Team NewsECB Dismisses Brendon McCullum as England Test Coach, Ending the Bazball Era
The ECB has removed Brendon McCullum as England’s Test head coach after nearly four years, though he will stay on to lead the white-ball teams.
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42 SportCricket stories tagged Test cricket, published between 4 May 2026 and 30 Sep 2026.
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Women's CricketHarmanpreet Kaur Calls Lord’s Women’s Test a Dream as India Lose Rawal to Injury
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur says playing the first women’s Test at Lord’s is a childhood dream, though Pratika Rawal is out with a knee injury.
NewsICC Raises Concerns Over ECB’s Release of Stokes Retirement Dressing-Room Video
The ICC is reportedly unhappy that the ECB published footage and audio of Ben Stokes’ retirement speech during a Test, citing player-area regulations.
Team NewsBabar Azam Replaces Shan Masood as Pakistan’s Test Captain
Pakistan bring back Babar Azam as Test captain after Shan Masood’s spell ended with 12 defeats in 16 matches and seven straight losses.
Team NewsMcCullum Insists His Commitment to England Is Intact After Test Series Defeat
England head coach Brendon McCullum says his belief in the team’s direction is unchanged, despite seven losses in nine Tests and Ben Stokes’ retirement.
AnalysisBen Stokes as Test Captain: The Record, the Milestones and the Bazball Legacy
A look at Ben Stokes’ four years as England Test captain: 44 matches, 24 wins, the Bazball approach, and the series and records that defined his tenure.
Player SpotlightGlenn Phillips Dedicates Maiden Test Hundred to Late Father in England
Glenn Phillips reached his first Test century against England and dedicated it to his late father, as New Zealand posted 391 and England sat at 222 for 6.
AnalysisMichael Vaughan Says England Still Need Ben Stokes as Test Captain
Michael Vaughan argues England’s Test side needs Ben Stokes as captain despite the curfew row, saying only Joe Root could realistically lead him.
NewsHughes Says New Zealand Always Find an Extra Edge Against Australia
Former Australia pacer Hughes says New Zealand play with extra grit against Australia as a four-Test series marks the 150th meeting between the sides.
NewsKane Williamson retires from international cricket after 110 Tests
Kane Williamson has ended his international career, finishing with 33 Test hundreds and over 19,000 runs for New Zealand across all three formats.
Player SpotlightDe Villiers Unsure Vaibhav Suryavanshi Will Pursue Red-Ball Cricket
AB de Villiers praises Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s talent but doubts the teenager will commit to Tests, noting his modest first-class record so far.
Player SpotlightKuldeep Yadav on the Tough Switch From IPL to Red-Ball Cricket
Kuldeep Yadav says moving from the IPL to Test cricket is hard but India’s inexperienced spinners are prepared for the Afghanistan Test.
Team NewsMcCullum Unsure If Jofra Archer Will Be Ready for Second Test Against New Zealand
England coach Brendon McCullum says Jofra Archer’s place for the second Test against New Zealand will be decided once he is assessed after a break.
NewsPat Cummins Insists Australian Cricket and Tests Remain His Top Priority
Australia Test captain Pat Cummins says nothing has changed in his priorities amid contract talk, and reports his back is fully healed.
RankingsWorld Test Championship 2025-27 Standings Reshuffled by Bangladesh’s Win Over Pakistan
Bangladesh climb to sixth in the WTC 2025-27 table after beating Pakistan in Dhaka, while Australia stay on top. See the full points percentages here.
Team NewsIreland Name Emerald Challenge Squads as Test Against New Zealand Approaches
Cricket Ireland names the Strikers and Raiders squads for the red-ball Emerald Challenge at Malahide, a warm-up for the one-off Test against New Zealand.
NewsCricket Ireland Reveal New ODI and Test Jerseys for the Summer Season
Cricket Ireland have unveiled new ODI and Test jerseys made from recycled polyester, with Celtic Knot patterns on the ODI shirt and a white Test kit.
Player SpotlightBabar Azam says he is targeting all three formats after PSL resurgence
Babar Azam says red-ball cricket helps his white-ball game and that he wants to contribute across formats as Pakistan prepare for Bangladesh Tests.