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Test Cricket
A living Archypedia dossier connecting source-backed reporting, context and new developments about Test Cricket.
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Coverage as it developed
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Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando fined for Colombo Test altercation
An on-field altercation during the second Test in Colombo has resulted in ICC disciplinary penalties for India batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka bowler Asitha Fernando.
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Devdutt Padikkal century lifts India to 300-5 on Day 1 against Sri Lanka
Capitalizing on two early drops, replacement batter Devdutt Padikkal anchored India's innings with a resilient 117 to leave the tourists at 300-5 at stumps.
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Devdutt Padikkal hits unbeaten century as India dominate opening day in Galle
Stepping in after an injury to Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal anchored India's historic 600th Test with an unbeaten maiden century on Day 1 in Galle.
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England appoint Joe Root as Test captain & Stephen Fleming as Head Coach
The ECB has appointed Joe Root as men's Test captain for a second stint, with former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming joining as head coach.
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Sir Garry Sobers, legendary West Indies cricketer, dies aged 89
The cricketing world mourns the loss of Sir Garfield Sobers, a global icon who redefined athletic excellence as the sport's most complete all-rounder. The Barbadian legend, who scored 8,032 Test runs, passed away on 17 July 2026.
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Brendon McCullum sacked as England’s Test coach, retains white-ball roles
The ECB has parted ways with Brendon McCullum as England Test coach, though he will remain in charge of the white-ball teams as the board plans for the future.
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