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Ben Stokes leading England team talk urging players not to be afraid of Australia ahead of first Ashes Test Perth Stadium November 2025
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Stokes Tells England: Don't Be Afraid of Australia in Ashes

Ben Stokes urged England not to be afraid of Australia ahead of the first Ashes Test in Perth. The tourists named a 12-man squad featuring four express pacers, with Mark Wood fit after injury scare.

The Cricket Standard Desk20 Nov 20253 min
Greg Chappell questioned Australia's Ashes selection strategy with Marnus Labuschagne set to open batting against England in Perth Test 2025
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Greg Chappell Questions Australia's Risky Ashes Selection Plan

Former captain Greg Chappell believes Australia's plan to open with Marnus Labuschagne is extremely risky. He advocates for Mitchell Marsh instead for the Perth Test against England.

The Cricket Standard Desk10 Nov 20253 min
Kane Williamson announced decision to skip West Indies ODI series (November 16-22) to prepare for World Test Championship series starting December 2, prioritizing Test cricket five days after T20I retirement.
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Test Cricket Priority: Williamson Skips West Indies ODIs to Prepare for World Test Championship Series

Kane Williamson will miss New Zealand's ODI series vs West Indies (November 16-22) to prepare for World Test Championship series starting December 2. Decision follows November 1 T20I retirement. Will play Plunket Shield from November 26 for red-ball readiness.

The Cricket Standard Desk09 Nov 20253 min
Dewald Brevis ruled out of South Africa's ODI series against Pakistan after sustaining low-grade shoulder muscle strain during third T20I at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, joining injury-depleted Proteas squad.
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Injury-Ravaged Proteas: Dewald Brevis Ruled Out of Pakistan ODI Series After Shoulder Strain

Dewald Brevis ruled out of South Africa's ODI series vs Pakistan after sustaining low-grade shoulder muscle strain during 3rd T20I in Lahore. Will undergo rehab for India Test tour starting November 14.

The Cricket Standard Desk07 Nov 20253 min
Marnus Labuschagne going back to dressing room after playing a big knock for Australia
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Purple Patch Perfected: Marnus Labuschagne's Remarkable Resurgence Sends Ominous Ashes Warning

Marnus Labuschagne has scored five centuries in eight innings this domestic season, averaging 84.87 across formats. The 31-year-old's career-best form forces his way back into Australia's Ashes squad after being dropped in July.

The Cricket Standard Desk06 Nov 20254 min
Kane Williamson announcing retirement from T20 international cricket at age 35, choosing to prioritize Test cricket and family balance while remaining New Zealand's second-highest T20I run-scorer with 2,575 runs.
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The Elegance of Timing: Kane Williamson Bows Out of T20 Internationals, Choosing Test Cricket's Poetry Over White-Ball's Chaos

Kane Williamson announces retirement from T20 internationals at 35, choosing to prioritize Test cricket and family balance. He retires as New Zealand's second-highest T20I run-scorer with 2,575 runs across 93 matches.

The Cricket Standard Desk05 Nov 20254 min
Tributes for 17-year-old Australian cricketer Ben Austin who tragically died after being struck by a ball during net practice at Ferntree Gully Cricket Club in Melbourne.
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Tragedy in Australian Cricket: 17-Year-Old Ben Austin Dies After Being Struck in Nets

Australian teenager Ben Austin has died after being struck on the neck during net practice in Melbourne, sparking renewed debate over cricket safety and neck guard use.

The Cricket Standard Desk30 Oct 20254 min
Steve Smith batting for New South Wales in Sheffield Shield after David Warner predicted he would score five centuries in the 2025-26 Ashes series against England.
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David Warner Backs Steve Smith for Five Centuries in Ashes, Calls Him Best Since Bradman

David Warner has boldly predicted Steve Smith will score five centuries in the 2025-26 Ashes, calling him Australia's greatest batter since Don Bradman after his Sheffield Shield ton.

The Cricket Standard Desk30 Oct 20253 min
England captain Harry Brook looking disappointed after England's ODI series loss to New Zealand following a batting collapse in the second ODI at Hamilton.
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Harry Brook Blames Poor Batting After England Lose ODI Series to New Zealand

England captain Harry Brook expressed disappointment after England were bowled out for 175 and lost the ODI series to New Zealand 2-0, citing poor batting as the main issue.

The Cricket Standard Desk30 Oct 20254 min
Kane Williamson ready to make international ODI comeback for New Zealand against England in the three-match series starting October 26 at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.
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Kane Williamson to Make Comeback for New Zealand in England ODI Series

Kane Williamson, sidelined due to minor medical issues, returns for New Zealand in the upcoming ODI series against England starting October 26 at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.

The Cricket Standard Desk21 Oct 20252 min
Virat Kohli walking back after being dismissed for a duck in the first ODI against Australia in Perth, with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill also failing to make significant contributions.
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"Demons Of BGT Back": Virat Kohli Faces Reality After Duck in Australia ODI

Virat Kohli scores his first ODI duck in Australia in the series opener against Australia. Rohit Sharma also fails to impress as India struggles in Perth's tough conditions.

The Cricket Standard Desk21 Oct 20252 min
India vs West Indies 2nd Test match at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi starting October 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM IST with live streaming on JioStar and Star Sports telecast,
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India vs West Indies 2nd Test Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch on TV and Online

India vs West Indies 2nd Test starts October 10 at 9:30 AM IST at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. Watch live on Star Sports and stream on JioStar/Disney+ Hotstar. Yashasvi Jaiswal's 173* puts India in command on Day 1.

The Cricket Standard Desk11 Oct 20252 min