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Australia’s dominant win in the Ashes opener has shaken up the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 points table, pushing them further ahead while leaving England stuck in the middle of the standings. With the new cycle still fresh, this result has already shifted early momentum in Australia’s favour. Australia thrashed England by eight wickets in the first Test in Perth.&nbsp;The chase looked easy, mainly because of Travis Head, who smashed a brilliant 123 off 83 balls. Opening the innings in place of Usman Khawaja, Head reached his hundred in just 69 balls and kept England under pressure throughout. He added a 117-run stand with Marnus Labuschagne, who chipped in with a steady 51 from 49 balls. Head eventually fell as the second wicket, but by then the match was already in Australia’s grip. His knock included 16 fours and 4 sixes, underlining how quickly he took the game away.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pat-cummins-drops-big-update-about-his-ashes-return-here-s-what-we-know-pat-cummins-ashes-2025-26-1763821637059">Pat Cummins drops BIG update about his Ashes return; here's what we know</a>&nbsp;This victory gave Australia a 1-0 lead in the five-match Ashes series and also protected their perfect record in the WTC 2025–27 cycle. They have now won all four of their Tests, sitting at the top of the table with a 100 per cent points record.&nbsp;For England, things look tough. They have won only two of their six Tests in this WTC cycle and have slipped to sixth place with a points percentage of 36.11. They were already under pressure coming into Perth, and this defeat only deepened their problems.&nbsp;Before Head’s fireworks, Mitchell Starc had already set the tone. He took seven wickets on the opening day, ripping through England’s batting. Starc picked up three more in the second innings, making it a memorable match for him and giving Australia a strong start to the series.&nbsp;The next Test will be held from December 4 to 8 at The Gabba in Brisbane. It will be a day-night match played with the pink ball, a condition Australia usually enjoys.

This victory gave Australia a 1-0 lead in the five-match Ashes series and also protected their perfect record in the WTC 2025–27 cycle. They have now won all four of their Tests.

Australia’s dominant win in the Ashes opener has shaken up the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 points table, pushing them further ahead while leaving England stuck in the middle of the standings. With the new cycle still fresh, this result has already shifted early momentum in Australia’s favour. Australia thrashed England by eight wickets in the first Test in Perth. The chase looked easy, mainly because of Travis Head, who smashed a brilliant 123 off 83 balls. Opening the innings in place of Usman Khawaja, Head reached his hundred in just 69 balls and kept England under pressure throughout. He added a 117-run stand with Marnus Labuschagne, who chipped in with a steady 51 from 49 balls. Head eventually fell as the second wicket, but by then the match was already in Australia’s grip. His knock included 16 fours and 4 sixes, underlining how quickly he took the game away. Also read | Pat Cummins drops BIG update about his Ashes return; here's what we know This victory gave Australia a 1-0 lead in the five-match Ashes series and also protected their perfect record in the WTC 2025–27 cycle. They have now won all four of their Tests, sitting at the top of the table with a 100 per cent points record. For England, things look tough. They have won only two of their six Tests in this WTC cycle and have slipped to sixth place with a points percentage of 36.11. They were already under pressure coming into Perth, and this defeat only deepened their problems. Before Head’s fireworks, Mitchell Starc had already set the tone. He took seven wickets on the opening day, ripping through England’s batting. Starc picked up three more in the second innings, making it a memorable match for him and giving Australia a strong start to the series. The next Test will be held from December 4 to 8 at The Gabba in Brisbane. It will be a day-night match played with the pink ball, a condition Australia usually enjoys.

This victory gave Australia a 1-0 lead in the five-match Ashes series and also protected their perfect record in the WTC 2025–27 cycle. They have now won all four of their Tests.

ICC WTC table 2025-27: Australia strengthen top spot after big Ashes win

When Mitchell Starc marks out his run-up for the first over of a Test match, there is always a murmur in the stadium, an unspoken warning that something could happen immediately. Perth knows this better than most. You can feel it in the way the crowd leans forward, the way the slips crouch lower, the way the batter takes that extra breath. It’s a familiar buzz, the kind that tells you: When Starc starts a Test, a wicket is never far away. In the opening Ashes Test of 2025–26, that buzz became prophecy. By stumps on day 1, Starc had taken 7 wickets, and reminded the cricket world that very few left-arm fast bowlers in history can dictate the rhythm of a match like he still can at 35.<h2>The buzz, the angle, the spell</h2>Perth has always been good to left-arm quicks, but it belongs to Starc. The bounce suits him, the wind suits him, the hardness of the pitch amplifies the violence in his late swing. When he steamed in for the first ball of the series, the ball hit the keeper’s gloves at 147 kmph, thudding into the webbing like a gunshot. Four balls later, Zak Crawley was late on a length delivery that tailed in just enough. Nick to Usman Khawaja, who fumbled but took the catch. The buzz turned into a roar. For the next hour, every delivery felt like a possibility. It wasn’t just the speed, it was the threat. Starc’s whole aura is built on unpredictability. He keeps you guessing, keeps you uncomfortable. Even when he misses by a few inches, the mind of the batter doesn’t.&nbsp;In this Test, he hit his zones more consistently than he has in years: 13 balls over 145 kmph in the first spell alone. An average swing of 1.6°, his best in Australia since 2021. Seven wickets in the first innings. The message was clear: England didn’t just have to score runs, they had to survive Starc.<h2>Reverse swing at Perth? Starc makes it happen</h2>The turning point came late on day 2 when the ball, surprisingly early, began to reverse. England were 61/1 and starting to settle. Starc sensed it. His length pitched up by just a fraction, his wrist position straightened, and suddenly the ball was bending back into the right-handers at 142–144. Three overs. Ninety-three seconds of chaos. 3/12. It was trademark Starc, the spell that breaks not just stumps, but spirits.<h2>Six years of sustained hostility</h2>Starc’s longevity has become a story of its own. At 35, he should not be bowling like this, not according to the fast-bowling logic we’ve grown up with. But he is, and he has been doing it for nearly six straight years without a dip in pace.Across Tests since 2019: Strike rate: 49 (best among Australian quicks), average speed in first spells: 143.4 kmph, percentage of balls above 140 kmph: 52%, Lead wicket-taker in Australia during this period. These aren’t the numbers of a veteran hanging on, they’re the numbers of a frontline enforcer.&nbsp;What sets him apart is how he uses his left-arm angle. Batters hardly face genuine left-arm pace nowadays, maybe once every few months in international cricket. Against Starc, they face not just the angle but the speed, the swing, and the length that forces decisions. England’s top order, especially, has historically struggled with him: Since 2015, Starc has dismissed English right-handers 48 times in Tests. 33% of those were bowled or LBW, proof of how much they misread his late tail. This Test added five more to that list.<h2>Fitness at 35: The secret behind the speed</h2>Starc’s durability is not an accident. His routine, quietly relentless, is built around sustaining pace: Two days a week dedicated to leg strength, strict recovery windows (he is obsessive about the 48-hour rule), low-impact running to preserve ankles, a highly controlled workload: rarely more than 22 overs in an innings. He has become something like a high-performance machine, tuned to maximise 12–15 overs of impact a day, rather than endurance for its own sake.This Perth Test was the perfect advertisement for that method.<h2>A bowler who lives in the edge-of-the-seat moments</h2>Some bowlers dominate quietly. Starc dominates loudly. When he’s running in: The slips stay lower. The keeper sets deeper. The batter’s back foot shuffles. The commentators fall silent for just a beat longer. His bowling isn’t just fast; it’s cinematic. Every spell feels like it belongs on a highlight montage. It’s the same electricity Wasim Akram carried in the 90s. The same tension Mitchell Johnson brought in 2013. The same sense that one ball could rewrite the next hour.Starc may not have their averages. But he has their aura.<h2>A wicket always around the corner with Starc bowling</h2>By the time he took his 10th wicket, Starc wasn’t celebrating wildly. He doesn’t need to anymore. His spells aren’t about theatrics; they’re about inevitability. This is what separates Starc even now: He doesn’t bowl for pressure. He bowls for breakthroughs. He doesn’t bowl to contain. He bowls to collapse. And at Perth, he collapsed England twice. The first Ashes Test of 2025–26 now belongs to him, a reminder, at 35, that the left-arm enforcer is still Australia’s loudest, fiercest weapon. Still summoning swing from nowhere. Still hitting 140+ like it’s routine. Still making stadiums buzz in his first over. Still making wickets feel one ball away.

Ashes 2025-26: Mitchell Starc — The left-arm enforcer who still makes the Ashes tremble and why a wicket always feel one ball away with him

When Mitchell Starc marks out his run-up for the first over of a Test match, there is always a murmur in the stadium, an unspoken warning that something could happen immediately. Perth knows this better than most. You can feel it in the way the crowd leans forward, the way the slips crouch lower, the way the batter takes that extra breath. It’s a familiar buzz, the kind that tells you: When Starc starts a Test, a wicket is never far away. In the opening Ashes Test of 2025–26, that buzz became prophecy. By stumps on day 1, Starc had taken 7 wickets, and reminded the cricket world that very few left-arm fast bowlers in history can dictate the rhythm of a match like he still can at 35. The buzz, the angle, the spell Perth has always been good to left-arm quicks, but it belongs to Starc. The bounce suits him, the wind suits him, the hardness of the pitch amplifies the violence in his late swing. When he steamed in for the first ball of the series, the ball hit the keeper’s gloves at 147 kmph, thudding into the webbing like a gunshot. Four balls later, Zak Crawley was late on a length delivery that tailed in just enough. Nick to Usman Khawaja, who fumbled but took the catch. The buzz turned into a roar. For the next hour, every delivery felt like a possibility. It wasn’t just the speed, it was the threat. Starc’s whole aura is built on unpredictability. He keeps you guessing, keeps you uncomfortable. Even when he misses by a few inches, the mind of the batter doesn’t. In this Test, he hit his zones more consistently than he has in years: 13 balls over 145 kmph in the first spell alone. An average swing of 1.6°, his best in Australia since 2021. Seven wickets in the first innings. The message was clear: England didn’t just have to score runs, they had to survive Starc. Reverse swing at Perth? Starc makes it happen The turning point came late on day 2 when the ball, surprisingly early, began to reverse. England were 61/1 and starting to settle. Starc sensed it. His length pitched up by just a fraction, his wrist position straightened, and suddenly the ball was bending back into the right-handers at 142–144. Three overs. Ninety-three seconds of chaos. 3/12. It was trademark Starc, the spell that breaks not just stumps, but spirits. Six years of sustained hostility Starc’s longevity has become a story of its own. At 35, he should not be bowling like this, not according to the fast-bowling logic we’ve grown up with. But he is, and he has been doing it for nearly six straight years without a dip in pace. Across Tests since 2019: Strike rate: 49 (best among Australian quicks), average speed in first spells: 143.4 kmph, percentage of balls above 140 kmph: 52%, Lead wicket-taker in Australia during this period. These aren’t the numbers of a veteran hanging on, they’re the numbers of a frontline enforcer. What sets him apart is how he uses his left-arm angle. Batters hardly face genuine left-arm pace nowadays, maybe once every few months in international cricket. Against Starc, they face not just the angle but the speed, the swing, and the length that forces decisions. England’s top order, especially, has historically struggled with him: Since 2015, Starc has dismissed English right-handers 48 times in Tests. 33% of those were bowled or LBW, proof of how much they misread his late tail. This Test added five more to that list. Fitness at 35: The secret behind the speed Starc’s durability is not an accident. His routine, quietly relentless, is built around sustaining pace: Two days a week dedicated to leg strength, strict recovery windows (he is obsessive about the 48-hour rule), low-impact running to preserve ankles, a highly controlled workload: rarely more than 22 overs in an innings. He has become something like a high-performance machine, tuned to maximise 12–15 overs of impact a day, rather than endurance for its own sake. This Perth Test was the perfect advertisement for that method. A bowler who lives in the edge-of-the-seat moments Some bowlers dominate quietly. Starc dominates loudly. When he’s running in: The slips stay lower. The keeper sets deeper. The batter’s back foot shuffles. The commentators fall silent for just a beat longer. His bowling isn’t just fast; it’s cinematic. Every spell feels like it belongs on a highlight montage. It’s the same electricity Wasim Akram carried in the 90s. The same tension Mitchell Johnson brought in 2013. The same sense that one ball could rewrite the next hour. Starc may not have their averages. But he has their aura. A wicket always around the corner with Starc bowling By the time he took his 10th wicket, Starc wasn’t celebrating wildly. He doesn’t need to anymore. His spells aren’t about theatrics; they’re about inevitability. This is what separates Starc even now: He doesn’t bowl for pressure. He bowls for breakthroughs. He doesn’t bowl to contain. He bowls to collapse. And at Perth, he collapsed England twice. The first Ashes Test of 2025–26 now belongs to him, a reminder, at 35, that the left-arm enforcer is still Australia’s loudest, fiercest weapon. Still summoning swing from nowhere. Still hitting 140+ like it’s routine. Still making stadiums buzz in his first over. Still making wickets feel one ball away.

