‘My mistakes were on a quiz show’: Monty Panesar hits back at Steve Smith, calls Sandpapergate ‘worst cheating in Aussie history’ | Cricket News

Monty Panesar and Steve Smith The first Test of the Ashes has begun with an unexpected off-field storm, as former England spinner Monty Panesar unleashed a blistering response to Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith, escalating what has become the most unlikely feud of the series.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Smith had…

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‘Not even allowed to fail’: Former cricketer questions Sarfaraz Khan’s omission from Indian Test team | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Sarfaraz Khan’s continued absence from the Indian Test team has led to questions from several former players. The Mumbai batter has not played a Test since November 2024. Meanwhile, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra said Sarfaraz has been affected by a perception issue. Sarfaraz has played six Tests so far, scoring 371 runs…

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Ashes: Bazball reaches its endgame Down Under; England’s hopes hinge on raw pace to recreate Bodyline | Cricket News

During the 2019 Ashes Test at Lord’s, the Jofra Archer bouncer struck Steve Smith. (Photo/Agencies) NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan feels the Ben Stokes-led side has all the tools to beat an ageing Australian team. England’s five-pacer attack will be their quickest ever to tour Australia. Captain Ben Stokes has shown, countless times,…

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More pitch trouble? South Africa bowling coach ahead of Guwahati Test – ‘If they cut the grass… ‘ | Cricket News

The pitch played a huge role in the unpredictable 1st Test in Kolkata. Will it be the same in Guwahati at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium? (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan)(PTI11_20_2025_000244B) South Africa bowling coach Piet Botha says the pitch for the second Test in Guwahati could offer far better batting conditions than the surface seen in Kolkata,…

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Who is best No. 4 batter in Tests? Not Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Joe Root, or Brian Lara; Ricky Ponting picks this cricketer | Cricket News

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting was recently asked to pick his best no. 4 batter in Test cricket ahead of the Ashes series beginning Friday.At first, given the choice to pick between Kevin Pietersen and Mahela Jayawardene, Ponting picked Pietersen. Then Ponting chose Kevin Pietersen (KP) over Mark Waugh, and then Pakistan’s former cricketer Javed…

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