Mitchell Starc delivered a statement of intent in the Ashes opener at Perth, dismissing England opener Zak Crawley for ducks in both innings and setting the tone for a gripping Test. Crawley lasted six balls in the first innings and only five in the second, becoming Starc’s early victim twice in as many attempts. Both […]

Indian legend Ravichandran Ashwin has hit back strongly at critics who slammed the Eden Gardens pitch for producing a three-day finish in the first Test against South Africa. Ashwin questioned why the same voices remained silent when 19 wickets tumbled on Day 1 of the Perth Ashes Test under far tougher playing conditions. Earlier this […]

England fast bowler Mark Wood set the tone early on Day 1 of the opening Ashes Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth, unleashing a vicious bouncer that rattled Australian all-rounder Cameron Green. The moment unfolded during Australia’s first innings after England, having won the toss, were dismissed inside two sessions for a modest 172. […]

Australia’s veteran pacer Mitchell Starc delivered one of the defining moments of Day 1 of the opening Ashes 2025-26 Test in Perth, knocking over England captain Ben Stokes with a stunning wobble-seam delivery. The dismissal, which sent Stokes’ stumps flying through a narrow gap between bat and pad, instantly went viral and set the tone […]

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc created history on Day 1 of the opening Ashes 2025–26 Test in Perth, becoming the first left-arm pacer to claim 100 wickets in Ashes cricket. The landmark moment came when he dismissed former England captain Joe Root for a duck, a crucial strike that arrived early in the morning session. […]

Cricket Australia (CA) has officially named its playing XI for the opening Test of the highly anticipated Ashes 2025–26 series, beginning Friday, November 21, at Perth Stadium. The first Test will mark a significant moment in Australian cricket, with two exciting talents — Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett — set to make their Test debuts […]

Just days before the much-awaited first Ashes Test between Australia and England at Perth Stadium, the hosts have been dealt a harsh blow as star pacer Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out due to a hamstring strain. This setback arrives at a critical moment for Australia, which is already facing concerns over the fitness of […]

Australia’s preparation for the highly anticipated Ashes 2025-26 series has taken a worrying turn, with fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott suffering injury scares just days before the first Test in Perth. Both pacers, who were expected to play key roles in the series opener at Optus Stadium starting November 21, left the field […]

Star Sports Network, the official broadcaster of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, has shattered viewership records with the opening Test match between India and Australia in Perth. This gripping contest attracted a staggering 70.8 million viewers, marking a 70% growth in reach compared to previous Test series viewership during India’s tours to Australia. The match also […]

Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal demonstrated nerves of steel against Australia’s formidable bowling attack—Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, and Nathan Lyon—in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. Making his maiden Test appearance in Australia, Jaiswal faced a tough initiation, falling for a duck in the first innings, prompting questions about his […]