Mitchell Starc’s 10-wicket Ashes burst reaffirms his status as the last great left-arm enforcer, still bowling 140+, still lethal, still a wicket always around the corner

Both the semifinals in the FIDE World Cup 2025 will head to a tiebreak after GM Nodirbek Yakubboev and GM Javokhir Sindarov played out yet another drab draw while GM Andrey Esipenko failed to breach the defence of Chinese GM Wei Yei here on Saturday. Just like in the first game, Wei Yi once again found himself in time pressure against Esipenko, this time with black pieces.&nbsp;&nbsp;But the Chinese, who is known for his calm demeanour under pressure, pulled himself out of the hole with some precise moves to make the time control.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/formula-one-championship-leader-lando-norris-grabs-stressful-las-vegas-pole-1763796498475">Formula One: Championship leader Lando Norris grabs 'stressful' Las Vegas pole</a>&nbsp;With very little to play for in terms of a result, Esipenko offered a draw soon after. Though Wei did not take the offer immediately and tried to make inroads with his queen, it was quite clear that no other result was possible and decided to sign the peace pact after 37 moves.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fide-world-cup-2025-first-game-of-wei-yi-andrey-esipenko-nodirbek-abdusattorov-javokhir-sindarov-semifinals-end-in-a-draw-1763783193100">FIDE World Cup 2025: First game of Wei Yi-Esipenko, Nodirbek-Sindarov semifinals end in a draw</a>&nbsp;In the other semifinal, the second game between Nordirbek and Sindarov went the same way as the first as both the players were happy to play solid and safe chess till the mandatory 30 move threshold before agreeing for a draw.&nbsp;Results:<ul><li>GM Andrey Esipenko (FIDE) drew with GM Wei Yi (CHN) (1:1 aggregate)</li><li>GM Javokhir Sindarov (UZB) drew with GM Nodirbek Yakubboev (UZB) (1:1 aggregate)</li></ul>

The second game between Nordirbek and Sindarov went the same way as the first as both the players were happy to play solid and safe chess till the mandatory 30 move threshold before agreeing for a draw.

Both the semifinals in the FIDE World Cup 2025 will head to a tiebreak after GM Nodirbek Yakubboev and GM Javokhir Sindarov played out yet another drab draw while GM Andrey Esipenko failed to breach the defence of Chinese GM Wei Yei here on Saturday. Just like in the first game, Wei Yi once again found himself in time pressure against Esipenko, this time with black pieces. But the Chinese, who is known for his calm demeanour under pressure, pulled himself out of the hole with some precise moves to make the time control. Also Read - Formula One: Championship leader Lando Norris grabs 'stressful' Las Vegas pole With very little to play for in terms of a result, Esipenko offered a draw soon after. Though Wei did not take the offer immediately and tried to make inroads with his queen, it was quite clear that no other result was possible and decided to sign the peace pact after 37 moves. Also Read - FIDE World Cup 2025: First game of Wei Yi-Esipenko, Nodirbek-Sindarov semifinals end in a draw In the other semifinal, the second game between Nordirbek and Sindarov went the same way as the first as both the players were happy to play solid and safe chess till the mandatory 30 move threshold before agreeing for a draw. Results: GM Andrey Esipenko (FIDE) drew with GM Wei Yi (CHN) (1:1 aggregate) GM Javokhir Sindarov (UZB) drew with GM Nodirbek Yakubboev (UZB) (1:1 aggregate)

The second game between Nordirbek and Sindarov went the same way as the first as both the players were happy to play solid and safe chess till the mandatory 30 move threshold before agreeing for a draw.

FIDE World Cup 2025: Both semifinals advance to tiebreak after another day of draws

AustrPat Cummins has given Australia a big boost ahead of the Ashes, saying he is hopeful of returning for the second Test at The Gabba on December 4. The Australian captain missed the first Test in Perth because of a lower-back injury, but his recovery over the last week has kept the door open for a comeback. Cummins said he has slowly increased his workload and feels better than he did earlier this month. He bowled several strong sessions in Perth and felt no major discomfort afterwards. Speaking during the broadcast, he said he is ‘half a chance’ to play the next match, depending on how his body responds to a few more training sessions in the coming days. Australia would welcome him back as soon as possible. They are already missing Josh Hazlewood, who has been ruled out of the first two Tests with a hamstring injury and could miss more of the series. Without their main strike bowlers, the selectors have had to rely on less-experienced options, including debutant Brendan Doggett, who impressed with five wickets in his first Test.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-to-face-nepal-in-blind-women-s-t20-cricket-wc-final-1763817749489">India to face Nepal in blind women's T20 cricket WC final</a>&nbsp;Cummins said the final call will not be rushed. He will speak with the physios, selectors, and team doctors before confirming his availability. He made it clear that he will only play if he feels fully ready and is not worried about being forced into the XI. He also said he wants a better sense of the pitch and match conditions in Brisbane before taking a final decision. If Cummins returns, Doggett is expected to make way despite his good debut. Australia would gain not just their captain but also their most reliable pace bowler, which becomes important with England looking to bounce back in the series. The second Test begins on December 4 at The Gabba, where Cummins has always enjoyed bowling. Australia will hope their skipper leads them out once again as they chase control of the Ashes after the early advantage in Perth.

Australia would welcome Pat Cummins back as soon as possible. They are already missing Josh Hazlewood, who has been ruled out of the first two Tests with a hamstring injury and could miss more of the series. 

AustrPat Cummins has given Australia a big boost ahead of the Ashes, saying he is hopeful of returning for the second Test at The Gabba on December 4. The Australian captain missed the first Test in Perth because of a lower-back injury, but his recovery over the last week has kept the door open for a comeback. Cummins said he has slowly increased his workload and feels better than he did earlier this month. He bowled several strong sessions in Perth and felt no major discomfort afterwards. Speaking during the broadcast, he said he is ‘half a chance’ to play the next match, depending on how his body responds to a few more training sessions in the coming days. Australia would welcome him back as soon as possible. They are already missing Josh Hazlewood, who has been ruled out of the first two Tests with a hamstring injury and could miss more of the series. Without their main strike bowlers, the selectors have had to rely on less-experienced options, including debutant Brendan Doggett, who impressed with five wickets in his first Test. Also read | India to face Nepal in blind women's T20 cricket WC final Cummins said the final call will not be rushed. He will speak with the physios, selectors, and team doctors before confirming his availability. He made it clear that he will only play if he feels fully ready and is not worried about being forced into the XI. He also said he wants a better sense of the pitch and match conditions in Brisbane before taking a final decision. If Cummins returns, Doggett is expected to make way despite his good debut. Australia would gain not just their captain but also their most reliable pace bowler, which becomes important with England looking to bounce back in the series. The second Test begins on December 4 at The Gabba, where Cummins has always enjoyed bowling. Australia will hope their skipper leads them out once again as they chase control of the Ashes after the early advantage in Perth.

Australia would welcome Pat Cummins back as soon as possible. They are already missing Josh Hazlewood, who has been ruled out of the first two Tests with a hamstring injury and could miss more of the series.&nbsp;

Pat Cummins drops BIG update about his Ashes return; here's what we know

India beat Australia on Saturday to enter the final of the first blind women's T20 world cup against Nepal, winners of the other semi-final against Pakistan in Colombo. India won the first semi-final by nine wickets while Nepal cruised into Sunday's final at Colombo's P. Saravanamuttu Stadium after beating Pakistan by seven wickets.&nbsp;Australia's Chanakan Buakhao top scored with 34 to take their total to 109-9 in their 20 overs. India's Simranjeet Kour took 1-6 having bowled two overs. Australia suffered six runouts.&nbsp;Also read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-test-wickets-for-bangladesh-shakib-not-at-the-top-check-who-is-1763813583637"> 5 players with most Test wickets for Bangladesh: Shakib not at the top, check who is?</a> Basanti Hansda top scored for India with 45 while Ganga Kadam (41) and K Karuna (16) were not out when they took India into the finals with 112-1 in 11.5 overs.&nbsp;In the second match for the day, Nepal won by seven wickets after restricting Pakistan at 169-6 in their 20 overs. Nepal lost two quick wickets, but managed to coast to a comfortable victory.&nbsp;Pakistan's poor bowling helped, conceding 47 extras, making it the highest score for Nepal. Nepal's Binita Pun scored 46 off 23 balls before being ruled out hit wicket. Susma Tamang was not out on 36. Pakistan's&nbsp;Shumaila Kiran with 1-10 was the best bowler while&nbsp;Mehreen Ali ended up with 1-45.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lakshya-sen-saves-three-match-points-reaches-australian-open-2025-final-1763814405759">Lakshya Sen saves three match points, reaches Australian Open 2025 final</a>&nbsp;The final will be played on Sunday at the Saravanamuttu Stadium which is the oldest Test cricket venue in Sri Lanka.&nbsp;Disclaimer:&nbsp;This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Australia's Chanakan Buakhao top scored with 34 to take their total to 109-9 in their 20 overs. India's Simranjeet Kour took 1-6 having bowled two overs. Australia suffered six runouts.

India beat Australia on Saturday to enter the final of the first blind women's T20 world cup against Nepal, winners of the other semi-final against Pakistan in Colombo. India won the first semi-final by nine wickets while Nepal cruised into Sunday's final at Colombo's P. Saravanamuttu Stadium after beating Pakistan by seven wickets. Australia's Chanakan Buakhao top scored with 34 to take their total to 109-9 in their 20 overs. India's Simranjeet Kour took 1-6 having bowled two overs. Australia suffered six runouts. Also read | 5 players with most Test wickets for Bangladesh: Shakib not at the top, check who is? Basanti Hansda top scored for India with 45 while Ganga Kadam (41) and K Karuna (16) were not out when they took India into the finals with 112-1 in 11.5 overs. In the second match for the day, Nepal won by seven wickets after restricting Pakistan at 169-6 in their 20 overs. Nepal lost two quick wickets, but managed to coast to a comfortable victory. Pakistan's poor bowling helped, conceding 47 extras, making it the highest score for Nepal. Nepal's Binita Pun scored 46 off 23 balls before being ruled out hit wicket. Susma Tamang was not out on 36. Pakistan's Shumaila Kiran with 1-10 was the best bowler while Mehreen Ali ended up with 1-45. Also read | Lakshya Sen saves three match points, reaches Australian Open 2025 final The final will be played on Sunday at the Saravanamuttu Stadium which is the oldest Test cricket venue in Sri Lanka. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Australia's Chanakan Buakhao top scored with 34 to take their total to 109-9 in their 20 overs. India's Simranjeet Kour took 1-6 having bowled two overs. Australia suffered six runouts.

