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The countdown to the Ashes 2025 has already ignited fierce verbal exchanges between cricket’s oldest rivals. England and Australia are set to renew their historic rivalry when the first Test begins in Perth on November 21. While David Warner has boldly predicted a 4-0 triumph for the home side, retired England pacer Stuart Broad has stirred fresh debate by firing …

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Wednesday unveiled its squads for the historic Zimbabwe tour, featuring a one-off Test and a three-match T20I series, set to commence on October 20 at the Harare Sports Club. Hashmatullah Shahidi to lead Afghanistan in the one-off Test In a strategic move, Hashmatullah Shahidi will captain the Test side, as Rashid Khan has been …

India head coach Gautam Gambhir delivered a powerful and inspirational speech to the West Indies cricket team following their seven-wicket defeat in the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Despite the loss, the West Indies showed great resilience, particularly in their second innings, where centuries from John Campbell (115) and Shai Hope (103) helped them reach a …

Joe Root, England’s modern-day batting great, has admitted that his failure to score a Test hundred in Australia remains one of his biggest career frustrations. Across three Ashes tours and 27 innings, Root has yet to reach the three-figure mark Down Under – a statistic that has followed him throughout his otherwise stellar Test career. Speaking ahead of the much …

Day 3 of the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore unfolded with twists, collapses, and late resilience as both sides refused to give in. The day began with Pakistan holding a 109-run first-innings lead but ended with South Africa showing fight in their chase of 277. Pakistan’s second-innings collapse, orchestrated by the South …

In modern Test cricket, home advantage has remained a decisive factor for most leading nations. Teams have developed strong fortresses on familiar pitches, with crowd support playing a massive role in their dominance. So, let’s take a closer look at the most successful Test sides on home soil after India secured a notable milestone. India surpass South Africa with a …

India Test captain Shubman Gill has offered a detailed explanation of his decision to enforce the follow-on during the second Test against the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi — a move that stirred mixed reactions among fans. While India eventually clinched a 2-0 series victory with a seven-wicket win, the strategy drew attention as enforcing a …

Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, aged 36, delivered a dominant performance in the two-match Test series against the West Indies, which India swept with a seven-wicket victory in the second match on Tuesday (October 14). Jadeja was deservedly named the Player of the Series, capping off a display of formidable skill with both bat and ball. However, in the post-match …

India’s pursuit of 121 runs to win the second Test against West Indies saw a moment of brilliance in the field when Shai Hope pulled off a remarkable one-handed catch at first slip to send Sai Sudharsan back for 39 on Day 5 of Delhi Test. Shai Hope takes a stunning low catch to dismiss Sai Sudharsan on Day 5 …

India wrapped up a dominant performance at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, defeating West Indies by seven wickets to complete a comprehensive 2-0 whitewash in the Test series. The second Test, which concluded on Tuesday, witnessed a composed unbeaten fifty from KL Rahul that sealed the deal for the hosts and had fans at the venue roaring with delight. …