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The much-anticipated 2nd Test of the Ashes series between Australia and England kicked off at the iconic Brisbane Cricket Ground on December 4, 2025. Playing a day-night match under pink-ball conditions, the two cricketing giants clashed again, with intense battles unfolding both with the bat and ball. The Gabba pitch offered fair assistance to the bowlers early on, leading to …

Australian fast-bowling superstar Mitchell Starc has rewritten cricket history, becoming the most successful left-arm pace bowler in Test cricket. Mitchell Starc surpasses Wasim Akram’s record feat The milestone came during the second Ashes 2025-26 Test at the Gabba, where Starc claimed his 415th Test wicket, surpassing Pakistan legend Wasim Akram’s iconic tally of 414. Starc sealed the record on day …

England’s premier batter Joe Root finally ended his long-standing wait for a Test century on Australian soil, producing a classy hundred on day one of the second Ashes 2025-26 Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. Root reached the landmark from 181 balls, bringing up his 40th Test hundred – but incredibly, his first in 30 innings in Australia, despite previously …

Ashes 2025-26 intensifies with England electing to bat first in the second Test, a day-night Pink-Ball clash at Brisbane’s Gabba on December 4, 2025. After Australia‘s commanding Perth victory, Steve Smith‘s side eyes a series-straddling 2-0 lead, while Ben Stokes‘ men chase redemption under lights. Joe Root’s resilience powers England through early wickets England’s session started disastrously, slumping to 5 …

Legendary Australian batter Mark Waugh ignited a commentary box controversy on Day 1 of the Second Ashes Test in Brisbane by publicly casting doubt on England’s No. 3, Ollie Pope, referring to him dismissively as “just a player.” Waugh’s criticism proved instantly prophetic, as Pope was dismissed by Mitchell Starc the very next ball, reinforcing the Australian’s contentious stance that …

Australian all-rounder Michael Neser has emerged as a crucial inclusion in the Ashes squad, particularly for the pink-ball Test against England. His selection highlights Australia’s preference for seam-bowling depth in day-night conditions, where the pink ball is expected to offer significant movement under lights. Neser, an experienced domestic performer, provides a valuable bowling all-rounder option, bolstering the lower order batting …

The second Ashes Test between Australia and England kicks off on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at The Gabba in Brisbane as a day-night pink-ball clash running through December 8. Australia enter leading 1-0 after an eight-wicket victory in Perth, where Travis Head‘s explosive century sealed the opener, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle under lights at the iconic venue. …

Australia face England in the second Ashes 2025-26 Test at The Gabba, Brisbane, starting December 4, with the hosts leading 1-0 after an eight-wicket win in Perth where Travis Head‘s explosive 123 sealed a two-day thriller. England, captained by Ben Stokes, must rebound in this day-night pink-ball encounter on a pitch expected to favour pace with green tinges, steep bounce, …

A tense atmosphere hangs over the Gabba, Brisbane, as the second Ashes Test will begin tomorrow, a day-night affair that presents a unique challenge to the touring England side. The Ashes 2025-26 series is already off to a dramatic start, with Australia drawing first blood in a low-scoring, rapid-fire contest. The tourists are desperate to level the score, but they …

England have announced their playing XI for the second Ashes Test starting December 4, at the Gabba, Brisbane, with pacer Mark Wood ruled out due to a recurring left knee injury. Wood’s absence leaves England opting for a four-pronged pace attack led by Ben Stokes (captain), Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and Gus Atkinson, with Joe Root and Will Jacks providing …