Tag: Test cricket

Jasprit Bumrah has carved a special reputation by dismissing Joe Root 10 times in Tests, turning their duels into a focal point for India’s bowling strategy against England. His record includes a stellar 3/25 at Headingley in 2025, cementing his status as Root’s biggest headache.

Dinesh Karthik has challenged Shubman Gill to replicate his white-ball cricket form in the challenging environment of Test matches as India prepares for a high-pressure England series. With Kohli absent and Gill taking on new responsibilities, the spotlight is firmly on him.

Joe Root overtook Sachin Tendulkar for the most fourth-innings runs in Test history, hitting 1,630 runs after England's win against New Zealand. He also crossed 13,000 career Test runs in his 150th match. Though Root still trails Tendulkar in overall runs, his new record shines a light on his consistency during high-pressure situations.

Australian cricket star Steve Smith achieved the remarkable milestone of 10,000 Test runs during the match against Sri Lanka. This feat places him among cricket's elite, alongside legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting. As the 15th player and fourth Australian to achieve this, Smith has cemented his position in cricket history. With impressive statistics, his efforts in both home and international matches stand out uniquely.