Aussies aim to keep Kane’s 100th Test short

Seamer Mitchell Starc says Australia’s bowlers aim to ensure New Zealand’s world-class batsman Kane Williamson doesn’t stay long at the crease on his 100th Test appearance.

Ashwin: 100 Tests just a number

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin says he does not share his family’s excitement for his 100th Test appearance.

Bairstow under pressure in 100th Test

Struggling England batsman Jonny Bairstow looks to be fighting to save his Test career when the fifth and final match against India begins in Dharamsala on Thursday.

We got that wrong – Black Caps coach

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead says he misjudged the first Test wicket and regretted leaving out spinner Mitchell Santner after his side’s heavy defeat to Australia.

Lyon spins Australia to victory

Nathan Lyon spun Australia to a 172-run win over New Zealand in the first Test on Sunday.

Australia remain in box seat

Steve Smith pulled off two stunning catches on Saturday to leave Australia with the advantage as New Zealand stumbled early in their pursuit of 369 to win the first Test.

Ireland celebrate maiden Test victory

Ireland finally won their first Test match on Friday when they defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in Abu Dhabi.

Australia take big lead in first Test

Australia seized control of the first Test after a miserable day for hosts New Zealand.

Ireland eyeing maiden Test victory

Ireland put themselves in a strong position to claim their first Test victory at the eighth attempt.

Green century rescues Australia

Cameron Green slammed only his second Test century to steer Australia to 279-9 at stumps on the opening day of the first Test in Wellington.

Adair gives Ireland advantage

A first five-wicket haul in Test cricket for Mark Adair put Ireland in a strong position after the opening day of their one-off Test against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi.

Conway blow for Black Caps

New Zealand opening batsman Devon Conway has been ruled out of the first Test against Australia.

CSA-picked schedule punishes Proteas

A Test-deprived calendar robs the Proteas of the opportunity to build an identity in ways England have, writes RYAN VREDE.

Kiwis’ Saffa quick calls it quits

An emotional Neil Wagner announced his retirement from international cricket Tuesday after being left out of New Zealand’s team for the first Test against Australia this week.

Five bright new Test talents

These emerging stars look to have a bright future in Tests following their exploits in the India-England Test series.