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England captain Ben Stokes shakes hands with coach Brendon McCullum after winning the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne. Getty Images
Is England's Melbourne Test win a flash in the pan or a lifeline for Bazball?

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South Africa captain Temba Bavuma lifts the ICC World Test Championship trophy after defeating Australia in the final at Lord's in June. Getty Images
Cricket in 2025: South Africa are the victors, India and Pakistan the villains

New year will kick off with T20 World Cup in subcontinent

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the defending champions of IPL. AFP
Who are the highest paid cricketers in IPL 2026 after player auction?

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green most expensive player during auction in Abu Dhabi

CricketDecember 17, 2025
A model of IPL trophy at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. AFP
IPL 2026: Will this be the year of the smart and sensible player auction?

Mini-auction takes place in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday

CricketDecember 11, 2025
Virat Kohli scored his second century of the series against South Africa in Raipur. AFP
Has Kohli ended 2027 ODI World Cup debate?

Star batter hit 102 from 93 balls in Raipur on Wednesday

CricketDecember 03, 2025
England’s Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes during a net session at The Gabba ahead of the second Ashes Test. AFP
Trott confident 'England will fight back' in Ashes as pink-ball Test looms

ILT20 side coach believes Ben Stokes's team unlikely to change approach despite defeat inside two days against Australia in Perth Test

CricketDecember 02, 2025
Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, third right, with the PSL trophy. AFP
Which Pakistan cities will get new franchises in PSL 2026?

Board to hold auction for two new teams in January

CricketNovember 22, 2025
Australian captain Steve Smith, left, and England skipper Ben Stokes with the Ashes Trophy in Perth. AP
The Ashes: Australia's golden generation have a legacy to protect

Five-match series against England most likely the last time modern greats of Aussie team will be fighting for the urn together at home

CricketNovember 20, 2025
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati will host its first Test. Getty Images
Why will tea be taken before lunch in India v South Africa Guwahati Test?

Second match of series will start earlier to maximise playing time

CricketNovember 18, 2025
England's Ben Stokes celebrates hitting the winning runs in the 2019 Leeds Test against Australia - one of the greatest Test innings of all time. AFP
Ashes quiz: Don Bradman, Alastair Cook and Australia v England history

Test your knowledge about the oldest rivalry in cricket

CricketNovember 18, 2025
Steve Smith during Australia's training session at the Perth Stadium. Getty Images
Ashes 2025: Australia need Smith the captain as much as the batter

Hosts without regular skipper Pat Cummins and pace ace Josh Hazlewood for first Test in Perth

CricketNovember 17, 2025
Fans cheer during the first match of IPL 2014 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Ravindranath K / The National
IPL 2026 player retentions - how teams shape up ahead of Abu Dhabi auction

Sanju Samson moves to Chennai Super Kings while Ravindra Jadeja returns to Rajasthan Royals

CricketNovember 16, 2025
India's captain Shubman Gill retired hurt due to neck issues during the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata. AP
Gill injury - is India batter paying the price for playing all formats?

India captain retired hurt with neck spasms during Kolkata Test against South Africa

CricketNovember 15, 2025
Andrew Flintoff was the star of the 2005 Ashes and current captain Ben Stokes, right, will be hoping to emulate him in Australia. Getty Images
Two decades after 2005 magic, England look for repeat against ageing Australians

Ben Stokes's side showing similar promise to the team that secured one of the greatest victories against Australia 20 years ago

SportNovember 13, 2025
India captain Shubman Gill, left, and Yashasvi Jaiswal train ahead of the first Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. AFP
Why does India's series with world champions South Africa only have two Tests?

Red-ball contest begins at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday

CricketNovember 11, 2025
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