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  How many runs does Steve Smith need to surpass Joe Root on most runs in Test history list?

  Cricket | December 05, 2025 21:30 IST

  Joe Root and Steve Smith are among the two best batters in Test cricket at the moment. Root is currently the second highest run-scorer in Test cricket and is running behind Sachin Tendulkar. Meanwhile, Steve Smith is behind Root on the list. How many runs does he need?

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  Ben Stokes enters England's exclusive Test list, despite team's mediocre outing on Day 2 vs AUS

  Cricket | December 05, 2025 17:48 IST

  Senior all-rounder Ben Stokes surpassed Alec Bedser to become England's 10th leading wicket-taker in Test cricket history. He claimed two on Day 2 of the second Test against Australia at Gabba, to enter the exclusive club, which also features James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Ian Botham.

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  Australia 'bazballs' on Day 2 against clueless England, Brydon Carse concedes 113 runs in 17 overs

  Cricket | December 05, 2025 17:11 IST

  Australia played an aggresive brand of cricket, which England popularly termed Bazball, on Day 2 of the second Test at the Gabba. The hosts secured a 44-run lead to end the day, as Jake Weatherald, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne scored a half-century each. Brydon Carse lives a nightmare.

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  Josh Hazlewood encounters new injury during hamstring rehab, Cricket Australia confirms

  Cricket | December 05, 2025 13:43 IST

  Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood injured his Achilles during his recovery from a hamstring injury. His progress is being monitored and a call on his availability for the remainder of the Ashes will be taken after the ongoing day-night Test at the Gabba.

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  Why is Steve Smith wearing anti-glare strips on cheekbone in pink ball Ashes Test at Gabba?

  Cricket | December 05, 2025 13:08 IST

  Australia captain Steve Smith was spotted batting with anti-glare strips on Day 2 of the pink-ball Test at the Gabba. The veteran revealed the reason ahead of the match, stating that it helps him block the glare that the floodlights usually produce.

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  Joe Root and Jofra Archer replicate 100-year-old Ashes feat with unbeaten 61-run stand

  Cricket | December 04, 2025 21:43 IST

  Joe Root and Jofra Archer did the unthinkable in the last hour of the opening day of the second Ashes Test. The duo not only batted out 44 deliveries but also smashed 61 runs for the 10th wicket stand to take England to 325 runs at stumps. In the process, they also replicated a 100-year-old feat.

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  Zak Crawley reveals how England players reacted after Joe Root's maiden Test century in Australia

  Cricket | December 04, 2025 21:05 IST

  Joe Root scored his maiden Test century in Australia in the pink-ball Test at the Gabba. The cricketer was under immense pressure leading up to the match, given that England are 1-0 down in the five-match series, but Root played to his merit to complete the milestone.

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  Mitchell Starc reacts after becoming the most prolific left-arm seamer in Test cricket history

  Cricket | December 04, 2025 18:30 IST

  Mitchell Starc registered his 18th five-wicket haul on the opening day of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. In the process, he also became the highest wicket-taker among left-arm seamers in Test cricket history, surpassing Wasim Akram.

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  Nathan Lyon left disappointed, calls it 'absolutely filthy' after being dropped from 2nd Ashes Test

  Cricket | December 04, 2025 18:06 IST

  Star Australia spinner Nathan Lyon was dropped from the second Ashes Test against England at the Gabba. The veteran wasn't happy with the decision and noted that he will speak to the team management about it. Calling it 'absolutely filthy', he believes to have made an impact at Gabba.

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  Mitchell Starc scorches England again with six-wicket haul at Gabba, Joe Root saves visitors' day

  Cricket | December 04, 2025 17:27 IST

  Speedster Mitchell Starc claimed six wickets in the first session of the Gabba Test. England were put in immense trouble, but it was again Joe Root who bailed them out with his maiden Test century in Australia. England finished the day on 325/9.

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  Alex Carey plucks a blinder running behind to dismiss Atkinson despite collision with Labuschagne

  Cricket | December 04, 2025 17:00 IST

  The opening day of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia witnessed the hosts dominating play yet again. Alex Carey was the talk of the town thanks to his brilliant wicketkeeping as he took a blinder of a catch running behind to dismiss Gus Atkinson.

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  Joe Root breaks 12-year curse, registers maiden Test century in Australia

  Cricket | December 04, 2025 16:23 IST

  Joe Root registered his maiden Test century in Australia, breaking a 12-year jinx. He reached the milestone in 181 balls in the pink-ball Test at the Gabba. Zak Crawley supported him well in the middle, as the duo stitched a partnership of 117 runs.

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  Steve Smith creates new Test record against England, surpassing Greg Chappell in elite list

  Cricket | December 04, 2025 15:32 IST

  Australia's Stand-by captain Steve Smith now holds the record for most catches against England in Test cricket history. He surpassed the legendary Greg Chappell in the elite record list. In the meantime, Zak Crawley and Joe Root did well for the visitors, but they would hope for more.

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  Why is Nathan Lyon not playing pink ball Ashes Test at Gabba vs England?

  Cricket | December 04, 2025 13:53 IST

  Australia have dropped Nathan Lyon from the second Test against England at the Gabba. Michael Neser replaced him in the playing XI. England, in the meantime, had a poor start to the day, but managed to rebuild with the help of Zak Crawley and Joe Root.

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  Zak Crawley tops record chart for most successful opener this decade, ahead of Jaiswal, Duckett

  Cricket | December 04, 2025 13:14 IST

  England opener Zak Crawley made 76 runs in the first innings of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. With that, he became the most successful Test opener in this decade. The 27-year-old also stitched a partnership of 117 runs to restore England's momentum.

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  AUS vs ENG 2nd Test pitch report: How will surface at Gabba in Brisbane play for pink-ball Test?

  Cricket | December 03, 2025 22:29 IST

  Australia will host England in the second Test at the iconic Gabba, starting December 4. The hosts are currently leading 1-0 in the series and England would be eager to bounce back. Check the pitch report ahead of the marquee Ashes clash.

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  Why did ICC introduce day-night Test cricket? Why is red ball not used under lights?

  Cricket | December 03, 2025 21:33 IST

  Australia and England are set to lock horns in the second Ashes Test starting from December 4. The match will be played under the lights with the pink ball. But what was the need to invent day-night Test cricket? Why is it played with the pink ball? Here's the reason:

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  Which is the only team to beat Australia in day-night Test?

  Cricket | December 03, 2025 21:06 IST

  Australia are set to host England in a day-night Test at the Gabba, starting December 4. Ahead of the marquee Ashes clash, check both teams' records in the pink-ball Test and which is the only team to beat Australia under lights.

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  Australia delays announcing playing XI ahead of second Ashes Test, leave door open for Pat Cummins

  Cricket | December 03, 2025 11:11 IST

  Australia's stand-in skipper Steve Smith recently came forward and talked about the possible inclusion of Pat Cummins in the side's playing XI for the second Test of the ongoing Ashes 2025-26, which is slated to begin from December 4.

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  Usman Khawaja ruled out of pink-ball Ashes Test in Gabba, Travis Head likely to open again

  Cricket | December 02, 2025 18:16 IST

  Usman Khawaja will miss the pink-ball Ashes Test at the Gabba due to a back spasm, with Travis Head expected to open again. Josh Inglis or Beau Webster may enter the playing XI, while Cricket Australia says Khawaja will stay with the squad for rehabilitation.