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England's win in Melbourne marked their first victory on Australian soil since 2011, ending a drought of more than 5,000 days. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/end-of-bazball-brendon-mccullum-ben-stokes-given-blunt-warning-after-melbourne-lottery-10133970#publisher=newsstand

The Chennai Super Kings star got off to a poor start in the ongoing SA20 tournament, scoring 6 and 12 in his first two innings. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/south-africa-great-slams-csk-star-over-consecutive-failures-not-showing-any-signs-of-game-management-10095903#publisher=newsstand

England's four-wicket win over Australia in the Boxing Day Test sparked a major debate surrounding the Melbourne pitch, as the match concluded on only the second day. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ex-india-coach-slams-ashes-batters-for-betraying-test-crickets-core-power-is-valued-more-10083444#publisher=newsstand

Jasprit Bumrah has been named in India's T20I squads for New Zealand series as well as the following World Cup. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/jasprit-bumrah-makes-surprise-nets-appearance-on-sidelines-of-vijay-hazare-trophy-10063435#publisher=newsstand

The MCG pitch has come under scrutiny after the Boxing Day Test concluded inside two full days of play. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/money-is-their-idea-of-success-england-great-tears-into-ecb-amid-mcg-pitch-debate-10042939#publisher=newsstand

The pitch offered by the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the fourth Ashes Test has come under scanner after the match ended inside two days. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/wont-criticise-mcg-pitch-says-r-ashwin-as-4th-ashes-test-ends-in-2-days-gives-reason-10044238#publisher=newsstand

An all-round India rode on Smriti Mandhana (80) and Shafali Verma's (79) record partnership followed by spinner Vaishnavi Sharma's impressive 2/24 to beat Sri Lanka by 30 runs in the fourth women's T20I. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/all-round-india-defeat-sri-lanka-by-30-runs-to-take-4-0-lead-in-womens-t20is-series-10050809#publisher=newsstand

The five-match series between England and India ended in a 2-2 draw earlier this year. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/wasnt-a-great-side-england-great-alastair-cook-drags-gautam-gambhirs-india-amid-ashes-slump-10013574#publisher=newsstand

For Team India and Gautam Gambhir, the year 2025 has been a story of paradoxes. While India won the Asia Cup (T20Is) and the Champions Trophy (ODIs), they also slumped to losses in big Test bilateral contests like the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and the Test series against South Africa source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bcci-official-breaks-silence-on-approaching-india-great-vvs-laxman-for-coachs-job-after-gautam-gambhirs-poor-test-show-10039406#publisher=newsstand

Josh Tongue considered retiring when injuries sidelined him for long spells a few years ago but the England fast bowler was happy he persevered after guiding his side to a four-wicket win in the fourth Ashes Test. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/melbourne-test-hero-josh-tongue-says-he-considered-retirement-due-to-injuries-10039464#publisher=newsstand

A video showing a bowler switching hands mid-way into his action and finally delivering the ball with the opposite arm has gone viral on social media. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/best-action-ever-spinners-bizarre-bowling-style-sets-internet-on-fire-video-9992406#publisher=newsstand

The first day of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne saw a 123-year first. Australia collapsed for 152 yet still claimed a 42-run lead over England on the first innings in a remarkable opening day of the fourth Ashes Test source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-always-gets-hammered-kevin-pietersen-spells-out-ugly-truth-as-ashes-pitch-in-australia-sees-20-wickets-fall-9995820#publisher=newsstand

AUS vs ENG 4th Ashes Test Day 2 Live Score: Australia are aiming to build on the lead against England on Day 2 of the 4th Ashes Test source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-vs-england-live-score-4th-ashes-test-day-2-aus-vs-eng-boxing-day-test-mitchell-starc-harry-brook-joe-root-steve-smith-9997958#publisher=newsstand

A video of a fan misbehaving with India all-rounder Hardik Pandya is going viral on social media. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bhaand-mein-jaa-says-fan-to-hardik-pandya-cricketer-does-this-watch-9957042#publisher=newsstand

MS Dhoni made his final appearance for Jharkhand in 2015, scoring a 108-ball 70 during a Vijay Hazare Trophy fixture against Delhi. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ms-dhonis-behind-the-scenes-role-in-jharkhands-historic-syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy-win-revealed-9954111#publisher=newsstand

India batter Rohit Sharma was at his best during Mumbai's Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 match against Sikkim at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gautam-gambhir-targeted-as-bcci-selector-spotted-watching-rohit-sharma-in-vijay-hazare-trophy-9932830#publisher=newsstand

Mitchell Starc has breathed fire in 2025, claiming 51 wickets in 10 matches at an average of 17.15. He is the top wicket-taker in Tests for the year. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/dont-think-ive-seen-him-bowl-better-ricky-ponting-praises-mitchell-starc-9936082#publisher=newsstand

