International

International cricket news and updates

Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon celebrating Australia's Ashes win in Adelaide before being ruled out of Boxing Day Test due to injury and workload management
International

Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon ruled out of Boxing Day Test after Ashes triumph

Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon will miss the Boxing Day Test as Australia celebrate retaining the Ashes 3-0, with Lyon undergoing hamstring surgery.

The Cricket Standard Desk24 Dec 20253 min
England head coach Brendon McCullum looking dejected after admitting England got their Ashes preparations wrong following a 3-0 series defeat to Australia in Adelaide
International

Brendon McCullum admits England got Ashes preparations wrong after 3-0 disaster

Brendon McCullum conceded England got their Ashes preparations wrong, saying "maybe I didn't get that right" after losing 3-0 to Australia in just 11 days.

The Cricket Standard Desk24 Dec 20254 min
Jacob Duffy celebrating a wicket at Bay Oval after completing a five-for and breaking Richard Hadlee’s record as New Zealand beat West Indies by 323 runs in the 3rd Test
International

Jacob Duffy breaks Richard Hadlee record as New Zealand crush West Indies by 323 runs

Jacob Duffy broke Richard Hadlee’s 40-year record and Devon Conway–Tom Latham shattered batting marks as New Zealand beat West Indies by 323 runs to seal the series 2-0.

The Cricket Standard Desk23 Dec 20254 min
Devon Conway celebrating after becoming the first New Zealand batter to score a double century (227) and century (100) in the same Test match against West Indies at Mount Maunganui
International

Devon Conway scripts history with double ton and century in same Test

Devon Conway became the first New Zealand batter to score a double century and a century in the same Test, achieving the feat against West Indies.

The Cricket Standard Desk22 Dec 20253 min
Updated World Test Championship 2025–27 standings showing Australia at top with 100% record after retaining the Ashes 3-0 against England who drop to 7th place with 27.08 PCT
International

Updated WTC standings: Australia stay perfect at top after retaining Ashes 3-0

Australia retained the Ashes with an 82-run Adelaide win and maintained their perfect WTC record at 100% PCT, while England dropped to 7th place.

The Cricket Standard Desk21 Dec 20254 min
Australia cricket team celebrating after beating England by 82 runs in the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval to retain the urn with a 3-0 series lead
International

Australia retain Ashes with 82-run win over England in third Test at Adelaide

Australia retained the Ashes with an 82-run victory in the third Test at Adelaide, taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in just 11 days of cricket.

The Cricket Standard Desk21 Dec 20254 min
Nasser Hussain in commentary box as Snicko technology controversy erupts during third Ashes Test between England and Australia in Adelaide with Alex Carey and Jamie Smith incidents
International

Nasser Hussain says everyone has lost faith in Snicko after Ashes controversy

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has delivered a damning assessment of Snicko technology after controversial decisions in the third Ashes Test.

The Cricket Standard Desk21 Dec 20255 min
Devon Conway and Tom Latham batting together as they put on a record 323-run opening partnership against West Indies in the third Test at Mount Maunganui
International

Devon Conway, Tom Latham smash second-highest opening stand in New Zealand Test history

Devon Conway (178*) and Tom Latham (137) put on a mammoth 323-run opening stand, the second-highest in New Zealand Test history, against West Indies.

The Cricket Standard Desk19 Dec 20253 min
pat-cummins-returns-usman-khawaja-left-out-3rd-ashes-test-adelaide.webp
International

Pat Cummins returns as Australia drop Usman Khawaja for 3rd Ashes Test in Adelaide

Pat Cummins returns for the third Ashes Test as Australia omit fit-again Usman Khawaja, opting to stick with Travis Head and Jake Weatherald as openers.

The Cricket Standard Desk16 Dec 20252 min
England cricket team security staff in confrontation with media cameraman at Brisbane airport ahead of third Ashes Test in Adelaide
***
International

England face fresh scrutiny after "aggressive" security altercation with media at Brisbane airport

England's Ashes troubles deepen after an altercation between ECB security and a media cameraman at Brisbane airport, adding to pressure on the 0-2 down touring side.

The Cricket Standard Desk15 Dec 20252 min
Updated World Test Championship 2025-27 points table showing India slipping to sixth position after New Zealand's nine-wicket win over West Indies in Wellington
***
International

India drop to sixth in WTC standings after New Zealand's big win over West Indies

India have dropped to sixth place in the WTC standings after New Zealand's nine-wicket win over West Indies pushed the Kiwis up to third spot.

The Cricket Standard Desk14 Dec 20252 min
Josh Hazlewood looking disappointed after being ruled out of Ashes 2025-26 while Pat Cummins prepares to return as Australia captain for Adelaide Test
***
International

Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes as Pat Cummins set for Adelaide return

Josh Hazlewood ruled out for rest of Ashes with hamstring and Achilles injuries. Pat Cummins set to return as captain for third Test in Adelaide.

The Cricket Standard Desk14 Dec 20252 min