Usman Khawaja Announces Retirement After 2026 Ashes
Australian cricket star Usman Khawaja confirms he will retire from international cricket after the 2026 Ashes Test in Sydney. Get all the details on his career and final series.
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Mandhana & Verma Become India's Most Prolific T20I Opening Pair
Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma script history with a record 292-run partnership, becoming India women's most successful T20I opening duo. Read the full story.
England's MCG Win Disrupts WTC Standings, Australia's Perfect Run Ends
England secured a dramatic four-wicket win over Australia at the MCG, ending a 19-Test winless streak Down Under and impacting the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 points table. Read the full analysis.
Australia's 97-Year Test Record Shattered at MCG
Australia's cricket team endures a historic batting collapse at the MCG, registering their lowest total against India in 97 years. Full match analysis and key moments inside.
MCG to host first day-night Test in 2027, says CA
Cricket Australia confirms Melbourne Cricket Ground will host its first men's day-night pink-ball Test in 2027 for the 150th Anniversary Ashes Test. CEO Todd Greenberg discusses future Boxing Day day-night possibilities.
Usman Khawaja on verge of 4000 Test runs milestone
Australia's Usman Khawaja is just 22 runs away from reaching 4000 Test runs. The opener aims to achieve this landmark in the second Test against West Indies in Brisbane. Read more.
NZ bowls out West Indies for 138 to win 3rd Test
New Zealand dominated the third Test, bowling out West Indies for a mere 138 to secure a massive 323-run victory and a 2-0 series win. Read the full match report.
WTC Table Updated After New Zealand's 2-0 Series Win
New Zealand's dominant 2-0 Test series victory over West Indies has significantly altered the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 standings. See where all teams stand now.
Sanju Samson's T20 World Cup Journey: From Queue to Opener
Sanju Samson finally gets his T20 World Cup call-up as an opener at 31, ending years of uncertainty. We analyze India's wicketkeeper conundrum and the road ahead. Read the full story.
Kane Williamson hints at Test retirement after NZ vs WI
NZ cricket legend Kane Williamson admits retirement thoughts are on his mind after the Bay Oval Test. He may not play Tests again as family becomes priority. Read his emotional statement.
Travis Head on Opening for Australia Post-Ashes Win
Australian batter Travis Head discusses his successful transition to a new-ball opener following the team's Ashes series victory. He shares insights on his mindset and the team's future.
Hodge's 109* Helps WI Avoid Follow-On vs NZ in 3rd Test
Kavem Hodge scored a determined unbeaten 109 as West Indies reached 381/6 on Day 3, trailing NZ by 194 but avoiding the follow-on. Get the full match report and analysis.
NZ's Conway & Latham break 95-year Test record
Devon Conway and Tom Latham's 323-run opening partnership broke a 95-year NZ record and set up a dominant Day 1 vs West Indies. Get live cricket score updates and in-depth match coverage.
NZ's Conway, Latham set new WTC opening record vs WI
Devon Conway (178*) and Tom Latham (137) forged a record 323-run opening partnership for New Zealand against West Indies on Day 1 of the Mount Maunganui Test. Read about their historic feat.
NZ's Conway, Latham dominate WI with 323-run opening stand
Devon Conway (178*) and Tom Latham (137) forged a mammoth 323-run partnership, putting New Zealand in command at 334/1 on Day 1 of the third Test against West Indies in Mount Maunganui. Read the full match report.
Rohit Sharma's 35 ODI Century Stands Trail Only Tendulkar
Rohit Sharma has been involved in 35 century opening partnerships in ODIs, a feat surpassed only by Sachin Tendulkar. Dive into the stats and his legendary partnerships.
Joe Root's Century in Australia Ends 12-Year Wait
Joe Root's parents share a heartwarming story of his birth during the 1990 Ashes Test. Read how the England star finally scored his maiden Test century in Australia at the Gabba.
Labuschagne Set for Historic Pink-Ball Test Milestone
Australia's Marnus Labuschagne is on the verge of a unique batting record in day-night Tests. Can he achieve this historic feat against India? Read more.
Trott: India right to back spin, don't pigeonhole Test cricket
Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott defends India's spin-heavy approach after South Africa's series win. Read his full analysis on the Kolkata Test pitch and the future of Test tactics.
Rain Halts NZ vs WI 1st Test, NZ 17/1 at Lunch
Persistent rain washes out most of Day 1 in the first Test between New Zealand and West Indies in Wellington. New Zealand reaches 17/1 at lunch. Full match report inside.
Travis Head Opening Role Update for 2nd Ashes Test
Australian batsman Travis Head provides crucial update on his opening role for second Ashes Test against England. Will he continue as opener? Find out now!
Steve Smith trials eye black strips for Brisbane Ashes Test
Australian batsman Steve Smith experiments with eye black strips during practice session ahead of day-night Ashes Test in Brisbane. Get exclusive insights into his preparation strategy.
South Africa whitewashes India 2-0 in Test series
South Africa completes historic 2-0 series whitewash against India, marking their biggest Test win by runs. Former cricketer Dinesh Karthik calls it India's Test cricket crisis. Read analysis.
Madan Lal's Blunt Take After India's Test Series Loss to SA
Former cricketer Madan Lal delivers hard truths about India's Test cricket approach after South Africa series defeat. Discover why specialists matter in longest format.
Cook: Why England persist with Crawley despite 41% failures
Alastair Cook reveals why England backs Zak Crawley despite 41% single-figure dismissals as opener. Analysis of Ashes failure and team strategy explained.
India's 408-run defeat: SA wins historic Test series
South Africa defeats India by 408 runs in Guwahati Test, securing first series win in India after 25 years. India's World Test Championship final hopes take major hit.
Former Players Question India's Test Cricket Approach
Cricket legends question India's constant team changes and all-rounder obsession after Test series defeat to England. What's wrong with India's red-ball strategy?
SA's 408-run Victory Ends India's 25-Year Home Dominance
Simon Harmer's 6-wicket haul powers South Africa to record 408-run victory over India, completing 2-0 series sweep and first series win in India in 25 years. Read full match analysis.
South Africa's 408-run win over India seals historic series
South Africa completes stunning 408-run victory over India in Guwahati Test, achieving 2-0 clean sweep and capping remarkable year after World Test Championship triumph. Read full analysis.
T20 World Cup 2026 Opening Day Fixtures Announced
ICC reveals T20 World Cup 2026 opening day schedule with six teams in action. Tournament begins February 9 across India and Sri Lanka. Get complete fixture details.
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