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WBBL Challenger: Sydney Sixers to lock horns with Perth Scorchers in blockbuster showdown

The Women’s Big Bash League is gearing up for a blockbuster showdown on Thursday as the Sydney Sixers Women take on the Perth Scorchers Women in the WBBL Challenger in Sydney. All things are clear for both sides, who are riding the momentum of recent wins. The Perth Scorchers head into the contest brimming with confidence after stitching together three consecutive victories. Their latest triumph came in the Knockout, where they…

Dec 10, 2025

Pat Cummins returns to Australia's squad for the third Ashes Test

Australia have received a major boost ahead of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, with captain Pat Cummins returning to the squad. His comeback is the only adjustment to the 15-man group named for next week’s match, as Australia aim to continue their momentum and push for a series-sealing victory. With a large squad for the Adelaide Test, selectors will have the flexibility in the lead-up to the third Test. With Cummins back and veteran spinner Nathan Lyon also…

Dec 10, 2025

350 players shortlisted for IPL 2026 mini-auction

The IPL 2026 mini-auction , scheduled to take place on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, will feature a total of 350 players shortlisted to go under the hammer. The pool features 240 Indian and 110 overseas cricketers. 40 players have listed themselves at the maximum base price of INR 2 crore. Interestingly, only two Indians, Venkatesh Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi, feature in this elite bracket. Another key talking point is Cameron Green, who has registered himself as a specialist…

Dec 9, 2025

Mitchell Marsh set to retire from Sheffield Shield

Mitchell Marsh has confirmed he will retire from Sheffield Shield cricket at the end of the current season. His decision will bring his first-class career with Western Australia to a close. While the Australian allrounder has retired from Sheffield Shield cricket, he has left the door open for a possible return to Test cricket, with the Ashes looming as a potential opportunity. "It has been an honour to play Sheffield Shield cricket for WA. Right now…

Dec 9, 2025

IND vs SA, 1st T20I: India host South Africa with T20 World Cup looming

India and South Africa are preparing to square off in the opening T20I of their five-match series, set to be played on Tuesday in Cuttack. Following years of scattered bilateral T20Is, the latest assignment finally serves up a proper series where form will matter a lot. With the 2026 T20 World Cup fast approaching, this series will be crucial in terms of preparation, refinement, and clarity. For India, this is the start of a major T20 stretch: ten matches…

Dec 9, 2025

Josh Hazlewood ruled out of remainder of The Ashes 2025–26

Veteran Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been confirmed to miss the rest of the 2025–26 Ashes series after suffering a fresh blow to what had already been a fragile fitness situation. Hazlewood missed the first two Tests following a hamstring strain sustained during a domestic match in the final round of the Sheffield Shield ahead of the series. However, there was hope he might return later in the series, but a subsequent Achilles tendon issue derailed his…

Dec 9, 2025

"We gave Sanju opportunities": Suryakumar Yadav on Samson's position in India's T20I batting line-up

Shubman Gill's return to India's T20I squad has triggered a reshuffle in the team's batting order, with Suryakumar Yadav hinting that no position, apart from the opening spot, is guaranteed. Yadav, ahead of the five-match T20I series against South Africa, indicated that Sanju Samson will have to compete with Jitesh Sharma for a middle-order spot. Sanju Samson made his return to T20Is in 2023, and he was entrusted with a consistent…

Dec 8, 2025

India penalised for slow over-rate during second ODI against South Africa

India have been penalised 10 percent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over rate during the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur. "Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after KL Rahul’s side was ruled to be two overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration," ICC said in its release. "Therefore, India was charged in accordance with…

Dec 8, 2025

WBBL Knockout: All you need to know, playing XI, head-to-head

Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars Women are gearing up to lock horns in the Knockout of the ongoing Women's Big Bash League , set to be played on Tuesday at W.A.C.A Ground in Perth. Having claimed victories in three of their last four games, Perth Scorchers are riding a wave of momentum and would hope to keep the surge in their performance intact. Perth Scorchers, who are currently placed third in the points table with six wins in ten…

Dec 8, 2025

New Zealand suffer crushing blow ahead of 2nd Test against West Indies, Matt Henry, Mitchell Santner ruled out

New Zealand have been dealt a major setback ahead of the remainder of their three-match Test series against the West Indies , with three key players ruled out through injury. Experienced bowlers Matt Henry and Nathan Smith suffered injuries during the opening Test at Christchurch, which ended in a draw. Henry picked up a calf injury, while Smith sustained a side strain. As a result, neither will take part in the final…

Dec 8, 2025

"I don't practice up to the stumps against fast bowling": Alex Carey

Australian wicket-keeper Alex Carey’s performance behind the stumps in Brisbane has been applauded as one of the finest wicketkeeping efforts in Ashes history. Throughout the second Test, Carey showed courage and athleticism that underpinned Australia’s dominance. He finished the match with an impressive seven catches, and what was most outstanding was the manner in which he took them. Noticeably, Carey spent much of the match stationed up to the stumps to Scott…

Dec 8, 2025

"I am officially not retired from all formats": Shakib Al Hasan

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has withdrawn his retirement from both Test and T20I cricket, stating that he now wishes to return to international cricket across all three formats. The announcement comes as a crucial shift from the decision he took last year, when he stepped away from the Test and T20I formats. Shakib has not featured in international cricket for more than a year. His previous decision to retire from Tests and T20Is was confirmed last year.

Dec 8, 2025