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Green Has Got To Find Method And Tempo With His Batting: Ponting

New Delhi: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting highlighted significant weaknesses in Cameron Green's performances before what is likely to be a pivotal fifth Ashes Test, saying that Green needs to find a more effective method with his batting.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 1

What are the five oldest stadiums in the world?

Cricket has a long-standing history in the world, with fully built stadiums coming much later on the scene. Like many casual sports, cricket too used to be a vagabond, changing venues with age.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 1

BPL 2025-26: BCB Integrity Unit probes Noakhali Express assistant coach Niaz Khan

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam stated on Wednesday, December 31, that a member of the Noakhali Express team management has come under the scrutiny of the BCB’s Integrity Unit.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 1

BBL 2025-26: Match 20, HEA vs STA Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BBL match between Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars?

Match 20 of the ongoing BBL 2025-26 will have the Brisbane Heat (HEA) face the Melbourne Stars (STA) at The Gabba in Brisbane on Friday, January 02. The Brisbane Heat have had a decent campaign so far, winning two out of five games.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 31

BPL 2025-26: Chattogram dropped as venue for remainder of season amid schedule disruptions

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) governing council has dropped Chattogram as a venue for the remainder of the 2025-26 season following a revision to the tournament schedule.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 1

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in 2026: India’s full cricket schedule revealed

India will compete against top teams in 2026, with the ICC T20 World Cup being the most important tournament. The Men in Blue are the defending champions, having won the trophy in 2024.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 31

Mohammed Shami still in contention for ODI comeback, BCCI insider confirms

Ace pacer Mohammed Shami’s return to India’s ODI setup remains strongly open, despite his prolonged absence from international cricket. A BCCI insider has confirmed that the experienced fast bowler is not out of reckoning, with fitness being the only hurdle standing between him and a potential comeback.

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 31

Chattogram to host remainder of BPL 2025-26: Reports

Reports emerging from the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) governing council indicate that Chattogram will not host any matches for the remainder of the 2025–26 season.

Ravichandran Ashwin News / Crictoday / January 1

R Ashwin makes bold statement on Sarfaraz Khan

Sarfaraz Khan has been unstoppable in domestic cricket and veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has urged the Chennai Super Kings to give regular chances to the young Indian batter in the Indian Premier League 2026.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 31

BBL 2025-26: Perth Scorchers players push their broken-down Uber cab to stadium

Perth Scorchers players were recently seen physically pushing their Uber cab to reach the stadium on their Big Bash League matchday. In a funny pre-match incident ahead of their clash against the Sydney Thunder on December 30, several Scorchers stars were stranded mid-journey after their vehicle broke down.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 31

Big names return as Australia announces provisional squad for T20 World Cup

Australia named their provisional 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The headline inclusions are pacers Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and all-rounder Tim David, all of whom are making a comeback after injury.

Cricket News / Crictoday / December 31

Australia announce a spin-heavy squad for T20 World Cup 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian selectors have named a spin-heavy squad for the defending champions for the forthcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka and India.

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 31

What is Newlands New Year's Test? South Africa's celebrated New Year tradition

Just like Australia's New Year matches, South Africa had a heritage of Newland's New Year Test, which unfortunately won't be played this year. It is played right after the Boxing Day Test, somewhere in the early January of each year.

Cricket News / Crictoday / December 31

AUS vs ENG: Travis Head hopes for post-Ashes drink tradition to return

Travis Head has expressed his wish for players from both sides to come together for a drink following the Ashes finale in Sydney, hoping to bring back a long-standing tradition that was missing after the controversial 2023 series.

Cricket News / Crictoday / December 31

India set to recall Mohammed Shami for ODI series against New Zealand

India are likely to bring back Mohammed Shami for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, with the three-match contest beginning January 11. Shami has not been part of the Indian side for almost a year and his last outing being in the Champions Trophy final in March 2025.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 31

'His body language is not of a Test-match bowler in the battle' - Stuart Broad criticises England pacer after Ashes debacle

Stuart Broad expressed his disappointment with fast bowler Gus Atkinson's abysmal performance during the Ashes 2025-26, which England is trailing 1-3 heading into the final Test in Sydney.

Josh Hazlewood News / CricketGully / December 31

IPL 2026: 3 Players RCB Could Target If Josh Hazlewood Is Unavailable

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are at a crucial crossroads as they gear up for the IPL 2026 season. The ongoing injury troubles of Josh Hazlewood have raised serious questions about his fitness for the upcoming matches.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 31

'CSK should look at riding his purple patch' - Former India spinner wants five-time champions to have in-form Sarfaraz Khan in starting line-up

Sarfaraz Khan has been in the form of his life in white-ball cricket in the ongoing Indian domestic season. Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin believes that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) should give him opportunities, having acquired his services for INR 75 lakh at the IPL 2026 mini-auction.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 31

Zimbabwe legend Sikandar Raza suffers personal catastrophe as young brother dies at 13

Zimbabwe's T20I captain Sikandar Raza has suffered a personal tragedy as his younger brother Muhammad Mahdi breathed his last on Monday, December 29. The latter was only 13 years old at the time of his demise.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 31

BBL 2025-26: Match 19, HUR vs SCO Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BBL match between Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers?

Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers will face each other in Match 19 of BBL 2025-26 at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on January 1. The Scorchers possess a better net run rate than the Hurricanes despite winning two fewer matches.

Cricket News / Cricfit / December 31

Afghanistan Announce Strong Squad For T20 World Cup 2026

Afghanistan have officially announced their squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be hosted in India and Sri Lanka. The same group of players will also represent the side in the upcoming T20 International series against the West Indies, making the announcement an important step in their World Cup preparations.

Cricket News / Cricfit / December 31

Top 5 India Women Batters Who Dominated T20Is in 2025

The 2025 season was a significant one for the Indian women’s cricket team in T20 Internationals, with the batters delivering consistent and match-winning performances across series.

Cricket News / Cricfit / December 31

Sarfaraz Khan’s Knock Sends Strong Selection Message Ahead of New Zealand ODIs

Sarfaraz Khan produced a breathtaking batting display that instantly grabbed attention across the Indian cricketing circuit. Representing Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Sarfaraz smashed a sensational 157 off just 75 deliveries, underlining his readiness for higher honours.

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 31

BBL 2025-26: Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers 18th T20 Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between MR vs SS T20 match?

The 18th match of the Big Bash League 2025-26 will see a face-off between the Melbourne Renegades and the Sydney Sixers at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne.