WTC 2025-27: Australia top World Test Championship standings after 2-0 Ashes lead; where are India? | Cricket News – The Times of India

WTC 2025-27: Australia top World Test Championship standings after 2-0 Ashes lead; where are India? | Cricket News – The Times of India

Team India coach Gautam Gambhir and Australia and England skippers Australia have secured a 2-0 lead in the 2025/26 Ashes series by defeating England with an eight-wicket victory in the Brisbane day-night Test on Sunday.Joe Root achieved his first Test century in Australia, helping England reach 334 in their first innings. Zak Crawley contributed 76…

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Ashes: Steve Smith stars as Australia roar to 378-6, take 44-run advantage over England on Day 2 | Cricket News – The Times of India

Ashes: Steve Smith stars as Australia roar to 378-6, take 44-run advantage over England on Day 2 | Cricket News – The Times of India

Australia’s captain Steve Smith celebrates his fifty (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard) Australia tightened their grip on the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, finishing Day 2 with a handy 44-run lead after powering their way to 378 for 6 under the lights at the Gabba. Jake Weatherald and Steve Smith set the tone with composed half-centuries, ensuring…

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Mitchell Starc scripts history, takes 100th Ashes wicket; dismisses Joe Root for a duck – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India

Mitchell Starc scripts history, takes 100th Ashes wicket; dismisses Joe Root for a duck – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India

Australia’s Mitchell Starc (AP Photo/Gary Day) Mitchell Starc lit up the opening session of the Ashes with a devastating new-ball spell that not only earned him a historic milestone but also removed the biggest name in England’s batting line-up. The left-arm quick became the 21st bowler — and the first left-arm seamer — to claim…

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Ashes 2025: England announce 12-man squad for Perth Test opener with Mark Wood cleared to play | Cricket News – The Times of India

Ashes 2025: England announce 12-man squad for Perth Test opener with Mark Wood cleared to play | Cricket News – The Times of India

England cricket team (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) England have announced a 12-man group for the first Ashes Test in Perth, with Mark Wood declared fit and available for the series opener on Friday. Shoaib Bashir has also been included, setting up a final selection call between the young off-spinner and seamer Brydon Carse. The…

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Australia captain Pat Cummins reveals massive plan for upcoming Ashes: ‘I’d almost guarantee’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Australia captain Pat Cummins reveals massive plan for upcoming Ashes: ‘I’d almost guarantee’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Pat Cummins (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images) Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins has dismissed the possibility of using four fast bowlers in the upcoming Ashes series against England, indicating spinner Nathan Lyon will remain in the team.Nathan Lyon missed Australia’s recent Test match against West Indies in Jamaica, his first absence in 12 years, where…

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England hit 300 in T20I: Where does it rank among the highest scores in history? | Cricket News – The Times of India

England hit 300 in T20I: Where does it rank among the highest scores in history? | Cricket News – The Times of India

England’s Phil Salt and Harry Brook (Nick Potts/PA via AP) When England stormed past the 300-run mark in Manchester on Friday night, the cricketing world stood still for a moment. Phil Salt’s breathtaking 141 not out, coupled with Jos Buttler’s blazing 83, powered England to 304-2 against South Africa. It was the first time in…

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England cross 300 in T20I – Phil Salt and Jos Buttler tear apart South Africa in record win | Cricket News – The Times of India

England cross 300 in T20I – Phil Salt and Jos Buttler tear apart South Africa in record win | Cricket News – The Times of India

England batsman Phil Salt and Jos Buttler (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Phil Salt lit up Old Trafford with a record-breaking knock as England posted their biggest Twenty20 win by runs, crushing South Africa by 146 runs on Friday night. Salt smashed an unbeaten 141, the fastest and highest T20 century by an England batter,…

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World record! South Africa’s Matthew Breetzke creates history, becomes first-ever batter to …. | Cricket News – The Times of India

World record! South Africa’s Matthew Breetzke creates history, becomes first-ever batter to …. | Cricket News – The Times of India

Matthew Breetzke (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Matthew Breetzke has announced his arrival on the international stage in sensational fashion, etching his name into the record books. The 26-year-old South African opener has become the first player in men’s ODI history to score fifty-plus runs in each of his first five innings, going past former India…

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