Brendan Doggett poses following an Australia nets session at Perth Stadium on November 19, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australia are set to field two Indigenous cricketers in the same Test team for the first time. The hosts will face England in the first Ashes Test starting Friday at Optus Stadium in…
NEW DELHI: As India prepare for an unfamiliar battlefield in Guwahati, former opener Aakash Chopra believes that the hosts still enter the second Test against South Africa with a subtle but crucial edge — the innate familiarity of Indian conditions. Even though the ACA Stadium is hosting its first-ever Test, Chopra insists that “home advantage”…
Shubman Gill not playing the 2nd Test will be a big blow for Team India who are already trailing 1-0 and need a win to salvage a draw. (Image via AP) India captain Shubman Gill is headed for a crucial fitness assessment, leaving the question of his availability for the second Test against South Africa…
Ricky Ponting takes a critical stance on the pitch conditions in Kolkata, arguing that the extreme turning nature of the surface is counterproductive for India’s own batting lineup. He endorses Rishabh Pant as the ideal choice for captain in the upcoming Test, highlighting Pant’s vast experience in the IPL. NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky…
Australia captain Steve Smith and England captain Ben Stokes (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) The 2025-26 Ashes series is set to kick off with a high-stakes opener at Optus Stadium, Perth, as Australia and England renew one of cricket’s oldest rivalries. Both sides are eager to start the five-match series on a strong note. Australia…
India’s Hardik Pandya warms up before the Asia Cup cricket match between India and Sri Lanka at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) NEW DELHI:Hardik Pandya’s return to competitive cricket has been delayed, and as a result, the star all-rounder will miss the upcoming ODI series against…
Showing incredible determination, Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem triumphed at the Islamic Solidarity Games, claiming gold even as he recovers from calf surgery that took place in July. His throw of 83.05m, while below his typical exceptional standards, still highlights his grit after a challenging stint that saw him finish 10th at the World Championships. Olympic…
Mushfiqur Rahim achieved a rare cricketing feat, scoring a century in his 100th Test, a milestone no Indian has reached. The Bangladeshi veteran’s emotional hundred against Ireland cemented his place in an elite club of legends. His innings provided crucial stability for Bangladesh, marking a historic moment for the nation’s cricket. NEW DELHI: Bangladesh veteran…
Steve Smith and Joe Root (X) England captain Ben Stokes emphasized the importance of containing Australian skipper Steve Smith in the upcoming Ashes series, while praising both Smith and Joe Root as the greatest batsmen of their generation ahead of Friday’s first Test in Perth. The statement came during a pre-match press conference on Thursday,…
Steve Smith of Australia (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Australia’s stand-in Test captain Steve Smith delivered a scathing and unexpected response to Monty Panesar after the former England spinner urged Ben Stokes and the English media to target him over the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal during the upcoming Ashes series. Smith, who confirmed Australia’s XI for…