The third Test of the Ashes series between Australia and England got underway on Wednesday at the Adelaide Oval, with the hosts aiming to tighten their grip on the contest after dominating the opening two matches. Holding a commanding 2–0 lead, Australia entered the pink-ball Test with a golden opportunity to push England to the […]

England’s Ashes campaign has taken an unexpected detour—this time to the sunny shores of Noosa Heads. Just three days after suffering an eight-wicket defeat to Australia in the second Ashes Test, Ben Stokes and his men were spotted relaxing in the popular Queensland holiday town. The break comes at a time when England find themselves […]

England’s Ashes campaign is already hanging by a thread after slipping 2-0 behind, and Nasser Hussain believes the time has come for skipper Ben Stokes to shift from shielding his players to confronting some uncomfortable truths. The former England captain feels Stokes’ tone after the Gabba defeat revealed a significant change—this wasn’t the usual defiance […]

England’s frustrations in the ongoing Ashes series have deepened after their second straight defeat to Australia, and head coach Brendon McCullum’s latest comments have only intensified the backlash. Following the 8-wicket loss in the pink-ball Test at the Gabba, McCullum suggested that Ben Stokes’ side may have “overprepared,” arguing that a more relaxed approach might […]

England’s second day at the Gabba during the Ashes 2025–26 turned into a highlight reel, thanks to one of the finest outfield catches the rivalry has seen. Will Jacks produced a moment of absolute brilliance to dismiss Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith, leaving fans, commentators, and even the batter himself stunned. The one-handed screamer, taken […]

Australia’s stand-in skipper Steve Smith has found himself at the centre of a major controversy after widespread criticism of the team’s alleged time-wasting tactics on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. Only 74 overs were bowled out of the mandated 90, even with the additional half-hour extension, marking the fewest overs bowled […]

Marnus Labuschagne delivered one of the standout moments of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba, producing a breathtaking outfield catch that instantly entered the conversation for one of the most excellent grabs in Ashes history. On Day 2, with the pink ball swirling under Brisbane’s morning sky, Labuschagne’s full-stretch dive ended Jofra Archer’s resistance […]

Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden’s daughter, Grace Hayden, sparked a light-hearted moment on social media after England batter Joe Root finally scored his first Test hundred on Australian soil. On Thursday, December 4, Grace shared an Instagram story thanking Root for “saving all our eyes,” a playful nod to her father’s bold claim made earlier […]

Mitchell Starc added another golden chapter to his illustrious Test career as he dismissed England’s Harry Brook to claim his 415th Test wicket, becoming the most successful left-arm fast bowler in red-ball history. With this milestone, Starc surpassed the legendary Wasim Akram, whose record of 414 wickets stood as the benchmark for left-arm pacers for […]

England have confirmed their playing XI for the second Ashes Test at the Gabba in Brisbane, making a single but significant change from the Perth Test. Off-spinning all-rounder Will Jacks has earned a long-awaited recall to the Test side after nearly three years, last featuring in the Multan Test against Pakistan in December 2022. He […]