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India was back on the map in Chess as the nation successfully hosted the FIDE World Cup 2025. Back after 23 years in India, the FIDE World Cup in India’s Goa has been a success story with 206 Grandmasters competing for the third most important chess tournament. While the tournament is still on, WION exclusively caught up with Abhijit Kunte, Tournament Director for FIDE World Cup 2025, as he gave some insights about the tournament.&nbsp;Question: So, when did the idea of hosting the FIDE World Cup come to mind and what was the thought process?I think it was the first week of March when there were serious talks about organising the World Cup in India. And I think AICF had to work with our offices and the potential destination to host the event. But then, of course, I think nothing can beat Goa and here we are in Goa hosting it.&nbsp;Question: How can you compare the FIDE World Cup with the Championships you represented during your playing days?Well, I played the event in 2000 in India when it was hosted in Delhi. And that time it was a World Championship. The format of the World Championship changed, but this time, it is a knockout format; there is only one opportunity in the knockout stage. And this is like, I call it WWF, you know, like the last player to stay. It's very tiring for the players, one World Cup game. And it can show that not even the best of the best players can survive this.&nbsp;Question: What was the set of challenges you faced while organising the FIDE World Cup 2025 and what was the role of the government?I think we must thank the government of Goa and the Chief Minister Pramod Sawant for supporting this event wholeheartedly. And of course, the Government of India, which helped, you know, like every player gets a reason, because there were 83 countries participating. Of course, there are some visa issues that are there in many countries. Sometimes they don't have enough time to apply to stipulate in time.&nbsp;But the Government of India and the Government of Goa helped a lot. I must thank the AICF President Nitin Narang for making sure that everything falls in place. As well as securing the sponsorships.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Question: What were the logistical challenges you faced during the FIDE World Cup 2025?We have two grandmasters here, but there are many other places which have more chess players. So, of course, it was a great challenge to have the maximum number of people come up. But we had a lot of people coming from outside Goa. In the initial round, there was another problem because we could not accommodate many people in the venue, since there were 208 players and they were playing chess and a live board.&nbsp;So, there were different challenges. So, in the initial rounds, there were very few tickets available. But somehow, now we are in a situation, it is worthless. And we have a bigger hall to accommodate more people.&nbsp;Question: Can you speak on the role of AICF and how it is helping groom the next generation of chess stars?We have started a scholarship for 42 youngsters who are in the top three. We are paying about Rs 20,000 to Rs 50,000 per month. This will help them to train and participate in national and international tournaments.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Then we have distributed very handsome prize money to the Olympia team, which is about Rs 3 crores. For Gukesh, Arjun, Divya and others, about Rs 2 crores later on. So, the government, AICF, is supportive in every step possible. Now, the state governments are also supportive. So, we are hopeful that now we don't have to sell chess to anyone because it's already there and it's a brand.&nbsp;So, we just have to see how quickly we can progress it, how quickly the chess game itself can be used as a tool to help society.

Back after 23 years in India, the FIDE World Cup in India’s Goa has been a success story with 206 Grandmasters competing for the third most important chess tournament. While the tournament is still on, WION exclusively caught up with Abhijit Kunte, Tournament Director for FIDE World Cup 2025.

India was back on the map in Chess as the nation successfully hosted the FIDE World Cup 2025. Back after 23 years in India, the FIDE World Cup in India’s Goa has been a success story with 206 Grandmasters competing for the third most important chess tournament. While the tournament is still on, WION exclusively caught up with Abhijit Kunte, Tournament Director for FIDE World Cup 2025, as he gave some insights about the tournament. Question: So, when did the idea of hosting the FIDE World Cup come to mind and what was the thought process? I think it was the first week of March when there were serious talks about organising the World Cup in India. And I think AICF had to work with our offices and the potential destination to host the event. But then, of course, I think nothing can beat Goa and here we are in Goa hosting it. Question: How can you compare the FIDE World Cup with the Championships you represented during your playing days? Well, I played the event in 2000 in India when it was hosted in Delhi. And that time it was a World Championship. The format of the World Championship changed, but this time, it is a knockout format; there is only one opportunity in the knockout stage. And this is like, I call it WWF, you know, like the last player to stay. It's very tiring for the players, one World Cup game. And it can show that not even the best of the best players can survive this. Question: What was the set of challenges you faced while organising the FIDE World Cup 2025 and what was the role of the government? I think we must thank the government of Goa and the Chief Minister Pramod Sawant for supporting this event wholeheartedly. And of course, the Government of India, which helped, you know, like every player gets a reason, because there were 83 countries participating. Of course, there are some visa issues that are there in many countries. Sometimes they don't have enough time to apply to stipulate in time. But the Government of India and the Government of Goa helped a lot. I must thank the AICF President Nitin Narang for making sure that everything falls in place. As well as securing the sponsorships. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Question: What were the logistical challenges you faced during the FIDE World Cup 2025? We have two grandmasters here, but there are many other places which have more chess players. So, of course, it was a great challenge to have the maximum number of people come up. But we had a lot of people coming from outside Goa. In the initial round, there was another problem because we could not accommodate many people in the venue, since there were 208 players and they were playing chess and a live board. So, there were different challenges. So, in the initial rounds, there were very few tickets available. But somehow, now we are in a situation, it is worthless. And we have a bigger hall to accommodate more people. Question: Can you speak on the role of AICF and how it is helping groom the next generation of chess stars? We have started a scholarship for 42 youngsters who are in the top three. We are paying about Rs 20,000 to Rs 50,000 per month. This will help them to train and participate in national and international tournaments. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes Then we have distributed very handsome prize money to the Olympia team, which is about Rs 3 crores. For Gukesh, Arjun, Divya and others, about Rs 2 crores later on. So, the government, AICF, is supportive in every step possible. Now, the state governments are also supportive. So, we are hopeful that now we don't have to sell chess to anyone because it's already there and it's a brand. So, we just have to see how quickly we can progress it, how quickly the chess game itself can be used as a tool to help society.

Back after 23 years in India, the FIDE World Cup in India’s Goa has been a success story with 206 Grandmasters competing for the third most important chess tournament. While the tournament is still on, WION exclusively caught up with Abhijit Kunte, Tournament Director for FIDE World Cup 2025.

Exclusive: 'Chess is already a brand in India,' says Abhijit Kunte as India successfully hosts FIDE World Cup 2025

Indian ace suttler Lakshya Sen has moved one step closer to a major title on Saturday (Nov 22) after reaching the Australian Open 2025 final with a hard-fought win over world No. 6 Chou Tien Chen in Sydney. In a match that swung back and forth for 86 minutes, Lakshya held his nerve, saved three match points and delivered one of his strongest performances of the season to stay in contention for the title.&nbsp;Seeded 14th in the world, Lakshya started the semi-final under pressure as Chou controlled the early rallies and jumped to a 4-0 lead. The Indian struggled to settle and lost the opening game 17-21. But Lakshya has built a reputation for staying calm in tough moments, and that quality showed again when the second game began.&nbsp;Also read | 5 players with most Test wickets for Bangladesh: Shakib not at the top, check who is?&nbsp;Chou opened a 7-4 lead, but Lakshya fought back by changing pace, tightening his defence, and forcing longer rallies. Soon, he levelled the score at 12-12. Even then, the game kept slipping away from him as Chou earned three match points at 20-17. Lakshya refused to give in, saved all three, and turned the game around to take it 24-22. With momentum finally on his side, Lakshya controlled the decider. He attacked early, pushed Chou to the backcourt, and maintained a steady lead. The pressure shifted completely, and Lakshya closed the third game 21-16 to make his second final of the BWF 2025 World Tour. This win also marked Lakshya’s fourth victory over Chou Tien Chen in eight meetings. Earlier this year, he had beaten the same opponent in a tight semi-final at the Hong Kong Open. Lakshya is now the only Indian still alive in the tournament. He reached the semis by defeating fellow Indian Ayush Shetty in the quarter-final. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, meanwhile, bowed out after losing their men’s doubles quarter-final on Friday. Lakshya will now face either world No. 12 Chou Yi Lin of Chinese Taipei or Japan’s Yushi Tanaka, ranked 26th, in Sunday’s &nbsp;(Nov 23) final.

Seeded 14th in the world, Lakshya started the semi-final under pressure as Chou controlled the early rallies and jumped to a 4-0 lead. The Indian struggled to settle and lost the opening game 17-21.

Indian ace suttler Lakshya Sen has moved one step closer to a major title on Saturday (Nov 22) after reaching the Australian Open 2025 final with a hard-fought win over world No. 6 Chou Tien Chen in Sydney. In a match that swung back and forth for 86 minutes, Lakshya held his nerve, saved three match points and delivered one of his strongest performances of the season to stay in contention for the title. Seeded 14th in the world, Lakshya started the semi-final under pressure as Chou controlled the early rallies and jumped to a 4-0 lead. The Indian struggled to settle and lost the opening game 17-21. But Lakshya has built a reputation for staying calm in tough moments, and that quality showed again when the second game began. Also read | 5 players with most Test wickets for Bangladesh: Shakib not at the top, check who is? Chou opened a 7-4 lead, but Lakshya fought back by changing pace, tightening his defence, and forcing longer rallies. Soon, he levelled the score at 12-12. Even then, the game kept slipping away from him as Chou earned three match points at 20-17. Lakshya refused to give in, saved all three, and turned the game around to take it 24-22. With momentum finally on his side, Lakshya controlled the decider. He attacked early, pushed Chou to the backcourt, and maintained a steady lead. The pressure shifted completely, and Lakshya closed the third game 21-16 to make his second final of the BWF 2025 World Tour. This win also marked Lakshya’s fourth victory over Chou Tien Chen in eight meetings. Earlier this year, he had beaten the same opponent in a tight semi-final at the Hong Kong Open. Lakshya is now the only Indian still alive in the tournament. He reached the semis by defeating fellow Indian Ayush Shetty in the quarter-final. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, meanwhile, bowed out after losing their men’s doubles quarter-final on Friday. Lakshya will now face either world No. 12 Chou Yi Lin of Chinese Taipei or Japan’s Yushi Tanaka, ranked 26th, in Sunday’s (Nov 23) final.

Seeded 14th in the world, Lakshya started the semi-final under pressure as Chou controlled the early rallies and jumped to a 4-0 lead. The Indian struggled to settle and lost the opening game 17-21.

Lakshya Sen saves three match points, reaches Australian Open 2025 final

From Shakib Al Hasan to Mashrafe Mortaza, meet the five bowlers with most Test wickets for Bangladesh. These five bowlers have given their hearts out for the rise of Bangladesh cricket.

From Shakib Al Hasan to Mashrafe Mortaza, meet the five bowlers with most Test wickets for Bangladesh. These five bowlers have given their hearts out for the rise of Bangladesh cricket.

5 players with most Test wickets for Bangladesh: Shakib not at the top, check who is?

Australia crushed England inside two days in Perth, sealing an eight-wicket win on Saturday (Nov 22) that felt sharp and decisive. The match progressed at a remarkable pace, with the fast bowlers controlling almost every session, and by the second afternoon, the result was evident. Ashes Tests rarely finish this quickly anymore, which is why this one will be remembered for a long time.<h2>When was the last time an Ashes Test finished inside two days?</h2>The answer goes back more than a century. The previous two-day Ashes Test was in 1921 at Trent Bridge, where Australia beat England by 10 wickets. Batting first, England were dismissed for 112. Australia replied with 232, and after England fell again for 147, the target was just 30. Jack Gregory and Ted McDonald were the stars of that match, taking eight wickets each. It took 104 years for another Ashes Test to wrap up this fast.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/watch-palash-muchhal-s-surprise-proposal-to-smriti-mandhana-at-world-cup-final-venue-1763733295774">WATCH: Palash Muchhal’s surprise proposal to Smriti Mandhana at World Cup final venue</a>&nbsp;Coming back to Perth, the scenes carried the same intensity. Across just three innings and five sessions, 30 wickets fell for 468 runs in 113 overs. Nineteen of them came on a dramatic opening day where the ball kept moving and neither batting lineup found any stability. England couldn’t build pressure, Australia kept hitting the right areas, and every small partnership felt temporary.&nbsp;Mitchell Starc delivered one of his best Ashes performances with a ten-wicket haul that stopped England from settling at any stage. When Australia needed calm in the chase, Travis Head stepped in with a controlled and confident century in the fourth innings. He removed any tension from the finish and made sure the match didn’t drag into a third day. There was also a lighter moment involving Australia’s choice of opener.<h3>Smith’s decision to open with Travis Head</h3>After the win, captain Steve Smith was asked why Head walked out first in the second innings. Smith joked that they even thought about sending Nathan Lyon to open before finally choosing Head. The move worked smoothly, and Head’s innings justified the call with ease.

The match progressed at a remarkable pace, with the fast bowlers controlling almost every session, and by the second afternoon, the result was evident. Ashes Tests rarely finish this quickly anymore, which is why this one will be remembered for a long time.

