International cricket news and updates
Mark Wood has been ruled out for the rest of the Ashes after his knee injury flared up again. Matthew Fisher joins the England squad as replacement.
New Zealand hand Test debut to wicketkeeper Mitchell Hay for the second match against West Indies in Wellington as injuries continue to plague the hosts.
Steve Smith commits to anti-glare strips under eyes for Gabba Ashes Test after Shiv Chanderpaul corrects technique; pink-ball glare solution revealed.
Hundred's most successful team Oval Invincibles becomes MI London from 2026 after Surrey-Reliance £123m deal; completes ECB's eight-team equity sales.
Gavaskar Slams Pitch Hypocrisy: Perth's 32-Wicket Mayhem Gets Pass, Eden Faces Fire
Jamie Smith’s Perth Ashes dismissal sparked a DRS storm, but Simon Taufel insists Real Time Snicko was used correctly and the England batter was rightly given out after a four-minute review.
Mitchell Starc claimed a 10-wicket haul to lead Australia to victory in the first Ashes Test. The pacer revealed how he adjusted to leading the attack in the absence of Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood.
Ben Stokes admitted he was "shell-shocked" after England lost the first Ashes Test to Australia inside two days. Travis Head's 83-ball 123 sealed an eight-wicket win after England squandered a first-innings lead.
Usman Khawaja was barred from opening at Perth due to an ICC rule requiring players off the field for over eight minutes to serve equal penalty time. Jake Weatherald debuted in his place—and lasted two balls.
Josh Hazlewood revealed his formula for playing all three cricket formats: strategic game selection, short refreshment breaks, and meticulous planning. The 34-year-old Australian pacer says it's possible with Cricket Australia's flexible policy.
Australia confirmed Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett will make their Test debuts in the Ashes opener at Perth. The two 31-year-olds earn maiden caps with Marnus Labuschagne recalled at number three.
Shai Hope became the first cricketer to score international centuries against all 12 Test-playing nations. His unbeaten 109 vs New Zealand in Napier achieved the historic feat across all formats.