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The Ashes 2025-26 series in Adelaide was plunged into chaos on Day 2 as technical glitches and inconsistent umpiring decisions ignited a fierce debate over the future of the Decision Review System (DRS). The flashpoint occurred during the morning session of the third Test, where a series of contradictory Snicko readings left both teams fuming and prompted a blunt assessment …

On the opening day of the third and final Test at Bay Oval, New Zealand’s opening pair of Devon Conway and Tom Latham rewrote the record books with an absolute masterclass in batting. After captain Latham won the toss and elected to bat first on a Mount Maunganui surface that appeared to offer some early grass, the Black Caps openers …

Alex Carey delivered a memorable performance on Day 1 of the 3rd Ashes Test in Adelaide, scoring a brilliant counter-attacking 106 to swing momentum back in Australia’s favour after an early batting collapse. The wicketkeeper’s innings not only revived the hosts but also became the centre of a major DRS controversy that sparked debate late into the day. Coming in …

New Zealand and West Indies arrive in Mount Maunganui with the series finely poised at 1–0, but the narrative feels richer than that bare scoreline suggests. The hosts could easily have been chasing a whitewash after bossing large chunks of the first Test in Christchurch, only to be denied by an epic rearguard as Justin Greaves’ unbeaten double hundred and …

The third Test at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, looms as the series decider between New Zealand and West Indies, with the hosts holding a 1-0 lead after a gritty draw in the opener and a commanding nine-wicket triumph in the second Test at Wellington. New Zealand’s makeshift attack, led by Jacob Duffy‘s match-winning 5/38, dismantled West Indies for 128 in …

Australia are currently leading the 2025-26 Ashes series 2-0 after dominant wins in the first two Tests, putting England under pressure heading into the third Test at Adelaide Oval. A victory here would give Australia an unassailable series lead.​ Australia crushed England in Perth by chasing a target in just 28.2 overs after overcoming a first-innings deficit, highlighted by Travis …

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 …