Ashes: Bethell, Potts, Tongue added to England Lions squad for two-day game vs PM’s XI

IANS | November 24, 2025 3:56 PM

London, Nov 24 (IANS) Amid calls from experts and pundits for England players to participate in the two-day pink-ball Test against the Prime Minister’s XI ahead of the second Ashes Test in Gabba, the visitors have released three players – Jacob Bethell, Matthew Potts and Josh Tongue – to join the England Lions for the fixture that is set to be played on November 29 and 30 in Canberra.

2nd Test: Washington-Kuldeep take India to 174/7, but follow-on cloud looms large for India

IANS | November 24, 2025 1:55 PM

Guwahati, Nov 24 (IANS) South Africa maintained their dominance in the ongoing second Test by reducing India to 174/7 in 67 overs at lunch on day three at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Monday. India still trail South Africa by 315 runs, though Washington Sundar’s unbeaten 33 and Kuldeep Yadav’s resistance for 14 not out meant they are keeping the hosts in a fight through an eighth‑wicket stand worth 52 runs.

Khawaja to be assessed for back issues, says McDonald

IANS | November 24, 2025 10:00 AM

Perth, Nov 24 (IANS) Australia coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed Usman Khawaja will undergo medical assessment this week for the back issues which cropped up during the opening Ashes Test in Perth, but expressed optimism that the senior opener will be fit for the second game starting on December 4 in Brisbane.

2nd Test: We'll give our best to win the game, says Sudharsan

IANS | November 24, 2025 9:31 AM

Guwahati, Nov 24 (IANS) Top-order batter B Sai Sudharsan has insisted that India are determined to win the ongoing second Test against South Africa at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, saying that they are prepared to take any route necessary to secure a series-levelling victory.