‘I was screaming in my head’: Weatherald on Test call-up for Ashes opener

IANS | November 7, 2025 2:09 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Jake Weatherald shared his initial reaction after receiving the news of his selection for Australia’s squad for the Ashes opener from chairman of selectors George Bailey and admitted that, while he tried to remain calm during the conversation, he was “screaming in his head” with excitement.

Ashleigh Gardner to lead Sydney Sixers in WBBL 11

IANS | November 7, 2025 12:28 PM

Sydney, Nov 7 (IANS) Australia all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner will lead Sydney Sixers in the upcoming Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) season. She succeeds Sixers legend Ellyse Perry, one of the women’s game’s greatest ever players, who has captained the club since its inception in 2015.

Smith to lead NSW in Sheffield Shield for first time in 8 years

IANS | November 7, 2025 11:29 AM

Sydney, Nov 7 (IANS) Veteran batter Steve Smith will lead a star-studded New South Wales side, featuring five members of Australia’s first Ashes Test squad, for the first time in eight years in their Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria at the Sydney Cricket Ground, beginning on Monday.