'Bauna' remark no big deal, focus should be on Bavuma's composure under pressure: Amit Mishra.

Niharika Raina | November 17, 2025 7:59 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra has downplayed the controversy surrounding the 'bauna' (dwarf) comment directed at South Africa captain Temba Bavuma during the first Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, saying that it’s not a big deal while praising the visiting skipper's match-winning unbeaten 55 under pressure.

Indian batters actually aren't that good players of spin on a surface like that, says Haddin

IANS | November 17, 2025 4:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Brad Haddin has criticised India’s reliance on playing Tests on turning pitches, stating that Kolkata Test is the second such instance of this backfiring in Gautam Gambhir’s tenure and has exposed that the batting unit doesn’t have players who can play spin bowling well on such surfaces.

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.

If Smith was to retire, Handscomb could be stable No. 4 in Tests: Chris Rogers

IANS | November 17, 2025 3:41 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Former Australian cricketer and current Victoria coach Chris Rogers has endorsed Peter Handscomb as the best candidate to take over the No. 4 batting position in Tests once veteran Steve Smith retires.

‘We can keep Root quiet’: Boland makes bold statement ahead of Ashes opener

IANS | November 17, 2025 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Fast bowler Scott Boland has singled out Joe Root as the key England player Australia aims to silence in the Ashes. The series opener is fast approaching and is set to be played from November 21 at Perth’s Optus Stadium.

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.

'Doggett is at that point now where he's ready to go', says Harris ahead of Ashes opener

IANS | November 17, 2025 1:13 PM

Perth, Nov 17 (IANS) Former Australia fast bowler Ryan Harris has backed pacer Brendan Doggett for selection ahead of the first Ashes Test against England, starting at Perth Stadium on November 21, saying the seamer is at a point right now where he’s ‘ready to go’.

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.

Cricket

'Bauna' remark no big deal, focus should be on Bavuma's composure under pressure: Amit Mishra.

Indian batters actually aren't that good players of spin on a surface like that, says Haddin

Ashes usually defines England captains and coaches: Nasser Hussain

If Smith was to retire, Handscomb could be stable No. 4 in Tests: Chris Rogers

‘We can keep Root quiet’: Boland makes bold statement ahead of Ashes opener

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

'Doggett is at that point now where he's ready to go', says Harris ahead of Ashes opener

Katich backs Smith to be Player of the Series in Ashes

Tamim Iqbal withdraws from BPL 2026

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

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