Ireland capitulate to record defeat
Ireland crashed to the seventh lowest total in the history of Test cricket – and a heavy 143-run defeat – against England at Lord’s on Friday.
Neser, Labuschagne named in Ashes squad
The South African-born Michael Neser and Marnus Labuschagne have been named in Australia’s squad for the Ashes series, which will start with the first Test at Edgbatson in Birmingham on Thursday.
Pakistan pace ace quits Test cricket
Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has retired from Test cricket. He will remain available for ODI and T20I selection.
England have new SA-born Test cricketer
Opening batsman Jason Roy has joined a long line of South African-born Test cricketers with his debut in the longest format of the international game against Ireland at Lord’s on Wednesday.
Root fixes focus on Ashes after WC glory
Test captain Joe Root is confident England’s solid stretch of form during the World Cup will yield positive results during the Ashes series later this year.
Dale Steyn: The route to 422
Relive some of Dale Steyn’s greatest moments that led him to becoming South Africa’s all-time highest wicket-taker in Test cricket.
England, Oz tour dates confirmed
Cricket South Africa has announced a bumper programme of home international fixtures for the 2019-20 summer against England and Australia.
Afghanistan make light work of Ireland
Afghanistan have won their first Test match after a convincing seven-wicket victory over Ireland on the fourth morning of their one-off Test against newcomers Ireland at Dehra Dun on Monday, writes SIMON LEWIS.
Afghans on brink of history
Rashid Khan has bowled Afghanistan to the brink of their first-ever Test victory against fellow Test newcomers Ireland at Dehra Dun on Sunday, writes SIMON LEWIS.
Murtagh wags Irish tail vs Afghans
In a vital Test for two nations, each seeking a golden opportunity for a first Test match victory, Afghanistan had Ireland on the ropes at 85-9 before the tail more than doubled their score, writes SIMON LEWIS.
Test cricket set to speed up with Shot Clock
The introduction of a ‘shot clock’ for Test cricket has been tabled by the MCC World Cricket Council in a bid to speed up play in the five-day game.
Pink ODI, New Year's Test on auction block
The Pink ODI and New Year’s Test could be set to move from the Wanderers and Newlands respectively.
Kane to claim Kohli crown
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson is set to topple Indian skipper Virat Kohli as the world’s No 1-ranked Test batsman after his unbeaten 200 against Bangladesh shot his points ranking up to a career high of 915 points.
Miraz toils manfully for 49 overs vs NZ
It’s not often a bowler gets hit for 100 runs in an innings, but 200 runs is a rarity indeed. So Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s monster spell against a dominant New Zealand side at Hamilton deserves credit for the bowler’s ability to keep plugging away.
Kiwi triple-play tons crush Tigers
Three big centuries from New Zealand’s top three took the hosts to their highest Test score as the home side ended day three of the first Test against Bangladesh in Hamilton in the driving seat.
