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England speedster Mark Wood has been declared fit and included in the 12-player squad announced by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for the opening Ashes Test against Australia at Perth Stadium. Wood, who had raised fitness concerns after feeling left hamstring stiffness during the warm-up game against the England Lions, underwent precautionary scans and was eventually cleared to …

South Africa spinner Simon Harmer has reignited the India-South Africa cricket rivalry with a subtle swipe at critics and the Indian media, fresh from his match-winning performance in the first Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The Proteas stunned India in dramatic fashion, defending a modest total as Harmer’s off-spin dismantled a star-studded Indian line-up, turning what seemed like an …

In an exciting encounter at Drummoyne Oval, Sydney Thunder dominated Perth Scorchers to win by 9 wickets with 10 balls to spare in the 15th match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2025-26. The Scorchers were restricted to 150/7 in their 20 overs, with Katie Mack top-scoring with a gritty 79. However, the Thunder chased down the target with ease, …

New Zealand continued their dominance at home with a confident five-wicket win over West Indies in the second ODI at McLean Park, Napier, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Despite a sensational century from West Indies captain Shai Hope, the hosts executed a composed chase, led by Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra, to wrap up the match …

As excitement builds ahead of the IPL 2026 mega auction, set to take place on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, Indian all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer has added to the buzz by revealing his all-time T20 XI. Speaking to CricTracker, the 30-year-old crafted a power-packed side filled with aggressive openers, dynamic all-rounders, match-winning finishers and world-class bowlers—reflecting the evolution of T20 cricket …

Former England pace bowler Stuart Broad has made a stunning confession about Australian batter Steve Smith ahead of the upcoming Ashes 2025-26 series, admitting the 36-year-old remains a mystery to him. Despite dismissing Smith a career-high 11 times in Tests, Broad plainly stated that he still don’t know how to get Smith out. Broad warned that failure to dismiss the …

In a thrilling Ranji Trophy 2025 encounter, Uttar Pradesh’s Rinku Singh delivered a spectacular century against Tamil Nadu, captivating cricket fans with a masterclass performance. His batting brilliance was central to Uttar Pradesh’s emphatic response, setting the stage for an exciting contest at the Sri Ramakrishna College Ground. The talented left-hander’s knock not only showcased his skill but also solidified …

With the highly anticipated Ashes 2025–26 series set to begin on November 21 in Perth, excitement is building across the cricketing world. Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, known for his sharp cricketing acumen and tactical insight, has added to the pre-series buzz by unveiling his preferred Australian XI for the first Test. With injuries disrupting Australia’s usual bowling attack, Ponting’s …

In a tense encounter at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan registered a five-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the first match of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series. Zimbabwe, after opting to bat first, managed to put up 147/8 in their 20 overs, with Brian Bennett top-scoring with a solid 49. However, Pakistan’s Mohammad Nawaz played a crucial role both with the ball and …

The impending Ashes 2025-26 series, commencing in Perth on November 21st, 2025, sets the stage for a compelling individual showdown between Joe Root, the prolific English maestro, and Scott Boland, the accurate Australian fast-bowler. This match-up embodies the series’ tension: Root, the world’s premier Test batter, attempting to break his elusive century drought in Australia, versus Boland, the home-turf specialist, …