second ashes test

Michael Clarke, former Australian cricket captain, has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame. Clarke, known for his outstanding performance, achieved over 8600 Test runs, 28 centuries, and a triple century at the SCG. Praised for his leadership, especially after the tragic death of Phil Hughes, Clarke expressed his honor during the Sydney ceremony.

Australia retained the Ashes and seized the series against England with a six-run win in the rain-shortened second T20I in Canberra. The victory gave the Aussies a 10-lead, with one T20 and a Test match remaining. Australia women have maintained their hold on the Ashes since 2015.

A Bangladeshi vessel, MV Sea World, struck a sandbar and began sinking near Ghoramara island, leading to the illegal discharge of toxic fly ash into the Muriganga river. This incident has raised significant environmental concerns, as heavy metals from the fly ash can contaminate water, harm aquatic life, and pose health risks to humans.

The Boxing Day Test on Saturday set an attendance record with 83,073 spectators on Day 3, the highest ever for a Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Over three days, the series attracted 2,55,462 viewers, and this trend indicates that the 2013 record will likely be surpassed.

India are poised to make at least two changes to their playing XI for the second Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval, a day-night match with a pink ball. Rohit Sharma could replace Devdutt Padikkal and Shubman Gill is expected to come in for Dhruv Jurel. KL Rahul will open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, with Rohit moving to the middle order.

Scott Boland returns to the Australian Test squad after an 18-month hiatus, replacing the injured Josh Hazlewood for the second Test against India in Adelaide. Captain Pat Cummins confirmed Boland's inclusion and allayed concerns about Mitch Marsh's fitness, stating he's ready to bowl. India await Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill's return, adding intrigue to the upcoming day-night match.

Cricket Australia announced that the Ashes series between Australia and England in 2025-26 will begin in Perth on November 21, with subsequent Tests in Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney. This aligns with Australia's seven-year scheduling plan, establishing a fixed fixturing pattern.

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon feels that he has the responsibility to 'promote' spin bowling in the country, the heritage that was revived by legend Shane Warne in the Down Under.

Chris Woakes, a seasoned all-rounder, is poised to spearhead England's bowling attack as they embark on a new era without the legendary James Anderson, according to captain Ben Stokes, who describes Woakes as "phenomenal." Anderson bid farewell to international cricket after England's resounding victory over the West Indies in the first Test at Lord's, where they triumphed by an innings and 114 runs.

Australia clinched the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 3-1 series victory over India, highlighted by Scott Boland's exceptional bowling. Despite Bumrah's strong performance earlier in the series, injury limited his impact. The debut of young talents, the underperformance of key veterans, and Steve Smith's remarkable form were significant takeaways from the series.

Former fast bowler Brett Lee advocates for Josh Hazlewood's return to Australia's playing XI for the Brisbane Test against India, provided he's fully recovered from injury. Despite Scott Boland's impressive five-wicket haul in Adelaide, Lee believes Hazlewood's experience and form warrant immediate selection. The five-match series is currently tied 1-1.

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, despite experiencing soreness after the Perth Test, confirmed his readiness for the pink-ball Test against India in Adelaide. Marsh's fitness is crucial for Australia, who aim to rebound after a heavy defeat. Uncapped Beau Webster joins the squad as potential cover for Marsh, while Australia mull replacements for the injured Josh Hazlewood.

The ICC rated the SCG pitch 'satisfactory' for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where Australia beat India. Despite criticism from Vengsarkar and Gavaskar for favoring pacers, CA emphasized diverse pitch characteristics. The match saw 26 wickets fall in two days. Peter Roach commended the overall pitch quality and stressed non-bias in preparation.

England and New Zealand captains are urging a review of Test cricket's over-rate rules, citing difficulties in seam-heavy conditions. Both teams faced penalties in the first Test despite the match ending early. Stokes highlighted the contrast with spin-dominated matches in Asia, where over-rates aren't an issue.

Scott Boland's remarkable 6-45 spell led Australia to bowl out India for 157 on Day 3 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. India added only 16 runs in their second innings, setting a 162-run target. Boland and Pat Cummins took the final four wickets, positioning Australia for a gripping series finale to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

The 2023 Ashes series was marked by numerous controversial incidents, but one that generated the most discussion centered around Jonny Bairstow's dismissal by Alex Carey. The situation escalated to the point where Carey began receiving online abuse via Instagram from English fans.

Australia is poised to reclaim the Border Gavaskar Trophy after a decade, leading 2-1 against India in the current Test series. A win or draw in the final Test in Sydney would seal their victory. India's loss to Australia in Melbourne has nearly ended their chances of reaching the World Test Championship final.

Scott Boland is poised to replace the injured Josh Hazlewood in the upcoming Adelaide day-night Test, marking his first international appearance in 18 months. This echoes his selection for the World Test Championship final against India, where he delivered what he considers his finest bowling performance.

Ben Stokes was left bemused over the ICC's over-rate penalties imposed on England after their win against New Zealand, leading to the deduction of World Test Championship points. England and New Zealand were penalised for slow over-rates in the first Test.

Australia faces a dilemma as Josh Hazlewood is ruled out of the pink-ball Test against India due to a side strain, leaving Scott Boland as the prime candidate for replacement. However, Boland's recent exposure in a warm-up game against India could be advantageous for the visitors. Experts question Cricket Australia's decision to play Boland in the practice match.