Who leads the Fab 4? Babar Azam ranks Kohli, Smith, Root and Williamson across all formats and Test cricket

In a recent, high-profile exclusive for Code Sports Australiarenowned cricket writer Daniel Cherny delved into the mind of the Pakistani batting maestro, Babar Azam. In a rare moment of candid self-reflection and peer analysis, Babar stepped away from his own accolades to adopt the traditional ‘fantastic four’ (Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Kane Williamson And Joe […]

‘Three stooges’: Geoffrey Boycott identifies key figures behind England’s disastrous 4-1 Ashes defeat

In his last scathing column for The Telegraph on January 9, 2026: England legend Boycott of Geoffrey delivered a thrilling post-mortem after the conclusion of the Ash 2025-26 series. After seeing England suffer a demoralizing 4-1 defeat in Australia, the 85-year-old former opener spared no one in the leadership group. Boycott argued that the ‘Bazbal’ […]

England’s Harry Brook apologizes for late-night Ashes incident in New Zealand

England’s Harry Brook has publicly apologized for his part in a late-night altercation during the pre-Ashes tour of New Zealand, when investigations into the team’s culture and drinking habits overshadowed another defeat Down Under. Just hours after Australia scored the winning points in Sydney to seal a crushing 4-1 victory, the latest news from the […]

England cricket boss promises ‘necessary changes’ after Ash’s defeat to Australia

The England and Wales Cricket Board has launched an immediate investigation into the Ashes defeat, with CEO Richard Gould promising “necessary changes in the coming months”. Gould, who arrived in Sydney to watch the final stages of England’s 4-1 defeat, issued a strongly worded statement just over two hours after Australia’s victory in the fifth […]

Ricky Ponting selects Australia’s 16-man squad for Ashes 2027; chooses two uncapped players

If Australia was about to complete a successful 3-1 Ashes defense at home, the legendary former captain Ricky Ponting looked ahead to the return trip in 2027 England. Speaking 7 Cricketthe 51-year-old icon unveiled a ‘visionary’ 16-strong team that combines a defiant confidence in Australia’s aging ‘Golden Generation’ with the sudden injection of two teenage […]

Usman Khawaja announces his retirement from international cricket, SCG Test will be his final bow

Australian cricket will witness an emotional farewell this week Usman Khawaja confirmed that the fifth Ash test in return for England at the Sydney Cricket Ground will be the last appearance of his international career. The 39-year-old southpaw will draw the curtains on a remarkable 15-year test journey at the venue that launched his professional […]

Indian men’s cricket team schedule 2026: dates, series and venues

India’s 2026 men’s cricket schedule promises an exciting mix of high-stakes tournaments, home comforts and challenging overseas assignments, setting the stage for another blockbuster year in the white-ball and red-ball formats. The calendar starts with a bilateral white-ball tour against New Zealand in January, with three ODIs followed by five T20Is at picturesque locations from […]