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Ashes 2025-26: Josh Tongue ends 27-year wait with Boxing Day fifer

Josh Tongue scripted history with a landmark performance on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test of the 2025-26 Ashes at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Tongue's effort meant Australia were bowled out for 152 in 45.2 overs after the hosts were invited to bat first.

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi honoured with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

At just 14, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has already established himself as a rising star in Indian cricket. The young batter from Bihar, celebrated for his explosive strokeplay, was honoured with the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by President Droupadi Murmu, highlighting a talent that truly stands out among his peers.

Rohit Sharma News / Cricfit / December 26

- Rohit Sharma’s Golden Duck Stuns Fans In Vijay Hazare Trophy

Indian batter Rohit Sharma endured an unexpected and disappointing moment during Mumbai’s Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Uttarakhand in Jaipur when he was dismissed for a golden duck.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / December 26

'It is not rocket science' - England's bowlers finally find right length

On a day of batting collapses at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, England can at take least solace from the fact their bowling attack got their own lengths right.

Cricket News / Cricfit / December 26

“Very Unpredictable” – Scott Boland Labels India Star As Toughest Batter Ahead Of Ashes 4th Test

Australian pacer Scott Boland has named the most challenging batter he has faced in his short Test career ahead of the marquee Boxing Day Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, starting Friday, December 26.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 26

Ashes: Tongue Becomes First England Bowler Since 1998 To Take Five-for At MCG

Melbourne Cricket Ground: Josh Tongue scripted history after he became the first England bowler this century to claim a five-wicket haul in Men's Tests at the Melbourne Cricket Ground here on Friday.

Shubman Gill News / Cricfit / December 26

- Shubman Gill Practices Power-Hitting In Mohali Ahead Of IND vs NZ 2026 ODI Series

Team India star batter Shubman Gill was spotted honing his batting skills at his home venue in Mohali ahead of India’s upcoming home ODI series against New Zealand.

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 26

From Sachin to Dhoni: 5 Indian legends who returned to domestic cricket after international peaks

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and other international cricketers playing domestic cricket have caught the attention of many, given how BCCI has started making domestic cricket necessary.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 26

No-ball Drama In Boxing Day Test Fuels Fresh Ashes Controversy

The opening day of the Boxing Day Test witnessed a controversy involving the third umpire once again when Brydon Carse dismissed Mitchell Starc on an alleged no ball.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 26

'There was more pressure last year' - MI Cape Town aim to extend Newlands dominance

MI Cape Town are eager to start the new campaign on a similar footing as last year. The defending champions were unbeaten across five matches at home in Season 3, transforming Newlands into a fortress and their campaign into a title-winning success.

Yashasvi Jaiswal News / Crictoday / December 26

Former Indian selector calls out BCCI over Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 2026 T20 World Cup exclusion

It’s not easy to be Yashasvi Jaiswal. The young opener finds himself caught between transitions, uncertainty, and shifting priorities. Labelled a “single-format option” despite showing the skill set of an all-format batter in the post Rohit-Kohli era, Jaiswal’s timing has often worked against him.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / December 26

Australia reduce England to 8-3 as Duckett, Bethell & Crawley fall

England's innings gets off to a horror start, as Australia take three early wickets to leave the visitors on 8-3 inside the first five overs on day one of the foruth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 26

Australia All Out For 152 As England Take Charge Of 4th Ashes Test

A rampant England tore through the Australian batting to dismiss the hosts for just 152 on day one of the fourth Ashes Test Friday in a huge confidence boost for the maligned tourists.

Pat Cummins News / Cricketnmore / December 26

Cummins To 'cool Heels' After Ashes As T20 World Cup Looms

T20 World Cup: Australia captain Pat Cummins has set his sights on the T20 World Cup 2026 after a successful hit-and-run mission in the Ashes series, saying he is cooling his heels for a bit with the mega spectacle in India and Sri Lanka beginning in early February.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / December 25

Tongue rips Australia apart with five-fer, England bowl hosts out for 152

Josh Tongue was the player of the session as England had Australia struggling at 72/4 at Lunch. The trend continued into the second session of the day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as the pacer bowled well.

Cricket News / Crictoday / December 26

MS Dhoni’s guidance behind Jharkhand’s historic SMAT win, says JSCA official

Jharkhand’s first-ever Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy triumph was sealed under lights on the big stage, but the groundwork had was put in well before the season began, guided by a familiar presence of MS Dhoni in the state’s cricketing ecosystem.

Shreyas Iyer News / CricketGully / December 25

Will Shreyas Iyer play the upcoming India vs New Zealand ODI series?

The Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer was at his top form when he suffered from a life-threatening spleen injury on October 25 in the third ODI against Australia.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 26

Bullish India Gears Up For Scaled-down Commonwealth Games After Mixed Season In 2025

Summer World University Games: India achieved mixed results in Olympic sports in 2025, securing titles and medals at global and continental levels in shooting, boxing, athletics, archery, badminton, hockey, wrestling, and weightlifting, while also suffering setbacks in many other sports.

Hardik Pandya News / Crictoday / December 25

Watch: Hardik Pandya stays calm despite facing abusive fan outside Restaurant

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya found himself in an unexpected off-field challenge following a Christmas dinner with girlfriend Maheika Sharma. As he exited the restaurant, a crowd had gathered, eager for a quick interaction.

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 25

Stadium Tale presents "The G" or MCG: a birthplace of cricket formats and World War II hero

Australia is playing their fourth Ashes of the 2025-26 series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. While Australia has already retained the series, England will fight to save themselves from a shameful whitewash on the Australian soil.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / December 25

Australia Tongue-tied heading into Lunch at 72/4 as England dominate on Boxing Day

A cool morning at the Melbourne Cricket Ground saw the visiting side England win the toss, with captain Ben Stokes putting Australia in to bat. The expectation was that Stokes and his team believed that the pitch would offer some early assistance to the bowlers, and so it did.

Shubman Gill News / CricTracker / December 25

'He has proven what a class performer he is' - Dilip Vengsarkar names batter who should have replaced Shubman Gill in India's T20 World Cup squad

Former BCCI chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar believes that Yashasvi Jaiswal deserved a place in India's squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup after performing consistently in recent months.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 25

PBKS Team comparison: IPL 2025 vs IPL 2026 Squad breakdown

Punjab Kings (PBKS) entered the IPL 2026 mini-auction with the second-lowest purse, behind only Mumbai Indians, holding just INR 11.50 crore. Last season’s runner-up retained 21 players and released only five, demonstrating their confidence in a settled squad led by captain Shreyas Iyer and guided by Ricky Ponting.

Hardik Pandya News / Cricfit / December 25

- Hardik Pandya Meets Fans After Christmas Dinner With Mahieka Sharma

Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya was seen taking selfies with fans after stepping out for a Christmas dinner with his girlfriend, Mahieka Sharma. He recently featured in India’s home T20I series against South Africa.

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 25

AUS vs ENG 4th Test Boxing Day Match: When & Where to Watch Live

Australia and England will face each other in the 4th Test of the Ashes series 2025/26-the Boxing Day Test as part of the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground tradition.