Warne, Hussain: Horrific, shocking umpiring

Former Test cricketers Shane Warne and Nasser Hussain have heavily criticised umpires Joel Wilson and Aleem Dar on day one of the Ashes series opener at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Thursday.

KP on Textgate: I made a mistake

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has reiterated sending text messages to some of the Proteas players during the 2012 series was an error in judgement.

Explainer: World Test Championship

What is the World Test Championship and why is it happening?

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.