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Steve Smith breaks Don Bradman’s all-time record with century in Sydney Ashes Test

Steve Smith shattered records on his way to 37th Test century on the third day of the fifth and final Ashes Test at the SCG. In the process, he also broke Don Bradman's all-time record and is sitting on top of the tree in international cricket. Sydney: Australia's stand-in Test skipper Steve Smith turned heads today, showing his class at the Sydney Cricket Ground in the fifth and final Ashes Test. He notched up his 37th Test century, taking his century tally against England to 13. He shattered a lot of records on the day, but one of them was…

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Steve Smith vs Virat Kohli: Stats comparison after 123 Test matches

Steve Smith finally converted his start in the fifth and final Ashes Test, notching up his 37th century in the longest format of the game. On that note, let us have a look at his stats comparison with Virat Kohli as both players have 123 Tests: Sydney: Steve Smith showcased his class in the fifth and final Ashes Test on the third day, smashing his 37th century in the format. This is the 123rd Test match of his illustrious career, the same number of matches Virat Kohli played for India before announcing his retirement from the format last year. On…

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Steve Smith leaves behind Shubman Gill, Kane Williamson in WTC with 37th Test century in Ashes

Steve Smith notched up his 37th century in the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney on the third day to put Australia into the ascendancy in the first innings. With this ton, Smith surpassed India's Test skipper Shubman Gill in a major WTC record and also left Kane Williamson behind. Sydney: Steve Smith returned to his top-class form, finally in the Ashes as he notched up his 37th Test century. This is his first ton in 13 innings with his last three-figure score in the format coming in February 2025 against Sri Lanka. During this period, Smith crossed the…

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What will happen if Bangladesh pull out of T20 World Cup 2026 due to Mustafizur Rahman controversy?

Bangladesh have requested the ICC to move their T20 World Cup 2026 matches out of India, citing a security threat, in response to BCCI's decision to ask KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman. If their request is not adhered to, will Bangladesh pull out of the T20 World Cup? What will happen in that case? New Delhi: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to move their T20 World Cup 2026 matches outside India, citing security concerns. This comes in the aftermath of the BCCI's decision to not fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman play in the Indian Premier…

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Why is Virat Kohli not playing for Delhi in Vijay Hazare Trophy today vs Railways?

Virat Kohli was expected to play today's Vijay Hazare Trophy clash for Delhi vs Railways. However, he isn't in their line-up, contrary to the earlier reports, even as the Railways won the toss and elected to bat. Kohli will now next feature in the first ODI vs New Zealand on January 11. Bengaluru: As many as 19 matches are set to take place today in the Vijay Hazare Trophy as several teams look to seal their place in the next round of matches. Delhi are facing the Railways today at the Alur Cricket Stadium in Bengaluru as they aim to strengthen…

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Travis Head surpasses Don Bradman’s 96-year-old achievement with stunning knock in Sydney Ashes Test

Australia opener Travis Head continued to boss England in the ongoing Ashes Test in Sydney. He brought up his third century of the series on the third morning to end a 24-year drought in the home Ashes for Australia as he also went past Don Bradman. Sydney: Travis Head notched up his third century of the ongoing Ashes series to leave England baffled at the Sydney Cricket Ground, ending a 24-year drought for Australia at home in the rivalry. He became the first Aussie opener to score as many centuries in the Ashes at home since Matthew Hayden, who did…

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Joe Root vs Sachin Tendulkar: Stats comparison after 41 centuries in Test cricket

Joe Root smashed his 41st Test century on the second day of the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney. He scored 160 runs to get closer to Sachin Tendulkar on the list of players with the most runs in Test cricket. Here's the comparison between them after 41 Test centuries. Sydney: Joe Root is getting closer to greatness forever as he bridged the gap with Sachin Tendulkar on the list of players with the most Test runs, with his 160-run knock on the second day of the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney. It was his 41st century…

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05

Jan

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Mitchell Starc breaks R Ashwin’s elite Test record with Ben Stokes’ wicket on day 2 of fifth Ashes Test

Veteran Australia pacer Mitchell Starc broke an elite Test record of former India international Ravichandran Ashwin, taking England skipper Ben Stokes' wicket for a record 14th time in Test cricket, more than anyone in Test history. Sydney: Day 2 of the ongoing fifth and final Test of the ongoing Ashes 2025-26 went England’s way. Veteran batter Joe Root picked up right where he left off and performed brilliantly with the bat once more. Root went on to score 160 runs in 242 deliveries, helping England post a total of 384 runs on the board in the first innings.  However, it…

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BCB president Aminul Islam gives his take on next course of action for the board after ruling out India travel

With the ongoing travel dispute around the T20 World Cup 2026, with Bangladesh refusing travel to India, the BCB's president Aminul Islam came forward and gave his take on what lies ahead for the board after they wrote to the ICC. New Delhi: The ongoing dispute between India and Bangladesh has been growing at a rapid rate. With the BCCI asking Kolkata Knight Riders to remove pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad ahead of the IPL, the BCB (Bangladesh Cricket Board) decided to write to the ICC and asked them to move their T20 World Cup matches out of India. …

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‘Incredible part of my life’: Faf du Plessis reflects on his journey, opens up on his time with Super Kings

Veteran South Africa batter Faf du Plessis took centre stage and talked about his career, reflecting on the journey he has been on with the Super Kings franchise in both the IPL and the SA20 as well. New Delhi: Veteran South Africa batter Faf du Plessis recently came forward and talked about his journey in franchise cricket. It is worth noting that Du Plessis is one of the biggest names in world cricket and is revered as one of the best batters in world cricket during his prime.  With an experience of 428 T20s played, Du Plessis has amassed 11,958…

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