Ashes 2025-26: One of those rare occasions where it actually came off, says Neser on Root dismissal

IANS | January 5, 2026 5:24 PM

Sydney, Jan 5 (IANS) Australia’s seam bowling all-rounder Michael Neser said the plan behind executing Joe Root's dismissal was ‘one of those rare occasions where it actually came off’. On the second day of the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Neser finished with four wickets, including taking out Root, who made 160 – his 41st Test century.

Rohit, Kohli should keep playing if they're enjoying it: Syed Kirmani

Vaishnavi Iyer | January 5, 2026 3:02 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Few voices carry the weight of perspective like Syed Kirmani’s. A 1983 World Cup winner from an era when Indian cricket was still carving its identity, the former wicketkeeper has witnessed the game’s evolution, from instinct-driven leadership to data-backed decision-making, from conservative batting to fearless intent.