Joe Root becomes first player to score 3,000 WTC runs as captain
Joe Root became the first player to score 3,000 runs as a captain in the World Test Championship on Day 2 of England's opening Test against Pakistan at Headingley, Leeds.
Joe Root became the first player to score 3,000 runs as a captain in the World Test Championship on Day 2 of England's opening Test against Pakistan at Headingley, Leeds.
Former Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has advised young spinner Manav Suthar to focus on his red-ball development. Following Suthar's match-winning 10-wicket performance in Galle, Pujara cautioned the player against altering his natural bowling style for the IPL.
Rishabh Pant becomes the first Indian cricketer to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket, achieving the milestone during the 1st Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, joining an elite list of batters including Ben Stokes and Adam Gilchrist.
India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant made history during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle by becoming the first Indian cricketer to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket.
Bangladesh's historic Test win in Darwin against Australia is the culmination of a decade-long strategic overhaul by the BCB, focusing on financial incentives for Test pacers, green domestic pitches, and international coaching hires.

Bangladesh achieved a monumental upset in Test cricket, defeating top-ranked Australia by nine wickets in Darwin, securing their first Test win in Australia.
Bangladesh achieved a historic nine-wicket Test victory over Australia at Darwin's Marrara Oval, recording their first-ever Test win on Australian soil.
Bangladesh achieved a historic nine-wicket Test victory over top-ranked Australia in Darwin, driven by a domestic fast-bowling overhaul inspired by past leadership and Virat Kohli's 2019 remarks.
India's Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test century on Day 1 of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka, overcoming physical fatigue and tough conditions to strengthen his claim for the No.3 batting position.

Australia begins an unusual Test cricket season, hosting Bangladesh for the first time since 2003 in two matches in the country's tropical north, with Tests in Darwin and Mackay due to southern stadiums being occupied by Australian Rules football.
Josh Hazlewood returned to Test cricket in Darwin by taking 6/89 against Bangladesh, surpassing 300 career Test wickets and setting a new record for an Australian fast bowler against Bangladesh.
Rishabh Pant needs three more sixes in the upcoming Test against Sri Lanka in Galle to become the first Indian batter to reach 100 Test sixes. The match also marks Galle International Cricket Stadium's 50th Test.
Former India spinner Amit Mishra defended head coach Gautam Gambhir amid criticism over India's poor Test match record, urging players to take greater responsibility and adapt to conditions.
Australia hosts Bangladesh in a two-match Test series beginning Thursday in Darwin, marking the return of Test cricket to the Top End since 2003 and featuring the reunion of Australia's senior bowling attack.
Former Test opener Ed Cowan warns Australian batters face intense pressure to score runs as a grueling 21-Test cycle begins against Bangladesh in Darwin, putting under-fire players like Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, and Cameron Green under the microscope.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir faces high pressure ahead of a two-Test series in Sri Lanka as the team struggles in Test cricket and risks missing another WTC final.

England's Test cricket team appoints Stephen Fleming as coach after a period of poor performance and leadership changes. Managing director Rob Key emphasizes the need for sustained success and developing future leaders, with Fleming set to focus on refining players and coaching pathways.
English cricket has appointed former New Zealand star Stephen Fleming as the new coach for the men's Test team, replacing Brendon McCullum. Joe Root has been reappointed as captain, while Marcus Trescothick will serve as interim coach for the upcoming Pakistan tour.

Justin Greaves, West Indies all-rounder, made history by taking wickets in five consecutive maiden overs in the 1st Test against Pakistan, surpassing Stuart Broad's record of four.
Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as cricket's greatest all-rounder, left an indelible mark during his three seasons with South Australia in the early 1960s, culminating in a Sheffield Shield victory in 1963/64.
The Oval in London is confirmed to host the 2027 ICC World Test Championship Final from June 9-13, marking its second time hosting. The ECB secured hosting rights for the 2027, 2029, and 2031 finals, with the 2027 event coinciding with Test cricket's 150th anniversary.
India fast bowler Ashok Sharma expressed his long-standing dream's fulfillment after receiving his maiden senior national team call-up for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe, aiming for an international debut and future Test cricket.

England's cricket management faces challenges after a poor Test season and Ben Stokes' retirement, despite white-ball victories against India. The team lacks a Test coach and captain, with Harry Brook and Joe Root considered options, raising questions about a split-coach approach.

England's aggressive 'Bazball' cricket era, defined by Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, has concluded with their departures. Despite initial successes and a review stating no personnel changes were needed, the team's recent Ashes defeat and subsequent events led to this outcome, leaving McCullum to focus on white-ball formats.