Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been fined 10% of his match fee and handed a demerit point by the ICC after a Code of Conduct breach during the third ODI against Sri Lanka, where he struck the stumps in frustration following his dismissal.
After criticism of Eden Gardens’ unpredictable surface, the Guwahati pitch at Barsapara Stadium is being prepared to deliver consistent turn, sharp bounce, and carry—tailor-made for a gripping India vs South Africa Test clash.
In a historic shift, the Gabba in Brisbane will not host the opening Ashes Test for the first time since 1982. Perth Stadium steps in as the new venue for the series opener, marking a major change driven by commercial and scheduling factors.
In the Eden Gardens Test, South Africa stunned India with a historic three-day victory, led by Temba Bavuma’s patient century and Simon Harmer’s spin dominance—while India’s batters fell prey to rash shots and poor game management.
Australia’s Ashes 2025 campaign kicks off without captain Pat Cummins, who’s sidelined for the First Test in Perth with a lower-back injury. Steve Smith steps in as stand-in captain, with hopes Cummins returns for the second Test.
Following India’s shocking three-day Test defeat to South Africa, Eden Gardens pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee has hit back at critics, insisting he followed official instructions—while CAB chief Sourav Ganguly calls for pitches that last five days.