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  Ravi Ashwin, Aakash Chopra take dig at Perth pitch curators after 19 wickets fall on Ashes opener

  Cricket | November 21, 2025 20:15 IST

  The first day of the opening Ashes Test saw 19 wickets falling down as pacers dominated the proceedings at the Perth Stadium. Former Indian players, including Ravi Ashwin and Aakash Chopra, took a dig at the Perth curators for the outcome of the opening day.

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  'Jealous' Temba Bavuma advocates four-match Test series vs India, 'We woke up this morning...'

  Cricket | November 21, 2025 18:21 IST

  South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma feels that, being the World Test Champions, they must play more than two matches in a Test series vs India, like it happens in Ashes. He is hoping to play at least a four-match series vs India in the near future.

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  Brydon Carse credits Ben Stokes as England overpowers Australia on Day 1 of Perth Test

  Cricket | November 21, 2025 17:56 IST

  Ben Stokes led a fierce England fightback on day one of the Ashes, taking 5 for 45 after the visitors were bowled out for 172. Brydon Carse praised Stokes’ leadership as England reduced Australia to 123 for 9 in a dramatic, high-intensity opening day.

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  Mitchell Starc, Ben Stokes' mayhem achieves rare Test record in Ashes opener in Perth

  Cricket | November 21, 2025 17:28 IST

  Bowlers stamped their authority on the opening day of the Ashes 2025/26 as 19 wickets fell in Perth. Mitchell Starc and Ben Stokes picked up fifers to emulate a major record in Test cricket.

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  Ben Stokes becomes third cricketer in Ashes history to create major milestone

  Cricket | November 21, 2025 16:48 IST

  Ben Stokes starred in the Ashes opener with a vital five-wicket haul after England were dismissed for 172. His spell put Australia on the back foot and made him only the third Ashes captain to score a century and take a five-for. He scored a century in Leeds in 2022.

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  For first time in 116 years! Starc, Stokes run riot on record-breaking opening day in Ashes in Perth

  Cricket | November 21, 2025 16:24 IST

  Ben Stokes overshadowed Mitchell Starc's seven-wicket haul with his five-fer on Day 1 of the Perth Ashes Test. The speedsters ran riot on the Ashes opener with their brilliant bowling as the Perth opener saw a massive record being set.

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  Ashes 2025-26: Brydon Carse and Marnus Labuschagne engage in heated altercation in Perth: Watch

  Cricket | November 21, 2025 13:29 IST

  The opening day of the first Ashes Test at the Perth Stadium has been filled with drama. After Mitchell Starc picked up a seven-wicket haul, England came out with fire with the ball. Meanwhile, Carse and Labuschagne were involved in a heated altercation as well.

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  First time in 143 years! Australia, England create never-seen-before record in Ashes in Perth

  Cricket | November 21, 2025 12:56 IST

  The highly anticipated Ashes series got underway today in Perth with England winning the toss and batting first. The visitors were bowled out for 172 runs in just 32.5 overs, and then Australia also lost a wicket in the first over, as both teams created an unwanted record in Ashes history.

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  ‘My general knowledge isn’t great but it’s not as bad as ball tampering’ - Monty hits back at Smith

  Cricket | November 20, 2025 23:17 IST

  Monty Panesar hit back at Steve Smith’s jab about his quiz-show blunders, saying his poor general knowledge “isn’t as bad as ball tampering.” The exchange revived memories of the Sandpaper Gate ahead of the Perth Ashes opener.

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  Ashes 2025/26: Steve Smith hits back at Monty Panesar's sandpaper-gate jibe with 'mastermind' remark

  Cricket | November 20, 2025 17:00 IST

  Monty Panesar took a jibe at Steve Smith as he wanted the English players to make him feel 'guilty' for the sandpaper-gate that took place in 2017. Smith went 'off-topic' to respond to his remarks in a war of words before the Ashes.

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  Mitchell Starc on cusp of leaving Wasim Akram behind to become 'best-ever' in Ashes

  Cricket | November 20, 2025 14:57 IST

  Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc will lead the pace attack in the first Ashes Test in the absence of Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins. He is also on the cusp of a special milestone in the five-match series as he can leave Wasim Akram behind.

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  Ashes 2025-26: England aim to end 15-year drought in Perth Test against injury-hit Australia

  Cricket | November 20, 2025 13:26 IST

  The much-awaited Ashes series is set to get underway on Friday, November 21, at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Injuries have hit Australia with Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, while England have all fit players which gives them a chance to end a 15-year drought down under.

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  What can Australia learn from Team India to beat England in Ashes?

  Cricket | November 19, 2025 18:46 IST

  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?

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  Ben Stokes calls upcoming Ashes as 'biggest series of our lives'

  Cricket | November 19, 2025 17:07 IST

  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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  Why is Brisbane not hosting first Ashes Test against England, breaking a 43-year-old tradition?

  Cricket | November 18, 2025 23:17 IST

  For the first time in 43 years, the Ashes opener in Australia won’t be held at The Gabba. Perth Stadium will host the first Test due to a 10-year agreement, while Brisbane gets the second match. The switch also suits broadcast timing and local holiday crowds.

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  Mark Wood, returning from injury, reports hamstring stiffness just before Ashes, to undergo scan

  Cricket | November 13, 2025 13:39 IST

  With just eight days left for the first Ashes Test to get underway, England have been dealt a massive blow. Fast bowler Mark Wood has reported hamstring stiffness in the ongoing warm-up game against England Lions.

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  Marcus Trescothick backs 'Bazball' to thrive in Australian conditions ahead of Ashes

  Cricket | November 11, 2025 23:03 IST

  England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick believes Australia’s fast, bouncy pitches will suit the team’s aggressive ‘Bazball’ style under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum as they prepare for the 2025–26 Ashes, starting November 21 in Perth.

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  Pat Cummins injury update: Will Australia captain be available for remaining four Ashes Tests?

  Cricket | November 06, 2025 8:41 IST

  Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins has provided an update on his back injury. He is already ruled out of the opening Ashes Test that will be played from November 21 at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Steve Smith will lead Australia in his absence.

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  'They need a trophy': Michael Vaughan backs Ben Stokes to lead England to an Ashes series win

  Cricket | November 05, 2025 7:46 IST

  Former England skipper Michael Caughan took centre stage and talked about England's chances in the upcoming edition of the Ashes 2025-26, backing Ben Stokes and co. to go all the way and clinch the series.

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  Pat Cummins officially ruled out of first Ashes Test due to back injury

  Cricket | November 05, 2025 7:46 IST

  Star Australia pacer and skipper Pat Cummins has officially been ruled out of the upcoming first Test of the Ashes 2025-26 series against England due to a back injury. The first Test is scheduled to begin from November 21.