TEST-CRICKET

Josh Hazlewood

Australia close in on win against West Indies in opening Test

Josh Hazlewood's four-wicket haul moved Australia closer to clinching victory in the first Test against the West Indies in Adelaide.

Shamar Joseph

Shamar Joseph's first delivery in Test cricket removes Australia's Steve Smith

West Indies debutant Shamar Joseph's first ball in Test cricket saw him dismiss Steve Smith in his first innings as the new opener for Australia.

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes undergoes successful knee surgery, vows to return as all-rounder for England

England talisman Ben Stokes has gone under the knife and aims to be back for England's next Test series against India.

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ICC chief Wasim Khan accepts Tests and franchise leagues must learn to coexist

Wasim Khan, the International Cricket Council (ICC) general manager, accepts the landscape of the sport has changed as he urged countries and franchise leagues to find a way to "coexist".

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Prize money announced for ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle

The ICC have announced the prize pot for the World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle with a total purse of $3.8 million to be shared between the nine teams.

Ireland

Ireland to play second Test match against Sri Lanka to replace two ODIs

Ireland have agreed to play a second Test match against Sri Lanka next month, replacing a pair of scheduled ODIs.