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(Reuters) -India captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the second and final test against South Africa with a neck injury and Rishabh Pant will lead in his absence, the team said on Friday. Gill retired hurt in the first innings of the opening test in Kolkata and did not bat in the second as South Africa beat India inside three days at Eden Gardens.

The Ashes, with all its tradition and glory, are a huge burden for the visiting team at the same time. The world’s cricket fans are all set to witness another thrilling battle between the Ashes holders and the challengers.

Ricky Ponting backs Rishabh Pant to lead India in the series-deciding Test against South Africa. Ponting believes Pant's experience as a wicketkeeper

The pinnacle of cricket can be Wagnerian, with brilliant moments followed by uneventful half-hours, or sparkling and lively, as Mozart would have it.

Few sporting contests carry the history, drama and aura of the Ashes. Born from a mock newspaper obituary in 1882 and symbolized by a tiny urn, the rivalry between Australia and England has shaped more than a century of test cricket.

Barsapara Stadium prepares for a landmark moment as it will host India’s first-ever Test in the Northeast, with the Men in Blue seeking to level the series against South Africa in a historic Guwahati

A Test match between Bangladesh and Ireland at the Sher e Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka, came to an unexpected halt on Friday after strong tremors were felt on the ground. The visitors were at 165 for 5 when play was suddenly interrupted,

England’s batters will have their work cut out – during the past five years, Australia has been the most difficult country in the world to face fast bowling. Despite this, the hosts might face something they’ve rarely encountered during this series: an England side that genuinely believes it can win Down Under.

Ashes 2025-26 opener in Perth promises a fierce Australia vs England battle as conditions, injuries and past defeats shape the series narrative.