Sri Lanka take upper hand against New Zealand

Dinesh Chandimal and Dimuth Karunaratne forged a 147-run partnership to propel hosts Sri Lanka to a lead of 202 on day three of the first Test against New Zealand.

Ashwin, Jadeja lead India recovery

A counter-attacking century from Ravichandran Ashwin pulled India to 339-6 on day one of the first Test after Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud rattled the hosts with four wickets.

Black Caps close in on Sri Lanka total

Half-centuries from Tom Latham and Kane Williamson put New Zealand at 255-4 and in hot pursuit of Sri Lanka on day two of the first Test.

Mendis century rescues Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis scored a courageous century against New Zealand as the hosts wrestled back the initiative to reach 302-7 at stumps on the first day of the first Test.

Indian bowlers finally getting due recognition

Indian cricket fans are traditionally obsessed with batsmen but star pacemen are finally bringing overdue recognition to the side’s bowlers, says coach Gautam Gambhir.

Smith grateful to ‘Baz’ for launching England career

England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith aims to emulate Brendon McCullum’s playing style after the New Zealander gave him his chance in both Test and ODI cricket this season.

Frustrated New Zealand meet confident Sri Lanka

New Zealand play Sri Lanka in the first of two Tests in Galle from Wednesday as the visitors look to shake off the frustration of their abandoned match with Afghanistan.

Buoyant Bangladesh seek more history

Fresh from their first Test series win over Pakistan, Bangladesh will chase more cricket history when they face India in Chennai from Thursday.

Watch: The best of Shane Warne’s flipper

Shane Warne’s flipper claimed many a victim, including South Africa’s Daryll Cullinan.

Test abandoned without ball being bowled

The one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was washed out on Friday after five days of rain, just the eighth Test in history to be abandoned without a ball being bowled.

SA-born Carse set for England Test debut

Ben Stokes returns as captain for England’s three-Test tour of Pakistan next month while Brydon Carse could make his debut just weeks after completing a ban for breaches of betting rules.

No Afghanistan-NZ play after ‘huge mess’

Ground staff used electric fans in a desperate bid to dry the pitch in the Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka end 10-year wait for Test win in England

Pathum Nissanka’s superb unbeaten century guided Sri Lanka to an ultimately commanding eight-wicket win at The Oval on Monday.

Sri Lanka in sight of Test win

Pathum Nissanka’s superb unbeaten fifty left Sri Lanka eyeing a memorable win over England as the third Test at The Oval headed for a dramatic finish.

‘Brave’ Afghanistan can beat anyone

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi says his side have the potential to challenge the world’s top teams, but will need more exposure in Test cricket.