India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of this month's two-test series against Sri Lanka as he continues to recover from a left knee injury, the country's cricket board (BCCI) said on Monday.

The experienced left-arm spinner was particularly pleased with the facilities in Darwin, saying they had allowed the team to complete a full range of training activities on the opening day.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India said Bumrah "has not yet fully recovered from the left knee injury sustained during the ODI series against England" last month.

West Indies captain Roston Chase is hoping his side can establish their reputation as a formidable opponent in their home conditions.

England Test captain Joe Root plans to keep faith with the aggressive 'Bazball' tactics used by his predecessor Ben Stokes as he starts his second spell in the role.

Bangladesh pacers Nahid Rana and Taskin Ahmed are set to leave for Australia on Tuesday night for medical assessments, BCB sources confirmed.

Veteran spinner Ravindra Jadeja was named on Tuesday in India's squad for two Test matches in Sri Lanka after recovering from injury.

It was Greaves' first five-wicket haul in Test cricket and bettered the four consecutive wicket maidens that former England fast bowler Stuart Broad managed in a Test against South Africa at Johannesburg in January 2016.

Bangladesh batting coach Mohammad Ashraful believes the absence of practice matches before the Zimbabwe tour left the batters struggling to adapt to the conditions, contributing to the team's disappointing performances.

Sacked England Test coach Brendon McCullum apologised for the team's results during his tenure on Monday, saying he had failed to deliver the success the side wanted.

Pakistan on Sunday replaced struggling Test captain Shan Masood with Babar Azam, who will start a third stint as skipper on the tours of the West Indies and England starting later this month.

New Zealand played themselves into a strong position on day three of the series-deciding third Test against England at Trent Bridge.

England coach Brendon McCullum has dismissed speculation of a rift with Test captain Ben Stokes, saying he was amused by suggestions their relationship had soured.

Bangladesh cricket has just witnessed a landmark moment, with player reactions and celebratory pictures already flooding social media.

Legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram showered praise on Bangladesh team following their historic Test series whitewash over Pakistan, describing the Tigers as a side now ready to compete with the best in the format.

Bangladesh have scaled their highest-ever ICC Test rankings, moving up to seventh in the standings, following their 2-0 series win against Pakistan in Sylhet on Wednesday.

Litton Das scored a sublime century under immense pressure in the first innings and backed it up with a vital fifty in the second as Bangladesh completed their first home Test-series whitewash with a 78-run victory in the second Test in Sylhet on Wednesday.

Litton rated his latest innings as “totally different”, having had no established partner to share the load.

The habit of being the first to arrive and the last to leave has defined Mushfiqur’s career.

Bangladesh on Tuesday set Pakistan a target of 268 runs to win in at least 76 overs in the opening Test of the two-match series after declaring their second innings at 240 for nine in the first session on day five at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.