Australia crushed England inside two days in Perth, sealing an eight-wicket win on Saturday (Nov 22) that felt sharp and decisive. The match progressed at a remarkable pace, with the fast bowlers controlling almost every session, and by the second afternoon, the result was evident. Ashes Tests rarely finish this quickly anymore, which is why this one will be remembered for a long time. When was the last time an Ashes Test finished inside two days? The answer goes back more than a century. The previous two-day Ashes Test was in 1921 at Trent Bridge, where Australia beat England by 10 wickets. Batting first, England were dismissed for 112. Australia replied with 232, and after England fell again for 147, the target was just 30. Jack Gregory and Ted McDonald were the stars of that match, taking eight wickets each. It took 104 years for another Ashes Test to wrap up this fast. Also read | WATCH: Palash Muchhal’s surprise proposal to Smriti Mandhana at World Cup final venue Coming back to Perth, the scenes carried the same intensity. Across just three innings and five sessions, 30 wickets fell for 468 runs in 113 overs. Nineteen of them came on a dramatic opening day where the ball kept moving and neither batting lineup found any stability. England couldn’t build pressure, Australia kept hitting the right areas, and every small partnership felt temporary. Mitchell Starc delivered one of his best Ashes performances with a ten-wicket haul that stopped England from settling at any stage. When Australia needed calm in the chase, Travis Head stepped in with a controlled and confident century in the fourth innings. He removed any tension from the finish and made sure the match didn’t drag into a third day. There was also a lighter moment involving Australia’s choice of opener. Smith’s decision to open with Travis Head After the win, captain Steve Smith was asked why Head walked out first in the second innings. Smith joked that they even thought about sending Nathan Lyon to open before finally choosing Head. The move worked smoothly, and Head’s innings justified the call with ease.

The match progressed at a remarkable pace, with the fast bowlers controlling almost every session, and by the second afternoon, the result was evident. Ashes Tests rarely finish this quickly anymore, which is why this one will be remembered for a long time.

When was the last time an Ashes test ended inside two days?

Spinner Kuldeep Yadav took three wickets as India rattled South Africa with late strikes to leave the tourists 247-6 at stumps on the first day of the second Test on Saturday. Tristan Stubbs, who made 49, and skipper Temba Bavuma (41) put on 84 runs for the third wicket after South Africa elected to bat in their bid for a first Test series win in India in 25 years.&nbsp;The World Test champions won the first Test of the two-match series by 30 runs at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.&nbsp;Ravindra Jadeja sent back Bavuma with his left-arm spin in the final session before Kuldeep denied Stubbs his fifty to raise the noise of a large weekend crowd in Guwahati.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-nz-vs-wi-matt-henry-mark-chapman-help-new-zealand-sweep-west-indies-odi-series-1763800558601">NZ vs WI: Matt Henry, Mark Chapman help New Zealand sweep West Indies ODI series</a>&nbsp;Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep (3-48) dismissed Wiaan Mulder for 13 and pace bowler Mohammed Siraj ended Tony de Zorzi's defiance on 28 with the second new ball to further dent South Africa.&nbsp;Left-hander Senuran Muthusamy, on 25, and wicketkeeper-batter Kyle Verreynne, on one, were batting when bad light forced stumps with only 81.5 overs possible, fewer than the usual 90 overs in a day.&nbsp;Aiden Markram, who scored 38, and Ryan Rickelton (35) fell either side of the first break to Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep after an opening partnership of 82.&nbsp;Bavuma and Stubbs, promoted to number three in the batting order, then got to the grind and slowly took the attack to the hosts with regular boundaries as the pair used their feet against the Indian spinners.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/formula-one-championship-leader-lando-norris-grabs-stressful-las-vegas-pole-1763796498475">Formula One: Championship leader Lando Norris grabs 'stressful' Las Vegas pole</a>&nbsp;Jadeja broke through with his left-arm spin to dismiss in-form Bavuma, who scored the only fifty in the opener in Kolkata, after the batter chipped to mid-off.Stubbs attempted to keep up the tempo as he hit Jadeja for a six but soon Kuldeep had him caught at slip.&nbsp;Play started 30 minutes earlier than usual, with the order of the session breaks reversed, meaning tea came before lunch at India's newest Test venue, which attracted an opening-day crowd of over 15,000 fans.&nbsp;Bumrah had Markram bowled at the stroke of tea when the batsman inside-edged a delivery on to his stumps.&nbsp;Kuldeep struck on the third ball after the break to cut short Rickelton's 82-ball stay.&nbsp;The openers had started cautiously and Markram got off the mark on his 17th ball with a crunching cover drive for four off Bumrah.&nbsp;Bumrah nearly had his revenge next ball only for KL Rahul to drop a regulation chance at second slip. The bowler covered his face in dismay.&nbsp;South Africa, who recently drew 1-1 in Pakistan, are chasing a first series win in India since Hansie Cronje's team triumphed there in 2000.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.



South Africa, who recently drew 1-1 in Pakistan, are chasing a first series win in India since Hansie Cronje's team triumphed there in 2000.

Spinner Kuldeep Yadav took three wickets as India rattled South Africa with late strikes to leave the tourists 247-6 at stumps on the first day of the second Test on Saturday. Tristan Stubbs, who made 49, and skipper Temba Bavuma (41) put on 84 runs for the third wicket after South Africa elected to bat in their bid for a first Test series win in India in 25 years. The World Test champions won the first Test of the two-match series by 30 runs at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. Ravindra Jadeja sent back Bavuma with his left-arm spin in the final session before Kuldeep denied Stubbs his fifty to raise the noise of a large weekend crowd in Guwahati. Also Read - NZ vs WI: Matt Henry, Mark Chapman help New Zealand sweep West Indies ODI series Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep (3-48) dismissed Wiaan Mulder for 13 and pace bowler Mohammed Siraj ended Tony de Zorzi's defiance on 28 with the second new ball to further dent South Africa. Left-hander Senuran Muthusamy, on 25, and wicketkeeper-batter Kyle Verreynne, on one, were batting when bad light forced stumps with only 81.5 overs possible, fewer than the usual 90 overs in a day. Aiden Markram, who scored 38, and Ryan Rickelton (35) fell either side of the first break to Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep after an opening partnership of 82. Bavuma and Stubbs, promoted to number three in the batting order, then got to the grind and slowly took the attack to the hosts with regular boundaries as the pair used their feet against the Indian spinners. Also Read - Formula One: Championship leader Lando Norris grabs 'stressful' Las Vegas pole Jadeja broke through with his left-arm spin to dismiss in-form Bavuma, who scored the only fifty in the opener in Kolkata, after the batter chipped to mid-off. Stubbs attempted to keep up the tempo as he hit Jadeja for a six but soon Kuldeep had him caught at slip. Play started 30 minutes earlier than usual, with the order of the session breaks reversed, meaning tea came before lunch at India's newest Test venue, which attracted an opening-day crowd of over 15,000 fans. Bumrah had Markram bowled at the stroke of tea when the batsman inside-edged a delivery on to his stumps. Kuldeep struck on the third ball after the break to cut short Rickelton's 82-ball stay. The openers had started cautiously and Markram got off the mark on his 17th ball with a crunching cover drive for four off Bumrah. Bumrah nearly had his revenge next ball only for KL Rahul to drop a regulation chance at second slip. The bowler covered his face in dismay. South Africa, who recently drew 1-1 in Pakistan, are chasing a first series win in India since Hansie Cronje's team triumphed there in 2000. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

South Africa, who recently drew 1-1 in Pakistan, are chasing a first series win in India since Hansie Cronje's team triumphed there in 2000.

IND vs SA, 2nd Test: Kuldeep Yadav takes three as hosts restrict Proteas to 247/6 at stumps

Australia made light work of England in the opening Ashes 2025-26 Test as they wrapped the affairs on Day 2 at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Saturday (Nov 22). With bowlers dominating Day 1 of the Test with 19 wickets, it was the Mitchell Starc and Travis Head show that stole the spotlight as Australia beat England by eight wickets. The win meant it was for the first time since 1921 that an Ashes Test finished in two days as the hosts now lead 1-0 in the series.<h2>Australia wrap Ashes opener</h2>In what was a Test match dominated by bowlers, Travis Head stole the show on Day 2 as he scored 69-ball hundred, one of the fastest in red-ball cricket. He would eventually score 123 off 83 before getting out as Australia wrapped the Test in record time. Jake Weatherald (23) and Marnus Labuschagne (unbeaten 51) also played key roles as the Aussies chased down 205 in 28.2 overs. Brydon Carse scalped both wickets for the hosts as they maintained their 100 percent win record in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle.&nbsp;&nbsp;Having bowled out Australia for 132 in their first innings, England were cruising at 65-1 and building an ominous second-innings lead, but Scott Boland and Starc left them reeling with four wickets in as many overs. A ruthless Boland accounted for Ben Duckett (28), Ollie Pope (33) and Harry Brook (0) in the space of 11 balls, then two deliveries later, Starc sent Joe Root packing for eight.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;When Starc removed skipper Ben Stokes (2), England were flailing at 88-6 and the veteran paceman had bagged a 10-wicket haul for only the third time after his first innings 7-58, a career-best.&nbsp;England were partially rescued by a crucial 50-run stand between Gus Atkinson (37) and Brydon Carse (20) before being rolled for 164 at tea.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Earlier, Australia were bowled out for 132 with 19 wickets falling on Day 1 of the Perth Test match. England were first bowled out for 172 when Mitchell Starc ended with seven wickets. His career best exploits had seen Australia top of their game before Ben Stokes and Co showed their will in the match, having taken a 40-run lead.&nbsp;However, that lead made no favours as Australia won the match by eight wickets and will now take the field in the second Ashes Test on Dec 4 in Brisbane. In between, England will also have a two-day warm-up match against the Prime Minister's XI at the Manuka Oval in Canberra starting on Nov 29.

With bowlers dominating Day 1 of the Test with 19 wickets, it was the Mitchell Starc and Travis Head show that stole the spotlight as Australia beat England by eight wickets.

Australia made light work of England in the opening Ashes 2025-26 Test as they wrapped the affairs on Day 2 at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Saturday (Nov 22). With bowlers dominating Day 1 of the Test with 19 wickets, it was the Mitchell Starc and Travis Head show that stole the spotlight as Australia beat England by eight wickets. The win meant it was for the first time since 1921 that an Ashes Test finished in two days as the hosts now lead 1-0 in the series. Australia wrap Ashes opener In what was a Test match dominated by bowlers, Travis Head stole the show on Day 2 as he scored 69-ball hundred, one of the fastest in red-ball cricket. He would eventually score 123 off 83 before getting out as Australia wrapped the Test in record time. Jake Weatherald (23) and Marnus Labuschagne (unbeaten 51) also played key roles as the Aussies chased down 205 in 28.2 overs. Brydon Carse scalped both wickets for the hosts as they maintained their 100 percent win record in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle. Having bowled out Australia for 132 in their first innings, England were cruising at 65-1 and building an ominous second-innings lead, but Scott Boland and Starc left them reeling with four wickets in as many overs. A ruthless Boland accounted for Ben Duckett (28), Ollie Pope (33) and Harry Brook (0) in the space of 11 balls, then two deliveries later, Starc sent Joe Root packing for eight. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes When Starc removed skipper Ben Stokes (2), England were flailing at 88-6 and the veteran paceman had bagged a 10-wicket haul for only the third time after his first innings 7-58, a career-best. England were partially rescued by a crucial 50-run stand between Gus Atkinson (37) and Brydon Carse (20) before being rolled for 164 at tea. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Earlier, Australia were bowled out for 132 with 19 wickets falling on Day 1 of the Perth Test match. England were first bowled out for 172 when Mitchell Starc ended with seven wickets. His career best exploits had seen Australia top of their game before Ben Stokes and Co showed their will in the match, having taken a 40-run lead. However, that lead made no favours as Australia won the match by eight wickets and will now take the field in the second Ashes Test on Dec 4 in Brisbane. In between, England will also have a two-day warm-up match against the Prime Minister's XI at the Manuka Oval in Canberra starting on Nov 29.

With bowlers dominating Day 1 of the Test with 19 wickets, it was the Mitchell Starc and Travis Head show that stole the spotlight as Australia beat England by eight wickets.

