after a 1-0 win against Zimbabwe following a dramatic victory at Headingley during a 2-1 Test series loss to England.

Nov 30, 2017, 15:46 PM IST

Can't guarantee permanent playing slots for Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja: Virat Kohli

India's tour of South Africa starts on December 30, with a two-day warm-up match. The tour comprises of three Tests, six ODIs and three T20Is.

Nov 23, 2017, 16:48 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka: Meet Vijay Shankar, the latest entry to India's Test squad

Vijay Shankar had been hoping for a national call-up for a while but his elevation in the India Test team came as a surprise to the Tamil Nadu allrounder.

Nov 21, 2017, 12:33 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka: Focus on remaining No. 1 in Tests, says Ajinkya Rahane

India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane on Tuesday said their 9-0 clean sweep in Sri Lanka will have no bearing in the return series and they remain focused on maintaining the No. 1 spot in Tests.

Nov 14, 2017, 15:55 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka 2017: Full schedule, Test squads

India-Sri Lanka series complete fixture.

Nov 11, 2017, 15:52 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka: MS Dhoni inspects Eden Garden pitch ahead of first Test

India will play a three-match Test series against Lanka. It will be followed by ODI and T20I series, involving three matches each.

Nov 09, 2017, 19:47 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka: Nic Pothas says Lankans will not feel intimidated by Virat Kohli & Co

India had whitewashed Sri Lanka in all formats - three Tests, five ODIs and one T20I -- when they toured the Island nation in July-September.

Nov 09, 2017, 17:53 PM IST

West Indies crawl to 78 for one in second Test against Zimbabwe

West Indies won the first test at the same venue by 117 runs as they seek a first away test series victory since a 2-0 triumph in Bangladesh in 2012.

Oct 30, 2017, 23:10 PM IST

Zimbabwe vs West Indies, 2nd Test: Hamilton Masakadza ton leads Zimbabwe recovery

Masakadza reached his fifth Test century more than 16 years after recording his first one on debut against the same opponents.

Oct 29, 2017, 23:59 PM IST

Steve Smith, David Warner say no to four-day Tests

Among a raft of other reforms, the ICC has agreed to experiment with four-day Tests, with South Africa and Zimbabwe set to trial the first in December.

Oct 25, 2017, 10:43 AM IST

West Indies beat Zimbabwe by 117 runs in first Test

A 64-run stand for the fifth wicket between Taylor and Sikandar Raza gave Zimbabwe a glimmer of hope, only for the hosts to be derailed by a series of soft dismissals.

Oct 24, 2017, 22:58 PM IST

Graeme Hick, Troy Cooley to coach against England in Ashes tour match

Former England batsman Graeme Hick and bowling coach Troy Cooley will pit their wits against the tourists when they mentor a Cricket Australia XI in a four-day Ashes tour match in Townsville next month.

Oct 23, 2017, 14:49 PM IST

If I get to 618 Test wickets, I won't break Anil Kumble's record of 619, says Ravichandran Ashwin

Senior India offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been out of favour, or 'rested', for three consecutive ODI series; but as players world over consider, Test cricket is the pinnacle for him as well - just like it was for Anil Kumble, the most successful spinner the country ever produced.

Oct 21, 2017, 12:05 PM IST

David Warner brings out the old 'Bull' to ignite the Ashes

Off-field domestic bliss and the threat of suspension for multiple code of conduct breaches may have accelerated Warner`s maturity, but the Ashes is a powerful red rag to the bovine spirit within.

Oct 18, 2017, 12:56 PM IST

Australian Pat Cummins tells England to expect barrage of bouncers

Cummins was brought home early from Australia's ongoing limited overs tour of India to prepare for the Ashes where he is likely to partner Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood in a tall and fiery pace battery.

Oct 12, 2017, 13:20 PM IST

ICC set to approve World Test Championship: Report

Under the plans, the number of ODIs in a series would be capped at three, ending the lengthy five-match series that are currently part of the international fixture list.

Oct 09, 2017, 11:23 AM IST

It'll be Johnson 2.0 in Ashes, Mitchell Starc warns England

With England's top order largely unproven, Starc said it could be much like the 2013-2014 Ashes, when the mustachioed Johnson took 37 wickets with terrifying pace as Australia won 5-0.

Oct 04, 2017, 17:55 PM IST

South Africa batsman JP Duminy announces retirement from Test cricket

Duminy has been one of the senior players in the Proteas Test squad in recent times after making his debut back in 2008 against Australia.

Sep 16, 2017, 12:19 PM IST

Fresh hope for West Indies after England Tests

West Indies arrived in England without the likes of Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels who, as a result of a thaw in a bitter dispute between Caribbean cricket chiefs and senior players, will be featuring in the upcoming one-day leg of the tour.

Sep 11, 2017, 05:51 AM IST

Won't be there to receive Arjuna Award due to County commitment, says Cheteshwar Pujara

Pujara will be available for the home and away matches against Northamptonshire, Worcestershire and Sussex, as his side look to secure promotion from Division Two.

Aug 28, 2017, 13:36 PM IST