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India legend Anil Kumble believes Washington Sundar should be used as a lower-middle-order all-rounder in Tests, not as a makeshift top-order batter. In his view, No. 7 or 8 is “where he can hurt the opposition” and best impact games for India.

India legend Anil Kumble believes Washington Sundar should be used as a lower-middle-order all-rounder in Tests, not as a makeshift top-order batter. In his view, No. 7 or 8 is “where he can hurt the opposition” and best impact games for India.

The Cricket Standard Desk • 27 Nov 2025 • 2 min read

Pant's Reckless Shot Draws Fire, Sundar Defends Captain

Rishabh Pant faced criticism for reckless batting in the Guwahati Test, edging Marco Jansen while playing an aggressive shot on seven. Washington Sundar defended the captain, saying execution failed, not intent.

The Cricket Standard Desk • 27 Nov 2025 • 4 min read

Australia Stay Perfect as England's WTC Hopes Take Another Hit

Australia maintained their perfect 100 PCT in the WTC standings after thrashing England by eight wickets in Perth. England's percentage dropped to 36.11 following the two-day defeat.

The Cricket Standard Desk • 24 Nov 2025 • 3 min read

WTC Standings

Perth Test DRS Row: Simon Taufel Explains Why Jamie Smith Was Given Out

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.

The Cricket Standard Desk • 24 Nov 2025 • 5 min read

International

Starc on Leading Attack Without Cummins: "Didn't Change My Role"

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.

The Cricket Standard Desk • 24 Nov 2025 • 2 min read

International

Shreyas Iyer Ruled Out Until March 2026, May Miss IPL Start

Shreyas Iyer is ruled out until March 2026 due to a ruptured spleen injury. He will miss ODI series against South Africa and New Zealand, and is doubtful for the start of IPL 2026.

The Cricket Standard Desk • 24 Nov 2025 • 1 min read

Injury Update

Stokes "Shell-Shocked" as England Blow Golden Ashes Chance

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.

The Cricket Standard Desk • 24 Nov 2025 • 2 min read

International

Why Usman Khawaja Couldn't Open: The ICC Rule Behind Perth Chaos

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.

The Cricket Standard Desk • 23 Nov 2025 • 4 min read

International

Hazlewood's Formula: Pick Games, Refresh, Repeat

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.

The Cricket Standard Desk • 20 Nov 2025 • 3 min read

International

Ganguly "Dissatisfied" With Eden Pitch, Complied for BCCI Ties

Sourav Ganguly was extremely dissatisfied with the Eden Gardens pitch but complied with Team India's demand for four days without water to maintain BCCI relations. CAB sources reveal pitch politics behind India's defeat.

The Cricket Standard Desk • 20 Nov 2025 • 3 min read

Eden Garden Pitch Controversy

Two 31-Year-Olds Weatherald, Doggett to Debut in Ashes Opener

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.

The Cricket Standard Desk • 20 Nov 2025 • 3 min read

International

Shubman Gill Ruled Out, Sai Sudharsan Replaces Captain

Shubman Gill ruled out of the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati due to neck injury. Sai Sudharsan will replace the captain in the XI, with Rishabh Pant leading India in the must-win match.

The Cricket Standard Desk • 20 Nov 2025 • 2 min read

Gill "Desperate" to Play Guwahati Test Despite Injury Doubt

Shubman Gill is desperate to play the Guwahati Test despite being far from 100% fit with a neck injury. India captain needs 10 days recovery but wants to lead in series decider against South Africa.

The Cricket Standard Desk • 20 Nov 2025 • 2 min read

Injury Update

Shai Hope First to Hit Centuries Against All 12 Test Nations

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.

The Cricket Standard Desk • 20 Nov 2025 • 2 min read

International

Hardik Pandya to Miss ODIs, Focus on T20 World Cup Recovery

Hardik Pandya will miss India's ODI series against South Africa as BCCI prioritizes T20 World Cup preparation. The all-rounder recovers from quadriceps injury at Centre of Excellence, will play SMAT before T20I return.

The Cricket Standard Desk • 20 Nov 2025 • 2 min read

World Cup