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Josh Hazlewood looking disappointed after being ruled out of Ashes 2025-26 while Pat Cummins prepares to return as Australia captain for Adelaide Test
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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
Shardul Thakur smiling alongside Rohit Sharma as the Mumbai Indians pair prepare to reunite for the IPL 2026 season
IPL 2026

“Kaafi masti hogi”: Shardul Thakur excited to reunite with Rohit Sharma at Mumbai Indians

New Mumbai Indians signing Shardul Thakur recalls Rohit Sharma’s support in his early days and looks forward to “kaafi masti” in IPL 2026.

The Cricket Standard Desk13 Dec 20252 min
Phil Salt and Virat Kohli walking out to open the batting for Royal Challengers Bengaluru during their IPL 2025 title-winning season
IPL 2026

“Not much chat”: Phil Salt explains quiet but powerful IPL 2025 partnership with Virat Kohli at RCB

Phil Salt opens up on his calm, instinctive partnership with Virat Kohli at RCB in IPL 2025 and why their opening stand clicked without too many words.

The Cricket Standard Desk13 Dec 20252 min
Hardik Pandya running in to bowl with the new ball as India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav watches on, reflecting his evolving bowling role before the 2026 T20 World Cup

Suryakumar Yadav hints at new permanent role for Hardik Pandya with the ball

Suryakumar Yadav hints that Hardik Pandya’s new-ball role may become permanent, saying it opens many combinations for India ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.

The Cricket Standard Desk13 Dec 20252 min
Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar discussing team strategy as former selector warns about 2027 ODI World Cup planning around Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli

Former selector warns Gambhir and Agarkar about Rohit-Kohli World Cup plans

Former India selector Devang Gandhi advises Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar to build the 2027 ODI World Cup squad around Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

The Cricket Standard Desk13 Dec 20252 min
Virat Kohli laughing and teasing Kuldeep Yadav in the Indian dressing room after the spinner receives the Impact Player of the Series medal vs South Africa

“Ro de, ro de”: Virat Kohli’s hilarious dig at Kuldeep Yadav after Impact Player award

Virat Kohli’s “Ro de, ro de” joke left the Indian dressing room in splits as Kuldeep Yadav struggled for words after receiving the Impact Player of the Series medal.

The Cricket Standard Desk13 Dec 20252 min
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli set to return to domestic cricket for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 as BCCI clarifies no mandate was issued
Domestic

BCCI clarifies stance as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli confirm Vijay Hazare return

BCCI officials clarify that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were not forced to play Vijay Hazare Trophy, as both superstars confirm domestic cricket return.

The Cricket Standard Desk13 Dec 20252 min
Chennai Super Kings logo with auction strategy board showing top targets Liam Livingstone David Miller Ravi Bishnoi for IPL 2026
IPL 2026

CSK's top auction targets for IPL 2026 after Sanju Samson trade

Chennai Super Kings enter IPL 2026 auction with ₹43.4 crore after trading for Sanju Samson. Here are the top players CSK will target to fill key gaps.

The Cricket Standard Desk13 Dec 20252 min
Mark Wood bowling for England before being ruled out of Ashes 2025-26 series with recurring left knee injury
International

Mark Wood ruled out of Ashes as knee injury ends England pacer's campaign

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.

The Cricket Standard Desk13 Dec 20252 min
Hardik Pandya celebrating after bowling as Sanjay Bangar discusses his irreplaceable all-round value to Indian cricket ahead of South Africa T20I series

Sanjay Bangar calls Hardik Pandya irreplaceable in Indian cricket setup

Former batting coach Sanjay Bangar explains why Hardik Pandya is a unique all-rounder and irreplaceable in the Indian cricket team ahead of his comeback.

The Cricket Standard Desk12 Dec 20253 min
Phil Salt celebrating for Royal Challengers Bengaluru after another attacking knock during their maiden IPL title-winning season
IPL 2026

Phil Salt explains why RCB felt like the perfect IPL home for him

Phil Salt shares why Royal Challengers Bengaluru suited his game perfectly and how his role helped RCB end their long wait for an IPL title.

The Cricket Standard Desk12 Dec 20252 min
Virat Kohli celebrating a century with Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar in focus as experts discuss his chances of breaking the 100 international centuries record

Sunil Gavaskar’s big call on Virat Kohli breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s 100 centuries record

Sunil Gavaskar explains why Virat Kohli can still break Sachin Tendulkar’s 100 centuries record after a stunning ODI series against South Africa.

The Cricket Standard Desk12 Dec 20253 min