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The Sydney Showground Stadium is set to host a pivotal BBL|15 clash on December 30 as Sydney Thunder lock horns with Perth Scorchers in a battle for mid-season momentum. Both sides are looking to bounce back from recent defeats, but the narrative is defined by contrasting challenges; the Thunder, currently mid-table, are desperate to cure their post-powerplay fragility. With the …

Veteran cricketers nearing the twilight of their careers often find themselves surrounded by speculation, and Australia’s ongoing Ashes campaign is no different. With the fifth and final Ashes 2025-26 Test set to be played at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, discussions around farewells and future plans have inevitably surfaced. Among the names at the center of such chatter is experienced …

The debate around India’s future leadership has intensified after former England spinner questioned whether Shubman Gill is ready to shoulder the responsibility of being India’s all-format captain. While acknowledging Gill’s immense batting talent, the ex-cricketer believes the young star lacks the intensity and mental edge required to lead the national side consistently across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Former cricketer questions …

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has been handed an ‘unsatisfactory’ pitch rating by the International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee following the fourth Ashes Test of the 2025-26 series, a game that ended inside two days with a staggering 36 wickets falling. The verdict represents a rare black mark against one of cricket’s most storied venues and has triggered internal …

The Pink City witnessed an electrifying crossover of sports and music last night as Indian cricket’s rising star, Abhishek Sharma, made a surprise appearance at AP Dhillon’s final stop of the “One of One” India Tour. The concert, held at the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC) on December 28, 2025, reached a fever pitch when the global Punjabi sensation …

India’s rising wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, smashing an unbeaten 160 off 101 balls to power Uttar Pradesh to a commanding total against Baroda at the Sanosara Cricket Ground ‘A’. The knock marked Jurel’s maiden List A century and career-best score, instantly entering Uttar Pradesh folklore with multiple records tumbling …

Hobart Hurricanes produced a composed all-round performance to defeat Melbourne Renegades by four wickets in Match 15 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 at the Bellerive Oval. Chasing a competitive target of 163, the Hurricanes held their nerve in a fluctuating run chase, powered by a blistering cameo from Matthew Wade and crucial late contributions, to seal the contest …

Imad Wasim and his wife Sannia Ashfaq are at the centre of a public controversy after Sannia accused the former Pakistan all-rounder of infidelity involving a “third party,” days after the couple announced their divorce. The pair, who married in 2019 in Islamabad, had been together for six years and share three children. Sannia’s allegations, shared through a detailed Instagram …

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has once again stirred debate around pitch assessments by openly questioning the International Cricket Council (ICC). The batting great has highlighted what he believes are double standards in the way pitch ratings are awarded, using the recently concluded fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as a prime example. A two-day Test raises questions …

India’s selectors are set to prioritise current domestic form over past reputation while finalising the squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand starting January 11, 2026. The shift in thinking has placed Rishabh Pant at risk of missing out, while significantly boosting the chances of Ishan Kishan to serve as the backup wicketkeeper behind KL Rahul. The …