Rohit, Kohli should keep playing if they're enjoying it: Syed Kirmani

Vaishnavi Iyer | January 5, 2026 3:02 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Few voices carry the weight of perspective like Syed Kirmani’s. A 1983 World Cup winner from an era when Indian cricket was still carving its identity, the former wicketkeeper has witnessed the game’s evolution, from instinct-driven leadership to data-backed decision-making, from conservative batting to fearless intent.

Ashes: Stokes, Labuschagne engage in fiery exchange on Day 2 of SCG Test

IANS | January 5, 2026 1:25 PM

Sydney, Jan 5 (IANS) England captain Ben Stokes and Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne were involved in a heated exchange during the third session on Day 2 of the fifth Ashes Test, leading to a fiery moment in the middle of the crease, with the England skipper firing off some explosive words at Labuschagne.

Ashes: Root equals Ponting's record after 41st Test ton at SCG

IANS | January 5, 2026 10:55 AM

Sydney, Jan 5 (IANS) England’s batting mainstay Joe Root once again underlined his mastery of the Ashes as he gone level with Ricky Ponting in equal-third in the all-time men's Test century list, bringing up his 41st hundred on day two of the Sydney Test.