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has said that during Virat Kohli's reign as a white-ball captain, the Indian batting legend should have secured more trophies. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-captaincy-era-was-a-disappointment-ipl-winning-coachs-stirring-statement-9911397#publisher=newsstand

Left-arm orthodox bowler Jayden Lennox has earned his first call-up in the New Zealand squad for the white ball tour of India in January, next year. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/jayden-lennox-earns-maiden-new-zealand-call-up-kane-williamson-to-skip-odi-series-against-india-9908814#publisher=newsstand

Rashid Khan told Kevin Pietersen during a candid chat that he cannot freely walk the streets of Kabul and relies on a bulletproof car for safety. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rashid-khan-tells-kevin-pietersen-he-has-bullet-proof-car-in-afghanistan-explains-why-9884527#publisher=newsstand

England's goal will be to avoid a third 5-0 series whitewash in Australia in the last 20 years, following such scorelines in the 2006-07 and 2013-14 Ashes series. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-ko-puch-sakte-ho-rohit-sharma-mocks-ben-stokes-and-co-after-ashes-collapse-9870994#publisher=newsstand

Tensions flared as India and Pakistan came up against each other in the final of the Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 on Sunday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ayush-mhatre-engages-in-heated-altercation-with-pakistan-star-during-u19-asia-cup-final-video-viral-9860853#publisher=newsstand

Jemimah Rodrigues executed her shots with great skill and style en route to a scintillating, unbeaten 44-ball 69 as India crushed Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the first Women's T20I in Visakhapatnam. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/jemimah-rodrigues-stars-in-indias-eight-wicket-win-against-sri-lanka-in-first-womens-t20i-9861515#publisher=newsstand

In 19 innings this year, Suryakumar has managed 218 runs at a strike rate of 123.2, his worst since making his international debut. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/suryakumar-yadav-given-clear-ultimatum-after-shubman-gills-axe-report-makes-huge-claim-9855915#publisher=newsstand

Australia vs England, 3rd Ashes Test Day 5 Live Score: Already 2-0 up, Australia are just one win away from sealing the series source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-vs-england-3rd-ashes-test-day-5-live-score-updates-aus-vs-eng-live-scorecard-9855736#publisher=newsstand

Erling Haaland fired Manchester City to the top of the Premier League by beating West Ham 3-0, while Chelsea fought back to salvage a 2-2 draw at Newcastle on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/premier-league-erling-haaland-sends-manchester-city-top-chelsea-fightback-frustrates-newcastle-9855999#publisher=newsstand

3rd Ashes Test, Day 4 Live: Australia will resume at 271/4 on Day 4, firmly in control of proceedings against England. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-vs-england-live-score-3rd-ashes-test-day-4-live-updates-joe-root-ben-stokes-pat-cummins-mitchell-star-live-scorecard-9851505#publisher=newsstand

NDTV Indian Of The Year 2025: Jay Shah's tenure as BCCI secretary from 2019 to 2024 saw a series of transformative steps in Indian cricket source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/jay-shah-receives-transformational-leader-of-the-year-award-at-ndtv-indian-of-the-year-2025-9851207#publisher=newsstand

Kapil Dev on Thursday said a modern-day head coach's role is more about "managing" players source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gautam-gambhir-cant-be-a-coach-kapil-devs-take-on-what-ex-india-star-can-be-9842570#publisher=newsstand

Senior spinner Yuzvendra Chahal on Thursday said he has been diagnosed with dengue and chikungunya, which forced him to miss the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final between Haryana and Jharkhand in Pune. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/down-with-dengue-chikungunya-yuzvendra-chahal-says-after-missing-syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy-final-9842159#publisher=newsstand

Indian cricket witnessed a rare and bizarre event on Wednesday. An international match - the India vs South Africa 4th T20I in Lucknow - was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to excessive fog source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/why-bcci-is-to-be-blamed-after-excessive-fog-forces-india-vs-south-africa-t20i-to-be-abandoned-explained-9835220#publisher=newsstand

Ashes 3rd Test LIVE Updates | Australia vs England: Australia will resume at their overnight score of 326/8 on Day 2 at Adelaide. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-vs-england-ashes-live-score-3rd-test-day-2-aus-v-eng-live-cricket-updates-scorecard-9835223#publisher=newsstand

Joe Burns, who captained Italy in their historic journey to a maiden T20 World Cup qualification, has been left out of the nation's plans for the major tournament. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/italy-make-big-decision-sack-ex-australia-star-joe-burns-from-captaincy-just-ahead-of-t20-world-cup-2026-9833489#publisher=newsstand

