Cricket Australia chairman Mike Baird has raised concerns to save Test cricket and ensure all nations, outside of Big 3 (India, Australia and England), are getting equal opportunity to sustain at the top level and host more Tests in this emergence of franchise-based T20 league era.

Cricket's 'Big 3' must share wealth with other nations to help sustain and grow Tests - Mike Baird

South African Cricket has come under the scanner for several reasons unrelated to on-field action. After the end of the two-match Test series against India, which ended in a 1-1 draw, the home team’s batting coach, Shukri Conrad, had ample time to reply to all critics (outside of the country) for bashing Protean players for picking SA20 over playing Test cricket for the country.

'SA20 is lifeblood, without it we would not have Test cricket in country' - Conrad responds to Steve Waugh

India beat South Africa by seven wickets on Day Two of the second and final Test, at Newlands, Cape Town, on Thursday (Jan 4) to end the two-match series at a 1-1 stalemate in the African nation.

Updated WTC 2023/25 standings: India claim top spot after historic win in Cape Town vs South Africa

Before India takes on South Africa in the second and final Test, in Cape Town, former Indian cricketer and chief selector Kris Srikkanth has lashed out at Rohit Sharma & Co.

‘India overrated in Tests and highly overrated in T20Is’: Kris Srikkanth lashes out at Rohit Sharma & Co.

Ever since South Africa announced a second-stringed side for their upcoming two away Tests versus New Zealand, amid SA20's second season, there has been a lot of talk on Test cricket's downfall.

Test cricket is the ultimate challenge: India captain Rohit Sharma ahead of Cape Town Test vs SA

Usman Khawaja has sparked debate after his latest comment on the Franchise vs Test cricket debate as he prepares for the final Test match against Pakistan for Australia.

Usman Khawaja sparks debate after comment on Franchise vs Test cricket, says ‘getting paid a truckload more’

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has come down hard on Cricket South Africa for naming a second-string side for the New Zealand Tests. Waugh said with Cricket Boards opting against picking their best 15 for the away tours, citing examples of Proteas, West Indies and even Pakistan, the death of Test cricket has started to look evident, and the governing body – the ICC must now intervene and save it.

ICC needs to step in to save Tests: Steve Waugh slams South Africa for naming B-Team for New Zealand series

Four days after becoming the most-talked-about person in world cricket for his IPL price - reading a whopping INR 24.75 crore (highest ever in IPL's auction history) despite not stepping on the field, Starc's stance on prioritising Test cricket over everything else hasn't changed yet.

AUS v PAK: Test cricket still ‘priority’ for IPL’s million-dollar baby Mitchell Starc

India women cricket team created history by scoring 410 runs on day 1 of the only Test against England at DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai, India on Thursday (Dec. 14).

India women create history with 410 runs on day 1 of only Test against England

Veteran opener David Warner hammered a gritty 164 to silence the critics and steer Australia to 346-5 against an inconsistent Pakistan attack in the first Test at Perth on Thursday.

AUS vs PAK, 1st Test: David Warner's 164 ensures hosts take honours on day 1

Australia batter Usman Khawaja has decided not to wear the shoes with 'Freedom is a human right' and 'All lives are equal' written on them. The batter, in a video on his social media handle X, said that he'll try to get approval from the ICC as the message on his shoes isn't political as the apex body sees it.

WATCH | In X video, Australia batter Usman Khawaja addresses controversy around his 'worded' shoes

Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim became the first batter in Test cricket to be given out for 'obstructing the field' during the second Test in Mirpur against New Zealand.

WATCH | Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim handles the ball, given out 'obstructing the field' during 2nd Test vs NZ

Glenn Maxwell - a three-time World Cup winner with Australia, hasn’t entirely ruled him out for a Test call-up. Known for his express hitting in the white-ball cricket, particularly in the T20s, Maxwell believes he has one final run left in Tests.

Australia World Cup star Glenn Maxwell hopeful of Test return in 2025

T20I specialist Deepak Chahar sets sight on an unlikely Test call-up while trying to break a perception around him. Deepak has found it hard to seal his place in the white-ball side with his promising career marred by injuries lately.

T20I-bound Deepak Chahar eyes Test call-up, breaks silence on perception about him

Australia's Mitchell Marsh is loving his new version where he's batting aggressively and turning the games with his belligerence on the crease. The batter was sensational during the recently-concluded ODI World Cup 2023 where he scored 441 runs in 10 matches during the triumphant campaign.

Australia's Mitchell Marsh vows to continue batting aggressively ahead of home Tests against Pakistan

New Zealand cricket's new chief executive Scott Weenink is a 'Test cricket romantic' and will be looking to promote the same while ensuring that the Black Caps play revenue games as well.

New Zealand cricket's new 'Test romantic' chief executive Scott Weenink aims to keep red-ball games relevant

Veteran Indian pacer Ishant Sharma opined on the difference in captaincy between Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni and stated that the latter had groomed Indian bowlers before he stepped aside as the Test captain and handed over the reins to Kohli.

Dhoni groomed them and handed over to Kohli: Ishant Sharma on smooth transition of Indian bowlers

A modern-day Test great, Cheteshwar Pujara, admitted he was frustrated over facing the axe from Test format now and then. The stalwart of 103 Tests, Pujara said even after giving everything to this game and doing it for the team, he has to prove himself again.

Getting dropped after playing 90 Tests does play with your ego, ‘frustrated’ Pujara admits

On Thursday (July 13), Virat Kohli achieved another milestone in his illustrious career. Coming out to bat after Indian captain Rohit Sharma departed for 103 on Day Two of the first Test versus West Indies, in Dominica, Kohli remained unbeaten on 36 as India strengthened their position to reach 312 for 2 in response to the Windies' 150.

WI vs IND: Virat Kohli surpasses Virender Sehwag to become India's fifth-highest run-scorer in Tests

The India vs West Indies Test is set to begin from July 12. But, with West Indies’ key players being busy with the ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifiers, it seems like the fixture might get rescheduled.

IND vs WI: First Test to be rescheduled due to ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifiers?

The opening Test of Ashes 2023 has lived up to expectations. After England opted to bat first, they rode on Joe Root's 118 not out to declare at 393 for 8. In reply, Australia made 386 all-out courtesy of Usman Khawaja's 141 as Ben Stokes & Co.

Ashes 2023: English fans mock Steve Smith with 'saw you cry on telly' chants in Edgbaston Test - Watch

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has been approached to come out of retirement after Jack Leach being ruled out of the upcoming Ashes series. The off-spinner/batsman had retired from the red-ball cricket at the end of the summer in 2021.

England approach 'Test-retired' Moeen Ali to replace Jack Leach in Ashes squad

Batting great Steve Smith wishes for Test cricket’s longevity amid concerns surrounding the slow death of this format due to the growing culture of franchise-based T20 leagues.

Steve Smith concerned about Test cricket's future, wishes for its survival with one eye on WTC Final

Australian opening batsman David Warner, ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India, has announced that he'll retire from Test cricket after the home series against Pakistan — if he gets selected to play.

Australia opener David Warner announces Test retirement date ahead of WTC Final

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