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Ashes: Australia Take 46-run Lead As 20 Wickets Fall On Day 1 Of MCG Test
Boxing Day Test: Australia held a 46-run lead on day one of the Boxing Day Test after the hosts were bowled out for 152 and England replied with an even limper 110 as a record 20 wickets fell on the first day of the fourth Ashes Test here at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.
The last time 20 or more wickets fell on the first day of an Ashes Test in Australia was back in 1901-02, an era where cricket was played on uncovered pitches.
After England won the toss and opted to field first, Josh Tongue led the way with the best Boxing Day figures since Ian Botham took 5-41 on this day in 1986. He also became the first English bowler since 1998 to claim a fifer at MCG.
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T20 World Cup: Australia captain Pat Cummins has set his sights on the T20 World Cup 2026 after a successful hit-and-run mission in the Ashes series, saying he is cooling his heels for a bit with the mega spectacle in India and Sri Lanka beginning in early February.
Archer Ruled Out Of Ashes, Atkinson Returns As England Name XI For MCG Test
Melbourne Cricket Ground: England announced their playing XI for the fourth Ashes Test against Australia, making two changes from the Adelaide game, as Jofra Archer has been ruled out for the remainder of the series with side strain and Ollie Pope missed out on the upcoming game.
3rd T20I: South Africa Are ‘pretty Clear’ On Men’s T20 World Cup Lineup, Says Conrad
T20 World Cup: South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad said any adjustments in the Proteas’ buildup to the Men’s T20 World Cup will be aimed at managing the workload of players instead of doubts over their roles, adding that the think tank is ‘pretty clear’ on their line-up for the mega event.
3rd T20I: South Africa Are ‘pretty Clear’ On Men’s T20 World Cup Lineup, Says Conrad
T20 World Cup: South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad said any adjustments in the Proteas’ buildup to the Men’s T20 World Cup will be aimed at managing the workload of players instead of doubts over their roles, adding that the think tank is ‘pretty clear’ on their line-up for the mega event.
Winning A Test Series In India Would Be Next Best To Our WTC Triumph: Bavuma
The Eden Gardens Test: For Temba Bavuma, few cricketing challenges are as alluring as conquering India in their own backyard. The South African captain, who led his team to the World Test Championship (WTC) title earlier this year, believes that a series victory in India would stand just a step below that global triumph in significance.
Zimbabwe To Host Afghanistan For One-off Test And Three T20Is In Harare
ZC Managing Director Givemore Makoni: Zimbabwe will host Afghanistan for a one-off Test match and three T20Is, with all fixtures scheduled to be played at Harare Sports Club later this month, said Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Wednesday. The one-off Test will be played from October 20-24, marking this as Zimbabwe’s 10th Test of a busy 2025 that has already seen them face Ireland, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, and New Zealand in the format. It is followed by three T20Is to be played on October 29, 31, and November 2.
SA20 Season 4: Playoff Matches Venues Announced, Newlands To Host Final
The Newlands Cricket Ground: The Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town has been announced as the destination for the SA20 Season 4 Final, with Kingsmead, Centurion, and the Wanderers hosting key Playoff matches of the T20 League of South Africa starting on December 26.
Graeme Smith Bullish On SA20’s Place In Global Cricket Ahead Of Fourth Season
World Test Championship: SA20 commissioner Graeme Smith insists the league has already carved out its place as the premier competition outside the IPL, despite rival tournaments like the BBL pushing for the same recognition.
SA20: MI Cape Town To Face Durban’s Super Giants In Opener On Dec 26; Final On Jan 25
MI Cape Town: Defending champions MI Cape Town get their title defence underway with a clash against Durban’s Super Giants on December 26 at the picturesque Newlands, as SA20 announced its fixtures for Season 4 on Wednesday.
Bavuma Ruled Out Of Zimababwe Tests, Maharaj To Lead South Africa On Tour
ICC World Test Championship Final: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the upcoming two-match Test series against Zimbabwe due to a left hamstring strain suffered during the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at Lord's last week.
Konstas & Inglis Return, Marnus Axed As Aus Name Squad For Windies Series Opener
Opener Sam Konstas: Opener Sam Konstas and reserve wicketkeeper Josh Inglis will both play in the first Test against West Indies as Australia named a new-look batting line-up for the first Test against the West Indies in Barbados next week, with Steve Smith forced out of the side through injury and an out-of-form Marnus Labuschagne dropped.
As Kids, We Understood Lord’s History And How Well Australia Embraces It, Says Hayden
World Test Championship Final: Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden believes the Pat Cummins-led side will benefit from embracing and understanding the history of the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, something which he feels will keep them in good stead against South Africa in the ICC World Test Championship 2025 final, starting on June 11.
Zimbabwe To Host NZ, SA For Tests & T20I Tri-series From June
Queens Sports Club: Zimbabwe is all set to host South Africa and New Zealand for two Tests each and a T20I tri-series from June to August, said Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Thursday. Zimbabwe’s highly anticipated home season will begin with them hosting South Africa in a two-match Test series at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
Konstas Is Still Working His Game Out And Learning In Every Match, Says Shipperd
New South Wales: New South Wales (NSW) coach Greg Shipperd believes young Australia Test opener Sam Konstas is still trying to work his game out and is learning from every outing in the Sheffield Shield so far.
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