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Bangladesh achieved a historic 2-0 Test series whitewash against Pakistan, culminating in an emotional dressing room celebration. Players united to sing "Amra Korbo Joy" after their dominant 78-run victory in the second Test. This triumph signifies Bangladesh's growing confidence and consistency in test cricket.

Joe Root expressed immense admiration for Sachin Tendulkar's record Test run tally, acknowledging the impossibility of ignoring conversations about surpassing it. Despite nearing the milestone, Root prioritizes continuous batting improvement over statistical achievements, aiming to play instinctively in matches.

Bangladesh achieved a historic 2-0 Test series whitewash over Pakistan for the second consecutive time, repeating their 2024 triumph. This remarkable feat, mirroring Australia's past dominance, saw Bangladesh win four straight Tests against Pakistan. The series victory highlighted Bangladesh's growing strength, particularly against Pakistan's struggling away Test record.

Speculation about Virat Kohli's potential return to test cricket has resurfaced following comments from his childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma. Sharma hinted that discussions regarding a comeback are underway, igniting excitement among fans who believe the former captain still has unfinished business in the longest format. Kohli retired from test cricket in May 2025 after a distinguished 14-year career.

The 39-year-old is already Bangladesh’s leading run-scorer in test cricket with 6763 runs. His innings in Sylhet included 12 fours and one six.

Former England Test captain Mike Smith has passed away at the age of 92. Known as MJK, he played 50 Tests for England, captaining on 25 occasions, and also represented England in rugby union. Smith amassed nearly 40,000 first-class runs and served as Warwickshire chairman.

Michael Vaughan has voiced concerns over England's player contracts, questioning why centrally contracted players like Jofra Archer can prioritize IPL commitments over test cricket. He argues international duty should always come first, especially when players are on lucrative ECB deals. Vaughan believes this system risks undermining the importance of Test matches.

India’s Test squad for the Afghanistan match will be led by Shubman Gill, with KL Rahul replacing Rishabh Pant as vice-captain.

Rachin Ravindra returns home from IPL early. He feels ready for New Zealand's Test matches in Ireland and England. Ravindra gained valuable insights from top players like Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli. He believes these conversations and training sessions have prepared him for challenging conditions. The experience has boosted his confidence for the upcoming red-ball assignments.

After debacles in home Tests against New Zealand and South Africa, India are set to move away from raging turners and return to traditional pitches with gradual wear and tear. Carefully selected venues and black/mixed soil surfaces are expected to shape India’s strategy. India will play Afghanistan in a one-off Test match from June 6.

India national cricket team slipped to sixth in the World Test Championship standings after Bangladesh national cricket team swept Pakistan 2-0 and climbed to fifth. India, led by Shubman Gill, have won four of nine Tests in the current cycle. Australia national cricket team continue to lead the WTC table, while Pakistan remain eighth after another series defeat.

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal opens up on his transition into cricket administration after a heart attack, Bangladesh’s fast bowling rise, the future of India-Bangladesh relations, the growing influence of T20 leagues. Bangladesh Cricket Board's interim president also shares his vision to restore Bangladesh cricket’s reputation, which has taken a beating after they decided to pull out from the T20 World Cup.

In a historic move, the BCCI has appointed three former India women cricketers – Nooshin Al Khadeer, Sunetra Paranjpe, and Vellaswamy Ramu Vanitha – as specialist coaches for women's cricket at its Bengaluru Centre of Excellence. This significant development aims to bolster the future of Indian women's cricket by building bench strength and providing expert guidance.

Former Pakistan Test batter Haroon Rasheed highlighted India's success due to long-term planning and a strong domestic system. He contrasted this with Pakistan's struggles stemming from inconsistency, frequent leadership changes, and an outdated domestic structure, warning of further decline if reforms aren't implemented.

Jacob Bethell's IPL 2026 campaign with Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been cut short due to a finger injury, raising concerns for England's upcoming Test series against New Zealand. The young batter, who impressed in the Ashes, will return home for assessment, leaving his availability for the Lord's Test uncertain. England's medical team will monitor his recovery.

Kohli and Rohit retired from test cricket last year and now only play ODI cricket for India. Apart from international matches, most of their cricket now comes in the IPL.

Rishabh Pant faces career challenges, losing Test vice-captaincy and ODI spot to Ishan Kishan. Despite selector praise for his Test potential, Pant's recent IPL form has been underwhelming. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson and Kishan are excelling. KL Rahul is named Shubman Gill's deputy. Auqib Nabi's strong Ranji performance was overlooked for Gurnoor Brar and Prince Yadav.