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December 7, 2025 10:21 AM

Australia’s Pat Cummins eyes Adelaide test return in Ashes

Australia captain Pat Cummins will be ready to return from injury for the third Ashes test against England in Adelaide, the fast bowler said on Saturday. Cummins missed the series-opener in Perth and the ongoing day-night match in Brisbane while rec...

December 7, 2025 10:03 AM

Virat Kohli credits ‘most satisfying’ series as he rediscovers his best form in years

Virat Kohli said he had rediscovered his peak batting level for the first time in three years after inspiring India to a series-clinching victory over South Africa on Saturday, capping a remarkable turnaround from recent struggles. The 37-year-old f...

December 7, 2025 9:53 AM

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s maiden ODI hundred secures India’s series win against South Africa

India registered a 2-1 series victory against South Africa after opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's maiden hundred in one-day internationals secured their nine-wicket romp in the third and final match in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. Jaiswal, who played second ...

December 5, 2025 10:55 AM

Australia’s Nathan Lyon angry at being dropped for second Ashes test

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon made no secret of his disappointment with being dropped for the second Ashes test in Brisbane, saying he had not yet been able to bring himself to speak to selectors about the decision. One of Australia's most successfu...

December 5, 2025 10:48 AM

2nd Test: England’s Joe Root lights up Gabba with first Ashes century in Australia

England's Joe Root conquered his final frontier with a first Ashes century in Australia as the tourists pushed past 300 on day one of the second test in Brisbane on Thursday despite a six-wicket haul from pace spearhead Mitchell Starc. Root marched ...

December 2, 2025 10:32 AM

Marnus Labuschagne backs under fire Usman Khawaja ahead of second Ashes test

Marnus Labuschagne has backed Usman Khawaja ahead of the second Ashes test and made it clear he will not be moving back up the order even if Australia decide to drop the struggling opener. Khawaja struggled with back spasms during Australia's dramat...

December 2, 2025 10:30 AM

England bowlers have plans to tackle Travis Head in Brisbane: Brydon Carse

England fast bowler Brydon Carse said his team has firm plans to counter the threat posed by Travis Head after the Australian made a blistering century at the top of the order to set up an eight-wicket win in the Ashes series opener in Perth. Middle...

December 1, 2025 10:08 AM

Virat Kohli to stick to ODIs after match-winning ‘mental’ masterclass

Virat Kohli ruled out any possibility of returning to test or Twenty20 internationals after his player-of-the-match century guided India to a 17-run win over South Africa, but said he felt as prepared as ever to continue playing in the 50-over format...

November 30, 2025 4:16 PM

Andre Russell retires from IPL, joins KKR’s coaching department

Former West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell on Sunday announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) saying he will be joining the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as 'Power Coach' from next season. The 37-year-old had been with the IPL f...

November 30, 2025 4:10 PM

India’s Abhishek Sharma runs riot with 52-ball 148 in domestic T20 clash

Abhishek Sharma smashed 148 runs in 52 balls in a domestic T20 tournament against an experienced Bengal bowling attack featuring Mohammed Shami and Akash Deep on Sunday to guide Punjab to a mammoth total of 310-5, the fourth highest in T20s. Opening...