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Shoaib Bashir named in England's 12-man Ashes squad for Perth Test alongside four frontline fast bowlers keeping bowling options flexible November 2025

England Name Bashir in 12-Man Squad, Keep Ashes Options Open

England named Shoaib Bashir in a 12-man squad for the first Ashes Test alongside four frontline pacers. Mark Wood proved fitness after hamstring scare, with selectors keeping bowling options flexible for Perth.

The Cricket Standard Desk20 Nov 20252 min
Lungi Ngidi added to South Africa Test squad for Guwahati match as Kagiso Rabada remains doubtful with rib injury November 2025

South Africa Add Lungi Ngidi as Rabada Remains Doubtful

South Africa have added Lungi Ngidi to their squad for the Guwahati Test, indicating Kagiso Rabada remains doubtful with rib injury. The 29-year-old last played in WTC final against Australia in June.

The Cricket Standard Desk20 Nov 20252 min
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
Aiden Markram expressing gratitude after being retained by Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2026 following 445-run season with five half-centuries in 2025
IPL 2026

Markram Grateful for LSG Retention, Eyes Crunch Moments

Aiden Markram expressed gratitude after being retained by Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2026. The South African scored 445 runs in 13 matches with five fifties in 2025 despite LSG's seventh-place finish.

The Cricket Standard Desk17 Nov 20252 min
Sourav Ganguly sending blunt message to Gautam Gambhir about Eden Gardens pitch strategy after India's three-day Test defeat to South Africa November 2025

Ganguly to Gambhir: Win Tests in Five Days, Not Three

Sourav Ganguly told Gautam Gambhir to "win Test matches in five days, not three" after India's three-day defeat at Eden Gardens. The CAB president confirmed the pitch was prepared as Gambhir requested.

The Cricket Standard Desk17 Nov 20253 min
Kumar Sangakkara announced as Rajasthan Royals head coach for IPL 2026 replacing Rahul Dravid after franchise finished ninth in previous season
IPL 2026

Kumar Sangakkara Returns as RR Head Coach, Replaces Dravid

Kumar Sangakkara returns as Rajasthan Royals head coach for IPL 2026, replacing Rahul Dravid who left after ninth-place finish. The Sri Lankan legend will hold dual role as Director of Cricket.

The Cricket Standard Desk17 Nov 20252 min
Irfan Pathan has delivered a scathing critique of India's pitch strategy after their shocking 30-run defeat to South Africa at Eden Gardens, warning that the team's batting skills have "downgraded" due to excessive white-ball cricket and reliance on rank turners.

Irfan Pathan has delivered a scathing critique of India's pitch strategy after their shocking 30-run defeat to South Africa at Eden Gardens, warning that the team's batting skills have "downgraded" due to excessive white-ball cricket and reliance on rank turners.

Irfan Pathan has delivered a scathing critique of India's pitch strategy after their shocking 30-run defeat to South Africa at Eden Gardens, warning that the team's batting skills have "downgraded" due to excessive white-ball cricket and reliance on rank turners.

The Cricket Standard Desk17 Nov 20253 min
KL Rahul has delivered a blunt assessment of IPL captaincy, revealing he feels more drained after two months of franchise cricket than 10 months of international duty. The India wicketkeeper-batter opened up about the relentless scrutiny from team owners who lack cricketing backgrounds, saying it often "feels like you're being interrogated".
IPL 2026

KL Rahul has delivered a blunt assessment of IPL captaincy, revealing he feels more drained after two months of franchise cricket than 10 months of international duty. The India wicketkeeper-batter opened up about the relentless scrutiny from team owners who lack cricketing backgrounds, saying it often "feels like you're being interrogated".

KL Rahul has delivered a blunt assessment of IPL captaincy, revealing he feels more drained after two months of franchise cricket than 10 months of international duty. The India wicketkeeper-batter opened up about the relentless scrutiny from team owners who lack cricketing backgrounds, saying it often "feels like you…

The Cricket Standard Desk17 Nov 20253 min
Sunrisers Hyderabad have confirmed Pat Cummins will continue as captain for a third consecutive season in IPL 2026. The franchise made the announcement on Monday through a post on their official X handle, featuring photos of the Australian fast bowler without extensive details.
IPL 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad have confirmed Pat Cummins will continue as captain for a third consecutive season in IPL 2026. The franchise made the announcement on Monday through a post on their official X handle, featuring photos of the Australian fast bowler without extensive details.

Sunrisers Hyderabad have confirmed Pat Cummins will continue as captain for a third consecutive season in IPL 2026. The franchise made the announcement on Monday through a post on their official X handle, featuring photos of the Australian fast bowler without extensive details.

The Cricket Standard Desk17 Nov 20252 min
Cheteshwar Pujara delivering rare on-air outburst criticizing India's shock 30-run Test defeat to South Africa at Eden Gardens November 2025

Pujara's Rare Outburst: India's Home Loss "Cannot Be Digested"

Cheteshwar Pujara delivered a rare on-air meltdown after India's 30-run defeat to South Africa, rejecting the transition excuse. He said losing at home with such talent cannot be digested.

The Cricket Standard Desk17 Nov 20253 min
BCCI officially confirming eight IPL 2026 trades including Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings and Mohammed Shami to Lucknow Super Giants November 2025
IPL 2026

BCCI Confirms 8 IPL Trades: Samson to CSK, Shami to LSG

BCCI confirmed eight IPL trades including Sanju Samson to CSK for Rs 18 crore, Ravindra Jadeja to RR for Rs 14 crore, and Mohammed Shami to LSG for Rs 10 crore ahead of retention deadline.

The Cricket Standard Desk15 Nov 20252 min
Ashwell Prince criticizing Eden Gardens pitch inconsistent bounce after South Africa collapsed to 159 all out against India first Test November 2025

Prince Blames Eden Pitch's "No Trust" Factor for SA Collapse

Ashwell Prince blamed Eden Gardens pitch's inconsistent bounce for South Africa's collapse to 159. The batting coach said the "trust deficit" prevented batters from settling despite quality starts.

The Cricket Standard Desk15 Nov 20253 min