Australia faced a major blow on Tuesday (December 2) with confirmation that senior opener Usman Khawaja will miss the second Test of the 2025–26 Ashes series against England due to a back injury. The upcoming Test, starting December 4 at The Gabba in Brisbane, will be a day-night contest played with the pink ball—conditions where […]

Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has warned that the second Ashes Test in Brisbane will be unpredictable, with the toss likely to be decisive in a pink-ball match. Australia have dominated day-night Tests, winning 13 of 14 such fixtures, their only defeat coming at the Gabba last year against the West Indies. England, by […]

Australia have suffered a major setback ahead of the second Test of the ongoing Ashes 2025–26 series, with both Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood ruled out once again. Cricket Australia confirmed on Friday (November 28) that the selectors have retained an unchanged squad for the pink-ball Test against England, scheduled from December 4 to 8 […]

Australia received a significant boost ahead of the second Ashes Test as Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood were spotted hitting the nets with the pink ball in Sydney on Tuesday (November 25). The duo, who missed the series opener in Perth due to injury concerns, looked sharp in training, raising strong expectations of their return […]

India’s spirited resistance on the final day of the third Test in Brisbane has emerged as a turning point in the ongoing series against Australia. Former coach Ravi Shastri emphasized that India’s ability to avoid the follow-on not only showcased resilience but also set the stage for a renewed battle as the series shifts to […]

On the fifth day of the third Test at the Gabba, Australia captain Pat Cummins delivered a fitting reply to India’s Akash Deep in a moment of fierce cricketing rivalry. It unfolded during Australia’s second innings as Cummins exacted revenge for a stunning six he had conceded to Akash Deep earlier in the match. The […]

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s underwhelming performances in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy have sparked widespread debates within the cricketing fraternity. The two Indian stalwarts, expected to lead the batting charge against Australia, have failed to live up to their lofty standards across the first three Tests. This inconsistency has invited scrutiny from former players and […]

Australia’s Josh Hazlewood bowled just one over on Day 4 of the third Test at the Gabba before being pulled from the attack, raising concerns about his fitness. Cricket Australia later confirmed Hazlewood experienced “calf awareness” during the morning warm-up and was sent for scans to assess the injury. His absence added to Australia’s worries, […]

The third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane, saw a recurring issue resurface for Virat Kohli—his tendency to chase wide deliveries outside the off-stump. In the first innings, Kohli fell cheaply, nicking a Josh Hazlewood delivery that was well outside the line of off-stump. Attempting an expansive drive on what could be […]

Australia seized the momentum on Day 3 of the Brisbane Test, with Mitchell Starc leading an aggressive charge, dismantling India’s top order in quick succession. The session’s highlight was Mitchell Marsh’s spectacular diving catch to dismiss Shubman Gill, leaving the Gabba crowd in raptures. India faced a daunting task, chasing Australia’s imposing first-innings total of […]