Test Cricket

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.

Ireland welcome New Zealand to Belfast for a four-day Test match, seeking their most impressive victory yet in the longest format.

Southampton's Utilita Bowl will make history in 2027 as the newest venue to host men's Ashes cricket, whilst northern strongholds Manchester and Leeds miss out entirely.

Jacob Bethell's finger injury requires assessment less than a fortnight before England's Test series against New Zealand begins at Lord's.

Pakistan's decision to field first pays immediate dividends as Bangladesh lose opener Joy for a duck in the second Test at Sylhet Stadium.

Sussex seamer Ollie Robinson returns to the England squad after two years out, joined by three uncapped players for the Lord's Test against New Zealand.

Durham's Emilio Gay chose to drive home to Bedford rather than phone his parents when he received his first England call-up for the New Zealand Test series.