All posts tagged "Test cricket"
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England News
/ 1 week agoBen Stokes and Gus Atkinson left out by England for second Test against New Zealand
England captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been left out of the squad for next week’s second Test against New...
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England News
/ 2 weeks agoBen Stokes bemoans “not ideal” pitch despite entertaining win over New Zealand
England captain Ben Stokes was proud of his side for seeing off New Zealand on an unreliable Lord’s pitch but warned...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoICC says yes to pink balls for bad light in Test matches
The ICC will trial the use of pink balls during periods of bad light in Test matches, subject to an agreement...
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England News
/ 2 weeks agoOllie Robinson takes five wickets as England seize control against New Zealand on day two
Ollie Robinson continued his dream England comeback at Lord’s, sealing career-best figures as England assumed control on day two of the...
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Latest News
/ 2 months ago‘ONIONS HAD MY NUMBER’
Sam Robson on the two bowlers who’ve caused him most problems at the different ends of his career Going a few...
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Columnists
/ 10 months agoMark Butcher: Cricket is not about ‘fairness’ and nor should it be
There’s been some talk this summer about Test cricket introducing substitutes for injured players, in light of Chris Woakes’ shoulder injury...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoECB wary of two-tier Test proposition
THE ECB are wary of the proposed two-tier model for Test cricket’s future, with ECB chairman Richard Thompson expressing his concerns...
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England News
/ 11 months agoRisabh Pant’s heroics can’t hide India’s frailties
Rishabh Pant’s courage was laudable, but the time has come for substitute replacements, writes Phil Walker The fateful moment came late...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoGreen impressing in short format
AFTER MIXED returns in Test cricket of late, Australia all-rounder Cameron Green (below) looks very much at home in the 20-over...
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Features
/ 11 months agoFIRST-CLASS READING
IN SYD’S VOICE From becoming the first British-born Black man to play Test cricket for England to owning and running a...
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Cricket Paper
/ 12 months agoEngland vs India 2025, first Test analysis: Six talking points from Headingley thriller
It was runs galore in the first Test at Headingley which concluded in an exhilarating final-hour victory for Ben Stokes and...
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News
/ 12 months agoFIRST-CLASS READING
IN SYD’S VOICE From becoming the first British-born Black man to play Test cricket for England to owning and running a...
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Latest News
/ 12 months agoThird time lucky for Netherlands
NETHERLANDS EDGED out Nepal in an extraordinary T20I in Glasgow which required three super overs before the sides could be separated....
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News
/ 1 year agoFIRST-CLASS READING
IN SYD’S VOICE From becoming the first British-born Black man to play Test cricket for England to owning and running a...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoFIRST-CLASS READING
IN SYD’S VOICE From becoming the first British-born Black man to play Test cricket for England to owning and running a...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoRCB and Kohli finally win IPL title
ROYAL CHALLENGERS Bengaluru (previously Royal Challenger Bangalore) won their first title in the IPL’s 18-year history. They defeated Punjab Kings by...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoMathews to retire from Test cricket
SRI LANKA veteran Angelo Mathews has announced his retirement from Test cricket. In a statement posted on social media on Friday...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoBharat hits ton on Dulwich debut
INDIAN TEST player KS Bharat hit a century for his new club Dulwich in their opening match of the Surrey Cricket...
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International News
/ 1 year agoVirat Kohli retires from Test cricket saying his ‘heart is full of gratitude’
Former India captain Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket. The 36-year-old’s decision comes the week after Rohit Sharma,...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoZimbabwe defeat Bangladesh in first Test
Winners: Zimbabwe got their first away victory since 2021 PICTURE: Alamy ZIMBABWE WRAPPED up their first away Test victory since 2021...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoNew Zealand determined to send Tim Southee off in style
Tim Southee’s New Zealand team-mates are desperate to give the veteran seamer the farewell he deserves against England this week. Southee...
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International News
/ 2 years agoDavid Warner’s lifetime leadership ban lifted by Cricket Australia
The lifetime leadership ban that was imposed on David Warner following his involvement in Australia’s ball-tampering scandal has been lifted effective...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoJoe Root in numbers: A look at England star’s stats
Joe Root’s brace of hundreds at Lord’s took him past Sir Alastair Cook as England’s all-time leading Test centurion. Here we...
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England News
/ 2 years agoJoe is simply ton-derful! England’s Root is a record breaker at Lord’s
JOE ROOT broke a whole raft of records at Lord’s as England turned the screw against Sri Lanka in the second...
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News
/ 2 years agoThe making of Jamie Smith
By Richard Edwards JAMIE SMITH didn’t so much make an impact in his debut Test series as smash it out of...

