Test Cricket

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has heavily criticised the Lord's pitch after an extraordinary 33 wickets tumbled in just two days of Test cricket.

England remain strong favourites despite a dramatic middle-order collapse at Lord's, with New Zealand facing an uphill battle on a treacherous pitch.

Ollie Robinson's remarkable first-day figures of 4-10 against New Zealand demonstrated the rewards of rediscovering his passion for cricket after a two-year Test absence.

Ollie Robinson's spectacular return to England colours after 829 days away has exposed the selection committee's costly error in overlooking their most reliable seamer.

Harry Brook's eventful knock at Lord's showcased both his talent and the fine margins in Test cricket, with fortune and skill intertwining dramatically.

After their Ashes disappointment, England face crucial decisions in reshaping their pace attack for the home summer series against New Zealand and Pakistan.

Shoaib Bashir returns as England's first-choice spinner for the New Zealand series after being completely overlooked during the Ashes defeat.

Shoaib Bashir has been recalled as England's primary spinner for the opening Test against New Zealand, despite being overlooked throughout the recent Ashes series.

The ICC has announced a trial allowing pink balls to replace red balls during poor light conditions in Test matches, requiring prior agreement from both teams.

Nathan Smith's exceptional bowling figures of 6-40 have put New Zealand firmly in the driving seat against Ireland at Stormont, with the visitors holding a commanding 246-run advantage.

Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie acknowledged his team's shortcomings as New Zealand secured a dominant innings and 79-run victory in their one-off Test at Stormont.

New Zealand's batting stars delivered magnificent centuries to transform a potential disaster into a position of strength on the opening day at Belfast.