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Australia Made 'Mistake' In 4th Ashes Test Selection, Legend Explains Why

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh slammed the management for dropping off-spinner Todd Murphy from the playing eleven for the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford in Manchester. Murphy, who replaced the injured Nathan Lyon for the third Test in Leeds, struggled to take wickets as England reduced the deficit to 1-2 in the ongoing five-match series. With England eyeing a series-levelling win in Manchester, Australia went into the game with an all-out pace attack. However, Waugh feels Australia have made a mistake by not picking Murphy.

"Never Knew We Look So Similar...": Irfan Pathan's Mischievous Reply On Sourav Ganguly's Post

Sourav Ganguly, one of the greatest Indian captains ever, turned 51 on Saturday. While Ganguly has scored 18,575 runs across 424 international cricket matches, including over 7,000 runs in Tests, his stronger format was ODIs. While Ganguly has scored 18,575 runs across 424 international cricket matches, including over 7,000 runs in Tests, his stronger format was ODIs. Ahead of his birthday, Ganguly shared a collage of his pictures with the caption: "The support & love keeps us going. Few more hours to go ...". Irfan Pathan, Ganguly's former teammate, pointed out that one of the images in the collages was that of him. "Daadi I never knew that we look so similiar while batting that you will get confused;) But Thank you i will take that as a huge compliment," he tweeted.

Smith stamps his greatness on the game - and stats books - with latest ton

LONDON : Australia's Steve Smith showed again why he is one of the finest batters of his generation before England fought back in the morning session of day two of the second Ashes test at Lord's on Thursday by cleaning up Australia's tail for 77 runs.

England's 'Bazball' Revolution Faces Ultimate Test In Ashes

Can England regain the Ashes playing their ultra-aggressive "Bazball" brand of cricket or will they come unstuck against battle-hardened Australia? The answer will come over the coming weeks, starting with the first Test of a hotly anticipated five-match series at Edgbaston on Friday. England have forced the rest of the world to sit up and take notice, with 11 wins in 13 Tests since captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum joined forces last year.

A Look At Steve Smith's Incredible Numbers In The Ashes

The cricketing world will light up once again from June 16 onwards when the sports' biggest rivals, England and Australia lock horns with each other for the prestigious Ashes urn that has a history dating back to the 1880s. The hosts will be aiming to avenge their 4-0 loss in the 2021-22 season. Australia too will be aiming to win their first Ashes series in England in over 20 years. The hosts are also charged up by the 'Bazball' revolution brought by skipper Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, which has seen England win 11 of their last 13 Tests and dominate their opponents with an attacking, aggressive and positive cricket that aims for victory.

"Steve Waugh Rang Me Before The Series...": Ex-Australia Head Coach's Stunning Ajinkya Rahane Revelation

Ajinkya Rahane's return to the Indian team for the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia has been a topic of debate within the cricketing folklore. Rahane, who dropped from the team after the two-match Test series against New Zealand in January 2022, was recalled to the side after his exploits in the domestic circuit, as well as the Indian Premier League. On his return to the side, Rahane scored a gritty 89 to lead India's fightback against a dominant Australian side.

WTC Final: "India Have Picked Wrong Side" - Australia Great Cuts No Slack In Blasting Rohit Sharma And Co

The great Steve Waugh has become the latest former cricketer to question India's team selection for the World Test Championship final against Australia, saying they have "picked the wrong side" by not including Ravichandran Ashwin on a tricky pitch. World Cup-winning Australian captain Waugh's assessment comes after the likes of Sourav Ganguly, Ricky Ponting and Sanjay Manjrekar expressed their surprise at the Indian team management's decision to take to the field at The Oval without senior off-spinner Ashwin, currently the world's number one bowler in Tests.

WTC Final: Steve Smith Surpasses Viv Richards, Ricky Ponting, Garfield Sobers For Massive Feat Against India

Steve Smith needed just two balls on the second day of the World Test Championship final at the Oval against India to score his 31st ton. Smith's ton placed him third among Australians with most Test centuries, behind Ricky Ponting (41) and Steve Waugh (32). Smith now has nine Test centuries against India. It is the joint-most by any batter along side England's Joe Root. Smith has now surpassed Ricky Ponting, Viv Richards and Garfield Sobers - all of whom have eight tons each against India.

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Australia Made 'Mistake' In 4th Ashes Test Selection, Legend Explains Why

"Never Knew We Look So Similar...": Irfan Pathan's Mischievous Reply On Sourav Ganguly's Post

Smith stamps his greatness on the game - and stats books - with latest ton

England's 'Bazball' Revolution Faces Ultimate Test In Ashes

A Look At Steve Smith's Incredible Numbers In The Ashes

"Steve Waugh Rang Me Before The Series...": Ex-Australia Head Coach's Stunning Ajinkya Rahane Revelation

WTC Final: "India Have Picked Wrong Side" - Australia Great Cuts No Slack In Blasting Rohit Sharma And Co

WTC Final: Steve Smith Surpasses Viv Richards, Ricky Ponting, Garfield Sobers For Massive Feat Against India