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Five cricketers who took most wickets across formats in 2025

Five cricketers who took most wickets across formats in 2025

In 2025, bowling once again was the backbone of success across formats, with wicket-takers consistently dictating match outcomes. Throughout the year, bowlers picked wickets at regular intervals and never allowed batters to settle.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 27

PCB sets INR 1.3 billion yearly price tag for incoming PSL teams

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to expand the Pakistan Super League (PSL) by setting an annual franchise fee of INR 1.3 billion for each of the two new teams it plans to add from the 11th edition onwards.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 27

KKR's middle order for IPL 2026 seems slightly cold: Aakash Chopra

Former Indian cricketer and ex-Kolkata Knight Riders player Aakash Chopra highlighted a concern which KKR could face while picking their overseas players in the XI for IPL 2026.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / December 27

'Are you not entertained?' Why two-dayer was no less of a Test

BBC Sport chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt reflects on the chaos of the Boxing Day Test, which England won inside two days.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 27

IPL 2026: Mustafizur Rahman receives threat message as Ujjain religious leaders issue pitch invasion warning

Ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026, Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been at the centre of a major controversy following threats issued by religious leaders in Ujjain.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 27
India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Prediction, 4th T20I – Who will win today’s match between IND W vs SL W?

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Prediction, 4th T20I – Who will win today’s match between IND W vs SL W?

After a convincing way to clinch the series, India Women (IND-W) will face Sri Lanka Women (SL W) once again in the upcoming fourth T20I of the series

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 27

Ashes 2025-26: Pitch At Melbourne Cricket Ground Was Farcical At Times, Says Nasser Hussain

Melbourne Cricket Ground: Former England captain Nasser Hussain described the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch for the fourth Test of the Ashes series as ‘farcical at times’, as he and Michael Atherton joined a chorus of fierce criticism after the match ended inside two days.

Virat Kohli News / CricTracker / December 27
Virat Kohli’s most memorable moments of 2025

Virat Kohli’s most memorable moments of 2025

Virat Kohli had some memorable moments in 2025, a year that will hold a special place in the hearts of his millions of fans across the world. Having retired from T20Is and Tests, the 37-year-old has continued to be a pillar at the top of the order for the Men in Blue in the 50-over format.

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 27

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women 4th T20I Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between IND-W vs SL-W T20I match?

The India Women's team defeated the Sri Lankan Women's team in the third match and sealed the series with a lead of 3-0 in the five-match series. The fourth T20I match of the series is scheduled to be played at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, on Sunday, 28th December.

Cricket News / Cricfit / December 27

Steve Smith Joins Legends, Becomes Australia’s Second-Highest Ashes Scorer

Australian captain Steve Smith achieved a remarkable milestone during the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, placing himself among cricket’s elite.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 27

'All I can do is keep working harder' - Vaibhav Arora reflects on staying grounded amid aspirations of India debut

Ace pacer Vaibhav Arora made his domestic debut in 2019 and has grown from strength-to-strength ever since. The right-arm pacer has performed well as an all-format bowler, also proving his mettle with the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, but has still not received a call-up to represent the Indian squad.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 27
Ashes 2025-26: Cricket Australia to suffer INR 60 crore loss after Boxing Day Test ends within two days

Ashes 2025-26: Cricket Australia to suffer INR 60 crore loss after Boxing Day Test ends within two days

The Cricket Australia will reportedly suffer a huge financial loss of INR 60 crore after the fourth Test of the ongoing Ashes 2025-26 ended in just two days.

Ben Stokes News / Cricketnmore / December 27

Ashes 2025-26: You Don't Want A Game Finishing In Less Than Two Days, Says Stokes On MCG Pitch

Melbourne Cricket Ground: England captain Ben Stokes said the wicket for the fourth Test of the Ashes series at Melbourne would likely attract greater criticism if it had been prepared somewhere else in the world, adding that one wouldn’t like to see a game finish in less than two days.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 27
Vaibhav Arora names his top five pacers of all time, includes only one Indian

Vaibhav Arora names his top five pacers of all time, includes only one Indian

Kolkata Knight Riders seamer Vaibhav Arora recently revealed his list of the top five fast bowlers of all time, naming legends who headlined pace bowling across eras.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 27
'36 wickets across two days is too much' - Steven Smith reacts as Boxing Day Test gets premature end

'36 wickets across two days is too much' - Steven Smith reacts as Boxing Day Test gets premature end

Australia's standby captain Steven Smith felt the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch did 'too much' while discussing on how the fourth Test of the ongoing Ashes 2025-26 played out.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 27

Ireland Announces Squad For Womenrsquo;s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier

T20 World Cup Global Qualifier: Cricket Ireland has announced its 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in Kathmandu, Nepal, from January 18 to February 1, 2026.

Cricket News / Crictoday / December 27

Big setback for RCB and Australia as star player suffers injury in the Big Bash League

Tim David, who plays for Australia and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, suffered a hamstring injury during the ongoing Big Bash League, putting his participation in the global tournament in doubt.

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 27

BBL 2025: Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars 14th T20 Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between ST vs MS T20 match?

Sydney Thunder will clash against Melbourne Stars in the 14th match of the Men's Big Bash League 2025 campaign. The game is scheduled to take place at Manuka Oval in Canberra on Sunday, 28th December.

Cricket News / Cricfit / December 27

Josh Tongue’s Fifer At MCG, A Dream Moment For England Bowler

England fast bowler Josh Tongue described his five-wicket haul in the Ashes as one of the most memorable moments of his cricketing journey. Playing at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, Tongue achieved a personal milestone by taking a fifer and earning a place on the famous honours board.

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 27

BBL 2025-26: Brisbane Heat Pull Off Stunning Win vs Strikers

The 13th match of the Big Bash League 2025–26 at The Gabba was nothing short of a thrilling rollercoaster ride as Brisbane Heat and Adelaide Strikers battled fiercely right up to the final moments.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 27

BBL 2025-26: Match 14, STA vs THU Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BBL match between Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder?

1The action moves forward in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26, as the Melbourne Stars (STA) lock horns with the Sydney Thunder (THU) in the Match No. 14 on Sunday, December 28 at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 27

ILT20 2025: Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 30th T20 Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between GG vs ADKR T20 match?

Gulf Giants (GG) and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) are set to lock horns with each other in the last league match of the of the ILT20 2025-26 season. The match is scheduled to be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on December 28.

Irfan Pathan News / CricTracker / December 27
Irfan Pathan reveals his Top 5 cricketing moments of 2025

Irfan Pathan reveals his Top 5 cricketing moments of 2025

Former India all-rounder and commentator Irfan Pathan recently revealed his top five cricketing moments of 2025, reflecting on performances across formats.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / December 26

England go into Tea at 77/2 to put pressure back on Australia, require 98 more to win 4th Test

This Boxing Day Test is moving on at the speed of sound as we already entered the fourth innings before Tea on Day 2. England did well to bowl Australia out for 132, which was 20 short of their first innings total.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / December 26

Australia struggling at 98/6 on tricky surface as England’s bowlers feast on wickets before Lunch on Day 2

After seeing an incredible 20 wickets fall on a packed Day 1 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, most wouldn’t expect a repeat of the same. The trend continued in great fashion, championed by a firing English bowling attack looking to prove a point.

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