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Australian cricket will witness an emotional farewell this week as Usman Khawaja confirmed that the fifth Ashes Test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground will be the final appearance of his international career. The 39-year-old left-hander will bring the curtains down on a remarkable 15-year Test journey at the venue that launched his professional dream, closing a chapter defined …

The Ashes 2025-26 series has been a whirlwind of high-stakes drama and rapid results, with the first four matches providing some of the most condensed Test cricket in recent history. Australia holds an unassailable 3-1 lead in the Ashes 2025-26 series ahead of Sydney Test Australia currently holds an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series, having dominated the early …

The countdown to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has well and truly begun, with the tournament scheduled to be hosted in India. With familiar pitches, packed stadiums, and intense fan support, the event promises high-octane cricket and immense pressure on all participating teams. As anticipation builds, former players and experts have started weighing in with predictions, analysing form, …

England have revealed their provisional squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, and the announcement has sparked immediate debate. While pace spearhead Jofra Archer has been included despite ongoing fitness issues, wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith has been dropped entirely from the limited-overs setup, signalling a decisive shift in England’s white-ball planning ahead of the global event in India and …

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 …

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 vice-captain Smriti Mandhana etched her name into the pantheon of cricketing greats on Sunday, December 28, 2025, becoming the fastest player to surpass 10,000 runs in women’s international cricket. The left-handed opener reached the monumental landmark during the fourth T20I against Sri Lanka at the Greenfield International Stadium, further cementing her status as the premier batter of the modern …

With the Ashes 2025-26 series nearing its conclusion, conversations around legacies and farewells have begun to surface. Former Australian speedster Brett Lee has added fuel to the debate by suggesting that the final Test in Sydney could be the perfect stage for Usman Khawaja to bid goodbye to international cricket. As Australia eye a dominant series finish, Lee believes a …

Former England captain Andrew Strauss has quietly entered a new phase of his life after marrying Antonia Linnaeus-Peat in a private ceremony in South Africa. The couple tied the knot on December 17, 2025, in the picturesque wine town of Franschhoek, seven years after the passing of Strauss’ first wife, Ruth McDonald. Photos from the low-key wedding have since surfaced …

MCG head curator Matt Page has admitted to being in a “state of shock” following the dramatic conclusion of the Boxing Day Test, which saw England secure a four-wicket victory over Australia in just two days of play. The match, which traditionally serves as the crown jewel of the Australian summer, became a chaotic “bowlers’ paradise” that has left Cricket …