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Ashes, AUS vs ENG: Brendon McCullum echoes Ben Stokes’ weak men remark after Brisbane Test loss

Head coach Brendon McCullum said England cannot afford to have a “glass jaw” in the ongoing Ashes, where they already find themselves in a must-win situation. Having lost the first two Tests in Perth and Brisbane, the visitors are 0–2 down in the five-match series. Skipper Ben Stokes earlier insisted that as long as he […]

AUS v ENG, Ashes: Australia isn’t a place for weak men and Bazball does not work

Outbowled, outbatted and outthought. Two Test matches in, England’s self-belief in the Bazball philosophy has been buried into the ground by Steve Smith’s Australian side. England captain Ben Stokes cut a sorry figure in the post-match presentation, looking helpless and sounding equally unsure as he blamed the team’s inability to handle pressure for the defeat. […]

Ashes: ‘We’re well and truly in this game’ – Joe Root positive despite Australia’s 44-run lead after Day 2 of Gabba Test | Cricket News

Joe Root of England (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) England captain Joe Root remains confident about his team’s chances in the day-night second Ashes Test, despite Australia gaining a 44-run advantage on day two in Brisbane.Root’s outstanding knock of 138 not out, his first century in Australia, helped England reach 334 in their first innings.Australia […]

AUS v ENG | Joe Root saved our eyes: Grace Hayden’s hilarious reaction to batter’s hundred

Joe Root’s maiden Test hundred has given Grace Hayden a massive sense of relief. Grace, the daughter of legendary cricketer Matthew Hayden, took to Instagram to thank the gods that her father would not have to run naked around the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Matthew Hayden had jokingly promised that he would run nude in Melbourne […]

Mitchell Starc rewrites history! Surpasses Wasim Akram as most successful left-arm Test pacer | Cricket News

Mitchell Starc (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc etched his name in cricket history on Thursday, becoming the most prolific left-arm fast bowler in Test cricket. The Australian spearhead eclipsed Pakistan legend Wasim Akram’s tally of 414 wickets when he dismissed England’s Harry Brook at the Gabba on Day 1 of the […]

Usman Khawaja Ruled Out of Second Ashes Test Due to Back Injury | Udaipur Kiran

Sydney, December 2 (Udaipur Kiran) – Australia’s experienced opener Usman Khawaja has been ruled out of the second Ashes Test against England in Brisbane due to a back injury. The team confirmed this on Tuesday. During the first Test in Perth, Khawaja could not bat in both innings due to back spasms. On Monday, he […]

Ashes: England captain Ben Stokes calls Australia player ‘train’ after 1st Test defeat at Perth | Cricket News

Ben Stokes (Photo Credit: AP Photo/Gary Day) England cricket captain Ben Stokes expressed shock following their defeat to Australia in the first Ashes Test, emphasising the need for quick recovery before their next match in Brisbane. England missed their chance to secure their first Test victory in Australia in 15 years, suffering a defeat within […]

Cricket Australia CEO denies Usman Khawaja’s pre-Ashes golf session as reason for injury | Cricket News

Usman Khawaja did not come out to bat in the 2nd innings for Australia as they went on to secure an 8-wicket win. (Images via Getty) Australia’s opening Test of the Ashes produced an unusual subplot around senior batter Usman Khawaja, whose back spasms on day one triggered a reshuffle that carried into the second […]

Only 78.1 Overs Played Across First Innings in Historic Perth Ashes Test | Udaipur Kiran

Perth, 22 November (Udaipur Kiran)। The first Test of the 2025–26 Ashes series at Perth Stadium has already entered the record books, as both Australia and England were bowled out inside just 78.1 overs combined during their first innings by the second day’s first session. England were dismissed for 172 runs in 32.5 overs. In […]

Mitchell Starc’s seven-wicket haul, Ben Stokes fifer dominate fiery start to Ashes; Australia trail by 49 vs England at stumps on Day 1 | Cricket News

Mitchell Starc rattled England with his seven-wicket haul, while Ben Stokes responded with a fifer to restrict Australia to 123/9 at Stumps. (Images via Getty) Wickets flew on the opening day of the first Ashes Test in Perth as 19 wickets tumbled, leaving the match finely balanced after a chaotic start to the series. England […]