Ashes 2025-26: Starc, Head wreak havoc as Australia wrap Perth opener on Day 2, take 1-0 lead

Matt Henry took 4-43 and Mark Chapman crafted 64 as New Zealand coasted to a four-wicket win over the West Indies in the third one-day international on Saturday for a series sweep.&nbsp;The tourists' top order failed to fire once again, skittled for 161 in Hamilton before New Zealand eased to 162-6 off 30.2 overs.&nbsp;The chase started poorly, with the home side reduced to 32-3, before Chapman's steady knock was supplemented by an unbeaten 40 from Michael Bracewell.&nbsp;The most one-sided match of the series left New Zealand savouring a 3-0 triumph, following their 3-1 win in the T20 series.&nbsp;The teams will next contest three Tests, starting in Christchurch on December 2.&nbsp;Henry, expected to be a key figure in the Test series, hoped they could continue their winning momentum into the longer format.&nbsp;"It's an exciting little stretch of cricket coming up," he said.&nbsp;"We've been playing some really good cricket and we've been winning some of the key moments, which has got us over the line.&nbsp;"Everyone's stepping up in different ways, which is great."&nbsp;The West Indies won the toss but their specialist batsmen struggled to establish themselves, a problem evident throughout both white-ball series.&nbsp;Captain Shai Hope scored a century in game two but he lamented the inability of their top order to build big scores across the series.&nbsp;He said it was unacceptable for their innings to last just 36.2 overs at Seddon Park."Again, we're just not clicking with the bat unfortunately," he said.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;"We haven't assessed the conditions and adapted as quickly as we should, that was a big issue in this game in particular.&nbsp;"We just didn't get in. We didn't get that flow, that momentum."&nbsp;Henry rocked the visitors early with two wickets in the space of three balls in his third over, removing opener Ackeem Auguste for 17 and Keacy Carty without scoring.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Wickets fell regularly from that point, including that of Hope, caught down the leg side for 16 off the bowling of Zak Foulkes to follow his century in game two.&nbsp;With his team teetering at 95-7, Roston Chase led a low-order rearguard with 38 before falling to Henry.&nbsp;Top order trio Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra and Will Young all departed early for New Zealand but Chapman combined with Bracewell for 75 runs for the fifth wicket to make the outcome safe.&nbsp;Chapman swatted 19 runs off Matthew Forde in the 27th over to lift the 31-year-old past 50 for a seventh time.&nbsp;His 63-ball knock featured eight fours and two sixes.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Captain Shai Hope scored a century in game two but he lamented the inability of their top order to build big scores across the series.

Matt Henry took 4-43 and Mark Chapman crafted 64 as New Zealand coasted to a four-wicket win over the West Indies in the third one-day international on Saturday for a series sweep. The tourists' top order failed to fire once again, skittled for 161 in Hamilton before New Zealand eased to 162-6 off 30.2 overs. The chase started poorly, with the home side reduced to 32-3, before Chapman's steady knock was supplemented by an unbeaten 40 from Michael Bracewell. The most one-sided match of the series left New Zealand savouring a 3-0 triumph, following their 3-1 win in the T20 series. The teams will next contest three Tests, starting in Christchurch on December 2. Henry, expected to be a key figure in the Test series, hoped they could continue their winning momentum into the longer format. "It's an exciting little stretch of cricket coming up," he said. "We've been playing some really good cricket and we've been winning some of the key moments, which has got us over the line. "Everyone's stepping up in different ways, which is great." The West Indies won the toss but their specialist batsmen struggled to establish themselves, a problem evident throughout both white-ball series. Captain Shai Hope scored a century in game two but he lamented the inability of their top order to build big scores across the series. He said it was unacceptable for their innings to last just 36.2 overs at Seddon Park. "Again, we're just not clicking with the bat unfortunately," he said. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes "We haven't assessed the conditions and adapted as quickly as we should, that was a big issue in this game in particular. "We just didn't get in. We didn't get that flow, that momentum." Henry rocked the visitors early with two wickets in the space of three balls in his third over, removing opener Ackeem Auguste for 17 and Keacy Carty without scoring. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes Wickets fell regularly from that point, including that of Hope, caught down the leg side for 16 off the bowling of Zak Foulkes to follow his century in game two. With his team teetering at 95-7, Roston Chase led a low-order rearguard with 38 before falling to Henry. Top order trio Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra and Will Young all departed early for New Zealand but Chapman combined with Bracewell for 75 runs for the fifth wicket to make the outcome safe. Chapman swatted 19 runs off Matthew Forde in the 27th over to lift the 31-year-old past 50 for a seventh time. His 63-ball knock featured eight fours and two sixes. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Captain Shai Hope scored a century in game two but he lamented the inability of their top order to build big scores across the series.

NZ vs WI: Matt Henry, Mark Chapman help New Zealand sweep West Indies ODI series

Lando Norris maintained his charge towards a maiden Formula One crown on Friday by grabbing his third pole position in as many races at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.&nbsp;The British McLaren driver -- who has surged into a 24-point lead in the drivers championship after wins in Brazil and Mexico -- clocked a fastest time of one minute 47.934 seconds in treacherous conditions.&nbsp;Red Bull's reigning world champion Max Verstappen was second fastest in 1min 48.257sec with Williams' Carlos Sainz third.&nbsp;Norris's title rival and McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri will start fifth after finishing more than a second off the pace.&nbsp;In wet conditions on the Sin City street circuit, the 26-year-old Norris produced a dazzling flying lap to snatch pole with three blistering sectors.&nbsp;"Boy that was stressful, stressful as hell," Norris said after clinching pole.&nbsp;"I felt like the first few sectors were good, but it's so slippery out there. As soon as you hit the curb a little bit like I did, you snap one way and then the other way and come close to hitting the wall," he added.&nbsp;"So not the nicest of conditions. But I'm happy it stopped raining and we could get a good qualifying."&nbsp;Norris, who had looked tentative in the final practice earlier Friday, when he finished bottom of the timesheets, said he had not been expecting rain during qualifying.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;"I had a nap and was expecting it to be dry, and then woke up and saw it was raining and thought 'Oh crap'," he said.&nbsp;Australia's Piastri, whose title challenge has faltered in recent races, said: "There was a few things at the start of the lap that didn't go great from an operational point of view."I had to mess around with a few things that didn't quite go how I wanted."&nbsp;Red Bull ace Verstappen said that while he was normally comfortable driving in the wet, the combination of the Vegas circuit's slick surface and the rain had made conditions doubly challenging.&nbsp;"It's not fun, I can tell you that," the Dutchman said.&nbsp;"I like to drive in the wet -- this felt more like driving on ice. It took a long time to get the tires to work a little bit."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a><h2>Hamilton last</h2>McLaren's Norris is aiming to tighten his grip on the championship this weekend after back-to-back wins that have left him eyeing a maiden title with just two races left on the calendar after Las Vegas.&nbsp;Piastri is desperately looking to make up ground in Vegas after a dramatic late collapse.Piastri was 34 points clear in the standings after winning the Dutch Grand Prix in August but has failed to even post a podium finish in the past five races.&nbsp;Norris by contrast has found consistency at the right time, following up his victory from pole in Mexico with a sprint success and another race win from the front of the grid in Sao Paulo last time out.&nbsp;"I'm sure it's going to be an interesting race especially with Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz up there as well," Norris said. "Hopefully we can have a good race tomorrow and everyone can enjoy it."&nbsp;Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton will start Saturday's race at the back of the grid after finishing bottom of the timings in his Ferrari.&nbsp;It was the first time Hamilton has finished last in qualifying due to outright pace alone."It was very slippery and the first set of tires didn't work for us and I just struggled to generate the heat in the tires for some reason," a downcast Hamilton said.&nbsp;"It's a shame because the guys have done such a great job and the car was feeling awesome in (practice) and I really felt like we had good pace, but then the rain came."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Lando Norris -- who has surged into a 24-point lead in the drivers championship after wins in Brazil and Mexico -- clocked a fastest time of one minute 47.934 seconds in treacherous conditions.

Lando Norris maintained his charge towards a maiden Formula One crown on Friday by grabbing his third pole position in as many races at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The British McLaren driver -- who has surged into a 24-point lead in the drivers championship after wins in Brazil and Mexico -- clocked a fastest time of one minute 47.934 seconds in treacherous conditions. Red Bull's reigning world champion Max Verstappen was second fastest in 1min 48.257sec with Williams' Carlos Sainz third. Norris's title rival and McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri will start fifth after finishing more than a second off the pace. In wet conditions on the Sin City street circuit, the 26-year-old Norris produced a dazzling flying lap to snatch pole with three blistering sectors. "Boy that was stressful, stressful as hell," Norris said after clinching pole. "I felt like the first few sectors were good, but it's so slippery out there. As soon as you hit the curb a little bit like I did, you snap one way and then the other way and come close to hitting the wall," he added. "So not the nicest of conditions. But I'm happy it stopped raining and we could get a good qualifying." Norris, who had looked tentative in the final practice earlier Friday, when he finished bottom of the timesheets, said he had not been expecting rain during qualifying. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes "I had a nap and was expecting it to be dry, and then woke up and saw it was raining and thought 'Oh crap'," he said. Australia's Piastri, whose title challenge has faltered in recent races, said: "There was a few things at the start of the lap that didn't go great from an operational point of view. "I had to mess around with a few things that didn't quite go how I wanted." Red Bull ace Verstappen said that while he was normally comfortable driving in the wet, the combination of the Vegas circuit's slick surface and the rain had made conditions doubly challenging. "It's not fun, I can tell you that," the Dutchman said. "I like to drive in the wet -- this felt more like driving on ice. It took a long time to get the tires to work a little bit." ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes Hamilton last McLaren's Norris is aiming to tighten his grip on the championship this weekend after back-to-back wins that have left him eyeing a maiden title with just two races left on the calendar after Las Vegas. Piastri is desperately looking to make up ground in Vegas after a dramatic late collapse. Piastri was 34 points clear in the standings after winning the Dutch Grand Prix in August but has failed to even post a podium finish in the past five races. Norris by contrast has found consistency at the right time, following up his victory from pole in Mexico with a sprint success and another race win from the front of the grid in Sao Paulo last time out. "I'm sure it's going to be an interesting race especially with Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz up there as well," Norris said. "Hopefully we can have a good race tomorrow and everyone can enjoy it." Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton will start Saturday's race at the back of the grid after finishing bottom of the timings in his Ferrari. It was the first time Hamilton has finished last in qualifying due to outright pace alone. "It was very slippery and the first set of tires didn't work for us and I just struggled to generate the heat in the tires for some reason," a downcast Hamilton said. "It's a shame because the guys have done such a great job and the car was feeling awesome in (practice) and I really felt like we had good pace, but then the rain came." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Lando Norris -- who has surged into a 24-point lead in the drivers championship after wins in Brazil and Mexico -- clocked a fastest time of one minute 47.934 seconds in treacherous conditions.

Formula One: Championship leader Lando Norris grabs 'stressful' Las Vegas pole

Mitchell Starc is on fire in the ongoing opening Test of the Ashes 2025-26 as he continued to impress on Day 2 as well. Having scalped seven wickets to get his career best figures, he was at his tricks again on Saturday (Nov 22) at the Optus Stadium in Perth. For the second straight innings, he dismissed English opener Zak Crawley for a duck, having also done so in the first innings. However, it was Starc’s effort to clutch Crawley that made the headlines when he completed the return catch.

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<h2>Starc continues magical run</h2>Having bowled out Australia for 132, England wanted to make a positive start, but those plans were put to the sword as early as the first over again. Starc, having got the better of Crawley on the final ball of the opening over, this time repeated the trick with another first-over duck for the English batter. This time it came on the fifth ball of the opening over in the second innings.&nbsp;However, it was the manner of the catch that made headlines as Starc had to complete a return one to clutch the ball. A return ball from Crawley was heading for a straight drive, but Starc dived to his left to complete a superb catch.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;The Aussie pacer has already been in great form and could have completed a 10-wicket haul in the match, but Usman Khawaja failed to catch Jamie Smith’s edge in the 20th over. At the time of writing, Starc had nine wickets in the match, including two in the second innings. He also got the better of Joe Root again as he made eight runs in the second innings, having failed to break the duck in the first.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;At the time of writing, England were 83/5 in 23 overs with captain Ben Stokes (1) and Jamie Smith (6) in the middle. Overall, England were leading by 123 runs with five wickets in hand in the second innings. Despite being 65/1 at one stage, the visitors lost control and were 76/5. They lost four wickets in the span of 11 runs.

