Pat Cummins out of the Ashes series, who will captain now?

 The Australian cricket team has been dealt a major blow as captain and star fast bowler Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the much-anticipated Ashes series against England. The news, confirmed by Cricket Australia, has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, with fans and analysts speculating about the impact his absence will have on Australia's campaign to retain the coveted Ashes trophy.

Importance of Pat Cummins to the team

Since assuming the captaincy in 2021, Cummins has been the heartbeat of the Australian Test team. His relentless pace, pinpoint accuracy, and ability to swing the ball have made them a formidable force, and under his leadership the team has achieved numerous successes, including a World Test Championship title and a strong Ashes record. In the 2023 Ashes, Cummins made significant contributions with both bat and ball, helping Australia secure a close draw in England.

The departure of Pat Cummins has not only weakened Australia's bowling attack but also placed additional pressure on the team's leadership group. His absence has left a void in strategy and on-field decision-making, and the team is now dependent on vice-captain Steve Smith or other senior players.

Who will replace Pat Cummins in the team?

With Pete Cummins out, Australia will hope to fill the void with their vast array of fast bowlers. Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, and Scott Boland will lead the pace attack, while emerging bowlers like Jhye Richardson and Michael Neser could also try to make their place. All-rounder Cameron Green could also play a key role in the bowling attack and provide balance to the team.

Now who will be the captain of the Ashes series?

If Pat Cummins is ruled out of the Ashes series, Steve Smith could be given the captaincy again. Smith has previously served as vice-captain and is considered a strong contender for the position, given his experience.

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Who is the batsman who scored a triple century in ODI?

The highest individual score in One Day International cricket is held by Rohit Sharma, who scored 264 runs against Sri Lanka. Australia's Harjas Singh created a sensation by scoring a triple century in a 50-over match. He played a blistering innings of 314 runs in the New South Wales Premier Cricket Tournament. He also hit 35 sixes in this 141-ball innings, making 210 runs solely from sixes.

20-year-old Harjas Singh scored this triple century for Western Suburbs against Sydney in the second round match on Saturday. He came in to bat at number three and before that shared a 70-run partnership with Nicholas Cutler and Joshua Clarke. Harjas Singh batted cautiously initially, but once he got into the rhythm, he rained sixes and fours. Harjas Singh reached his half-century in 33 balls. After reaching fifty, he slowed down for a while, reaching his century in 74 balls. But after that, a different side of him was seen on the field, as he began to thrash every bowler.

Harjas Singh Triple Century In ODI

Harjas Singh smashed 35 sixes and 12 fours in his 314-run innings, scoring 210 runs from sixes and 48 from fours. That means he scored 258 runs from boundaries alone. He reached his first century in 74 balls and his second in just 29 balls. Harjas completed his triple century in 132 balls before being dismissed for 314 in the last over. Harjas' explosive innings helped Western Suburbs post a mammoth total of 483.

Who is Harjas Singh?

Born in Sydney, Harjas Singh is of Indian descent. His parents moved to Sydney from Chandigarh in 2000. His passion for cricket was evident from childhood. Harjas also performed brilliantly in the 2024 Under-19 World Cup. In the final against India, he scored 55 runs off 64 balls, which was Australia's highest score in that match. His innings helped Australia post a respectable total of 253 runs. Australia also won the 2024 Under-19 World Cup.

ICC World Test Championship - (WTC 2025-2027) Points Table Updated

 India registered a resounding victory by an innings and 140 runs in the Ahmedabad Test against the West Indies. This victory strengthened India's position in the WTC points table. Ravindra Jadeja's century in the first innings and the bowlers' excellent performance played a key role in India's victory. The West Indies failed to withstand the Indian bowling in both innings.

A total of 101 Test matches have been played between India and the West Indies since 1948, of which India has won 24 and the Caribbean team 30. 47 matches have been drawn. The West Indies dominated the 20th century, while India has dominated the 21st century. In the first Test played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India defeated the West Indies by an innings and 140 runs on the third day itself. Let's find out how the WTC points table performed after this victory.

India vs West Indies Test Series

So far, 17 Test matches between India and the West Indies have been decided by innings. In the 20th century, the West Indies won nine matches by innings, while in the 21st century, the Indian team has won eight matches by innings. The final match of the series between the two teams will be played in New Delhi on October 10.

India vs West Indies 1st Test Match

Before the start of play on the third day of the Ahmedabad Test (IND vs WI), captain Shubman Gill declared the team's first innings at 448/5. Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten on 104, while Washington Sundar remained unbeaten on 9. On Friday, the second day of the match, KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel scored brilliant centuries, helping India gain a strong position.

The West Indies once again failed to counter the Indian bowlers. In the second innings, the West Indies were bundled out for just 146 runs in 45.1 overs. In the last 15 innings, the West Indies have crossed the 200-run mark only twice. Their highest score is 253, and they have consistently struggled against the new ball.

(WTC 2025-2027) Points Table Updated

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No	Team	M	W	L	T	NR	NRR	Pts	Recent Forms
1	India	6	3	2	0	0	+55.56	40	WLDWW
2	Australia	3	3	0	0	0	+100.00	36	WWW
3	England	5	2	2	0	1	+43.33	26	LDWLW
4	Sri Lanka	2	1	0	0	1	+66.67	16	WD
5	Bangladesh	2	0	1	0	1	+16.67	4	LD
6	Pakistan	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	NR
7	South Africa	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	NR
8	New Zealand	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	NR
9	West Indies	4	0	4	0	0	0.00	0	LLLL
M: Matches, W: Won, L: Lost, T: Tie, NR: No Result, NRR: Net Run Rate, Pts: Points, Q: Qualified, E: Eliminate Recent Forms: W = Won, L = Lost, T = Tie, D = Draw, NR = No ResultLast updated on 05-Oct-2025, 11:57 AM

Pakistan announce squad for Test series against South Africa

 The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced an 18-member squad for next month's two-match Test series against South Africa. Former captain and star batsman Babar Azam has returned to the squad. The series, which begins on October 12, is part of the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle.

Babar Azam and Rizwan return to the team

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan were not included in the Asia Cup squad, but now these experienced players have returned under the captaincy of Shan Masood. Babar's return strengthens Pakistan's middle order. Mohammad Rizwan, who was left out of the Asia Cup, will assume wicketkeeping duties in this series. Key bowlers Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, and Abrar Ahmed are also included in the squad. Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique could open the innings, while Saud Shakeel and Salman Ali Agha will bolster the middle-order.

3 new faces also included in the team

The Pakistani team features a mix of experienced and new faces. Three new players, left-arm spinner Asif Afridi, wrist spinner Faisal Akram and wicketkeeper-batsman Rohail Nazir, will be eligible to make their debuts. Pakistani players will participate in a training camp under the guidance of head coach Azhar Mahmood and NCA coaches until October 8. Cricketers who participated in the recently concluded ACC Men's T20 Asia Cup will join the camp on October 4.

Pakistan squad for Test series against South Africa

Shan Masood (captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Asif Afridi, Babar Azam, Faisal Akram, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Noman Ali, Rohail Nazir (wicketkeeper), Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel and Shaheen Shah Afridi.

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