South Africa's Nortje eyes test return against Australia after lengthy absence Published 05 Oct, 2026 12:40pm That match, in which he took 5-36 in the first innings, was Nortje’s last first-class appearance
All-round Tongue stars for England in second Test against Pakistan Published 28 Aug, 2026 05:56pm Josh Tongue's brilliant 30 not out and crucial wicket-taking performance against Pakistan put England on top in the Lord's Test.
India captain Gill puts positive spin on drawn Colombo Test Published 28 Aug, 2026 01:35pm Still, India can take some encouragement from the performances of several younger players
Gill still hoping India can make WTC final, de Silva hails Sri Lanka trio Published 27 Aug, 2026 07:47pm India's World Test Championship final hopes are still alive despite a draw, but they face a tough road ahead in their remaining matches
Australia thrash Bangladesh by innings and 51 runs in Mackay to tie series Published 23 Aug, 2026 11:05am Left-armer Starc finished with match figures of 10-51 as Bangladesh crashed out before tea on day two
Australia look for response to 'Darwin Disaster' in second Bangladesh Test Published 20 Aug, 2026 01:09pm Matt Renshaw has been handed another chance to solve Australia’s longstanding issues at the top of the batting order
Australia welcome Cummins, Hazlewood, Lyon back for Bangladesh Tests Published 21 Jul, 2026 10:39am Hazlewood's recall means no place for Michael Neser despite the paceman's fine Ashes campaign
New Zealand's Williamson retires from internationals after stellar 16-year career Published 12 Jun, 2026 06:08pm ' It does feel the right time, I’ve given everything to this team, and it has given me a lot more in return,' Williamson tells
India rule white ball amid geopolitical issues and South Africa lift WTC mace Published 18 Dec, 2025 11:32am India beat Pakistan three times during the politically charged tournament and refused to shake hands with them either at the toss or after the match
NZ out to dominate West Indies again with red ball to kick off WTC campaign Published 01 Dec, 2025 11:18am The Black Caps, who beat the tourists 3-1 in Twenty20 series and swept their one-day series 3-0 in November
India confront batting blind spot after Kolkata pitch boomerangs Published 17 Nov, 2025 12:39pm On a treacherous Eden Gardens' pitch, the ball bounced irregularly and turned sharply and none of the teams posted 200
Bumrah bags five as India bowl out South Africa for 159 Updated 14 Nov, 2025 03:01pm Bumrah struck twice in the third over after tea to send back Simon Harmer and last man Keshav Maharaj
India bank on old recipe of spin and first-innings heft against South Africa Published 12 Nov, 2025 11:20am India will back their top order to counter the new-ball threat posed by South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada-led pace battery
Pakistan claim second spot in World Test Championship after victory over Proteas Published 16 Oct, 2025 01:10pm Pakistan, South Africa to face off in series decider on October 20
Marnus Labuschagne slams another big century to send Ashes message Published 16 Oct, 2025 11:42am SYDNEY: Run-hungry Marnus Labuschagne slammed his fourth century in five innings Thursday to make an emphatic case...
Pakistan 313-5 at close of first day against South Africa Updated 12 Oct, 2025 05:43pm LAHORE: Opener Imam-ul-Haq hit a solid half-century as Pakistan reached 107-1 at lunch on the opening day of the...
South Africa begin WTC title defence with target on their back Published 07 Oct, 2025 10:47am PRETORIA: South Africa captain Aiden Markram says his side can expect to have a target on their back when they begin...
India take control after Siraj, Bumrah skittle West Indies for 162 Updated 02 Oct, 2025 05:47pm India seamers Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah ripped through the West Indies line-up to claim seven wickets...
Labuschagne stops obsessing over technique in bid to reclaim Test spot Published 04 Sep, 2025 01:57pm MELBOURNE: Marnus Labuschagne is devoting less time to perfecting his technique and is instead taking a more relaxed...
ECB to host next three World Test Championship finals till 2031, ICC says Published 21 Jul, 2025 01:19pm The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will continue to host the biennial final of the World Test Championship...
England fined, docked two WTC points for slow over rate at Lord’s Published 16 Jul, 2025 12:42pm LONDON: England were docked two World Test Championship (WTC) points and fined 10% match fees on Wednesday for their...
South Africa to Test new players against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo Published 26 Jun, 2025 02:47pm South Africa tasted long-awaited success with victory in the World Test Championship final against Australia earlier...
Australia’s Khawaja ready to be a mentor for teenager Konstas Published 24 Jun, 2025 12:05pm Experienced Australia batter Usman Khawaja said he is ready to guide 19-year-old Sam Konstas through his journey as...
England v India: Three key battles Published 19 Jun, 2025 03:35pm LONDON: Ben Stokes’ England take on an India team under new captain Shubman Gill at Headingley on Friday in the...
World Test Championship format needs revamping despite riveting final Published 15 Jun, 2025 06:38pm LONDON: A riveting World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa went a long way to boost the...
South Africa beat Australia by five wickets to win World Test Championship Published 14 Jun, 2025 05:07pm LONDON: South Africa won the World Test Championship on Saturday, completing a remarkable turnaround to beat...
WTC final in the balance as South Africa need 188 more runs to win Updated 13 Jun, 2025 08:21pm LONDON: Defending champions Australia needed eight wickets and South Africa 188 more runs as both chased victory in...
West Indies recall Hope, drop Roach for home series v Australia Published 11 Jun, 2025 01:28pm West Indies batter Shai Hope is in line to play his first test in almost four years after being recalled to the...
Australia’s Hazlewood returns for WTC final against South Africa Published 10 Jun, 2025 06:26pm LONDON: Marnus Labuschagne will open the batting for Australia and Josh Hazlewood has been selected in the bowling...
Drugs ban gives Rabada extra motivation for WTC final, says Bavuma Published 10 Jun, 2025 05:36pm LONDON: South Africa are backing fast bowler Kagiso Rabada to bring extra motivation to the World Test Championship...