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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.

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  'Who is complaining?': Sunil Gavaskar calls out 'double standard' with Perth pitch rating

  Cricket | December 01, 2025 19:06 IST

  Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar recently came forward and slammed the double standards as the ICC brought forth the pitch rating for the Perth Stadium after the two-day Ashes 2025-26 series opener.

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  Marnus Labuschagne backs Usman Khawaja amid poor form and talks of losing opening slot

  Cricket | December 01, 2025 17:24 IST

  Marnus Labuschagne backed Usman Khawaja amid scrutiny over the opener’s form and fitness, saying the veteran needs no guidance. With Travis Head impressing and Khawaja’s future debated, Labuschagne stressed that team priorities outweigh individual career decisions.

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  Steve Smith tests anti-glare eye patches ahead of pink ball Gabba Ashes Test

  Cricket | November 30, 2025 23:18 IST

  Steve Smith tested black anti-glare strips during Australia’s Brisbane training as he searches for solutions to his long-standing pink-ball struggles. With the Gabba day-night Ashes Test approaching, his experiment adds intrigue as Australia defend a 1–0 series lead.

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  'Call us rubbish, not sure of arrogant' - Ben Stokes ahead of second pink-ball Ashes Test in Gabba

  Cricket | November 29, 2025 11:39 IST

  Ben Stokes defended England after heavy criticism followed their two-day Ashes defeat in Perth. He rejected claims the team was “arrogant” and urged focus ahead of the pink-ball Test at The Gabba, where England must overcome a 39-year drought to level the series.

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  Pat Cummins' return delayed as Australia name squad for second Ashes Test in Brisbane

  Cricket | November 28, 2025 15:24 IST

  Cricket Australia took centre stage and announced their squad for the upcoming second Test of the Ashes 2025-26 series against England. Pat Cummins has not been included in the side as Australia announced an unchanged squad.

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  Mitchell Starc's 10 wickets in Perth Ashes Test headlines Australia's domination in WTC history

  Cricket | November 24, 2025 21:03 IST

  Mitchell Starc won the player of the match award in the first Ashes Test against England at the Perth Stadium. He picked up 10 wickets including a seven-wicket haul in the first innings, as England got bowled out twice in 67.1 overs.

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  Ashes: England decide against playing pink-ball warm-up game despite a hammering in Perth Test

  Cricket | November 24, 2025 18:05 IST

  England lost the first Ashes Test in Perth within just two days and they have now denied playing a warm-up game with a pink ball ahead of the day-night Test in Brisbane. The visitors will only send three unused players from the first Test to play the warm-up clash in Canberra.

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  Ravichandran Ashwin blasts England's batting unit for 'reckless' batting in Ashes opener in Perth

  Cricket | November 23, 2025 11:52 IST

  Ravichandran Ashwin criticised England’s reckless batting after their dramatic collapse on Day 2, questioning their shot selection and lack of responsibility. He said Australia, even without key bowlers, punished England’s approach as Travis Head led a comfortable chase.

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  Will Travis Head take on permanent opening role in Test cricket? Steve Smith opens up

  Cricket | November 22, 2025 23:19 IST

  Travis Head played a jaw-dropping knock in the 205-run chase against England in the first Ashes Test in Perth. With Australia struggling for openers in the Test format and Head having experience of opening, many Australian supporters would want to see him open the innings in the longest format.

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  For first time in 148 years! Australia achieve world record against England after Ashes opener win

  Cricket | November 22, 2025 20:43 IST

  Australia made light work of England in the Perth Test after a batting masterclass from Travis Head, who scored a blistering 83-ball 123. Australia have created a few world records en route to their win over England in the Ashes Test in Perth.