Ali, Shafique give Pakistan solid platform

Abid Ali and debutant Abdullah Shafique produced an unbroken opening century stand for Pakistan on day two of the first Test in Chittagong on Saturday.

Southee five-for triggers Black Caps comeback

India finished the second day of the first Test on the defensive with New Zealand’s openers unbeaten on 129 after Tim Southee’s five-for restricted the hosts to 345.

Bangladesh fight back against Pakistan

Liton Das scored an unbeaten 103 and Mushfiqur Rahim 82* as Bangladesh ended the first day of the first Test against Pakistan in Chittagong on 253-4.

'Extremely intelligent' Cummins reaches pinnacle

Pat Cummins is widely regarded as an all-round nice guy with an excellent cricketing brain, doggedly overcoming early career injuries to reach the pinnacle of the game.

Cummins appointed Australia Test captain

Fast bowler Pat Cummins has been named Australia’s new Test captain ahead of the Ashes series.

Paine leaves cricket for 'foreseeable future'

Tim Paine has put an abrupt end to the debate in Australia over whether he should take part in the Ashes.

Unbroken century stand makes it India's day

Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 75 on debut steadied India after an afternoon wobble to end the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand on 258-4.

Embuldeniya stars as Sri Lanka thrash West Indies

Lasith Embuldeniya took five wickets as Sri Lanka thrashed the West Indies by 187 runs in the first Test in Galle.

Paine is the the best keeper in the world – Lyon

Australia’s bowlers want Tim Paine behind the stumps for the first Ashes Test against England, according to spin king Nathan Lyon.

Sri Lanka close in on big win over West Indies

Dimuth Karunaratne’s 83 enabled Sri Lanka to declare their second innings at tea and set the West Indies 348 to win on the fourth day of the first Test in Galle on Wednesday.

Aussie bowling coach back with England

Stuart Broad is looking forward to gaining some inside knowledge on Australia after England appointed Troy Cooley as a consultant pace bowling coach ahead of the Ashes series.

Williamson: Kiwis not favourites against weakened India

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson says his team will not start as favourites despite facing an India side missing several key players.

Australia opener backs Paine to play in Ashes

Tim Paine deserves to keep his place for the first Ashes Test against England, opening batsman Marcus Harris said on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka frustrated by West Indies tailenders and rain

Rain forced an early end with the West Indies tail still hanging on after avoiding the follow-on during day three of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

India pursue Test revenge against top-ranked New Zealand

India will look to avenge their defeat in the World Test Championship final when they host a weary New Zealand in the first Test in Kanpur from Thursday.