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  ICC up for idea of four-day Tests 2027-29 WTC cycle onwards to boost the format outside big three

  Cricket | June 17, 2025 13:59 IST

  South Africa's World Test Championship (WTC) might have a positive effect on not just cricket in the country but Test cricket overall, as the ICC seemed to have liked the idea of keeping four-day Tests for countries which can't afford having Test matches as the primary revenue generator.

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  What rules will take effect from June as ICC to implement new playing conditions?

  Cricket | May 31, 2025 12:40 IST

  The updated playing conditions will be effective in Test cricket from June, while the rules will be implemented in white-ball cricket from July onwards. Check what new rules will take effect in Test and white-ball cricket.

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  England's Ollie Pope creates history in Test cricket, becomes first batter to achieve unique feat

  Cricket | May 23, 2025 17:00 IST

  Ollie Pope smashed 171 runs off 166 deliveries in the ongoing Test match against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. This was his eighth century in the longest format of the game and with this ton, he also created a unique record.

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  England vs Zimbabwe: Know rule changes for four-day Test match at Trent Bridge, Nottingham

  Cricket | May 22, 2025 13:36 IST

  England and Zimbabwe will face each other today in a Test match for the first time since 2003. However, this is a four-day fixture and the rules are different for these matches compared to the five-day Test matches. Know all the rule changes for the England vs Zimbabwe Test match.

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  Virat Kohli vs Joe Root vs Steve Smith vs Williamson: Where did India superstar finish among Fab 4?

  Cricket | May 12, 2025 16:03 IST

  Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday (May 12) morning, shocking the cricketing fraternity. He finished his career with 9230 runs in 123 Tests, averaging 46.85 with 30 centuries and 31 fifties. How did he fare in Tests compared to Fab 4? Let us have a look

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  'Biggest brand of modern cricket': Tributes pour in after 'greatest' Virat Kohli shuts red-ball shop

  Cricket | May 12, 2025 13:47 IST

  Former India captain Virat Kohli decided to call it off in Test cricket on May 12, with the Sydney Test being his last. Kohli said that the decision wasn't an easy but felt right for the India batting great. Kohli finished as the most successful captain of India in Tests.

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  Rohit Sharma's top records in Test cricket as Indian veteran bids adieu to the format

  Cricket | May 07, 2025 23:39 IST

  Rohit Sharma brought curtains to his Test career through a social media announcement. Rohit bids adieu to the format more than a month before India's Test tour to England. Here are some of Rohit's records in the format.

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  Rohit Sharma retires from Tests: Fans react to retirement, wish him to win ODI World Cup 2027

  Cricket | May 07, 2025 20:05 IST

  Rohit Sharma hung his boots from Test cricket as he bids adieu to the second format. He had already retired from T20Is after India won the T20 World Cup 2024. Rohit announced his Test retirement on social media. Check out the reactions of fans on his retirement.

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  Team India slips to 4th position in latest ICC Test rankings after annual update

  Cricket | May 05, 2025 15:13 IST

  Australia remain at the top of the Test rankings after the annual update. After the latest changes, all the matches played since May 2024 get 100% weightage, and those of the last two years at 50% weightage.

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  ICC likely to ponder over bonus point system for WTC 2025-27 cycle

  Cricket | March 20, 2025 18:19 IST

  The new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle is set to get underway in June this year. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is likely to ponder over several recommendations including introducing the bonus point system for away wins of teams.

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  Australia and England to play day-night Test at MCG in 2027 to celebrate 150th anniversary of format

  Cricket | March 11, 2025 12:59 IST

  Australia and England faced each other in 1877 in the first ever Test match in history. The same two teams will lock horns in 2027 at the iconic MCG to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the format. It will be a pink-ball Test match as Cricket Australia wishes to cash in on global TV ratings.

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  Ajinkya Rahane reveals how he felt after India snub and his conversation with selectors

  Cricket | February 17, 2025 22:50 IST

  Senior India batter Ajinkya Rahane is on the heels of leading Mumbai to a back-to-back final in the Ranji Trophy. Rahane has had a fantastic domestic season with the bat across formats but an India recall continues to elude him.

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  Shan Masood loses his cool on journalist after Pakistan's loss, says 'you can't disrespect players'

  Cricket | January 27, 2025 18:26 IST

  Pakistan captain Shan Masood wasn't pleased with the media after losing the second Test against the West Indies by 120 runs. Masood was asked whether he would be willing to step down as captain or would wait for the Pakistan Cricket Board to do it.

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  Rashid Khan becomes first Test bowler in 18 years to achieve rare feat with 11 wickets vs Zimbabwe

  Cricket | January 07, 2025 15:23 IST

  Rashid Khan starred in the second Test against Zimbabwe picking up 11 wickets as Afghanistan won the two-match series 1-0. Rashid bowled 27.3 overs from one end to scalp seven wickets in the second innings as Zimbabwe were skittled for 205 runs in second innings.

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  Rashid records his best Test figures as Afghanistan come from behind to beat Zimbabwe, win series

  Cricket | January 06, 2025 15:36 IST

  After conceding an 86-run lead, Afghanistan were bailed out of trouble by Rahmat Shah and debutant Ismat Alam's twin centuries before Rashid Khan worked his magic in the second innings as Zimbabwe failed to chase down a 278-run target. This was Afghanistan's fourth win in Tests against Zimbabwe.

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  Shan Masood, Babar Azam shatter Test record with valiant partnership after following-on in Cape Town

  Cricket | January 06, 2025 7:28 IST

  Pakistan staged a valiant fightback in their second innings after being bowled out for 194 in the first. Following-on, Pakistan almost had a spotless finish to the day before they lost Babar Azam in the wee hours of the third day. The visitors are still 208 runs behind South Africa.

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  What is the highest successful target chased down at the MCG in Tests?

  Cricket | December 29, 2024 15:07 IST

  The last pair managed to bat the whole final hour out for Australia to frustrate the Indians on what could have been the visitors' day after Jasprit Bumrah ripped their middle order apart. The lead is already 333 runs and India hope to finish Australia's second innings quickly on Day 5.

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  Nat Sciver-Brunt slams fastest century in women's Tests, guides England to a strong score vs SA

  Cricket | December 16, 2024 12:31 IST

  England ended up declaring at 395/9 to have a crack at South Africa's batters for a few overs on Day 1 of the one-off Test in Bloemfontein on Sunday, December 15. England collapsed from 357/4 to 395/9 after Nat Sciver-Brunt and Maia Bouchier's twin centuries.

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  NZ vs ENG: Retiring Tim Southee equals Chris Gayle's massive batting record in his farewell Test

  Cricket | December 14, 2024 12:42 IST

  Tim Southee is playing his farewell Test match at his home ground, Seddon Park in Hamilton. Southee received a guard of honour from the England team led by Ben Stokes as he went out to bat and he sure made it memorable as he went down smashing, scoring 23 off just 10 deliveries.

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  England achieve historic milestone in Test cricket, become first team score 5 Lakh runs

  Cricket | December 07, 2024 16:54 IST

  England cricket team scripted history on Day 2 of the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday, December 7. England ended up expanding their lead to 533 at the stumps and look good to take a 2-0 unassailable lead in the three-match series.