IPL Auction: Rs 215.45 Crore Spent For 77 Players - How All 10 Teams Fared source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-2026-auction-rs-215-45-crore-spent-for-77-players-how-all-10-teams-fared-9828524#publisher=newsstand

Prithvi Shaw took a notable U-turn on social media as he posted a heartbreak emoticon on his Instagram story shortly after going unsold twice at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, before deleting the post as the Delhi Capitals bought his services in a late bid. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/prithvi-shaw-makes-stunning-u-turn-on-social-media-after-being-bought-by-delhi-capitals-9828057#publisher=newsstand

Australia vs England Live Updates, 3rd Ashes Test Day 1: Both teams have already announced their playing XIs, with Pat Cummins back as Australia captain. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-vs-england-third-ashes-test-day-1-live-score-updates-aus-vs-eng-live-scorecard-9828416#publisher=newsstand

Gautam Gambhir's tenure as Indian cricket team head coach since taking over in July 2024 has been a mixed bag source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hope-gautam-gambhir-does-not-see-himself-as-i-am-running-this-team-india-coach-warned-amid-test-debacle-9821955#publisher=newsstand

After a clutch performance in the third T20I against South Africa, Indian seamer Arshdeep Singh indulged in some friendly banter with bowling coach Morne Morkel. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ill-try-to-minimise-his-screen-time-from-now-arshdeep-singh-shares-a-friendly-banter-with-bowling-coach-morne-morkel-9818767#publisher=newsstand

The IPL 2026 auction, although a mini one, will be full of intrigue. Collectively, Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings have over Rs 107 crore in their purse and are expected to be the most active among the 10 teams source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-2026-auction-full-player-list-bcci-updates-list-to-369-at-the-last-moment-ignored-india-squad-member-included-9821420#publisher=newsstand

The Mumbai crowd showed their love for local hero Rohit Sharma during Lionel Messi's visit to the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mumbai-cha-raja-rohit-sharma-chants-hog-limelight-at-wankhede-during-lionel-messis-goat-tour-watch-9808268#publisher=newsstand

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya joined an elite company of four T20I stars with 1,000-plus runs, 100-plus sixes and 100-plus wickets in the format. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/as-hardik-pandya-scripts-t20i-history-girlfriend-mahieka-sharma-posts-heartfelt-message-9808732#publisher=newsstand

While unveiling his autobiography 'The One: Cricket, My Life and More', Shikhar Dhawan spoke about life lessons, social media stardom, and his enduring bond with Virat Kohli - offering reflections like a dressing-room chat. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/exclusive-virat-kohli-should-score-100-centuries-if-he-has-the-hunger-shikhar-dhawan-9809263#publisher=newsstand

Australia cricket team all-rounder Cameron Green surprised a lot of fans when he registered himself as a 'batter' for the upcoming IPL 2026 auction. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cameron-green-breaks-silence-on-stunning-ipl-2026-auction-decision-stuff-up-9806184#publisher=newsstand

Here are the live streaming and live telecast details of India vs Pakistan, Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 match - source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-vs-pakistan-u19-asia-cup-2025-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-ind-vs-pak-live-telecast-9803886#publisher=newsstand

India U19 vs Pakistan U19, ACC Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 LIVE: Both the teams have won their respective campaign openers in the tournament. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-vs-pakistan-live-score-mens-u19-asia-cup-2025-ind-u19-vs-pak-u19-live-scorecard-group-a-vaibhav-suryavanshi-sameer-minhas-ayush-mhatre-9803748#publisher=newsstand

IPL 2026: Five-time champions CSK will enter Tuesday's auction in Abu Dhabi with a purse of Rs 43.40 crore. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/csk-told-to-sign-ex-rcb-star-at-ipl-2026-auction-everyone-is-underestimating-him-9800787#publisher=newsstand

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood has no intention to back off from any format of cricket and will continue to play all forms despite missing the ongoing Ashes due to injury. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-star-pacer-josh-hazlewood-still-determined-to-play-in-all-three-formats-9801945#publisher=newsstand

After convincingly winning the first T20I against South Africa by 101 runs, India were brought down to earth by the Proteas in the second T20I. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side failed to chase a 214-run target and lost by 51 runs source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/something-feels-off-suryakumar-yadav-gautam-gambhirs-plan-questioned-by-t20-world-cup-winner-9798308#publisher=newsstand

It has been 20 innings since Suryakumar Yadav smashed a T20I fifty. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/captains-job-is-not-just-to-toss-and-manage-the-bowlers-suryakumar-yadav-reminded-by-ex-india-star-9800547#publisher=newsstand

