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Will Travis Head open again in second Ashes Test against England? Player shares update
Cricket | Nov 30, 2025, 08:56 PM ISTTravis Head remains open to continuing as opener after his match-winning century in Perth, with Australia yet to decide his role for the Gabba Test. As Usman Khawaja works toward full fitness, Head says he’s prepared for “anything” as the team finalises its plans.
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'Call us rubbish, not sure of arrogant' - Ben Stokes ahead of second pink-ball Ashes Test in Gabba
Cricket | Nov 29, 2025, 11:39 AM ISTBen 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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Gabba Test could finish in 2 days as well, Sheffield Shield game indicates another early finish
Cricket | Nov 25, 2025, 10:52 PM ISTShield players warn the Brisbane pitch and pink ball could produce another rapid Test, with twilight swings causing frequent collapses. Curator promises balance, while Australia look to extend their lead in the five-match series.
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Ravichandran Ashwin blasts England's batting unit for 'reckless' batting in Ashes opener in Perth
Cricket | Nov 23, 2025, 11:52 AM ISTRavichandran 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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What caused Australia's batting trigger against England in Ashes opener? Mitchell Starc analyses
Cricket | Nov 21, 2025, 10:48 PM ISTUsman Khawaja’s back spasm forced a surprise reshuffle in Australia’s batting order during the first Ashes Test, contributing to a collapse to 123/9. Mitchell Starc said the team was caught off guard and hopes Khawaja recovers ahead of a crucial day two.
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Ben Stokes becomes third cricketer in Ashes history to create major milestone
Cricket | Nov 21, 2025, 04:48 PM ISTBen 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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Ben Stokes calls upcoming Ashes as 'biggest series of our lives'
Cricket | Nov 19, 2025, 05:07 PM ISTEngland 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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Marcus Trescothick backs 'Bazball' to thrive in Australian conditions ahead of Ashes
Cricket | Nov 11, 2025, 11:03 PM ISTEngland 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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Henry VI: How England's youngest king at just 8 months turned into history's most unfortunate ruler
World | Nov 06, 2025, 01:29 PM ISTHenry VI became King of England at barely eight months of age and also held the French throne. He is remembered as one of the most tragic rulers in Europe. His story also remains one of the most dramatic chapters in the history of the English monarchy.
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Will New Zealand be able to end their 17-year winless run at home against England?
Cricket | Oct 28, 2025, 11:57 PM ISTNew Zealand are aiming for their first ODI series win over England since 2008 after taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. A four-wicket victory at Mount Maunganui, powered by Daryl Mitchell’s unbeaten 78 and Michael Bracewell’s 51, set them on course.
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Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner stitch 180-run partnership as Australia beat England in WWC
Cricket | Oct 22, 2025, 09:51 PM ISTAustralia defeated England by six wickets in the 2025 ODI World Cup, led by a stunning 180-run stand between Ash Gardner (104*) and Annabel Sutherland (98*). Despite early setbacks, Australia chased 245 after Sutherland also took 3 wickets with the ball.
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Jofra Archer to miss opening ODI vs New Zealand as England focus on Ashes preparation
Cricket | Oct 22, 2025, 05:26 PM ISTJofra Archer will miss England’s opening ODI against New Zealand as part of careful workload management ahead of the Ashes. England’s fast bowlers begin focused conditioning to ensure peak fitness for the upcoming Test series, prioritising long-term preparation over short-term games.
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Jos Buttler becomes 5th cricketer in history to register massive milestone in white-ball cricket
Cricket | Oct 20, 2025, 07:17 PM ISTJos Buttler became the fifth cricketer to hit 350+ boundaries in both ODIs and T20Is. While he scored just 4, England posted 236 thanks to Phil Salt and Harry Brook. New Zealand, in reply, were bowled out for 171, losing by 65 runs to trail 1-0 in the series.
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Joe Root can average over 150 in Ashes, says Steve Harmison
Cricket | Oct 16, 2025, 11:36 PM ISTJoe Root, still chasing a maiden century in Australia, is under the spotlight ahead of the Ashes. Steve Harmison backs him for a career-defining series and predicts a 3-1 win for England, calling the current squad fearless and ready to challenge Australia.
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Will Jacks praises Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum after surprise Ashes recall
Cricket | Sep 24, 2025, 06:58 PM ISTWill Jacks has earned a surprise recall to England’s Test squad for the 2026 Ashes in Australia. The all-rounder praised Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum for their empowering leadership and is ready to play any role the team needs in the high-stakes series.
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England announce white-ball squads for New Zealand series, Test specialists rested from T20Is
Cricket | Sep 23, 2025, 09:11 PM ISTEngland announced squads for the New Zealand white-ball series, resting Test specialists from T20Is. Joe Root and Jofra Archer feature in ODIs, while Zak Crawley earns a T20I call-up. Archer's fitness and Baker’s form remain key talking points.
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IRE vs ENG Live Cricket Score: England look to seal series against Ireland
Cricket | Sep 19, 2025, 06:14 PM ISTIreland will host England in the second T20I at The Village in Dublin on September 19. In the previous match, the hosts suffered a four-wicket defeat. England will look to seal the series in the second T20I, while Ireland will need to settle the score.
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South Africa's pace trio registers unwanted record following embarrassing loss against England
Cricket | Sep 13, 2025, 10:01 AM ISTThe pace trio of Kagiso Rabada, Lizaad Williams, and Marco Jansen had a day to forget against England in the second T20I of the ongoing series. Conceding 304 runs in the first innings, the trio registered an unwanted record.
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Jos Buttler equals Ian Bell in legendary record list for England in ODIs
Cricket | Sep 05, 2025, 10:33 PM ISTJos Buttler joined Ian Bell in the list of the most 50+ scores for England in ODI cricket. They are currently tied third on the list. Joe Root and Eoin Morgan lead the race. Meanwhile, despite Buttler's half-century, England couldn't beat South Africa in the second ODI at Lord's.
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South Africa miss out on India's all-time record, despite staggering win vs England in first ODI
Cricket | Sep 02, 2025, 11:02 PM ISTSouth Africa defeated England by seven wickets in the first ODI at Leeds. The Proteas, at one point, were close to matching India's historic all-time record, but failed to do so, by losing three wickets towards the fag end of the match.