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Josh Hazlewood took his 300th Test wicket against Bangladesh in Darwin, becoming the ninth Australian bowler to reach the milestone.

Josh Hazlewood joins Australia’s 300-Test wicket club

August 15, 2026, 11:50 AM - 2 min read

Hazlewood has also maintained an impressive bowling average. Among Australia's nine bowlers to have taken 300 Test wickets, only Glenn McGrath (21.64), Cummins (22.21) and Dennis Lillee (23.92) have better averages than Hazlewood's 24.02.

Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam was hit on the hand during a warm-up match in England and advised to rest, with his fitness ahead of the Test series monitored.

Babar Azam suffers hand blow ahead of England Test series

August 15, 2026, 11:45 AM - 2 min read

"Following an assessment by the team doctor and taking precautionary measures, Babar has been advised to take rest from the remainder of the practice match," a media release from PCB stated, as quoted by ICC.

Mitchell Starc became the most successful left-arm bowler in Test history as Australia were bowled out for 198 by Bangladesh on day one in Darwin.

Starc becomes most successful left-arm Test bowler

August 13, 2026, 03:48 PM - 3 min read

Hasan's figures have outdone Rafique's (5/62 at Fatullah, 2006) for the best figures by a Bangladeshi bowler against Australia, condemning a struggling line-up facing so many questions to their lowest Test score against Bangladesh since 217 at Mirpur back in 2017.

$Babar Azam confirmed Shan Masood fractured his finger during Pakistan's first Test defeat to the West Indies, dealing a blow before the second Test.$

Babar cites Masood's finger fracture as factor in defeat

July 29, 2026, 09:42 AM - 3 min read

"Yes, Shan Masood's injury affected us because, unfortunately, his finger is fractured, so we definitely missed him," Babar confirmed, as quoted by ICC.

India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill.

Away from external factors: Gill's mantra for handling pressure

July 19, 2026, 01:57 PM - 4 min read

India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill has revealed that staying focused on controllable aspects of the game while shutting out external distractions is the key to handling pressure, both on and off the cricket field.

Azharuddin questions Shubman Gill’s absence across formats

June 17, 2026, 02:54 PM - 4 min read

Azharuddin praised Gill’s leadership and batting progress, saying the young batter has excelled as India’s captain in Tests and ODIs and deserves a place across all formats.

Trailing by 451 runs, Afghanistan face a steep challenge after India national cricket team declared at 564/8.

Debutant Suthar takes three as Afghanistan reel at 113/5

June 7, 2026, 06:43 PM - 3 min read

Manav Suthar shone with the ball after India’s batters piled up a massive first-innings total, leaving Afghanistan national cricket team reeling at 113/5 at stumps on Day Two of the one-off Test in New Chandigarh on Sunday.

One-off Test: India search for missing links against Afghanistan

June 5, 2026, 07:30 PM - 5 min read

While the hosts remain overwhelming favourites on paper, the match presents an opportunity to fine-tune combinations and assess emerging talent during a period of transition.

Afghanistan's star leg-spinner Rashid Khan.

Rashid’s uncertain for India Test, but Afghanistan undeterred

June 5, 2026, 04:13 PM - 5 min read

Afghanistan head coach Richard Pybus has expressed his desire to discuss star leg-spinner Rashid Khan's long-term future in Test cricket.

In the second Test, the 20-minute tea break is being taken before the lunch break which will be at 1:20pm local time

Ind vs SA: South Africa reach 82/1 at tea break

November 22, 2025, 11:52 AM - 2 min read

South Africa had won the toss and elected to bat first in the match being played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati

Guwahati’s Barsapara Stadium, seen in the picture, will host its first Test match when India face South Africa.

Guwahati to debut as India's 30th Test venue

November 21, 2025, 03:41 PM - 5 min read

Guwahati will debut as India’s 30th Test venue on Saturday, hosting the second Test against South Africa and marking a milestone moment for cricket in the Northeast’s sporting journey.

A file photo of Rishabh Pant during an international fixture.

Pant returns as India name squad for SA Tests

November 5, 2025, 07:33 PM - 3 min read

Rishabh Pant has returned to India’s Test squad for the upcoming South Africa series, marking his comeback after a foot injury sustained on the England tour. The BCCI named a 15-member side on Wednesday, with Pant reinstated as vice-captain under skipper Shubman Gill.