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James Anderson has stirred up the Ashes debate by naming Joe Root at No. 4 in his combined all-time Ashes XI while leaving out modern great Steve Smith, the third-highest run-scorer in Ashes history. The former England seamer’s picks have immediately divided opinion, given Smith’s towering record against England and his status as one of the most dominant Ashes batters …

If the Women’s Premier League (WPL) had launched during former India captain Mithali Raj‘s peak years—particularly around 2017–2019, when she was the undisputed backbone of Indian cricket—there is little doubt she would have been the most prized batting icon in the league’s inaugural auction. By that period, Mithali wasn’t just a cricketer; she was the face of Indian women’s cricket. …

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has enforced a clear mandate, driven by head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar, requiring all international players to participate in domestic competitions when not on national duty. This directive, established to ensure consistent game time and preparedness, has put pressure on senior players, particularly those who have retired …

Perth Scorchers recorded a comprehensive 30-run victory over Melbourne Renegades in Match 33 of WBBL|11 on Tuesday at the WACA, riding on a high-impact performance from captain Sophie Devine. Perth Scorchers batting unit posts a massive total Sent in to bat after the Renegades won the toss, the Scorchers produced a commanding 184/5. Katie Mack provided early impetus with a …

Sydney Thunder Women will host Brisbane Heat Women in the 35th match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2025 at Drummoyne Oval in Sydney, on December 3, with Thunder holding a slight edge as the higher-ranked side desperate for points.​ Sydney Thunder sit seventh on the points table with 2 wins, 5 losses, and 1 no-result from 8 games (NRR …

The Sydney Sixers Women (SS-W) will take on the Melbourne Stars Women (MS-W) in Match 34 of WBBL|11 at Drummoyne Oval, Sydney, on Wednesday, in what shapes up as a pivotal mid-table contest with significant playoff ramifications. The Sixers, with four wins from seven matches, are looking to build momentum at home, while the Stars – currently sitting slightly ahead …

India holds a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against South Africa after a thrilling 17-run victory in the Ranchi opener, where Virat Kohli’s masterful 135 propelled them to 349/8 before the bowlers held firm. The second ODI at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday (December 3) promises another high-stakes clash, with the hosts aiming …

Bollywood actress Mrunal Thakur has hilariously responded to the ongoing dating reports linking her to star Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer, choosing humour over confrontation to address the escalating buzz. Fans speculate secret romance between Mrunal Thakur and Shreyas Iyer The dating speculation had been simmering for weeks, largely driven by social-media chatter rather than any credible evidence. It originated on …

India and South Africa face off in the 2nd ODI on Wednesday (December 3), at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur, with the home team aiming to wrap up the series after their thrilling win in Ranchi. KL Rahul’s side enters confident, boosted by Virat Kohli’s match-winning 135 and Rohit Sharma’s steady 57, which powered India …

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old prodigy from Bihar, scripted cricketing history on December 2, 2025, by becoming the youngest player ever to score a century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT). Opening against Maharashtra at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the left-hander blazed an unbeaten 108 off 60 balls, featuring seven fours and seven sixes, powering Bihar to 176/3. This explosive …