TEST CRICKET

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Dhruv Jurel hits ton as India tighten grip on second Test against Sri Lanka

Dhruv Jurel struck the second Test century of his career as India strengthened their grip on the second Test against Sri Lanka.

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Pat Cummins praises 'really strong' Proteas ahead of eagerly awaited Australia Test return

Pat Cummins has welcomed Australia's long-awaited return to South Africa, describing the Proteas as a "really strong side" as the visitors begin preparations for a three-Test series in October.

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Devdutt Padikkal century puts India in control on opening day in Colombo

Devdutt Padikkal continued his outstanding start to the Test series with a second successive century as India reached 300-5 at stumps on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

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Robinson and Tongue put England in command as Pakistan collapse at Headingley

England's bowlers delivered a statement performance on the opening day at Headingley, with Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue taking five wickets each to dismiss Pakistan for 171 and give Joe Root an ideal return to the Test captaincy.

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Joe Root to lead England as Dan Lawrence earns Test recall for Pakistan series

Joe Root will return to the captaincy when England begin their three-match Test series against Pakistan later this month, with selectors announcing a 16-man squad for the opening two fixtures.

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Pakistan in control as West Indies stumble with the bat in second Test

In a near-perfect day of Test cricket that ebbed and flowed, Pakistan found themselves on top at the end of play on day three in Port of Spain in the West Indies.

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