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The 2025-26 Ashes series is set to kick off in Perth, with Australia set to feature an inexperienced bowling attack. Skipper Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood will miss at least the first Test for Australia and Steve Smith will lead the side in Perth as the hosts eye a winning start.
Pratika Rawal, one of India’s fastest-rising ODI batters, saw her World Cup campaign cut short by an ankle fracture but remains focused on recovery. After a record start and a key century vs New Zealand, she says she’s determined to return “much stronger.”
Afghanistan U19 stunned India B by 71 runs in the Bengaluru tri-series, defending 168 with a fiery six-wicket spell and a hat-trick from Abdul Aziz. India collapsed for 97 despite Yuvraj Gohil’s unbeaten 60, giving Afghanistan a landmark youth-level win.
India captain Shubman Gill is ruled out of the second Test vs South Africa with a neck injury. Rishabh Pant will lead, while Sai Sudharsan is likely to replace Gill. Meanwhile, the Guwahati Test features a tea break before lunch for the first time in history.
Hardik Pandya will miss India’s upcoming ODIs against South Africa as he recovers from a quadriceps injury, focusing on T20s ahead of next year’s World Cup. Jasprit Bumrah is also likely to be rested, with the senior player prioritising workload management.
Venkatesh Iyer hopes to return to KKR after being released ahead of IPL 2026. Grateful for the franchise’s trust, he says he’s ready to contribute with batting, bowling and leadership for any team. However, he is mentally ready to join any other team and contribute.
India levelled the five-match series against England 2-2 earlier this year, away from home, despite not having the likes of Kohli, Rohit and Ashwin, who retired. Australia are also missing key players at least in the first Test. What can they learn from Team India to beat England in the Ashes?
SA20 India Day in Mumbai highlighted the league’s growing ties with India, with Commissioner Graeme Smith outlining SA20’s rapid rise, strong fan engagement and talent growth while emphasising its vision, branding and parallels with the early years of the IPL.
England captain Ben Stokes says the upcoming Ashes is the “biggest series” of their lives, urging his team to embrace the challenge in Australia as they aim to reclaim the urn after years of heavy defeats and a decade-long drought.
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