For the second straight innings, he dismissed English opener Zak Crawley for a duck, having also done so in the first innings. However, it was Mitchell Starc’s effort to clutch Crawley that made the headlines when he completed the return catch.

Mitchell Starc is on fire in the ongoing opening Test of the Ashes 2025-26 as he continued to impress on Day 2 as well. Having scalped seven wickets to get his career best figures, he was at his tricks again on Saturday (Nov 22) at the Optus Stadium in Perth. For the second straight innings, he dismissed English opener Zak Crawley for a duck, having also done so in the first innings. However, it was Starc’s effort to clutch Crawley that made the headlines when he completed the return catch.

For the second straight innings, he dismissed English opener Zak Crawley for a duck, having also done so in the first innings. However, it was Mitchell Starc’s effort to clutch Crawley that made the headlines when he completed the return catch.

Watch: Mitchell Starc clutches one-handed stunner as Zak Crawley fails to break the duck in Perth Test

Premier League clubs voted Friday to overhaul the competition's financial rules, bringing in a new system that focuses solely on spending that directly affects what happens on the pitch.&nbsp;Clubs opted by a majority of 14 to six to introduce the squad cost ratio (SCR) model, which will limit clubs' "on-pitch spending" to 85 percent of their football-related revenue and net profit or loss on player sales.&nbsp;Squad-related costs include player wages, agents' fees and transfer fees.&nbsp;European football's governing body UEFA operates a similar model, which limits spending on player and coach wages, transfers and agent fees to 70 percent of club revenue.&nbsp;The Premier League said in a statement that clubs would have a "multi-year allowance" of 30 percent which they can use to spend above the 85 percent limit, and that using the allowance would incur a levy -- effectively a luxury tax.&nbsp;Once the allowance is used up, teams will face sporting sanctions such as points deductions if they go above 85 percent.&nbsp;The Premier League said the system, which will come into effect from the 2026/27 season, would be simpler because of its focus on "football costs".&nbsp;Under the new rules, clubs will not be able to sell assets such as hotels and women's teams to related companies in order to spend more on squad-related costs.&nbsp;Chelsea sold two hotels to a sister company in 2023 and sold their women's team to parent company BlueCo, helping boost the club's balance sheet under existing existing profitability and sustainability (PSR) rules.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Clubs also voted Friday to bring in sustainability and systemic resilience (SSR) rules, which will assess a club's short, medium and long-term financial health through a variety of tests.&nbsp;The clubs, however, voted against a new financial mechanism that would have put a hard spending cap on player-related costs.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Top-to-bottom 'anchoring' would have limited any club's spending on squad costs to five times the amount received in central income by the league's bottom club.&nbsp;The Professional Footballers' Association, said the measure would have effectively been a salary cap and threatened strike action.&nbsp;Under PSR, clubs are entitled to lose a maximum of £105 million ($137 million) over a rolling three-season period.&nbsp;Both Nottingham Forest and Everton were given points deductions in the 2023/24 season for breaching PSR rules.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Clubs opted by a majority of 14 to six to introduce the squad cost ratio (SCR) model, which will limit clubs' "on-pitch spending" to 85 percent of their football-related revenue and net profit or loss on player sales.

Premier League clubs voted Friday to overhaul the competition's financial rules, bringing in a new system that focuses solely on spending that directly affects what happens on the pitch. Clubs opted by a majority of 14 to six to introduce the squad cost ratio (SCR) model, which will limit clubs' "on-pitch spending" to 85 percent of their football-related revenue and net profit or loss on player sales. Squad-related costs include player wages, agents' fees and transfer fees. European football's governing body UEFA operates a similar model, which limits spending on player and coach wages, transfers and agent fees to 70 percent of club revenue. The Premier League said in a statement that clubs would have a "multi-year allowance" of 30 percent which they can use to spend above the 85 percent limit, and that using the allowance would incur a levy -- effectively a luxury tax. Once the allowance is used up, teams will face sporting sanctions such as points deductions if they go above 85 percent. The Premier League said the system, which will come into effect from the 2026/27 season, would be simpler because of its focus on "football costs". Under the new rules, clubs will not be able to sell assets such as hotels and women's teams to related companies in order to spend more on squad-related costs. Chelsea sold two hotels to a sister company in 2023 and sold their women's team to parent company BlueCo, helping boost the club's balance sheet under existing existing profitability and sustainability (PSR) rules. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Clubs also voted Friday to bring in sustainability and systemic resilience (SSR) rules, which will assess a club's short, medium and long-term financial health through a variety of tests. The clubs, however, voted against a new financial mechanism that would have put a hard spending cap on player-related costs. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes Top-to-bottom 'anchoring' would have limited any club's spending on squad costs to five times the amount received in central income by the league's bottom club. The Professional Footballers' Association, said the measure would have effectively been a salary cap and threatened strike action. Under PSR, clubs are entitled to lose a maximum of £105 million ($137 million) over a rolling three-season period. Both Nottingham Forest and Everton were given points deductions in the 2023/24 season for breaching PSR rules. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Clubs opted by a majority of 14 to six to introduce the squad cost ratio (SCR) model, which will limit clubs' "on-pitch spending" to 85 percent of their football-related revenue and net profit or loss on player sales.

Premier League clubs overhaul financial rules to bring in new system focusing solely on spending

China’s GM Wei Yi and Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Yakubboev could not breach the defences of their respective opponents with white pieces as both the semi-finals of the FIDE World Cup 2025 end in draws here on Friday.&nbsp;While Nodirbek signed the truce pact with compatriot GM Javokhir Sindarov immediately after the mandatory 30 moves, Wei Yi and GM Andrey Esipenko had their chances but could not convert and ended up splitting the point after 33 moves.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Wei Yi, who had defeated India’s best hope GM Arjun Erigaisi in the quarterfinals, faced a rare variation of French defence from Esipenko and just like in the quarterfinals had some early advantage.&nbsp;But to Esipenko’s credit, the Russian born Grandmaster equalled the position quite well and it looked like the Chinese was coming under some time pressure.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;However, Wei managed to set up a three pronged attack with a rook, bishop and queen only for Esipenko to respond with a perfect defensive move to take the game towards a pawn endgame, when the two players agreed to draw.&nbsp;Result:GM Wei Yi (CHN) drew with GM Andrey Esipenko (FIDE) 0.5:0.5 GM Nodirbek Yakubboev (UZB) vs GM Javokhir Sindarov (UZB) 0.5:0.5 &nbsp;

While Nodirbek Yakubboev signed the truce pact with compatriot GM Javokhir Sindarov immediately after the mandatory 30 moves, Wei Yi and GM Andrey Esipenko had their chances but could not convert and ended up splitting the point after 33 moves.

China’s GM Wei Yi and Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Yakubboev could not breach the defences of their respective opponents with white pieces as both the semi-finals of the FIDE World Cup 2025 end in draws here on Friday. While Nodirbek signed the truce pact with compatriot GM Javokhir Sindarov immediately after the mandatory 30 moves, Wei Yi and GM Andrey Esipenko had their chances but could not convert and ended up splitting the point after 33 moves. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Wei Yi, who had defeated India’s best hope GM Arjun Erigaisi in the quarterfinals, faced a rare variation of French defence from Esipenko and just like in the quarterfinals had some early advantage. But to Esipenko’s credit, the Russian born Grandmaster equalled the position quite well and it looked like the Chinese was coming under some time pressure. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes However, Wei managed to set up a three pronged attack with a rook, bishop and queen only for Esipenko to respond with a perfect defensive move to take the game towards a pawn endgame, when the two players agreed to draw. Result: GM Wei Yi (CHN) drew with GM Andrey Esipenko (FIDE) 0.5:0.5 GM Nodirbek Yakubboev (UZB) vs GM Javokhir Sindarov (UZB) 0.5:0.5

While Nodirbek Yakubboev signed the truce pact with compatriot GM Javokhir Sindarov immediately after the mandatory 30 moves, Wei Yi and GM Andrey Esipenko had their chances but could not convert and ended up splitting the point after 33 moves.

FIDE World Cup 2025: First game of Wei Yi-Esipenko, Nodirbek-Sindarov semifinals end in a draw

Team India made wholesale changes to its Playing XI for the second Test in Guwahati as Nitish Kumar Reddy and Sai Sudharsan returned for the hosts. Injury to skipper Shubman Gill and lacklustre batting form in Kolkata were the major reasons for the overhaul as India look to gain parity in the two-match Test series. Having lost the opening Test in Kolkata by 30 runs, India trail the series 0-1 and will look to make the most of the home conditions in the second Test, which is played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.<h2>India make wholesale changes</h2>As expected, the Indian team management decided not to take any chances with Shubman Gill, as he had already left for Mumbai to seek expert advice on his neck spasm. His exclusion meant India were left with no option to bring back Sai Sudharsan, who was benched for the Kolkata Test. The team management also showed faith in Dhruv Jurel as he continued to feature in the Playing XI.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Nitish Reddy’s inclusion came after Axar Patel was dropped from the Playing XI as India missed out on a batting all-rounder. India struggled with the pace of the game and lost wickets at regular intervals during the Kolkata Test. Reddy was initially released from the Test squad, but Gill’s injury meant he returned from the List A series against South Africa A.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a><h2>What happened at the toss?</h2>South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss as luck with the coin flip yet again eluded the hosts. South Africa decided to bat first in Guwahati, as the session timings for the contest have been revised.&nbsp;India (Playing XI): KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.&nbsp;

Having lost the opening Test in Kolkata by 30 runs, India trail the series 0-1 and will look to make the most of the home conditions in the second Test, which is played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

Team India made wholesale changes to its Playing XI for the second Test in Guwahati as Nitish Kumar Reddy and Sai Sudharsan returned for the hosts. Injury to skipper Shubman Gill and lacklustre batting form in Kolkata were the major reasons for the overhaul as India look to gain parity in the two-match Test series. Having lost the opening Test in Kolkata by 30 runs, India trail the series 0-1 and will look to make the most of the home conditions in the second Test, which is played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. India make wholesale changes As expected, the Indian team management decided not to take any chances with Shubman Gill, as he had already left for Mumbai to seek expert advice on his neck spasm. His exclusion meant India were left with no option to bring back Sai Sudharsan, who was benched for the Kolkata Test. The team management also showed faith in Dhruv Jurel as he continued to feature in the Playing XI. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes Nitish Reddy’s inclusion came after Axar Patel was dropped from the Playing XI as India missed out on a batting all-rounder. India struggled with the pace of the game and lost wickets at regular intervals during the Kolkata Test. Reddy was initially released from the Test squad, but Gill’s injury meant he returned from the List A series against South Africa A. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes What happened at the toss? South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss as luck with the coin flip yet again eluded the hosts. South Africa decided to bat first in Guwahati, as the session timings for the contest have been revised. India (Playing XI): KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

Having lost the opening Test in Kolkata by 30 runs, India trail the series 0-1 and will look to make the most of the home conditions in the second Test, which is played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

IND vs SA: Nitish Kumar Reddy, Sai Sudharsan return as Rishabh Pant leads India in Guwahati Test

From Lance Klusener to Dale Steyn, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets for South Africa vs India in ODIs. This list also includes Shaun Pollock, Allan Donald and Anil Kumble.

From Lance Klusener to Dale Steyn, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets for South Africa vs India in ODIs. This list also includes Shaun Pollock, Allan Donald and Anil Kumble.

