Rampant England roll Pakistan to square series

England levelled the series with a terrific second innings bowling display to claim a 55-run win over Pakistan.

Rashid Khan to lead spin attack in Afghan Test debut

Afghanistan has included four spinners in their 16-man squad for their debut Test match against India in Bengaluru.

Pakistan punish England by nine wickets

England added just seven runs to their overnight total, destroying any hopes of setting Pakistan a challenging victory target at Lord’s.

England tail rallies after Pakistan onslaught

Test cricket’s obituary might well have been written by many on the IPL’s payroll, but Lord’s witnessed the subtle charm of Test cricket and why the body is far from cold.

Pakistan pile on the pressure at Lord’s

Solid batting throughout the Pakistan lineup gave the visitors a 166-run lead at the close of the second day at the home of cricket.

Pakistan pace rips through England

Pakistan demonstrated that they are more than just home-ground bullies on day one of the first Test when they sent England packing for 184 on a green and grey Lord’s.

Pakistan prepping perfectly ahead of Lord’s Test

Pakistan openers Fakhar Zaman and Azhar Ali put together a first-wicket stand of 121 off 28 overs in their 2-day game against Leicestershire to lay down their claims for a Test berth at Lord’s.

The end of the toss in Tests?

In a bid to stop home teams manipulating their wickets and riding home-ground advantage, the ICC is considering scrapping the toss.

Plenty of positives for Ireland in Pakistani defeat

Ireland lost their maiden Test match by five wickets to a game Pakistan side, but the visitors didn’t have things all their own way.

‘Ireland’s greatest sporting day ever!’

‘The hero of Bangalore is now the master of Malahide,’ cooed the commentator as Kevin O’Brien completed the two runs he needed to reach a century on Test debut.

Ireland’s first ball in Test cricket

Different views of Ireland’s first ball in Test cricket. 

Shadab takes 10 ahead of first ever Irish Test

Shadab Khan, the big-turning teenage legspinner, took 10 for 157 in Pakistan’s tour match against Northamptonshire at Wantage Road ahead of the historic first Test against Ireland on Friday. 

Elgar helps out at Surrey

Dean Elgar is to join Morne Morkel at Surrey on a short-term contract to cover for the injured Mitchell Marsh.

Gibson targets No 1 Test ranking

The primary focus of new Proteas coach Ottis Gibson is to take the team back to the No 1 position in Test cricket.

Smith, Bancroft decline to appeal

Disgraced former Australia captain Steve Smith will not appeal against his 12-month ban imposed for his role in the ball-tampering incident in the Cape Town Test against South Africa.