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Shubman Gill during a match as reports suggest his T20 World Cup 2026 snub has caused disarray in Team India under Gautam Gambhir's coaching regime

Shubman Gill's T20 World Cup snub causing disarray in Team India, claims report

Shubman Gill's shock exclusion from the T20 World Cup 2026 squad has reportedly caused unease in the Indian dressing room, with players questioning their security under Gautam Gambhir.

The Cricket Standard Desk30 Dec 20253 min
Yashasvi Jaiswal when he recieved his Test debut cap in the test against West Indies after Rohit Sharma informed him 15 days in advance to ensure proper preparation for his maiden international match

Rohit Sharma told Yashasvi Jaiswal about India debut 15 days early: Here's why

Yashasvi Jaiswal revealed that Rohit Sharma informed him about his Test debut 15 days in advance, allowing him to prepare properly for his memorable 171-run knock against West Indies.

The Cricket Standard Desk30 Dec 20253 min
Gautam Gambhir during an India training session as BCCI denies reports of approaching VVS Laxman for head coach role, confirming Gambhir will continue until 2027 World Cup

BCCI denies approaching VVS Laxman for head coach role, backs Gautam Gambhir until 2027 World Cup

BCCI officials have denied reports that VVS Laxman was approached for the India head coach position, confirming that Gautam Gambhir will continue until the 2027 ODI World Cup.

The Cricket Standard Desk30 Dec 20252 min
Shaheen Afridi bowling before he limps off the field after suffering a knee injury during a Big Bash League match for Brisbane Heat against Adelaide Strikers at the Gabba

Shaheen Afridi limps off with knee injury in BBL, raising Pakistan's T20 World Cup concerns

Shaheen Afridi suffered a knee injury and limped off during Brisbane Heat's BBL match against Adelaide Strikers, just six weeks before the T20 World Cup begins.

The Cricket Standard Desk30 Dec 20252 min
Ryan Rickelton celebrates after scoring his maiden SA20 century of 113 runs for MI Cape Town against Durban's Super Giants at Newlands during SA20 Season 4 opener

Ryan Rickelton's maiden SA20 ton in vain as MI Cape Town lose thriller to Durban's Super Giants

Ryan Rickelton smashed a brilliant 113 off 65 balls, but MI Cape Town fell 15 runs short of Durban's Super Giants' record SA20 total of 232/5 in a thrilling Season 4 opener at Newlands.

The Cricket Standard Desk30 Dec 20252 min
Duan Jansen celebrates after taking career-best 4/23 to secure a historic 22-run win over Pretoria Capitals at Centurion in SA20 Season 4

Duan Jansen stars as Joburg Super Kings claim historic first win at Centurion against Pretoria Capitals

Duan Jansen's career-best T20 figures of 4/23 guided Joburg Super Kings to a historic 22-run win over Pretoria Capitals at Centurion, their first victory at the venue in SA20 history.

The Cricket Standard Desk30 Dec 20252 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 World Test Championship table: What England's win over Australia means for India

England's Boxing Day win over Australia has shaken up the WTC 2025-27 points table. Australia's PCT dropped to 85.71%, while India remain sixth at 48.15%.

The Cricket Standard Desk30 Dec 20253 min
England legend Alastair Cook criticises the MCG pitch after 20 wickets fell on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Ashes Test, calling it an unfair contest between bat and ball.
International

“Unfair contest”: Alastair Cook tears into MCG pitch after Boxing Day Ashes chaos

Alastair Cook hit out at the MCG pitch after 20 wickets fell on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test, calling it an “unfair contest” that overly favoured bowlers.

The Cricket Standard Desk30 Dec 20252 min
Deepti Sharma celebrates after taking her 150th T20I wicket against Sri Lanka, becoming the first cricketer in history to achieve 1,000 runs and 150 wickets in T20 internationals.
Womens

Deepti Sharma makes history: first-ever cricketer with 1,000 runs and 150 T20I wickets

Deepti Sharma became the first cricketer — male or female — to record 1,000 runs and 150 wickets in T20Is, achieving the feat against Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram.

The Cricket Standard Desk30 Dec 20252 min
Players celebrating on the field during the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG after 20 wickets fell on Day 1 — first time in 123 years of Test cricket history.
International

Historic Day in Melbourne: 20 wickets fall on opening day of 4th Ashes Test, first time in 123 years

Twenty wickets fell on the opening day of the Australia vs England 4th Ashes Test at the MCG — the first such instance in 123 years as history was made in Melbourne.

The Cricket Standard Desk30 Dec 20253 min
Australia captain Steve Smith speaking after England’s Boxing Day Test win at MCG, praising Ben Stokes’ side for outplaying them and Harry Brook’s innings in the chase.
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Players Mentioned:
- Steve Smith
- Ben Stokes
- Zak Crawley
- Ben Duckett
- Harry Brook
- Josh Tongue
- Jamie Smith
Teams:
- Australia
- England
Series/Tournament:
- The Ashes 2025–26
Tags:
- Steve Smith England praise
- MCG Boxing Day Test 2025
- England beat Australia Ashes
- Ben Stokes captaincy
- Harry Brook batting
- Australia 16-match home streak ends
- Ashes 2025-26 MCG
International

Steve Smith praises Ben Stokes’ England after Boxing Day Ashes defeat: “They played really well”

Australia captain Steve Smith credited England for playing “really well” after their Boxing Day Test win at the MCG, ending England’s 14-year drought in Australia.

The Cricket Standard Desk30 Dec 20253 min
Jharkhand cricket team after winning the trophy as Shahbaz Nadeem reveals his behind-the-scenes role in their historic Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 win
Domestic

MS Dhoni's behind-the-scenes role in Jharkhand's historic SMAT title win revealed

Shahbaz Nadeem has revealed MS Dhoni stayed in constant touch with Jharkhand cricket, offering advice and monitoring players during their historic SMAT title win.

The Cricket Standard Desk28 Dec 20253 min