Test cricket

‘Kohli spat at me’: Elgar makes shocking revelation

The incident took place during the first match of a four-Test series in 2015
29 January 2024, 08:41 AM

'Wake-up call' as India look for quick fix in second Test

It was India's fourth loss in their last 47 Tests at home since 2013
29 January 2024, 07:09 AM

Stokes savours 'best win' under his captaincy

"We've had some incredible victories... I feel this is our best victory since I've been captain."
29 January 2024, 06:29 AM

West Indies want more Tests after Brisbane miracle

"I do believe we should be playing more Test cricket more consistently," Brathwaite said
29 January 2024, 05:56 AM

Decline and fall of Test cricket? Don't tell West Indies or England

On Sunday, however, Test match cricket, which has been on the scene since Australia and England first locked horns at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in March 1877, showed there is still life in the format.
29 January 2024, 04:31 AM

‘Shamar in the mould of Malcolm Marshall’: Ambrose

The Caribbean great also told The Daily Star about what the Gabba Test win means for West Indies cricket.
29 January 2024, 01:30 AM

From tears of pain to tears of joy

Shamar Joseph was in tears towards the end of Day 3 of the second Test against Australia in Brisbane. He knew he would not be able to add valuable runs like he did on his Test debut in Adelaide. A fast Mitchell Starc yorker was to be blamed for this. It hit Joseph flush on the toe and forced him to retire out.
28 January 2024, 09:53 AM

Shamar Joseph scripts historic Windies victory over Aussies

West Indies speedster Shamar Joseph bowled through pain to rip through a shellshocked Australia on Sunday and help deliver an extraordinary eight run upset for his inexperienced side on day four of the second Test in Brisbane.
28 January 2024, 07:09 AM

Pope out for 196 as India need 231 for victory

Ollie Pope hit 196 as England ended their second innings on 420 all out on Sunday's day four, with India needing 231 runs to win the opening Test.
28 January 2024, 06:09 AM

West Indies lead Australia by 128 at dinner break on third day

On an oppressively hot and humid day in Brisbane, Australia's pace bowlers were forced into three-over spells followed by time off the field to recover.
27 January 2024, 07:13 AM

India claim big lead in first England Test

Ravindra Jadeja (87), KL Rahul (86) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (80) scored the bulk of the runs for the hosts.
27 January 2024, 05:06 AM

New Zealand name Williamson, Ravindra for Proteas Tests

Star batters Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra were named Friday in the New Zealand squad for the two-match home Test series, starting next week, against an inexperienced South Africa side.
26 January 2024, 06:21 AM

Bangladeshi umpire Saikat red-faced after 'odd decision' in Aus-WI 2nd Test

Saikat had earlier stood as the third umpire in the first Test
25 January 2024, 12:35 PM

Can England retame the beast?  

Historically, winning a Test series in India has been one of the most difficult challenges in cricket.
25 January 2024, 01:23 AM

Rohit hopes England's Bashir visa row resolved 'quickly'

India skipper Rohit Sharma said Wednesday he feels for England's Shoaib Bashir after the uncapped spinner was forced to return home to resolve visa issues ahead of a five-Test series.
24 January 2024, 08:08 AM

Debutant Joseph gives West Indies some hope

Debutant Shamar Joseph gave the West Indies some hope after taking two top-order wickets during Australia's reply to the visitors' first innings total of 188 in the opening Test in Adelaide Wednesday.
17 January 2024, 07:29 AM

West Indies all out for 188 in first Test v Australia

The West Indies were dismissed for 188 shortly after tea on the first day of the opening Test at the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday.
17 January 2024, 05:27 AM

Warner’s missing baggy green mystery solved

The truth behind Australia’s recently retired opener David Warner’s missing baggy green has finally been revealed.
15 January 2024, 06:31 AM

West Indies look to Lara for inspiration for tough Aus series

West Indies are winless in their last 16 Tests in Australia, having last won a Test against the Aussies down under in the 2000-01 season.
14 January 2024, 12:51 PM

Smith relishing chance to open for Australia

Steve Smith said Sunday he felt obligated to step up and replace David Warner as Australia's Test opener, but also admitted it suited him because he got bored waiting to come in at four.
14 January 2024, 07:50 AM