England struck a decisive early blow on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test as Josh Tongue produced a moment of magic to dismiss Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith at the MCG. After winning the toss and opting to bowl, Ben Stokes’ decision paid instant dividends with England’s pace attack exploiting helpful conditions. Australia struggled to settle at the crease …
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Chris Jordan picks his all-time IPL XI; no place for Rohit Sharma
England fast bowler Chris Jordan has sparked discussion among cricket fans by unveiling his all-time Indian Premier League (IPL) XI ahead of the 2026 season. Shared via the Crictracker Instagram handle, Jordan’s selection features some of the most iconic names in IPL history, with MS Dhoni named as captain. However, the biggest talking point from Jordan’s XI is the absence …
Read More »AUS vs ENG, Ashes 2025-26: Melbourne Weather Forecast for the Boxing Day Test
Australia vs England, 4th Ashes Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground sets the stage for high drama on Boxing Day, December 26, 2025. With Australia leading the 2025-26 Ashes series 3-0 after dominant wins in Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide, the Boxing Day clash offers England a chance to salvage pride despite the urn already retained by the hosts. Both teams face …
Read More »AUS vs ENG, Ashes 2025-26: Pitch report for Boxing-Day Test, MCG Stats and Records
The 2025/26 Ashes have been retained by Australia in record-breaking fashion, but the Boxing Day Test at the MCG remains the crown jewel of the cricket calendar. While the urn is staying in Australia after a dominant 3-0 start, pride, World Test Championship points, and individual careers are very much on the line as 90,000+ fans descend on Melbourne. Australia …
Read More »Ex-England cricketer backs Ravi Shastri to replace Brendon McCullum as head coach after Ashes fallout
England find themselves at a crossroads after a disastrous Ashes 2025-26 campaign that has intensified scrutiny on the team’s leadership. With the Ashes slipping away following three successive defeats, pressure is mounting on head coach Brendon McCullum, whose once-celebrated philosophy is now being questioned by former players and fans alike. ‘Bazball’ under fire after England’s poor show down under McCullum’s …
Read More »Top 5 highest team totals in List A cricket ft. Bihar
In a breathtaking display of power hitting, Bihar scripted history on Wednesday by registering the highest-ever team total in List A cricket. Facing Arunachal Pradesh in a Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 clash in Ranchi, the Bihar batters unleashed an unprecedented assault to finish their 50 overs at a staggering 574 for 6. Vaibhav Suryavanshi lights up Ranchi with sizzling knock …
Read More »‘My role is to protect’: England captain Ben Stokes breaks silence on drinking controversy ahead of Boxing Day Test vs Australia
England captain Ben Stokes has struck a defiant tone in the face of mounting off-field scrutiny, choosing to shield his squad rather than fuel the growing drinking culture narrative. Following a controversial mid-series break in Noosa that sparked debate over professionalism, Stokes made his priorities clear ahead of the high-stakes Boxing Day Test. With England already 3-0 down and the …
Read More »Ashes 2025-26: England unveils their playing XI for the Boxing Day Test; no place for Ollie Pope and Jofra Archer
The Ashes 2025-26 intensifies with the fourth Test between Australia and England set for December 26 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, where England trails 3-0 after defeats in Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide. Captain Ben Stokes‘ side faces a must-win scenario to avoid a whitewash, with the MCG expected to host record crowds on a pitch curator Matt Page has …
Read More »Geoffrey Boycott proposes ‘two strong candidates’ to replace Brendon McCullum as England’s Test coach after Ashes 2025-26 defeat
The aggressive and high-octane ‘Bazball’ era of England cricket has officially hit a wall, following a devastating 3-0 Ashes series defeat that saw Australia retain the urn in just 11 days of play. In the wake of this humiliation, legendary opener Sir Geoffrey Boycott has emerged as the loudest voice calling for an immediate and total overhaul of the team’s …
Read More »WATCH: Rohit Sharma takes a cheeky dig at England after their poor show in Ashes 2025–26
Former India captain Rohit Sharma lit up a Gurugram event with a sharp, humorous remark targeting England‘s dismal Ashes 2025-26 campaign against Australia. Speaking at the Masters’ Union convocation, the Mumbai batter highlighted the brutal challenge of Test cricket Down Under amid England’s 3-0 series deficit after crushing defeats in Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide. Australia clinched the series-retaining win by …
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