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Cricket

Former players slam 'unfair' MCG pitch as wickets tumble in fourth Ashes test

Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Fourth Test -  MCG, Melbourne, Australia - December 26, 2025 England's Josh Tongue walks off the field raising the ball after claiming 5 wickets. REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Fourth Test -  MCG, Melbourne, Australia - December 26, 2025 England's Josh Tongue walks off the field raising the ball after claiming 5 wickets. REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Neser savours dream Boxing Day debut on nightmare pitch for batters

Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Fourth Test - MCG, Melbourne, Australia - December 26, 2025 Australia's Michael Neser celebrates taking the wicket of England's Brydon Carse REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Fourth Test - MCG, Melbourne, Australia - December 26, 2025 Australia's Michael Neser celebrates taking the wicket of England's Brydon Carse REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

England bowled out for 110 in reply to Australia's 152 in fourth Ashes test

Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Fourth Test -  MCG, Melbourne, Australia - December 26, 2025 England's Josh Tongue reacts after getting the wicket of Australia's Steve Smith.   REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Fourth Test -  MCG, Melbourne, Australia - December 26, 2025 England's Josh Tongue reacts after getting the wicket of Australia's Steve Smith.   REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Bihar rack up 574 in 50-over game as records tumble in Indian run spree

England's dignity on the line in Boxing Day Ashes clash

Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Third Test - Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia - December 21, 2025 England's Ben Stokes during a press conference after the match REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Third Test - Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia - December 21, 2025 England's Ben Stokes during a press conference after the match REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Stokes concerned for England player welfare amid media scrutiny

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Third Test - Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia - December 21, 2025 England's Ben Stokes during a press conference after the match REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Third Test - Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia - December 21, 2025 England's Ben Stokes during a press conference after the match REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/File Photo

Santner returns from injury to lead NZ in T20 World Cup warm-up

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - ICC Men's Champions Trophy - Semi Final - South Africa v New Zealand - Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan - March 5, 2025 New Zealand's Mitchell Santner in action fielding REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Cricket - ICC Men's Champions Trophy - Semi Final - South Africa v New Zealand - Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan - March 5, 2025 New Zealand's Mitchell Santner in action fielding REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro/ File Photo

ICC pledges to fund US national team players ahead of T20 World Cup

Experience the key for Australia's Ashes win, says Starc

Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Third Test - Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia - December 21, 2025 Australia's Mitchell Starc celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's Jofra Archer REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Third Test - Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia - December 21, 2025 Australia's Mitchell Starc celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's Jofra Archer REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

'Hubris has taken over': England's McCullum under fire after Ashes defeat

Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Third Test - Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia - December 21, 2025 England head coach Brendon McCullum talks to the press after the match REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Third Test - Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia - December 21, 2025 England head coach Brendon McCullum talks to the press after the match REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.