Former Indian opener-turned-commentator feels that nobody really remembers the 50-over matches anymore and called for changes to be made in the ODI format. Before him, ex-Indian team head coach Ravi Shastri had called up for the discontinuation of T20I matches and restricting the format to only World Cups.

Tests, ODIs or T20Is? Former Indian opener picks the format which is 'most boring and meaningless'

The ever-increasing domestic T20 leagues are squeezing bilateral ties and Test cricket runs the risk of witnessing a reduction in its volume in a decade's time, warns ICC chairman Greg Barclay.

ICC chairman Greg Barclay warns of reduction in volume of Test cricket in future

The cricketing action will continue as England are set to host New Zealand in a two-match Test series at home, starting on June 02. It will be the beginning of a new era in England cricket as there has been a change in leadership in the Test line-up with Ben Stokes taking over from Joe Root whereas Brendon McCullum has been appointed as England's red-ball coach.

Eng vs NZ, 1st Test: Michael Vaughan slams ticket costs as 20,000 of them go unsold for series opener

Rishabh Pant has now become a regular for Team India across formats. While Pant made his name with his IPL heroics and was being seen as the next-big-thing in white-ball formats, the 24-year-old has achieved more success in Test cricket so far at the international level.

'His name would be etched in history books if....' Virender Sehwag's big statement on Rishabh Pant

Virender Sehwag had a stellar run for Team India across formats. While his playing style was more suited to the limited-overs, the former Indian opener proved his critics wrong with some stunning performances in the red-ball format.

'I didn't want anyone to question him...' - Virender Sehwag hails Anil Kumble for his Test comeback

Virender Sehwag was a special talent. Making a mark in a batting line-up comprising members of India's golden era, such as Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman was never going to be easy for anyone.

Nobody would remember me if I scored tons at Sachin, Ganguly's pace, says ex-Indian opener Virender Sehwag

Newly-appointed England captain Ben Stokes has indicated that pace-bowling stalwarts James Anderson and Stuart Broad will make a quick return to the Test squad for the three-match series at home against New Zealand starting on June 2 at Lord`s.

England's new Test captain Ben Stokes keen for James Anderson, Stuart Broad to make swift comeback

Gary Kirsten is currently serving as the batting coach of the Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2022. However, he is set to take over as England's Test team's coach as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is looking for a total revamp.

Gary Kirsten set to be England's Test coach, Ben Stokes to succeed Joe Root: Report

On Monday (April 4), the Dean Elgar-led South Africa demolished Bangladesh on Day 5 of the first Test to win the series opener by 220 runs in Durban. The fifth day resumed with Bangladesh 11 for 3 in pursuit of a challenging 274-run target.

Updated ICC World Test Championship points table after South Africa thrash Bangladesh in Durban

Mahmudul Hasan Joy made his maiden test century - and the highest score for Bangladesh by almost a hundred runs - against South Africa on Saturday, as he launched a fightback for the tourists on day three of the first Test at Kingsmead.

Mahmudul Hasan Joy's century propels Bangladesh to 298 as South Africa end Day 3 of 1st Test with 75-run lead

Pakistan and Australia were involved in a three-match Test series which came to a riveting end in Lahore on Friday (March 25). On the final day of the series, Babar Azam-led hosts resumed the day at 73 for no loss in pursuit of 351 set by Pat Cummins & Co.

Pat Cummins joins elite list of Australian captains after visitors clinch Test series vs Pakistan in Lahore

Australia beat Pakistan by 115 runs on Day 5 of the third and final Test at the iconic Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore on Friday (March 25). Resuming the day at 73 for no loss, the Babar Azam-led home side had an opportunity to go for the challenging 351-run chase, however, regular fall of wickets derailed their progress as the hosts were eventually bundled out for a moderate 235 all-out, courtersy Nathan Lyon's five-fer and skipper Pat Cummins' 3 for 23.

Updated ICC World Test Championship points table after Australia's historic series win over Pakistan

Pakistan and Australia are involved in the third and final Test at the Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore. On Day Three of the series decider, on Wednesday (March 23), the Pat Cummins-led visitors managed to end the day's proceedings on a high courtesy an overall lead of 134 runs.

Pak vs Aus, 3rd Test: Pat Cummins achieves new feat as his 5/56 puts visitors on top in Lahore

Pakistan and Australia are involved in the third and final Test at the iconic Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore. After the first two Tests ended in a draw, both sides have all to play for in the series decider.

WATCH: David Warner, Shaheen Afridi conclude Day 3 of Lahore Test with a hilarious face-off

Pakistan and Australia head into a winner-take-all third and final test from Monday as test cricket returns to Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium for the first time since the 2009 attack by gunmen on a bus carrying the Sri Lankan cricket team.

Pakistan vs Australia: Both teams look for series win as Test cricket returns to Lahore

Joe Root has been England's run-machine in Tests for quite some time. While he was in superb form in 2021, he has brought his flawless batting form into the new year as well.

Eng vs WI, 2nd Test: Root sets all-time English record with phenomenal 153, nears Kohli in elite list

R Ashwin ended the India-Sri Lanka Test series with 12 wickets. With this, the 35-year-old wily-spinner's Test wicket-tally now reads 442, being the eighth-highest overall.

Will R Ashwin go past Anil Kumble's Test wicket-tally? Sunil Gavaskar answers the big question

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin surpassed South African pacer Dale Steyn's tally of 439 Test wickets here at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday. Ashwin bagged his 440th Test wicket on Day 3 of the ongoing pink-ball Test match against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru.

Ravichandran Ashwin surpasses Dale Steyn, becomes 8th highest wicket-taker in Test cricket

Imam-ul-Haq smashed his second hundred in the run-fest in Rawalpindi but Australia's first test in Pakistan in 24 years ended in a dull draw on Tuesday. Opting to bat on run-filled surface, Pakistan had made 476-4 before declaring their first innings at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Pakistan vs Australia, 1st Test: Rawalpindi run-fest ends in a dull draw

India thrashed Sri Lanka in the two-match Test series opener, in Mohali, to win by an innings and 222 runs. Despite the big win, Rohit Sharma's Team India is at the fourth position in the points table of the ongoing second World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

WTC summit clash: Aakash Chopra rules out defending champions NZ's chances, predicts finalists

Ravindra Jadeja's performance at India's recent Test home win against Sri Lanka in Mohali has catapulted him to the no. 1 position in the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings.

ICC Test Rankings: Ravindra Jadeja becomes No.1 all-rounder after dream run in SL series opener

India skipper Rohit Sharma expressed happiness, after his side defeated Sri Lanka here at the Punjab Cricket Association, IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali on Sunday to take an unassailable 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series.

Great game of cricket from our perspective: Rohit Sharma lauds teammates after win over Sri Lanka in 1st Test

All-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin on Sunday equalled Kapil Dev's tally of 434 Test wickets. Ashwin achieved the feat on Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka here in Mohali.

India vs Sri Lanka: Ravichandran Ashwin equals Kapil Dev's record of 434 Test wickets

A rollicking 96 from Rishabh Pant powered India to 357/6 at stumps on day one of the opening Test against Sri Lanka at the IS Bindra PCA Stadium here on Friday. Pant's explosive knock, feasting on a tired Sri Lanka bowling attack, tightened India's tight grip on the first day's proceedings.

Rishabh Pant misses out on his hundred as India post 357/6 on Day 1 of 1st Test against Sri Lanka

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