Test cricket continues to be the premier stage of the sport despite mushrooming of cash-rich T20 leagues around the world.
Kusal Perera's unbeaten 158 took Sri Lanka to a stunning 1-wicket victory against South Africa as he put up a 78-run partnership for the last wicket to seal a sensational win in Durban.
Sri Lankan bowlers set the tone for the visitors by wrapping up the hosts cheaply on day one of the first Test in Durban.
Jasprit Bumrah starred for India in their historic series win Down Under and will be their key bowler going into the World Cup.
Kuldeep Yadav has so far played just six Tests and picked up 24 wickets at an average of 24.12.
After years of lobbying, Canberra will host its first Test match as Manuka Oval becomes Australia's 11th Test venue.
Part-time spinner Roston Chase claimed a career-best figure of 8/60 in Tests as West Indies demolished England by 381 runs in the 1st Test, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
Australia lead Sri Lanka by 162 runs at the end of day two's play in the day-night Test in Brisbane.
India, with 116 points, stayed as the No 1 ranked Test team while skipper Virat Kohli (922 points) was 25 points clear of second ranked New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson (897).
Skipper Virat Kohli said the current batch of Indian Test cricketers are trying to set an example for the younger generation.
Once India finish their Test engagements against Australia, they will next play the five-day format in July, 2019 against the West Indies in a two-Test series as part of the World Test Championship.
The series win in the UAE, New Zealand's first over Pakistan away from home in 40 years, will have given it confidence for the coming matches against Sri Lanka.
Yasir Shah also equalled Pakistan's record of most wickets in a Test match by claiming 14 wickets in the second Test against New Zealand last week.
Williamson and Watling dug in well and denied Pakistan success in the middle session before the home team got three wickets after tea to check New Zealand's progress.
For Gower, the five-day cricket remains the "most beautiful format of the game", despite the hype surrounding the T20 format.
The Gentlemen's game has brought out the very best of every player in Test cricket, especially when it comes to clinching a win by a few meagre runs. Here are the narrowest Test wins in cricket history.
Pakistan lost a winnable match by 4 runs after New Zealand made an impressive comeback to see off a sensational collapse to win the 1st Test.
Sachin Tendulkar's international career lasted exactly 24 years -- November 15, 1989 to November 15, 2013.
Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah was instrumental in leaving Zimbabwe a record chase, hitting his second century as the hosts declared the second innings on 224/6.
Ben Foakes will continue with the gloves in the 2nd Test as there seems to be no space for Jonny Bairstow after the former notched his maiden ton on his debut.
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