Ashes: Usman Khawaja should retire on his terms at homeground in Sydney, says Michael Vaughan

[ad_1] Former England captain Michael Vaughan has suggested that Australian opener Usman Khawaja should retire on his own terms during the upcoming fifth Test of the Ashes 2025–26. Khawaja has endured poor form over the past few years, having scored 1,029 runs in his last 19 Tests (36 innings) at an average of 31.18, with […]

Ashes: Steve Smith says two-day Boxing Day Test ‘not good for finances’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia’s Steve Smith directs fielders on Day 2 of their Ashes cricket test match against England in Melbourne. (AP) Steve Smith, who is leading Australia in Pat Cummins’ absence during the ongoing Ashes series, spoke about the Boxing Day Test that ended inside two days and said such matches are not good for finances.Australia […]

‘Ball was just sitting in the grass’: Steve Smith breaks down why no one could settle on MCG deck | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia’s Steve Smith, center, watches a delivery from England’s Brydon Carse, left, on Day 2 of their Ashes cricket test match in Melbourne, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. (AP Photo) Australian captain Steve Smith said excess grass on the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch made batting difficult during the fourth Ashes Test, which ended inside […]

Steve Smith scripts history, now second only to Don Bradman in this list | Cricket News

[ad_1] Steve Smith of Australia (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Steve Smith etched his name deeper into Ashes history by overtaking Allan Border to become Australia’s second highest run scorer against England in Test cricket. The milestone came during the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, even though Smith endured a tough match […]

Ashes, 3rd Test Day 5 Live Score and Updates: Australia look to end England resistance early

[ad_1] 04:05 IST: England, meanwhile, face a monumental challenge that will require grit, clarity of thought, and a touch of magic. With the big guns back in the hut, the responsibility now rests heavily on the shoulders of the lower order, led by the unbeaten Jamie Smith and Will Jacks. Smith, in particular, has not had […]

Ashes 2025-26: Usman Khawaja returns to Aus Test squad after illness forces Steve Smith out, departs after impressive 82

[ad_1] Star Australian batter Usman Khawaja returned to the Australian Test side and scored a fine 82 in the first innings of their third Ashes match against England as a replacement for Steve Smith, who was ruled out due to ‘vertigo-like symptoms’. The news that Smith has been ruled out of the Aussie side was […]

AUS vs ENG, 3rd Test Day 1 Live Score: Khawaja, Marnus stabilise Australia after early blows

[ad_1] 04:36 IST: Australia (Playing XI) – Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja (In for Steve Smith), Cameron Green, Alex Carey (WK), Josh Inglis, Pat Cummins (C) (In for Michael Neser), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon (In for Brendan Doggett), and Scott Boland. [ad_2] Source link

WTC 2025-27: Australia top World Test Championship standings after 2-0 Ashes lead; where are India? | Cricket News

[ad_1] Team India coach Gautam Gambhir and Australia and England skippers Australia have secured a 2-0 lead in the 2025/26 Ashes series by defeating England with an eight-wicket victory in the Brisbane day-night Test on Sunday.Joe Root achieved his first Test century in Australia, helping England reach 334 in their first innings. Zak Crawley contributed […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

Cameron Green and Steve Smith lead overseas stars list in IPL 2026 mini-auction

[ad_1] Cameron Green and Steve Smith are among the most prominent names registered for the Indian Premier League 2026 mini-auction, which will be held on December 16. Both players are part of a strong contingent of overseas talent, with Green and Smith included in the Rs. 2 crore base price bracket, according to Cricbuzz. The […]