With the highly anticipated Ashes 2025-26 series on the horizon, a debate has ignited over England‘s spin-bowling options. Australia’s former captain, Ricky Ponting, has weighed in with a strong endorsement. This comes amidst a series of stern challenges for England’s Test team, including the ongoing home series against India .Ricky Ponting picks England premier spinner for the Ashes 2025-26Former Australian captain Ponting has thrown his full support behind young off-spinner Shoaib Bashir, asserting that he should be England’s frontline spinner in every Test of the 2025-26 Ashes series. In a strategic breakdown on Sky Sports, Ponting explained that Bashir’s bowling…

The World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 Final, which concluded on Saturday evening at Edgbaston, delivered more fireworks off the field than on it, thanks to an unexpected live television moment that left fans—and presenter Karishma Kotak—stunned.As South Africa Champions lifted the WCL trophy following a thumping nine-wicket victory over Pakistan Champions, it was an ordinary post-match interview that suddenly took an extraordinary, viral turn. The league owner, Harshit Tomar, found himself in the spotlight shortly after the match, not for his role in organizing the glitzy cricket extravaganza but for a spontaneous, heart-stopping declaration on air.Harshit Tomar to Karishma…

A brilliant and counter-attacking century from India‘s young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has put India firmly in command on Day 3 of the fifth and final Test at The Oval. After a day of 15 wickets and high drama on Day 2, Jaiswal’s aggressive and composed hundred was the anchor India needed to not only wipe out England’s slender first-innings lead but to build a formidable advantage. Jaiswal’s knock, which was full of authority and impressive strokeplay, now places the series decider heavily in India’s favor, setting up a tantalizing finish.Yashasvi Jaiswal’s commanding century puts India on top in the Oval…

Zimbabwe’s poor run on home soil continues as they are beaten by New Zealand by 9 wickets in the opening Test match in Bulawayo. After a winless Test series against South Africa, followed by a disappointing T20I series, Zimbabwe have added one more defeat to their growing list of struggles.Mitchell Santner dismantles Zimbabwe batting as New Zealand cruise to victoryThe hosts started Day 3 with a mountain to climb against the experienced bowling lineup of New Zealand. Having already lost two wickets on the previous day, Zimbabwe still needed 127 runs with just eight wickets in hand. But the wickets…

The West Indies and Pakistan are set to clash in the first of a three-match T20I series at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida, on Friday, August 1. Both teams will be looking to put recent disappointing performances behind them and start the series on a high note.West Indies: Seeking redemption after Australian whitewashThe home side, led by captain Shai Hope, enters this series on the back of a chastening 0-5 T20I series defeat against a relatively inexperienced Australian team. The West Indies’ batting, in particular, was a point of concern, as they failed to…

As the cricketing world turns its eyes towards London, the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the England vs India Test series with the fifth and final Test at The Oval, starting July 31, 2025. This gripping encounter sees India trailing 2-1 against England in the five-match series, entering the crucial last Test under immense pressure to salvage pride and perhaps snatch a memorable victory on English soil.India’s fight for survival against England at The OvalIndia’s Test campaign in England has been a rollercoaster, with spirited performances overshadowed by narrow defeats. Heading into the final Test, they face…

Team India pulled off a sensational draw in the fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford, but final-day drama sparked widespread discussion across the cricketing fraternity. Indian batter Ravindra Jadeja notably denied a handshake offered by England Captain Ben Stokes, which was intended to mark the end of the match. At the time, both Indian batters were nearing their centuries, adding further intrigue to the moment.Dale Steyn backs Ben Stokes’ decision to offer early drawSouth African legend Dale Steyn recently shared his views in support of Stokes’ action on Day 5 of the fourth Test. Replying to a…

The fifth and final T20I between West Indies and Australia is set to be played on July 29 at Warner Park in St Kitts. With the series already in Australia’s pocket at 4-0, this game is the Caribbean side’s final opportunity to avoid a complete sweep on home soil.It’s been a forgettable tour for the two-time T20 World Cup champions, who are yet to register a single win against the visitors. After being swept 2-0 in the Test series, their struggles have continued in the shortest format. Led by Shai Hope, the Windies have shown glimpses of firepower with the…

Marking six years since the release of her acclaimed film ‘Dear Comrade‘, actress Rashmika Mandanna took a trip down memory lane by sharing an emotional note and a set of behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram. The film, which hit theatres on July 26, 2019, starred Vijay Deverakonda alongside Rashmika, and was released in Telugu with dubbed versions in Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada.What stood out in Rashmika’s nostalgic post was the inclusion of former Indian Women’s Cricket Team captain Mithali Raj in one of the pictures—an acknowledgment of the real-life inspiration behind her on-screen role as a national-level cricketer.Rashmika Mandanna shares BTS…

Ben Stokes, England‘s inspiring Test captain, has delivered an extraordinary and historic all-round performance on Day 4 of the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford, Manchester. His gritty century, following a crucial five-wicket haul in India’s first innings, has not only cemented England’s dominant position in the match but has also seen him rewrite several significant records in Test cricket history. Stokes’ remarkable display of resilience, leadership, and comprehensive all-round prowess, overcoming physical discomfort from the previous day, highlights his invaluable contribution to England’s cause in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series.Ben Stokes becomes part of elite all-rounder club with…