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Ashes 2025-26: Tim Paine decides between Cameron Green and Beau Webster for Australia’s Perth Test against England

Ashes 2025-26: Tim Paine decides between Cameron Green and Beau Webster for Australia’s Perth Test against England

The anticipation for the upcoming Ashes 2025-26 series is rapidly building, with the Australian cricket team facing a significant selection debate ahead of the first Test in Perth: who should secure the crucial all-rounder position? The contest pits the immense potential of Cameron Green against the consistent recent form of Beau Webster. Green is transitioning back to a dual role …

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Ben Duckett outlines England’s new and different strategy to tackle Australia in Ashes 2025-26

Ben Duckett outlines England’s new and different strategy to tackle Australia in Ashes 2025-26

Ben Duckett, England’s left-handed opener, has outlined a strikingly new mindset for the team as they gear up for the Ashes 2025-26 series in Australia. Having been a key figure in England’s ultra-aggressive “Bazball” era under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes, Duckett believes it’s time to adapt and evolve rather than rigidly sticking to a single philosophy. Speaking on the Willow …

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Not Jofra Archer! Ian Botham picks England’s secret weapon for the Ashes 2025-26 in Australia

Not Jofra Archer! Ian Botham picks England’s secret weapon for the Ashes 2025-26 in Australia

The countdown to the Ashes 2025-26 has well and truly begun, with cricket fans from both England and Australia buzzing with anticipation. The iconic five-match Test series will kick off at the Perth Stadium on November 21, setting the stage for another fierce chapter in cricket’s oldest rivalry. England, under Ben Stokes’ leadership, will look to end a 15-year drought …

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Opinion | Devil in the details as US agrees to a South Korean nuclear-powered sub

Opinion | Devil in the details as US agrees to a South Korean nuclear-powered sub

For US President Donald Trump to consent to South Korea building its own nuclear-powered submarines was unexpected – though a welcome decision for the many South Korean analysts who have long argued such vessels were urgently needed by the country’s navy. It will have a huge impact on the US alliance with South Korea and its neighbours, not least North …

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WBBL|11 [WATCH]: Beth Mooney’s clever ‘immigration’ reply to Jemimah Rodrigues’s semi-final joke about Australia

WBBL|11 [WATCH]: Beth Mooney’s clever ‘immigration’ reply to Jemimah Rodrigues’s semi-final joke about Australia

The atmosphere of fierce international competition often quickly gives way to warm camaraderie among players in franchise leagues, and this was perfectly encapsulated during a recent Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) fixture. Weeks after India sensationally dethroned seven-time champions Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup semi-final, the Australian and Indian stars reunited on the pitch in a moment of …

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Pakistan defeats Australia by just one run in Hong Kong Sixes semi-final

Pakistan defeats Australia by just one run in Hong Kong Sixes semi-final

Pakistan defeats Australia by just one run in Hong Kong Sixes semi-final Hong Kong: In a nail-biting semi-final of the Hong Kong Sixes tournament, Pakistan defeated Australia by just one run to secure a place in the final. Batting first, Pakistan scored 121 runs in 6 overs. Australia managed 120 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their 6 …

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AUS vs IND: Fastest to 1,000 runs in T20I cricket ft. Abhishek Sharma

AUS vs IND: Fastest to 1,000 runs in T20I cricket ft. Abhishek Sharma

The fifth and final T20I between Australia and India is currently underway at The Gabba in Brisbane, with the visitors looking to seal the series. Having taken a 2-1 lead, India need just one more win to clinch the five-match contest, while Australia are fighting to level the series. After being asked to bat first, India got off to a …

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AUS vs IND, 5th T20I: The Gabba Pitch Report and T20 Records

AUS vs IND, 5th T20I: The Gabba Pitch Report and T20 Records

The fifth and final T20I between Australia and India takes center stage on Saturday (November 8), at the iconic Gabba in Brisbane. India leads the five-match series 2-1 and has the chance to registering a historic win on Australian soil, continuing their unbeaten T20I series record in Australia post 2007-08. Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, India has dazzled with …

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