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In a tense build-up to the Ashes 2025 series, Australian stand-in captain Steve Smith delivered a sharp retort to former England spinner Monty Panesar, who reignited the infamous sandpaper scandal controversy. As the much-anticipated first Test in Perth approaches, Smith’s firm stance underscores the resilience of Australia’s cricketing icon against mounting psychological tactics employed by rival teams, particularly England. Ashes …

After fourteen long years of disappointment in Australia, England arrive for the Ashes 2025/26 with a rare blend of hunger, fearlessness and unfinished business. The first match of the five game Ashes 2025-26 will start from Friday, November 21 and will take pace at Optus Stadium in Perth. England’s hunger and Australia’s quest for dominance Their last triumph Down Under …

The five-match Ashes 2025-26 Test series between Australia and England is set to commence on Friday (November 21) at Optus Stadium in Perth. The fixture marks the return of the Ashes rivalry to a venue known for its rapid pace and bounce, setting the tone for what is predicted to be a high-octane series. Australia aims to retain the urn …

Australia have announced their playing XI for the first Ashes Test starting November 21 at Perth’s Optus Stadium, featuring maiden Test appearances for pacer Brendan Doggett and batter Jake Weatherald. Stand-in captain Steve Smith confirmed the dual debuts, marking the first time multiple players have debuted in an Ashes Test for Australia since the 2010-11 Sydney Test. Doggett, 31, takes …

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 …