Ashes 2025-26: No Test cricket fans should be celebrating what we have seen for 2 days, says Vaughan

IANS | December 27, 2025 7:30 PM

Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) England's dramatic two-day victory over Australia in the fourth Test of the Ashes 2025-26 series has ignited fierce debate about the green pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with former skipper Michael Vaughan saying that while the result merits celebration, the quality of cricket on display will not be celebrated much by fans.

Ashes 2025-26: Pitch at Melbourne Cricket Ground was farcical at times, says Nasser Hussain

IANS | December 27, 2025 6:06 PM

Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) Former England captain Nasser Hussain described the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch for the fourth Test of the Ashes series as ‘farcical at times’, as he and Michael Atherton joined a chorus of fierce criticism after the match ended inside two days.

Ashes 2025-26: You don't want a game finishing in less than two days, says Stokes on MCG pitch

IANS | December 27, 2025 5:17 PM

Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) England captain Ben Stokes said the wicket for the fourth Test of the Ashes series at Melbourne would likely attract greater criticism if it had been prepared somewhere else in the world, adding that one wouldn’t like to see a game finish in less than two days.

Ireland announces squad for Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier

IANS | December 27, 2025 5:02 PM

Dublin, Dec 27 (IANS) Cricket Ireland has announced its 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in Kathmandu, Nepal, from January 18 to February 1, 2026. Gaby Lewis is set to serve as the team captain again, with Orla Prendergast as her deputy.

Very grateful, all credit to my team: Harmanpreet on becoming captain with most wins in women’s T20Is

IANS | December 27, 2025 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur etched her name into the record books on Friday by becoming the most successful captain in women’s T20 internationals, overtaking former Australia leader Meg Lanning. The 36-year-old, however, played down the personal milestone, stressing that the achievement was only possible because of her teammates' collective efforts.

Dhaka Capitals assistant coach dies after collapsing ahead of BPL clash

IANS | December 27, 2025 3:57 PM

Sylhet, Dec 27 (IANS) Dhaka Capitals assistant coach Mahbub Ali Zaki died on Saturday after collapsing suddenly at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium minutes before his team's opening Bangladesh Premier League match was to commence against Rajshahi Warriors.

Pain of ODI World Cup semi-final defeat to India is still there, says Kim Garth

IANS | December 27, 2025 3:27 PM

Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) Australia’s seam-bowling all-rounder Kim Garth said the pain of ODI World Cup semi-final defeat to India still exists within the side. She added that playing hosts to the multi-format series against India, to be played from February to March, is an exciting challenge for the Australian team.

Ashes: To get a fifer, get my name on honours board is a very special feeling, says Tongue

IANS | December 27, 2025 2:26 PM

Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) England pacer Josh Tongue said to get a match-winning five-wicket haul and have his name registered at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is a very special feeling, as the side got a Test match win in Australia after 15 years.

Ashes: 50 or 60 more runs across both innings could have changed the result, says Smith

IANS | December 27, 2025 2:04 PM

Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith admitted that an extra 50 or 60 runs across both innings might have altered the outcome of the fourth Ashes Test, which England won by four wickets to seal their first victory in the country since 2011.

NZ, SA close in gap as Australia remain on top of WTC points table

IANS | December 27, 2025 1:38 PM

Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) England registered a Boxing Day comeback win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, clinching a famous four-wicket victory over Australia to register their first Test win on Australian soil in 19 matches and breathe new life into the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–2027 race.

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Ashes 2025-26: No Test cricket fans should be celebrating what we have seen for 2 days, says Vaughan

Ashes 2025-26: Pitch at Melbourne Cricket Ground was farcical at times, says Nasser Hussain

Ashes 2025-26: You don't want a game finishing in less than two days, says Stokes on MCG pitch

Ireland announces squad for Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier

Very grateful, all credit to my team: Harmanpreet on becoming captain with most wins in women’s T20Is

Dhaka Capitals assistant coach dies after collapsing ahead of BPL clash

Pain of ODI World Cup semi-final defeat to India is still there, says Kim Garth

Ashes: To get a fifer, get my name on honours board is a very special feeling, says Tongue

Ashes: 50 or 60 more runs across both innings could have changed the result, says Smith

NZ, SA close in gap as Australia remain on top of WTC points table

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