Seasoned visitors take 1-0 lead against hosts who tend to find a way in contest being played out amidst civil disobedience in Durban

Is Steve Smith the greatest slip fielder? Ranking the best close catchers in Test Cricket history originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Australia's Steve Smith took his 221st Test catch on Sunday, the most by any non-wicketkeeper in Test history.

He says Bangladesh's recent progress in Test cricket has given the team confidence to target a place in the World Test Championship final at The Oval next year.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Rishabh Pant of India is bowled by Jofra Archer of England during day five of the 3rd Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Lord's Cricket Ground on July 14, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty ...

Shaun Pollock's pink-ball proposal has sparked a debate in Test cricket, with Ashwell Prince opposing the idea and insisting that red-ball cricket should remain the norm in the traditional format.

Under-pressure Pakistan Test cricket captain Shan Masood will continue to lead the side in the upcoming series against England despite losing his first five matches at the helm. Masood, a 34-year-old top-order batter, kept his place as Pakistan named a 15 ...

Ticket sales for day one and day three of the Durban Test against Australia are just over 7500 with over 8000 sold for Saturday

England's new test coach Stephen Fleming said restoring the team's identity and standards would be as important as improving results, after a turbulent year for ​English cricket that brought renewed scrutiny of player behaviour and team culture.

Here's a look at the seven longest ducks in Test match history ranked by balls faced. This is a list players don't want their names on.