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The Ashes 2025-26 is primed for a marquee showdown between two of the game’s greatest rivals: Ben Stokes, the aggressive and talismanic England captain, and Nathan Lyon, Australia‘s celebrated off-spin orchestrator. This duel transcends statistics; it is a battle for control of the middle overs, pitting Stokes’ ‘Bazball’ intent to dismantle the spinner against Lyon’s unwavering ability to extract bounce …

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 …

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 …

With the Ashes 2025–26 just around the corner, former England spinner Monty Panesar has stirred debate by offering a bold prediction on how the five-match Test series will unfold. Set to begin on November 21 in Perth, the Ashes remains cricket’s most iconic and fiercely contested rivalry. As both teams prepare for another gruelling battle on Australian soil, Panesar believes …

As India prepare for the crucial second Test against South Africa, former opener Aakash Chopra has suggested a tactical tweak to the batting lineup in case Shubman Gill is unavailable. Gill, who was discharged from the hospital after the first Test, still remains uncertain for the upcoming match, prompting discussions around a possible replacement. Chopra believes India must make a …

The 2nd Test of the Ireland tour of Bangladesh 2025 will take place at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, starting on November 19. Bangladesh enter the match as strong favourites after a comprehensive victory in the first Test by an innings and 47 runs. The home team dominated with big centuries from Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Najmul Hossain Shanto, as …

Former India captain and legendary spinner Anil Kumble has weighed in on India’s selection dilemma for the crucial Guwahati Test against South Africa, following the unfortunate injury to captain Shubman Gill. Gill, who had been a pivotal presence at No.3, sustained a neck injury during the opening Test at Eden Gardens and was subsequently ruled out for the remainder of …

The world’s oldest and fiercest rivalry, The Ashes, is set to ignite once again as Australia defends the urn against an aggressively confident England side. The five-Test series will run from November 21, 2025, to January 8, 2026, with all matches being hosted in Australia. The home side will enter the series with a history of dominance in recent years …

Former India pacer has launched a scathing critique on the Indian team management and selectors following India’s shocking defeat to South Africa in the first Test at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Despite holding the upper hand for much of the match, India suffered a dramatic collapse on Day 3, getting bundled out for just 93 while chasing 124. The result …