Test abandoned without ball being bowled

The one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was washed out on Friday after five days of rain, just the eighth Test in history to be abandoned without a ball being bowled.

SA-born Carse set for England Test debut

Ben Stokes returns as captain for England’s three-Test tour of Pakistan next month while Brydon Carse could make his debut just weeks after completing a ban for breaches of betting rules.

No Afghanistan-NZ play after ‘huge mess’

Ground staff used electric fans in a desperate bid to dry the pitch in the Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka end 10-year wait for Test win in England

Pathum Nissanka’s superb unbeaten century guided Sri Lanka to an ultimately commanding eight-wicket win at The Oval on Monday.

Sri Lanka in sight of Test win

Pathum Nissanka’s superb unbeaten fifty left Sri Lanka eyeing a memorable win over England as the third Test at The Oval headed for a dramatic finish.

‘Brave’ Afghanistan can beat anyone

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi says his side have the potential to challenge the world’s top teams, but will need more exposure in Test cricket.

Moeen Ali retires from international cricket

England’s World Cup winner Moeen Ali has retired from international cricket, with the 37-year-old insisting: “I’ve done my part.”

De Silva, Mendis defy England

Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva and the in-form Kamindu Mendis frustrated England with a unbroken century partnership on the second day of the third Test at The Oval.

Ton-up Pope back in the runs for England

Ollie Pope returned to form on his Oval home ground with a first hundred as England captain on the opening day of the third Test against Sri Lanka.

England gamble on rookie Hull

England have once again gambled on young talent for their final home Test of the season against Sri Lanka, picking rookie seamer Josh Hull as they chase a sixth straight win.

‘Embarrassing’ Pakistan hit rock bottom

Pakistan cricket is reeling after its first-ever Test defeats against Bangladesh, the latest in a string of poor performances which have seen the game hit rock bottom.

Bangladesh make history in Pakistan

Bangladesh recorded a historic first series win over Pakistan with a tense six-wicket victory in the second Test in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

‘The Ultimate Test’ confirmed for Lord’s

The ICC has announced the dates for the World Test Championship final at Lord’s next year.

Rain halts Bangladesh victory bid

Pacemen Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana shared nine wickets on Monday to set Bangladesh on course for victory over Pakistan before rain stopped play on the fourth day of the second Test.

Small Lord’s crowd a worry for England captain

England stand-in captain Ollie Pope says he was surprised by the meagre attendance at Lord’s on Sunday as his side wrapped up a convincing series victory over Sri Lanka.