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Pat Cummins becomes 1st captain to get 5-wicket haul in Ashes since 1982
Australia skipper Pat Cummins on Wednesday became the first captain to take a five-wicket haul in an Ashes Test since 1982.
 "Pat Cummins becomes 1st captain to get 5-wicket haul in Ashes since 1982")
Ashes, 1st Test: Skipper Cummins takes five as England bowled out for 147
Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc got among the wickets as Australia dominated the second session on Day 1 of the ongoing first Ashes Test here at the Gabba, Brisbane on Wednesday
 "Ashes, 1st Test: Skipper Cummins takes five as England bowled out for 147")
Williamson likely to be out of action for 2 months with elbow injury
A report in stuff.co.nz claimed that Williamson is likely to return only next year for the two-Test series against South Africa starting February 17 in Christchurch
 "Williamson likely to be out of action for 2 months with elbow injury")
Warner, Southee among three nominated for ICC men's player of month
Explosive Australia opener David Warner, Pakistan batter Abid Ali and New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee were on Tuesday shortlisted for the ICC men's player of the month award for November.
 "Warner, Southee among three nominated for ICC men's player of month")
Hardik undergoing rehab in Mumbai, decides to skip Hazare Trophy for Baroda
Out of favour India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has decided to skip Vijay Hazare Trophy (National One Dayers) starting across the country from Wednesday
 "Hardik undergoing rehab in Mumbai, decides to skip Hazare Trophy for Baroda")
Harbhajan set to join support staff of major IPL franchise for next season
Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh will be seen in a different avatar during next year's Indian Premier League as a key member of the support staff in one of the high-profile franchises.
 "Harbhajan set to join support staff of major IPL franchise for next season")
SA vs Ind: De Kock, Rabada and Nortje named in Proteas test squad
The series will form part of the new cycle of the ICC World Test Championship and will be hosted in three venues namely; SuperSport Park, Imperial Wanderers and Six Gun Grill Newlands respectively
 "SA vs Ind: De Kock, Rabada and Nortje named in Proteas test squad")
Ashes could revolve around contest between Cummins and Root
One particular contest between bat and ball could shape this Ashes series.
Commit time and money to develop spin bowling skills: Coney to NZ
New Zealand cricket need to be braver and put in the required time and money to develop their skills against quality spin following their heavy defeat to India in the second Test
 "Commit time and money to develop spin bowling skills: Coney to NZ")
Would like to see a day-night game being played at MCG: Brendon Julian
Former Australian all-rounder Brendon Julian wants the fifth Ashes Test to be a day-night affair and he would like to see it being played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
 "Would like to see a day-night game being played at MCG: Brendon Julian")
India tour of SA: New schedule announced, 1st Test at Centurion from Dec 26
The Indians were originally set to leave on December 9 but the travel plans have changed, which means that the Tests will now start on December 26 instead of the previously finalised December 17
 "India tour of SA: New schedule announced, 1st Test at Centurion from Dec 26")
Perth dropped as Ashes Test venue over difficult quarantine rules
Cricket Australia on Monday confirmed the fifth Test of the upcoming Ashes series will no longer be played in Perth.
 "Perth dropped as Ashes Test venue over difficult quarantine rules")
Indian selectors face tricky questions after series win against New Zealand
Mayank Agarwal, Jayant Yadav, Shreyas Iyer and Mohammed Siraj are not the first-choice players in the Indian team, but all of them played key roles as India sealed a series victory against New Zealand
IND v NZ: It feels good to be back among the runs, says Mayank Agarwal
India opener Mayank Agarwal said on Monday that he felt nice getting back to scoring ways. He added that his focus is now on the South Africa tour which will start from December 26
 "IND v NZ: It feels good to be back among the runs, says Mayank Agarwal")
MCA felicitates spinner Ajaz Patel with India-New Zealand score sheet
Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) president Vijay Patil on Monday felicitated Kiwi spinner Ajaz Patel with India-New Zealand score sheet and momento.
 "MCA felicitates spinner Ajaz Patel with India-New Zealand score sheet")
I can't judge Rahane's form, only he knows what he is going through: Kohli
The Indian captain, after the team's thumping 1-0 series win over New Zealand, answered some tricky questions
 "I can't judge Rahane's form, only he knows what he is going through: Kohli")
Joe Root keeps England lineup under wraps for first Ashes test
Root addressed reporters before news broke that the fifth test of the series will now not go ahead in Perth because of concern over quarantine requirements
 "Joe Root keeps England lineup under wraps for first Ashes test")
India return to top of ICC Test rankings after New Zealand series win
India beat New Zealand by 372 runs in the Mumbai Test on the fourth day after drawing the opening match in Kanpur.
India demolish New Zealand by 372 runs in 2nd Test, claim series 1-0
India carried out a decimation of New Zealand, winning the second Test by a record-breaking 372-run margin to clinch the two-Test series 1-0
 "India demolish New Zealand by 372 runs in 2nd Test, claim series 1-0")
IND v NZ, 2nd Test: It's a pretty challenging surface, says Daryl Mitchell
He said challenge has been for his team to transfer pressure back to the bowlers while sticking to their plus points
 "IND v NZ, 2nd Test: It's a pretty challenging surface, says Daryl Mitchell")