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Australia lead the 2025-26 Ashes series 2-0 after dominant wins in the first two Tests. England collapsed dramatically in Perth, bowled out for 172 and 164 as Mitchell Starc claimed 7-58, before Travis Head‘s explosive 123 off 83 balls sealed an eight-wicket victory in under two days, the shortest Ashes Test by balls bowled since 1888. In Brisbane, Australia piled …

Australia‘s playing XI for the third Ashes 2025-26 Test in Adelaide has been confirmed, with two significant returns to the bowling attack as the hosts look to seal the series. Captain Pat Cummins returns after missing the first two Tests with a back injury, and veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon is also recalled after being controversially omitted from the side for …

England have announced their playing XI for the crucial Third Ashes Test against Australia in Adelaide, starting Wednesday, December 17, with a singular change to the line-up that fell to a second successive defeat in Brisbane. Fast bowler Gus Atkinson has been dropped, as the tourists look to claw their way back from a 2-0 series deficit. Josh Tongue to …

New Zealand have announced their squad for the third and final Test against West Indies, with two experienced campaigners making timely returns. The duo’s inclusion adds depth and balance to the side as the Black Caps look to clinch the series at home after taking a 1-0 lead. The decider will be played from December 18 at the Bay Oval …

New Zealand surged to third in WTC 2025-27 standings after dominating West Indies in second Test. The Black Caps’ nine-wicket victory at Wellington’s Basin Reserve propelled them past India and Pakistan, tying Sri Lanka at 66.67% points percentage.​ New Zealand’s dominance seal an unassailable lead over West Indies New Zealand claimed a commanding 1-0 lead in the three-match series against …

New Zealand produced a commanding performance to dismantle West Indies by nine wickets in the second Test at Wellington, storming to a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. On a surface that consistently tested batters, the hosts displayed superior discipline with both bat and ball, ensuring the match was completed well before the scheduled fifth day. Despite losing Blair Tickner …

Day 2 of the second Test between New Zealand and the West Indies saw a mixed bag of performances. After being dismissed for just 205 on Day 1, the West Indies were in a precarious position, trailing by 73 runs. On Day 2, New Zealand’s bowlers kept the pressure on, and the visitors faced another challenging period in their second …

The cricketing world celebrated a historic milestone when Jasprit Bumrah, India‘s premier fast bowler, picked his 100th T20 International wicket against South Africa in Cuttack, officially inducting him into the elite ‘100 Wickets in All Three Formats’ club. This phenomenal achievement cements his status as one of the most complete and versatile bowlers of the modern era. He joins a …

Australia have strengthened their formidable Ashes campaign with the return of captain Pat Cummins, naming him in a 15-member squad for the third Test in Adelaide beginning December 17. Cummins’ comeback marks the only change to the group, but it brings significant implications for team balance as the hosts eye sealing the Ashes with a commanding 2–0 lead already in …

New Zealand and West Indies head into the second Test at Basin Reserve, Wellington, with the series finely poised at 0-0 after one of the great fourth-innings fightbacks in modern Test cricket. The visitors, powered by Justin Greaves’ unbeaten 202 and Kemar Roach’s gritty 58 not out, produced a stunning rearguard to deny New Zealand victory in Christchurch, forcing a …