5 bowlers with most wickets in IND vs SA ODIs: Only one Indian makes the cut

South Africa have announced their ODI and T20I squads for the white-ball leg of the India tour, starting Sunday (30 November). The big news is Anrich Nortje’s return to the T20I setup after more than a year out with injuries. His comeback boosts South Africa’s pace stocks as they begin early prep for the 2026 T20 World Cup in India.<h2>Markram marks his return as Proteas Captain</h2>Aiden Markram also returns as the T20I captain after missing the last few limited-overs series. The T20I squad has strong hitters like Quinton de Kock, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Reeza Hendricks and Tristan Stubbs. Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi and teenager Kwena Maphaka add depth with the ball. Head coach Shukri Conrad said this series is important because it will help finalise their squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup, also scheduled to be played in India.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-highest-team-totals-in-ashes-history-700-plus-scored-three-times-1763643827064">5 highest team totals in Ashes history: 700-plus scored three times</a> For the ODIs, Temba Bavuma will lead the side. Rubin Hermann, who made his debut against Pakistan earlier this month, keeps his place. The squad includes familiar names like de Kock, Jansen, Maharaj and Ngidi, along with youngsters such as Matthew Breetzke, Corbin Bosch and Tony de Zorzi. Conrad mentioned that these ODIs will help South Africa build towards the 2027 Cricket World Cup at home.&nbsp;One major concern for the Proteas is the absence of Kagiso Rabada. He has been ruled out of the entire white-ball leg and the second Test because of a rib stress injury, as confirmed by the International Cricket Council (ICC).<h2>India vs South Africa schedule for ODIs</h2><ol><li>1st ODI – 30 November, Ranchi</li><li>2nd ODI – 3 December, Raipur</li><li>3rd ODI – 6 December, Visakhapatnam</li></ol><h2>India vs South Africa schedule for T20Is</h2><ol><li>1st T20I – 9 December, Cuttack</li><li>2nd T20I – 11 December, Chandigarh</li><li>3rd T20I – 14 December, Dharamsala</li><li>4th T20I – 17 December, Lucknow</li><li>5th T20I – 19 December, Ahmedabad</li></ol>

Aiden Markram also returns as the T20I captain after missing the last few limited-overs series. The T20I squad has strong hitters like Quinton de Kock, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Reeza Hendricks and Tristan Stubbs. 

South Africa have announced their ODI and T20I squads for the white-ball leg of the India tour, starting Sunday (30 November). The big news is Anrich Nortje’s return to the T20I setup after more than a year out with injuries. His comeback boosts South Africa’s pace stocks as they begin early prep for the 2026 T20 World Cup in India. Markram marks his return as Proteas Captain Aiden Markram also returns as the T20I captain after missing the last few limited-overs series. The T20I squad has strong hitters like Quinton de Kock, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Reeza Hendricks and Tristan Stubbs. Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi and teenager Kwena Maphaka add depth with the ball. Head coach Shukri Conrad said this series is important because it will help finalise their squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup, also scheduled to be played in India. Also read | 5 highest team totals in Ashes history: 700-plus scored three times For the ODIs, Temba Bavuma will lead the side. Rubin Hermann, who made his debut against Pakistan earlier this month, keeps his place. The squad includes familiar names like de Kock, Jansen, Maharaj and Ngidi, along with youngsters such as Matthew Breetzke, Corbin Bosch and Tony de Zorzi. Conrad mentioned that these ODIs will help South Africa build towards the 2027 Cricket World Cup at home. One major concern for the Proteas is the absence of Kagiso Rabada. He has been ruled out of the entire white-ball leg and the second Test because of a rib stress injury, as confirmed by the International Cricket Council (ICC). India vs South Africa schedule for ODIs 1st ODI – 30 November, Ranchi 2nd ODI – 3 December, Raipur 3rd ODI – 6 December, Visakhapatnam India vs South Africa schedule for T20Is 1st T20I – 9 December, Cuttack 2nd T20I – 11 December, Chandigarh 3rd T20I – 14 December, Dharamsala 4th T20I – 17 December, Lucknow 5th T20I – 19 December, Ahmedabad

Aiden Markram also returns as the T20I captain after missing the last few limited-overs series. The T20I squad has strong hitters like Quinton de Kock, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Reeza Hendricks and Tristan Stubbs.&nbsp;

South Africa announce ODI and T20I squads for India tour; Nortje returns

India will look to bounce back and level the series after their surprise loss in the first Test at Eden Gardens. They will now face South Africa in the second and final Test, which begins on Nov 22 at 9 am IST in Guwahati. South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, shocked India by winning the opening Test by 30 runs while defending a small target of 124. India were bowled out for only 93 runs. Simon Harmer shone with the ball and took eight wickets in the match and also earned the Player of the Match award.&nbsp;&nbsp;With South Africa leading the series 1-0, the pressure is now on India and they have to must win the match in Guwahati to end the series 1-1 and avoid a rare home-series defeat. A second win for South Africa would give them a 2-0 clean sweep in India.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the current ICC World Test Championship cycle (2025–2027), India are fourth on the table with a PCT of 54.17, while South Africa are second with 66.67.&nbsp;Also Read -<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ashes-eng-vs-aus-1st-test-score-express-bowling-poor-batting-headline-19-wicket-opening-day-in-perth-1763719286374"> Ashes, 1st Test: Express bowling, poor batting headline 19-wicket opening day in Perth</a><h2>India vs South Africa, 2nd Test - Live streaming details&nbsp;</h2>As the second Test between India and South Africa approaching, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.<h2>When and where is India vs South Africa, 2nd Test?</h2>The second Test will begin on Nov 22 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The match will start at 9 am IST.<h2>Where to watch India vs South Africa, 2nd Test live?</h2>The second Test match between India and South Africa will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India.<h2>Where to livestream India vs South Africa, 2nd Test?</h2>Fans can watch the live streaming of the second Test between India and South Africa on the JioHotstar app and website in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kagiso-rabada-ruled-out-of-india-vs-south-africa-2nd-test-in-guwahati-1763718920936">Kagiso Rabada ruled out of India vs South Africa 2nd Test in Guwahati</a><h2>What time will the toss take place?</h2>The toss for the second Test between India and South Africa will be held at 8:30 am IST.<h2>India vs South Africa - Full Squads</h2>India Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharsan and Akash Deep&nbsp;South Africa Squad: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma(c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne(w), Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Zubayr Hamza, Senuran Muthusamy and Dewald Brevis

As the second Test between India and South Africa approaching, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

India will look to bounce back and level the series after their surprise loss in the first Test at Eden Gardens. They will now face South Africa in the second and final Test, which begins on Nov 22 at 9 am IST in Guwahati. South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, shocked India by winning the opening Test by 30 runs while defending a small target of 124. India were bowled out for only 93 runs. Simon Harmer shone with the ball and took eight wickets in the match and also earned the Player of the Match award. With South Africa leading the series 1-0, the pressure is now on India and they have to must win the match in Guwahati to end the series 1-1 and avoid a rare home-series defeat. A second win for South Africa would give them a 2-0 clean sweep in India. In the current ICC World Test Championship cycle (2025–2027), India are fourth on the table with a PCT of 54.17, while South Africa are second with 66.67. Also Read - Ashes, 1st Test: Express bowling, poor batting headline 19-wicket opening day in Perth India vs South Africa, 2nd Test - Live streaming details As the second Test between India and South Africa approaching, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India. When and where is India vs South Africa, 2nd Test? The second Test will begin on Nov 22 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The match will start at 9 am IST. Where to watch India vs South Africa, 2nd Test live? The second Test match between India and South Africa will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India. Where to livestream India vs South Africa, 2nd Test? Fans can watch the live streaming of the second Test between India and South Africa on the JioHotstar app and website in India. Also Read - Kagiso Rabada ruled out of India vs South Africa 2nd Test in Guwahati What time will the toss take place? The toss for the second Test between India and South Africa will be held at 8:30 am IST. India vs South Africa - Full Squads India Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharsan and Akash Deep South Africa Squad: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma(c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne(w), Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Zubayr Hamza, Senuran Muthusamy and Dewald Brevis

As the second Test between India and South Africa approaching, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

IND vs SA, 2nd Test: When and where to watch India vs South Africa match live streaming in India?

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) hosted a dynamic session on “Pitching Partnerships: India–Australia Synergies in Sports Development” at its 15th Global Sports Summit 'Turf 2025' highlighting new opportunities and shared ambitions between the two countries.&nbsp;Setting the tone, moderator Molina Asthana acknowledged cricket as a longstanding bridge between India and Australia and stressed that “sport, and especially cricket, connects communities and builds lasting friendships.”&nbsp;The panel featured Roshena Campbell, Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne; David Gallop, Chair of Venues NSW; Neil Maxwell, veteran sports executive; Kshitij Punj, COO, 3rd Eye TV in the dias. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sa-here-s-where-india-will-sit-in-wtc-standings-after-guwahati-test-with-rishabh-pant-set-for-captaincy-debut-1763720501751">IND vs SA: Here's where India will sit in WTC standings after Guwahati Test</a>&nbsp;David Gallop reflected on the energy of bilateral sporting ties, noting, “Just a couple of Saturdays ago, India played Australia in an ODI in Sydney, drawing over 40,000 fans—proof of how our nations come together for great sporting moments.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Panelists discussed the transformative potential of technology in grassroots sports, and how leveraging stadiums and sports infrastructure for multiple purposes can make the sporting industry in both India and Australia more sustainable.&nbsp;&nbsp;The conversation also emphasized opportunity for wider trade, talent exchange, and people-to-people engagement.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mercedes-chief-wolff-sells-part-of-his-mercedes-stake-to-american-businessman-1763723150142">Mercedes chief Wolff sells part of his Mercedes stake to American businessman</a>&nbsp;Roshena Campbell underlined the shared commitment to innovation and inclusion: “Our cities thrive when we bring together diverse communities through sport. It opens doors for talent, investment, and deeper connections.”&nbsp;The session concluded with a shared vision for robust Indo-Australian cooperation, inviting further collaboration to advance sport and societal ties&nbsp;across&nbsp;borders.

The session concluded with a shared vision for robust Indo-Australian cooperation, inviting further collaboration to advance sport and societal ties across borders.

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) hosted a dynamic session on “Pitching Partnerships: India–Australia Synergies in Sports Development” at its 15th Global Sports Summit 'Turf 2025' highlighting new opportunities and shared ambitions between the two countries. Setting the tone, moderator Molina Asthana acknowledged cricket as a longstanding bridge between India and Australia and stressed that “sport, and especially cricket, connects communities and builds lasting friendships.” The panel featured Roshena Campbell, Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne; David Gallop, Chair of Venues NSW; Neil Maxwell, veteran sports executive; Kshitij Punj, COO, 3rd Eye TV in the dias. Also Read - IND vs SA: Here's where India will sit in WTC standings after Guwahati Test David Gallop reflected on the energy of bilateral sporting ties, noting, “Just a couple of Saturdays ago, India played Australia in an ODI in Sydney, drawing over 40,000 fans—proof of how our nations come together for great sporting moments.” Panelists discussed the transformative potential of technology in grassroots sports, and how leveraging stadiums and sports infrastructure for multiple purposes can make the sporting industry in both India and Australia more sustainable. The conversation also emphasized opportunity for wider trade, talent exchange, and people-to-people engagement. Also Read - Mercedes chief Wolff sells part of his Mercedes stake to American businessman Roshena Campbell underlined the shared commitment to innovation and inclusion: “Our cities thrive when we bring together diverse communities through sport. It opens doors for talent, investment, and deeper connections.” The session concluded with a shared vision for robust Indo-Australian cooperation, inviting further collaboration to advance sport and societal ties across borders.

The session concluded with a shared vision for robust Indo-Australian cooperation, inviting further collaboration to advance sport and societal ties&nbsp;across&nbsp;borders.

India, Australia strengthen sporting partnership at FICCI Summit in New Delhi

Chelsea and England forward Cole Palmer will miss two Premier League games and the Champions League clash with Barcelona next week after fracturing a toe, coach Enzo Maresca said on Friday.&nbsp;Maresca said that 23-year-old Palmer, who had just returned to training after two months out with a groin injury, had suffered the injury at home.&nbsp;He apparently stubbed his toe on a door at night.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Palmer will be sidelined for Saturday's trip to Burnley, the home game against Barcelona on Tuesday and next weekend's Premier League match against leaders Arsenal."He is probably not available for tomorrow for sure, Barcelona for sure or Arsenal for sure," said Maresca.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;"Unfortunately, he had an accident at home where he hit his toe but it is nothing important -- but he won't be back in the next week."&nbsp;Palmer scored twice when Chelsea won the Club World Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain in July and is expected to be an integral part of the England squad at the World Cup next year.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Enzo Maresca said that 23-year-old Palmer, who had just returned to training after two months out with a groin injury, had suffered the injury at home.

