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Post-Ashes Boxing Day Test rankings: Brook #2 batting (846), Tongue +13 to #30 bowling (573), Atkinson #13 (698), Starc ties #2 bowling (843), Stokes #3 AR (316). AUS 152-110-132; ENG chased 73/6.

RCB star Ellyse Perry pulls out of WPL 2026 for personal reasons (replaced by Sayali Satghare), but plays Super Smash for Wellington scoring 39 & 3/11 vs Northern Brave on Dec 31 - sparking speculation as leagues overlap Jan-Feb.

Parthiv Patel urges Rishabh Pant to bat long after dismal IPL 2025 (128 runs @12.80 SR99 in 10 inns), saying “he just needs to bat, and bat” to regain confidence post-LSG move.

Former Australia Test cricketer Damien Martyn (54) is in critical condition in a Brisbane hospital, placed in an induced coma after meningitis diagnosis; cricket community including Gilchrist, Lehmann sends prayers for recovery.

Aakash Chopra ranks India's defining 2025 moments: 1) Women's World Cup win, 2) Champions Trophy, 3) Undefeated Asia Cup, 4) England Test series draw post-Rohit/Kohli retirement, 5) RCB's maiden IPL title.

Bollywood actress Khushi Mukherjee claims T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav messaged her frequently in the past after a match loss, sparking link-up rumors she later clarified as pure friendship amid hacking allegations and fan backlash.

Matthew Hayden blasts Australia's batting collapse in Boxing Day Test, saying "our bowlers look more technically sound than batters" and questioning top-order resilience despite strong bowling attack.

Former Indian cricketer questions CSK's IPL auction buys, saying "it doesn't look like Dhoni's team to me" amid concerns over core philosophy shift, lack of finishers and departure from the franchise's winning blueprint.

Robin Uthappa reflects on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's Test retirements, saying "it did not feel a natural exit" and discussing the timing, legacy and emotional impact on Indian cricket.

England's Jacob Bethell admits he was "pretty nervous" during the MCG Test but credits his IPL experience for helping manage pressure, showcasing T20 skills aiding red-ball composure.