England fast bowler James Anderson is "optimistic" he will be fit to play in the first Test against Pakistan after taking tentative steps in his recovery from a rare shoulder injury.

Test cricket's newest nations are in despair at plans to split the format into two divisions, fearing it could undo decades of hard-fought progress on the field and kill interest in the game.

Test cricket's newest nations are in despair at plans to split the format into two divisions, fearing it could undo decades of hard-fought progress on the field and kill interest in the game.

Mohammad Amir can still become the best bowler in the world despite serving a five-year ban for spot-fixing, Misbah-ul-Haq, Pakistan's Test captain, opined on Monday (June 27).

Pakistan cricket captain Misbahul Haq hopes the upcoming Test series in England will help spur the return of international cricket to the South Asian nation after a seven-year absence due to security fears.

Plans to host a first day-night Test in India later this year remain intact, the country's cricket board (BCCI) secretary says on Tuesday.

England Test skipper Alastair Cook believes his batsmen are well-prepared to deal with Pakistan's fiery attack next month after getting plenty of practice in the middle against a weakened Sri Lanka side.

Sri Lanka Cricket will lodge a complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) against an "unacceptable" reprieve for England batsman Alex Hales.

Rain ensure England and Sri Lanka draw the third Test at Lord's on Monday, a result that saw England win the three-match series 2-0.

Usain Bolt has told Reuters he would have no problem giving back one of his six Olympic gold medals if a Jamaican relay team mate is confirmed to have failed a drugs test.

Sri Lanka's openers confidently negotiate an awkward session at the end of a rain-interrupted fourth day at Lord's on Sunday, setting up the prospect of a fascinating finish to the third and final test against England.

Jonny Bairstow rides his luck to again rescue England from a top-order collapse with a century on the first day of the third Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's on Thursday.

Bangladesh will play their first Test in India during their neighbour’s 2016-17 home season.Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) makes the announcement following its Tour Programme and Fixtures Committee meeting in Mumbai.

England have a knack of coming unstuck as they chase a Test series whitewash but they will hope to complete the job against Sri Lanka at Lord's this week -- despite clear signs of improvement from the tourists.

Mohammad Amir, the Pakistan pacer, is set for a return to the place where his career took an ill-fated turn. The left-arm quick is part of the squad that will tour England later in the month for a five-match Test series.

Fast bowler Mohammad Amir has been named in Pakistan's Test squad to face England in a four-match series starting next month, six years after he received a spot-fixing ban against the same opponents.

A two-division league system for Test cricket could be established in three years in a bid to improve standards in the longest form of the game, International Cricket Council chief executive Dave Richardson said on Wednesday.

Veteran Sri Lankan seamer Nuwan Kulasekara announces his retirement from Test cricket on Wednesday but said he would continue to be available for limited-overs matches.

Sri Lanka fast bowler Shaminda Eranga has been reported for a suspect bowling action, the ICC said Tuesday, adding to their woes after they lost the Test series to England.

England fast bowler James Anderson has jumped above compatriot Stuart Broad at the top of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test bowling rankings.