Ashes usually defines England captains and coaches: Nasser Hussain

IANS | November 17, 2025 3:44 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Former England captain Nasser Hussain commented on the upcoming Ashes series, describing it as a critical moment for ‘Bazball,’ the highly aggressive style embraced by this team, which aims to dominate opponents by scoring runs rapidly.

Win over India in Kolkata among SA's top 3 Test wins: Rabada

IANS | November 17, 2025 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Ace fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has ranked South Africa’s 30-run win over India in the first Test at Eden Gardens as amongst the team’s top three victories in the longer format. The win coming inside three days is also South Africa’s first win in Tests in India since 2010 and has given them a 1-0 lead in the two-game series.

Katich backs Smith to be Player of the Series in Ashes

IANS | November 17, 2025 1:05 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Former Australian opener Simon Katich is confident that Steve Smith will be Australia’s leading run-scorer and Player of the Series in the upcoming Ashes and said the 36-year-old has the experience to sabotage England's plans in the ultimate showdown, starting from November 21 in Perth.

Tamim Iqbal withdraws from BPL 2026

IANS | November 17, 2025 12:47 PM

Dhaka, Nov 17 (IANS) Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has opted out of the upcoming edition of the Bangladesh Premier League, marking the first time since the tournament’s inception in 2012 that he will not feature in the event.

This series is going to be 2-2: Vaughan makes his prediction for the Ashes

IANS | November 17, 2025 12:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan has predicted that the Ashes series will end 2-2, with both Australia and England winning two games each, and one ending in a draw. He also noted that the Ben Stokes-led side will win the series opener in Perth, given that Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood have been ruled out of the game.