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December 23, 2025 1:32 PM

England’s McCullum wants to keep ‘pretty good gig’ despite Ashes defeat

England head coach Brendon McCullum says he wants to stay in his job despite a three-test defeat in the Ashes series but says his future is not in his hands. The New Zealander has come in for criticism during the series with England's 82-run defeat ...

December 23, 2025 1:12 PM

England to probe claims of drinking spree during Ashes tour break

England cricket managing director Rob Key said on Tuesday the team management would investigate allegations that players engaged in excessive drinking during a mid-series break ahead of the Adelaide Test in the Ashes series. The England squad spent ...

December 23, 2025 12:29 PM

BCCI hikes match fee for women’s domestic matches

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced a hike in match fees for women’s domestic matches during an online meeting of its Apex Council. Under the new proposed structure, the daily match fee for senior women’s tourname...

December 23, 2025 10:12 AM

Murphy, Richardson named in Australia’s Boxing Day Test squad; Lyon to undergo surgery

Todd Murphy and Jhye Richardson have been added to Australia’s 15-member squad for the fourth Ashes Test, starting on December 26. Murphy edged out Matt Kuhnemann and Corey Rocchiccioli to replace Nathan Lyon, with the veteran off-spinner set to u...

December 22, 2025 9:45 PM

Navy’s Kiran Ankush Jadhav wins gold in 10m air rifle at National Shooting Championships

Navy shooter Kiran Ankush Jadhav delivered a composed and consistent performance to win the gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle Men final at the National Shooting Championship Competitions, currently underway at the MP State Shooting Academy. Jadhav top...

December 22, 2025 8:26 PM

SAI Governing Body approves major sports infrastructure projects across India

The Governing Body of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Monday approved a series of infrastructure development and upgradation projects aimed at strengthening India’s sports ecosystem and enhancing athlete performance across the country. The ...

December 22, 2025 1:49 PM

Experience the key for Australia’s Ashes win: Mitchell Starc

The wealth of experience in Australia's ranks helped them remain calm in a difficult lead-up to the Ashes, fast bowler Mitchell Starc said after they defeated England on Sunday to win the series with two matches to spare. Australia wrapped up an 82-...

December 22, 2025 1:48 PM

Ben Stokes seeks solace in positives from England’s Adelaide Ashes loss

Captain Ben Stokes believes England can build on the positives from their loss in the third Ashes test to Australia in Adelaide as they look to claim the country's first win Down Under in almost 15 years in the series' two remaining tests. Australia...

December 22, 2025 1:45 PM

Injury raises doubts over ‘irreplaceable’ Nathan Lyon for Boxing Day test

Australia captain Pat Cummins cast doubt on Nathan Lyon's ability to recover in time for the fourth Ashes test in Melbourne after his side celebrated retaining the urn with two matches to spare against England in Adelaide on Sunday. The spinner inju...

December 22, 2025 1:44 PM

‘Hubris has taken over’: England’s McCullum under fire after Ashes defeat

England's red-ball coach Brendon McCullum faced a barrage of criticism from former players and captains on Sunday after his team slumped to another crushing Ashes defeat by Australia. The hosts swept to an 82-run win in the third Ashes test at Adela...

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