Pakistan has opted against making significant changes to its Test squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh, retaining key players like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi. Despite a disappointing T20 World Cup performance, the trio has been included, suggesting the board’s decision to move on from the tournament without disciplinary action. The squad also features two uncapped players, Mohammad Huraira and Kamran Ghulam, rewarded for their domestic performances.
South Africa coach Shukri Conrad has announced that Tristan Stubbs will be given an extended run at the crucial No. 3 position in the Test batting lineup, starting with the first Test against the West Indies in Port of Spain. The 23-year-old, known for his explosive batting in the T20 format, is expected to bring a new dimension to the South African Test team. Conrad highlighted Stubbs’ technique and imposing physique as key factors in his decision, believing he has the qualities to succeed at the top level.
England will be without opening batter Zak Crawley for the upcoming three-match test series against Sri Lanka due to a fractured right little finger. Crawley sustained the injury during the third test against the West Indies last month. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced a 14-member squad for the series, which includes a first call-up for middle-order batter Jordan Cox. Seamer Olly Stone also returns to the test squad after a long absence.
England, recovering from a top-order collapse, is on the verge of a series sweep against the West Indies at Edgbaston. Despite Jamie Smith missing out on a maiden Test century, England’s strong batting performance and early wickets in the West Indies’ second innings put them in a commanding position.
England’s Joe Root has climbed to seventh on the all-time Test run-scorers list, surpassing legendary batsman Brian Lara. Root achieved the milestone during the third Test against West Indies at Edgbaston, reaching 11,998 runs in his 261st innings. He now sits behind Kumar Sangakkara and ahead of Alaister Cook in the elite rankings.
England and West Indies have named their squads for the first Test match of the series, with several key players set to feature in the highly anticipated contest. The series promises to be an exciting clash between two teams with a wealth of talent.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will make history by paying a touring fee to Zimbabwe for their upcoming test match in 2024, a move aimed at promoting the competitiveness of test cricket. This marks the first time in the modern era that a host board will pay a touring fee in bilateral cricket.
England secured a dominant 2-0 series win against the West Indies in the second Test at Trent Bridge, crushing their opponents by 241 runs. A brilliant bowling performance from Shoaib Bashir, who claimed a career-best 5-41, and centuries from Joe Root and Harry Brook propelled England to victory.
Kavem Hodge smashed his first Test century as West Indies mounted a spirited fightback against England in the second Test at Trent Bridge. Despite England’s early dominance, Hodge’s 120 and a crucial 175-run partnership with Alick Athanaze (82) helped West Indies close the gap, leaving the hosts with a 65-run deficit at the end of day two.
Kavem Hodge’s maiden Test century and a crucial partnership with Alick Athanaze allowed West Indies to fight back against England on the second day of the second Test at Trent Bridge. Despite England’s early wickets, Hodge’s innings and the resilience of the West Indies batsmen put them in a strong position to challenge England’s dominance in the series.
