South Africa beat India by 30 runs for first Test win in country in 15 years; Simon Harmer ends with eight wickets in match as India all out for 93 in second innings; home captain Shubman Gill unable to bat after neck spasms;

South Africa Test at Eden Gardens is heading for a swift conclusion, with all innings falling short of 200 runs. Former captain Sourav Ganguly revealed the pitch was prepared to the Indian team's preference,

Cricket welcomes its boldest evolution yet with the unveiling of Test Twenty, a revolutionary 80-over format that fuses the strategic depth of Test cricket with the thrill of T20.

While ever more hostage to Twenty20's global carve-up, cricket will take a breath from next week to indulge its most time-honoured rivalry as Australia and England battle in the Ashes.

Russell Crowe championed Test cricket on The Joe Rogan Experience, calling it a "gentleman's war." He detailed its five-day, slow-burn strategy, contrasting it with modern, fast-paced sports. Crowe, influenced by his cricketing family,

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will miss at least the first Ashes test against England beginning in Perth next Friday due to a hamstring injury. Initial scans cleared him of major damage, but Cricket Australia said on Saturday that a follow-up scan confirmed the strain.

The Ashes series between Australia and England holds a unique place in cricket history, captivating fans with its rich tradition and rivalry. Despite challenges to the test format, its appeal remains strong,