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IND vs ENG 5th Test: Michael Vaughan feels Harry Brook is a better leader than Ollie Pope and should lead England in Ben Stokes' absence.

Ollie Pope has won 3 Tests as captain so far.

Michael Vaughan feels vice-captains are not always good captains.

Vaughan wants Harry Brook to lead in Ben Stokes' absence. 

Harry Brook, Joe Root, Ollie Pope, Michael Vaughan

'Sometimes vice-captains aren't brilliant captains': Michael Vaughan wants this player to lead England instead of Ollie Pope in Ben Stokes' absence

IPL 2025

After missing the services of their captain Ruturaj Gaikwad for most of the season, CSK legend MS Dhoni has said that the top-order's return will bolster the team. 

MS Dhoni has confirmed that Ruturaj Gaikwad will stay at CSK.

Dhoni said that CSK will fix the issues in the mini-auction later this year.

Gaikwad has not played a competitive match since April 8, 2025. 

MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad

'A small auction is coming in December. Some loopholes are...': MS Dhoni's message to CSK fans after finishing 10th in IPL 2025

IND vs ENG: Akash Deep earns praise from his captain Shubman Gill. KL Rahul and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak reveal what he told the pacer before Day 3's play.

Akash Deep hit 12 fours in his 66-run knock.

Deep shared a 107-run partnership for the third wicket with Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Shubman Gill considers Deep's 66-run knock equivalent to a century. 

Sitanshu Kotak, Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill's 'thoda to contribute karo' to batting coach's 'tu compulsory defense mat karna': Post-Day 2 chats that led to Akash Deep's crucial 66

IND vs ENG 5th Test: After taking the second five-wicket haul of his Test career, Josh Tongue is confident that England can chase down the target of 374 and script history to win series.

Josh Tongue is positive about England's chasing ability ahead of Day 4.

Tongue admitted getting frustrated by Akash Deep's stay at the crease.

Tongue said that England players are 'pretty chilled' ahead of a thrilling Day 4.

Josh Tongue, Mohammed Siraj

'We are pretty chilled. I don't see why we can't chase it down': Josh Tongue confident of England's ability to break 123-year-old record and win series 

WCL 2025: After South Africa's World Test Championship title win, the retired legendary players led by AB de Villiers won the WCL title by humbling Pakistan.

AB de Villiers' stormy unbeaten ton led South Africa to easy win in the final.

JP Duminy finished the run chase with a six.

South Africa chased down the target of 196 in the 17th over. 

AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers torments Pakistan bowlers, smashes 12 fours & 6 sixes in 60-ball 120 as South Africa chase down 196 to win WCL 2025 title

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NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test, Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington, 06 December 2024 - Info

Match Details

England tour of New Zealand, 2024

Fri 6 December, 03:30:00 IST

New Zealand, who chose to field

Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Crowe-Thorpe Trophy, 2024 On Dec 14

NZ
347 (97.1 ov) & 453 (101.4 ov)

ENG
143 (35.4 ov) & 234 (47.2 ov)

New Zealand beat England by 423 runs

Crowe-Thorpe Trophy, 2024 On Nov 28

NZ
348 (91.0 ov) & 254 (74.1 ov)

ENG
499 (103.0 ov) & 104/2 (12.4 ov)

England beat New Zealand by 8 wickets

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 On Oct 05

ENG
282/9 (50.0 ov)

NZ
283/1 (36.2 ov)

New Zealand beat England by 9 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Adrian Holdstock (SA), Rod Tucker (AUS) and Ahsan Raza (PAK)

Referee
David Boon (AUS)