Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 10 wickets in the first Test at Rawalpindi on Sunday (Aug 25) to take 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Chasing a sub-standard target of 30 runs, Bangladesh went through the runs in just six and a half overs after bowling Pakistan out for 146 in the second innings.

BAN vs PAK, 1st Test: Bangladesh register maiden Test victory over Pakistan with 10-wicket win in Rawalpindi

Cricket’s apex body – the International Cricket Council (ICC), is said to be mulling over creating a multi-million dollar fund ($15m) to save the dying format – Test Cricket, per the latest reports.

ICC mulls creating multi-million dollar fund to save Test cricket; players minimum wage to increase- Reports

The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will host the one-off Test between the game’s oldest rivals, Australia and England, in March 2027 to celebrate this format’s 150th anniversary, Cricket Australia announced in a statement on Sunday (August 18).

MCG locked in to host Australia-England one-off Test to celebrate format’s 150th anniversary in March 2027

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has sent a blunt message to wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan on his chances of a potential comeback in the Indian cricket team.

'He will have to...,' BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Ishan Kishan's chances to make comeback for India

Sachin Tendulkar dominated world cricket during his playing days from 1989-2013. During his illustrious 24-year-long career, he ended with 34,357 international runs (most-ever), with 15,921 coming in Tests (in 200 matches).

Not Virat Kohli! Ricky Ponting backs THIS player to break Sachin Tendulkar's world record in Tests

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended the sale of tickets for home Test against Bangladesh in Karachi. The National Stadium in the city is going under renovation and upgradation for the Champions Trophy in February-March next year, the PCB informed in a statement.

Pakistan to play Karachi Test against Bangladesh without crowd ahead of Champions Trophy | Read Why

Former England bowler James Anderson has said that he might play in the domestic The Hundred tournament after his recent retirement from Test cricket. The former pacer, however, still is in disbelief over quitting Test cricket after playing a record 188 matches for England.

'Still feel I could...,' England's James Anderson mulls playing franchise cricket post recent Test retirement

Nathan Lyon might be Australia’s premier Test spinner for over a decade, but the country's search for another Shane Warne continues. White-ball specialist Adam Zampa has again raised his hands for reconsideration, saying he has a real chance of making his Test debut sooner despite a lack of showing in first-class cricket in the past few years.

Adam Zampa vows to end Australia’s search for another Shane Warne in Tests

Afghanistan and New Zealand will play a one-off Test in north India’s Greater Noida city in early September this year. Having played each other several times in T20Is and ODIs earlier, both teams will fare in a red-ball game for the first time.

UP’s Greater Noida to host historic one-off Test between New Zealand and Afghanistan

England thrashed the West Indies by 241 runs in the second Test at Trent Bridge on Sunday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in a three-match series. The West Indies, set 385 to win, collapsed to 143 all out as they lost all 10 wickets in 23 overs on the fourth day, with 20-year-old off-spinner Shoaib Bashir taking Test-best figures of 5-41.

England register thumping win in second Test against West Indies to take unassailable 2-0 lead in series

England great James Anderson, who recently retired from international cricket after the 1st Test against West Indies, has revealed details of his on-field battles with India batter Virat Kohli.

'Could get him out every ball,' England great James Anderson on bowling to India batter Virat Kohli

England's Gus Atkinson created history by taking a seven-for in his debut Test innings. Atkinson reached the milestone in the first Test against West Indies which started on Wednesday (Jul 10).

ENG vs WI, 1st Test: Gus Atkinson creates history with seven-for on debut for England - WATCH

Franchise cricket has come in the way of emerging players eyeing an international career, with youngsters becoming more inclined towards playing franchise-based T20 Leagues worldwide.

‘Specific windows for IPL, Tests will help make decision-making for players easier’ – Pat Cummins

West Indies legend Brian Lara has termed James Anderson as 'the greatest fast bowler to have played the game' ahead of the iconic pacer's farewell Test, i.e. the England-West Indies first Test at Lord's starting on July 10.

Ahead of James Anderson's farewell Test, Brian Lara terms him 'greatest fast bowler to have played the game'

James Anderson will be working as a mentor with England cricket team post his retirement after upcoming Lord's Test against West Indies. Earlier this year, Anderson had announced that he'll be retiring following the first home Test against WI.

James Anderson to work with England as mentor post retirement after Lord's Test against West Indies

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Shreyas Iyer has said that nobody agreed with him when he raised his back issues earlier in the year. Notably, Iyer missed some Ranji Trophy (India's premier domestic tournament) matches and subsequently lost the central contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

'No one was agreeing to it,' says India batter Shreyas Iyer on citing back issues to miss domestic cricket

SunRisers Hyderabad's (SRH) explosive Australian opener Travis Head says that he'll prioritize Test cricket over the franchise league from the next year on. Head made the comments despite a hugely successful Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign where he has scored more that 500 runs at a whopping strike rate of 200.

IPL 2024: 'Next year might...,' SRH batter Travis Head to prioritize Test cricket over franchise T20s

West Indies pacer Kemar Roach has called on his fellow pacers to ruin outgoing England pacer James Anderson's final Test at Lord's in July. Anderson has announced that the first Test of English summer against West Indies will be his last and Roach doesn't want to make it memorable for him.

West Indies' Kemar Roach calls to 'ruin' England pacer James Anderson's farewell Test | Read Why

England pacer James Anderson has announced his retirement from Test cricket after a long illustrious career of 20 years. Anderson, in a social media post, announced that he'll play his last Test at Lord's at the beginning of the English summer.

England pacer James Anderson announces retirement from Test cricket, to play last match vs West Indies in July

England great James Anderson will take a call on his illustrious Test career following recent talks with Test head coach Brendon McCullum, per the latest reports.

England great James Anderson to retire from Tests after chat with coach McCullum

Australia batter Steve Smith has admitted that it has been challenging for him as a Test opener so far. Smith took the role after David Warner called time in whites for Australia in January earlier this year.

Australia batter Steve Smith admits 'it has been challenging' for him as Test opener

Cricket Australia has released the venues an schedule for the five-Test Border-Gavaskar trophy against India. The series will begin from November 22 later this year with Perth being the host for the first Test.

Cricket Australia releases venues and dates for Border-Gavaskar series against India. Check inside

Ace India spinner and modern-day great Ravi Ashwin recently became the second Indian after the legendary Anil Kumble to complete 500 or more wickets in Tests. The lanky spinner achieved this feat during the five-match Test series against England at home, which India won 4-1.

‘I hope he is not finished’ – Rahul Dravid on ‘team man’ Ravi Ashwin carrying on with his legacy

India's ace spinner Ravichandran has said that 'Bazball' is not just aggressive cricket but defenceless. Ashwin made the comments after India's 4-1 win series victory over England in the recently-concluded five-Test series.

'It is defenceless cricket,' says India spinner Ravi Ashwin about Bazball after series victory over England

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