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Australian fast-bowling superstar Mitchell Starc has rewritten cricket history, becoming the most successful left-arm pace bowler in Test cricket. Mitchell Starc surpasses Wasim Akram’s record feat The milestone came during the second Ashes 2025-26 Test at the Gabba, where Starc claimed his 415th Test wicket, surpassing Pakistan legend Wasim Akram’s iconic tally of 414. Starc sealed the record on day …

England’s premier batter Joe Root finally ended his long-standing wait for a Test century on Australian soil, producing a classy hundred on day one of the second Ashes 2025-26 Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. Root reached the landmark from 181 balls, bringing up his 40th Test hundred – but incredibly, his first in 30 innings in Australia, despite previously …

Ashes 2025-26 intensifies with England electing to bat first in the second Test, a day-night Pink-Ball clash at Brisbane’s Gabba on December 4, 2025. After Australia‘s commanding Perth victory, Steve Smith‘s side eyes a series-straddling 2-0 lead, while Ben Stokes‘ men chase redemption under lights. Joe Root’s resilience powers England through early wickets England’s session started disastrously, slumping to 5 …

Legendary Australian batter Mark Waugh ignited a commentary box controversy on Day 1 of the Second Ashes Test in Brisbane by publicly casting doubt on England’s No. 3, Ollie Pope, referring to him dismissively as “just a player.” Waugh’s criticism proved instantly prophetic, as Pope was dismissed by Mitchell Starc the very next ball, reinforcing the Australian’s contentious stance that …

Australian all-rounder Michael Neser has emerged as a crucial inclusion in the Ashes squad, particularly for the pink-ball Test against England. His selection highlights Australia’s preference for seam-bowling depth in day-night conditions, where the pink ball is expected to offer significant movement under lights. Neser, an experienced domestic performer, provides a valuable bowling all-rounder option, bolstering the lower order batting …

The ECB has unveiled England Women’s central contracts for the 2025–26 season, awarding 17 full-time deals and four Skills contracts, but the major headline is the omission of senior fast bowler Kate Cross. Kate Cross: The only player dropped from England women’s previous contract list Cross, 34, who has represented England in over 100 internationals, is the only centrally contracted …

Australia enjoyed a dream start in the Day 1 Pink-Ball contest of the second Ashes Test in Gabba, as left-arm spearhead Mitchell Starc produced a sensational opening over to dismiss Ben Duckett for a golden duck. England, having chosen to bat first under the lights, were rocked early and found themselves under immediate pressure. Mitchell Starc produces a beauty to …

The second Ashes Test between Australia and England kicks off on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at The Gabba in Brisbane as a day-night pink-ball clash running through December 8. Australia enter leading 1-0 after an eight-wicket victory in Perth, where Travis Head‘s explosive century sealed the opener, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle under lights at the iconic venue. …

Australia face England in the second Ashes 2025-26 Test at The Gabba, Brisbane, starting December 4, with the hosts leading 1-0 after an eight-wicket win in Perth where Travis Head‘s explosive 123 sealed a two-day thriller. England, captained by Ben Stokes, must rebound in this day-night pink-ball encounter on a pitch expected to favour pace with green tinges, steep bounce, …

A tense atmosphere hangs over the Gabba, Brisbane, as the second Ashes Test will begin tomorrow, a day-night affair that presents a unique challenge to the touring England side. The Ashes 2025-26 series is already off to a dramatic start, with Australia drawing first blood in a low-scoring, rapid-fire contest. The tourists are desperate to level the score, but they …