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Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed said the team is honoured to play a Test series in Australia after 23 years. He called the opportunity a proud moment while admitting the visitors face a tough challenge against the hosts

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak praised Devdutt Padikkal for his unbeaten 142 against Sri Lanka Cricket XI, saying the knock was “really good”. Padikkal’s performance strengthens India’s options for the No. 3 spot ahead of the Test series

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Australia batter Travis Head has backed himself to continue opening in Tests despite admitting the role does not come naturally to him. After a successful Ashes campaign, Head has become a key part of Australia's Test plans ahead of a packed schedule

Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has urged Indian batters to adopt a proactive approach against Sri Lanka's spinners in the upcoming Test series. He also said adaptability is essential in modern cricket and expressed interest in mentoring or coaching in future

India begin their preparations for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka with a three-day warm-up match against the SLC XI in Colombo. The contest offers crucial batting practice against spin and valuable acclimatisation ahead of the opening Test in Galle on August 15

Former Jammu and Kashmir captain Samiullah Beigh praised Auqib Nabi’s maiden India Test call-up, saying the pacer possesses rare skills and “magic in his wrists”. Beigh recalled spotting Nabi’s talent early and backed him to succeed at the international level

Jasprit Bumrah has been cleared by the BCCI Centre of Excellence to play India's two-Test series against Sri Lanka after recovering from an impact injury. His return boosts India's hopes as the team chases crucial World Test Championship points

Ajinkya Rahane’s retirement from international cricket drew heartfelt tributes from Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant. Kohli praised him as the safest pair of hands in the slips and his favourite Test batting partner, while recalling Rahane’s historic leadership during India’s Australia triumph

Ajinkya Rahane retired from international cricket, leaving behind a legacy of understated leadership, memorable Test performances and resilience. Despite leading India to a historic Test series win in Australia, the elegant batter often remained overshadowed and, many believe, underappreciated

London’s Oval ground will host the 2027 ICC World Test Championship Final from June 9 to 13. Coinciding with 150 years of Test cricket, the match marks the second time the venue will host the marquee cycle decider

England white-ball coach Brendon McCullum says he looks forward to collaborating with the country’s next Test head coach. After guiding England to an ODI series win over India, McCullum confirmed he will stay out of the Test selection process

New Zealand seamer Nathan Smith has been named ICC Men's Player of the Month for June 2026. The 27-year-old took 16 wickets to lead a depleted Kiwi bowling attack to a historic 2-1 Test series victory in England

Former England coach Andy Flower has ruled himself out of succeeding Brendon McCullum as the national Test coach, confirming he will remain with IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru and London Spirit in The Hundred

India captain Shubman Gill has been nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for June 2026 following a stellar series against Afghanistan. He faces competition from Bangladesh's Mosaddek Hossain and New Zealand's Nathan Smith

India opener Pratika Rawal has been ruled out of Friday's historic, one-off Test match against England at Lord's after sustaining a knee injury. Right-handed batter Priya Punia has been named as her replacement for the marquee clash

India head coach Amol Muzumdar expressed bewilderment that it has taken 142 years for Lord's to host its first women's Test. India faces England in the historic, one-off red-ball match at the venue starting this Friday

Sri Lanka Cricket announced that India's two-Test World Test Championship series will be held in Galle and Colombo from August 15 to 27. The tour presents a vital opportunity for fifth-placed India to climb the WTC ladder

Recently awarded honorary MCC life membership, veteran Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara reveals that despite his phenomenal scoring record in Australia, England is the only international destination that truly provided him with a "home away from home" feeling

England captain Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from international cricket following the conclusion of the ongoing third Test against New Zealand. The 35-year-old legendary all-rounder leaves the game as a double World Cup winner and iconic Ashes hero