Steve Smith warns Australia must ‘keep Stokes quiet’ as Ashes begins in Perth

IANS | November 20, 2025 8:41 PM

Perth, Nov 20 (IANS) Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith has identified England captain Ben Stokes as the “man to keep quiet” as his side gears up for the opening Test of the Ashes at Perth Stadium on Friday. With regular skipper Pat Cummins injured, Smith will lead Australia for the 41st time in Test cricket and is acutely aware of the threat England’s talisman poses.

2nd Test: Mushfiqur, Litton centuries power Bangladesh before spinners seize control against Ireland

IANS | November 20, 2025 7:35 PM

Mirpur, Nov 20 (IANS) Centuries by seasoned batters Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das propelled Bangladesh to a strong position on the second day of the second Test, before the hosts’ spinners reduced Ireland to 98 for 5 in reply to the home side’s 476 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur on Thursday.

Kotak hopeful on Gill’s recovery, slams ‘agenda-driven’ criticism of Gambhir ahead of second Test

IANS | November 20, 2025 6:14 PM

Guwahati, Nov 20 (IANS) India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has offered guarded optimism on skipper Shubman Gill’s fitness even as he launched a fierce defence of head coach Gautam Gambhir amid growing scrutiny following India’s 30-run defeat to South Africa in the first Test in Kolkata.

Next 4–5 years are very important for me in Test cricket, says Kuldeep Yadav

IANS | November 20, 2025 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) India spinner Kuldeep Yadav believes that the next 4-5 years are very important for him in red-ball cricket, and he wants to shape those years by focusing on fitness and performance. Kuldeep, who has long been overlooked in Test cricket, acknowledged that playing across formats for India is a luxury and he is enjoying every bit of it.

Chopra backs Indian team to adapt quicker to Guwahati pitch despite many unknowns

IANS | November 20, 2025 3:24 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) There are many vital elements of intrigue with the ACA Stadium in Guwahati becoming India's 28th Test venue when the second India-South Africa game begins on Saturday. With India having a 30-run humbling loss on a spin-friendly pitch inside three days at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, how the surface would behave in Guwahati is the cynosure of everyone’s eyes.

‘Anyone who believes America’s a city, doesn’t bother me’: Smith’s brutal dig at Panesar ahead of Ashes opener

IANS | November 20, 2025 1:58 PM

Perth, Nov 20 (IANS) Australia’s stand-in skipper Steve Smith delivered a harsh dig at Monty Panesar on the former England spinner’s 'sandpaper' row comment ahead of the 2025 Ashes series.

Mushfiqur Rahim enters exclusive centurion club in 100th Test

IANS | November 20, 2025 1:50 PM

Dhaka, Nov 20 (IANS) Bangladesh stalwart Mushfiqur Rahim has joined an elite group of cricketers by scoring a century in his 100th Test appearance.

We’ve been building towards this moment, says McCullum ahead of Ashes opener

IANS | November 20, 2025 1:22 PM

Perth, Nov 20 (IANS) England head coach Brendon McCullum believes his team is prepared for the Ashes series that could be 'defining' for them.

Ashes: England look to silence Australia, crowd & critics in Perth

IANS | November 20, 2025 1:12 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Australia and England are set to renew their rivalry when they clash in the opening Test of the Ashes series at the Optus Stadium in Perth. On Friday, in the early hours of the morning, Brendon McCullum and his team will start their campaign to achieve something no England team has managed since the glory days of 2011: winning the Ashes overseas.

Josh Inglis added to CA XI squad for four-day clash against England Lions

IANS | November 20, 2025 11:54 AM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis has been included in the CA XI squad for the upcoming four-day match against the England Lions at Lilac Hill. Caelan Maladay has also been named as a replacement for Aidan O’Connor from last week’s squad announcement.

Cricket

Steve Smith warns Australia must ‘keep Stokes quiet’ as Ashes begins in Perth

2nd Test: Mushfiqur, Litton centuries power Bangladesh before spinners seize control against Ireland

Kotak hopeful on Gill’s recovery, slams ‘agenda-driven’ criticism of Gambhir ahead of second Test

Next 4–5 years are very important for me in Test cricket, says Kuldeep Yadav

Chopra backs Indian team to adapt quicker to Guwahati pitch despite many unknowns

‘Anyone who believes America’s a city, doesn’t bother me’: Smith’s brutal dig at Panesar ahead of Ashes opener

Mushfiqur Rahim enters exclusive centurion club in 100th Test

We’ve been building towards this moment, says McCullum ahead of Ashes opener

Ashes: England look to silence Australia, crowd & critics in Perth

Josh Inglis added to CA XI squad for four-day clash against England Lions

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