Tofael Ahmed Raihan, a 25-year-old cricketer from Bangladesh, has been charged by police in a sexual assault case after allegedly luring a woman under the promise of marriage. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bangladesh-cricketer-tofael-ahmed-charged-in-sexual-assault-case-allegedly-lured-woman-with-promise-of-marriage-9791809#publisher=newsstand

Suryakumar Yadav took the blame of the defeat on his shoulders, and also addressed the concerns surrounding Gill's form in the shortest format. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cant-rely-on-abhishek-sharma-every-time-suryakumar-yadav-reflects-on-his-and-shubman-gills-failure-9794563#publisher=newsstand

A revision of contracts for Indian superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, along with those of women players in domestic cricket, will be discussed during the Annual General Meeting of the BCCI's apex council on December 22 source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-rohit-sharmas-bcci-contract-revision-to-be-discussed-next-week-at-this-meeting-report-9787680#publisher=newsstand

Hardik Pandya smashed an unbeaten 28-ball 59 and took a wicket as India thrashed South Africa by 101 runs in the first T20I in Cuttack. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/it-matters-what-india-wants-hardik-pandyas-bold-claim-after-match-winning-performance-in-1st-t20i-9781511#publisher=newsstand

Jasprit Bumrah on Tuesday became the first Indian player to take at least 100 wickets in each of the three formats source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/umpires-massive-no-ball-blunder-hands-jasprit-bumrah-100th-t20i-wicket-in-india-vs-south-africa-match-internet-divided-9780994#publisher=newsstand

Wasim Akram is one of the few Pakistan players who have been part of the coaching set-up in the Indian Premier League (IPL). source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/wasim-akram-gets-mocked-after-veiled-dig-at-ipls-duration-bacchey-bade-ho-jate-hain-calls-psl-no-1-9774694#publisher=newsstand

Ahead of his team's first T20I, South African veteran David Miller, who will be returning to the side for the first time since the ICC Champions Trophy, expressed his happiness at being back with the side. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/great-to-be-back-fit-again-david-miller-raring-to-go-ahead-of-south-africas-1st-t20i-vs-india-9773745#publisher=newsstand

Under Gautam Gambhir's coaching, India won the Champions Trophy as well as the Asia Cup, but the side has fared poorly in red-ball matches at home. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/is-gautam-gambhir-solely-responsible-for-indias-whitewash-vs-south-africa-ravi-shastri-shares-his-opinion-9767661#publisher=newsstand

When asked if the two players would be considered for India's ODI World Cup squad in 2027, head coach Gautam Gambhir came up with a blunt reply. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gautam-gambhir-shuts-up-all-world-cup-2027-squad-talks-with-brutal-statement-9764121#publisher=newsstand

Virat Kohli's top run in the ODI series against South Africa has made things very interesting for the Indian cricket team source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/r-ashwin-does-not-want-virat-kohli-to-go-into-a-shell-gives-t20-world-cup-example-9758896#publisher=newsstand

CEO of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Venky Mysore, has admitted that releasing the franchise's star all-rounder Andre Russell was the decision of the team's owner and superstar Shah Rukh Khan source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kkr-ceo-admits-shah-rukh-khans-suggestion-behind-andre-russells-ipl-retirement-9759315#publisher=newsstand

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin spoke about star India batter Virat Kohli's aggressive celebration following his back-to-back centuries against South Africa source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/are-they-doubting-me-virat-kohlis-state-of-mind-revealed-by-r-ashwin-amid-rumours-of-a-divided-dressing-room-9753361#publisher=newsstand

India skipper KL Rahul said his side needed to be sharper in key moments but felt the toss played a decisive role in the home team's four-wicket loss to South Africa in the second ODI. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/i-am-kicking-myself-kl-rahul-pinpoints-single-reason-why-india-failed-to-defend-358-vs-south-africa-9746672#publisher=newsstand

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli on Wednesday moved up to No. 4 in the latest ICC rankings with a match-winning hundred against South Africa in the first ODI at Ranchi boosting his ascend. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-climbs-one-spot-in-icc-odi-batting-rankings-rohit-sharma-still-on-top-9743086#publisher=newsstand

Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has made some interesting comments about India's debacle in the two-match Test series against South Africa source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/its-not-really-a-rebuild-ex-england-star-dismisses-gautam-gambhirs-big-claim-9739161#publisher=newsstand

Legendary South Africa pacer Dale Steyn called Virat Kohli a "true professional". source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/practices-at-lords-works-with-trainer-dale-steyn-reveals-how-virat-kohli-maintains-top-shape-in-london-9730311#publisher=newsstand

The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee has often been questioned for selecting Test players on the basis of their white-ball and IPL performances. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/r-ashwins-cheeky-dig-at-selectors-after-ignored-domestic-star-slams-century-im-excited-9732398#publisher=newsstand