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Australia and England served up another absorbing chapter of Ashes theatre at the Sydney Cricket Ground as the fifth Test of the 2025-26 series rolled into a dramatic Day 2 under the pink-ball lights. On a surface offering just enough for the seamers but truer than earlier in the series, England rode a vintage Joe Root masterclass to post a …

England found stability through Joe Root and Harry Brook after a shaky start on a weather-disrupted opening day of the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). The pair combined for an unbroken 154-run stand for the fourth wicket, guiding England to 211 for 3 before bad light and rain forced an early close on Day 1. Persistent …

The iconic Sydney Cricket Ground witnessed scenes far removed from sporting rivalry on Day 1 of the final Ashes Test, as cricket paused to honour the victims and heroes of the December 14 Bondi terror attack. Before a single ball was bowled, nearly 40,000 fans, elite athletes, emergency responders, and survivors stood together in a deeply moving ceremony that turned …

The finale of the Ashes 2025-26 series moves to the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) for the traditional New Year’s Test, beginning January 4, 2026. Following England‘s spirited four-wicket victory at the MCG, their first Test win in Australia since 2011, the visitors arrive in Sydney with momentum. However, they must contend with a typical Sydney summer forecast that threatens …

The fifth Ashes 2025-26 Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), commencing on January 4, 2026, serves as the grand finale to a high-octane series that Australia have already mathematically secured. Ashes 2025-26: The final clash between Australia and England  Leading 3–1, the hosts dominated the early stages in Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide before a resilient England side snapped an …

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 …

India’s men’s cricket schedule for 2026 promises a thrilling mix of high-stakes tournaments, home comforts, and challenging overseas assignments, setting the stage for another blockbuster year in white-ball and red-ball formats. The calendar kicks off with a bilateral white-ball tour against New Zealand in January, featuring three ODIs followed by five T20Is across picturesque venues from Vadodara to Thiruvananthapuram. This …

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 …