Ricky Ponting backs Shreyas Iyer’s leadership for Punjab Kings, calling him the right choice despite early debates. He also urged India to prepare home pitches carefully ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, stressing wickets will be crucial against Australia.
History was made in Mackay as 18 wickets tumbled on day one between Australia and Bangladesh. Star pacer Mitchell Starc claimed a historic first-ball wicket and six-for, matching Shoriful Islam’s stellar six-wicket haul. Amidst the bowling chaos, Australia holds the lead, raising concerns over Marnus Labuschagne’s ongoing batting slump.
Joe Root is closing in on Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time Test run record of 15,921, needing just 1,807 runs. At 35, Root’s consistency surpasses peers, with a packed England schedule ahead. Though challenges remain, his pursuit transforms a once-distant milestone into a real possibility.