Chelsea and England forward Cole Palmer will miss two Premier League games and the Champions League clash with Barcelona next week after fracturing a toe, coach Enzo Maresca said on Friday. Maresca said that 23-year-old Palmer, who had just returned to training after two months out with a groin injury, had suffered the injury at home. He apparently stubbed his toe on a door at night. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Palmer will be sidelined for Saturday's trip to Burnley, the home game against Barcelona on Tuesday and next weekend's Premier League match against leaders Arsenal. "He is probably not available for tomorrow for sure, Barcelona for sure or Arsenal for sure," said Maresca. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes "Unfortunately, he had an accident at home where he hit his toe but it is nothing important -- but he won't be back in the next week." Palmer scored twice when Chelsea won the Club World Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain in July and is expected to be an integral part of the England squad at the World Cup next year. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Enzo Maresca said that 23-year-old Palmer, who had just returned to training after two months out with a groin injury, had suffered the injury at home.

Premier League: Cole Palmer to miss three more Chelsea games after toe break

The Indian team will be eager to end the two-match Test series on level terms as they take on South Africa at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The match starting on Saturday (Nov 22) will be an opportunity for the Indian team to make a decisive move in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings, having already lost three matches in the current cycle. So, where will India sit once the Guwahati Test ends?<h2>If India win</h2>India will start Saturday’s contest sitting fourth in the standings with a record of four wins, one draw and three defeats so far. A win for India will see them reach a win percentage of 59.26, meaning they will rise to third spot with South Africa dropping to fourth spot. The Proteas are currently in second place, having won two of their three matches and losing the other.<h2>If India draw</h2>In case India draw their match, they will have a win percentage of 51.85 while South Africa will have a win percentage of 58.33. This will mean India will stay in the fourth spot while the Porteas will drop down to the third spot as Sri Lanka will have a better record, having won one and drawn their other match in the current WTC cycle.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a><h2>If India lose</h2>In case India lose, their win percentage in the WTC standings will drop to 44.44%, causing them to fall to fifth place. This will also mean India will be below Pakistan in the WTC standings.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a><h2>Ashes to also influence India’s standings</h2>While the above equations are considered without taking into consideration the result of the opening Ashes Test, it could be worse for India. In the case of an Australian win in Perth, there will be no huge difference as Australia will continue to dominate the top spot. However, in case England win, India could drop down to as low as sixth in the WTC standings. &nbsp;

India will start Saturday’s contest against South Africa in Guwahati sitting fourth in the standings with a record of four wins, one draw and three defeats so far. 

The Indian team will be eager to end the two-match Test series on level terms as they take on South Africa at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The match starting on Saturday (Nov 22) will be an opportunity for the Indian team to make a decisive move in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings, having already lost three matches in the current cycle. So, where will India sit once the Guwahati Test ends? If India win India will start Saturday’s contest sitting fourth in the standings with a record of four wins, one draw and three defeats so far. A win for India will see them reach a win percentage of 59.26, meaning they will rise to third spot with South Africa dropping to fourth spot. The Proteas are currently in second place, having won two of their three matches and losing the other. If India draw In case India draw their match, they will have a win percentage of 51.85 while South Africa will have a win percentage of 58.33. This will mean India will stay in the fourth spot while the Porteas will drop down to the third spot as Sri Lanka will have a better record, having won one and drawn their other match in the current WTC cycle. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes If India lose In case India lose, their win percentage in the WTC standings will drop to 44.44%, causing them to fall to fifth place. This will also mean India will be below Pakistan in the WTC standings. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes Ashes to also influence India’s standings While the above equations are considered without taking into consideration the result of the opening Ashes Test, it could be worse for India. In the case of an Australian win in Perth, there will be no huge difference as Australia will continue to dominate the top spot. However, in case England win, India could drop down to as low as sixth in the WTC standings.

India will start Saturday’s contest against South Africa in Guwahati sitting fourth in the standings with a record of four wins, one draw and three defeats so far.&nbsp;

IND vs SA: Here's where India will sit in WTC standings after Guwahati Test with Rishabh Pant set for captaincy debut

Guwahati is poised for a landmark moment as it prepares to host its first-ever Test match, with India and South Africa set to meet in the second Test of the series at the Barsapara Stadium. For the Northeast, this is a breakthrough. The region has waited decades to feature on the red-ball map, and the occasion finally arrives this Saturday (Nov 22). Barsapara stadium has seen big games before, including Women's World Cup fixtures earlier this year, but Test cricket brings a different weight. The buzz in the city has been rising steadily. Streets around the stadium are packed with posters, and fans are lining up for tickets; the local cricket community knows this is a rare milestone.&nbsp;Also read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-times-most-wickets-fell-on-day-1-of-an-ashes-test-1763725136747"> 5 times most wickets fell on Day 1 of an Ashes Test</a> BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said hosting a Test match is the biggest recognition a venue can get, and for Guwahati, it signals how far the region has come. Assam entered India’s cricketing circuit back in 1983 through the Nehru Stadium, and the journey from modest crowds to a modern international venue has been long and determined. Barsapara’s growth in recent years, hosting ODIs, T20Is, and major ICC events, played a major role in bringing Test cricket here.&nbsp;Because of the Northeast’s early sunrise and sunset, the match will begin at 9 am. Lunch and tea timings have been shifted accordingly. The venue will also ring the traditional Test match bell before the start of play, adding to the atmosphere.&nbsp;For those who have followed cricket in the region closely, the moment is emotional. Former Assam players spoke about how a Test match in Guwahati felt impossible during their careers. Local journalists are gearing up to cover their first home Test, something many thought they would never get to report on.&nbsp;With India trailing 0-1 after the loss in Kolkata, the stakes are high. And as both teams arrive in Guwahati, the Northeast gets ready to witness its first chapter of Test cricket.

Barsapara stadium has seen big games before, including Women's World Cup fixtures earlier this year, but Test cricket brings a different weight. The buzz in the city has been rising steadily. Streets around the stadium are packed with posters, and fans are lining up for tickets.

Guwahati is poised for a landmark moment as it prepares to host its first-ever Test match, with India and South Africa set to meet in the second Test of the series at the Barsapara Stadium. For the Northeast, this is a breakthrough. The region has waited decades to feature on the red-ball map, and the occasion finally arrives this Saturday (Nov 22). Barsapara stadium has seen big games before, including Women's World Cup fixtures earlier this year, but Test cricket brings a different weight. The buzz in the city has been rising steadily. Streets around the stadium are packed with posters, and fans are lining up for tickets; the local cricket community knows this is a rare milestone. Also read | 5 times most wickets fell on Day 1 of an Ashes Test BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said hosting a Test match is the biggest recognition a venue can get, and for Guwahati, it signals how far the region has come. Assam entered India’s cricketing circuit back in 1983 through the Nehru Stadium, and the journey from modest crowds to a modern international venue has been long and determined. Barsapara’s growth in recent years, hosting ODIs, T20Is, and major ICC events, played a major role in bringing Test cricket here. Because of the Northeast’s early sunrise and sunset, the match will begin at 9 am. Lunch and tea timings have been shifted accordingly. The venue will also ring the traditional Test match bell before the start of play, adding to the atmosphere. For those who have followed cricket in the region closely, the moment is emotional. Former Assam players spoke about how a Test match in Guwahati felt impossible during their careers. Local journalists are gearing up to cover their first home Test, something many thought they would never get to report on. With India trailing 0-1 after the loss in Kolkata, the stakes are high. And as both teams arrive in Guwahati, the Northeast gets ready to witness its first chapter of Test cricket.

Barsapara stadium has seen big games before, including Women's World Cup fixtures earlier this year, but Test cricket brings a different weight. The buzz in the city has been rising steadily. Streets around the stadium are packed with posters, and fans are lining up for tickets.

Ind vs Sa, 2nd Test: Guwahati set for landmark debut as Test venue

Mercedes's team principal and chief executive officer Toto Wolff has sold 15 percent of his shareholding in the Formula One team for $300 million to American billionaire George Kurtz. The deal values Mercedes F1 at $6 billion -- a record for an F1 team -- and only around half a billion dollars less than Manchester United, as valued by Forbes magazine. Kurtz, 55, is the founder of one of the Mercedes team's sponsors, cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.He is purchasing the stake through his own personal wealth rather than the company's.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kagiso-rabada-ruled-out-of-india-vs-south-africa-2nd-test-in-guwahati-1763718920936">Kagiso Rabada ruled out of India vs South Africa 2nd Test in Guwahati</a>&nbsp;"If you're making an investment like this, you believe that the sport is going to grow, F1 is going to grow and the team valuations are going to grow, and you're going to be able to contribute to that growth," said Kurtz, who will not be on the team's main board but will join its steering committee.&nbsp;The team's value has increased more than seven-fold since Ineos bought its one-third stake in 2020 for £208 million ($272m).&nbsp;Ineos chairman Jim Ratcliffe is part of the Mercedes steering committee, alongside Wolff and Ola Kallenius, the chairman of the management board of the Mercedes Group.&nbsp;Wolff said that Kurtz "understands both the demands of racing and the realities of building and scaling technology businesses."&nbsp;His holding company owns one-third of the Mercedes team so the stake he has sold equates to five percent of the team.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ashes-1st-test-watch-mark-wood-sends-6-foot-6-camron-green-tumbling-with-147-kmph-bouncer-1763720377273">Ashes: WATCH | Wood sends 6-foot-6 Camron Green tumbling with 147 kmph bouncer</a>&nbsp;Briton George Russell is the team's lead driver and sits fourth in the world standings behind McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, and Red Bull's Max Verstappen.&nbsp;Russell has won two out of 21 Grand Prix this season, with just three races left.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The team's value has increased more than seven-fold since Ineos bought its one-third stake in 2020 for £208 million ($272m).

Mercedes's team principal and chief executive officer Toto Wolff has sold 15 percent of his shareholding in the Formula One team for $300 million to American billionaire George Kurtz. The deal values Mercedes F1 at $6 billion -- a record for an F1 team -- and only around half a billion dollars less than Manchester United, as valued by Forbes magazine. Kurtz, 55, is the founder of one of the Mercedes team's sponsors, cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. He is purchasing the stake through his own personal wealth rather than the company's. Also Read - Kagiso Rabada ruled out of India vs South Africa 2nd Test in Guwahati "If you're making an investment like this, you believe that the sport is going to grow, F1 is going to grow and the team valuations are going to grow, and you're going to be able to contribute to that growth," said Kurtz, who will not be on the team's main board but will join its steering committee. The team's value has increased more than seven-fold since Ineos bought its one-third stake in 2020 for £208 million ($272m). Ineos chairman Jim Ratcliffe is part of the Mercedes steering committee, alongside Wolff and Ola Kallenius, the chairman of the management board of the Mercedes Group. Wolff said that Kurtz "understands both the demands of racing and the realities of building and scaling technology businesses." His holding company owns one-third of the Mercedes team so the stake he has sold equates to five percent of the team. Also Read - Ashes: WATCH | Wood sends 6-foot-6 Camron Green tumbling with 147 kmph bouncer Briton George Russell is the team's lead driver and sits fourth in the world standings behind McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, and Red Bull's Max Verstappen. Russell has won two out of 21 Grand Prix this season, with just three races left. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The team's value has increased more than seven-fold since Ineos bought its one-third stake in 2020 for £208 million ($272m).

Mercedes chief Wolff sells part of his Mercedes stake to American businessman

On Day 1 of the first Ashes Test of the 2025-26 series in Perth, 19 wickets crashed. But this isn’t the highest tally ever. Here’s a look at the five Ashes matches where the most wickets fell on the opening day.

On Day 1 of the first Ashes Test of the 2025-26 series in Perth, 19 wickets crashed. But this isn’t the highest tally ever. Here’s a look at the five Ashes matches where the most wickets fell on the opening day.

5 times most wickets fell on Day 1 of an Ashes Test

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