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| 'You can't play spin like pace': Ashwin questions Ben Stokes' batting method Dec 23rd 2025, 08:18 by TOI Sports Desk  Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has critiqued England captain Ben Stokes' technique against spin, citing recurring issues. Ashwin observed that Stokes, like many Western batters, relies heavily on sweeps due to a perceived weakness in defensive play against spinners. He emphasized the importance of meeting the ball rather than playing off the back foot.
| | No fans for Kohli's return; Vijay Hazare match behind closed doors: Report Dec 23rd 2025, 07:46 by TOI Sports Desk  Bengaluru fans will miss Virat Kohli's Vijay Hazare Trophy return as the Karnataka government plans to hold the match behind closed doors due to security concerns. A previous stampede incident has made authorities cautious, leading to the decision to bar spectators from the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, despite initial proposals for limited public access.
| | Mitchell Starc creates history, shatters Waqar Younis' 30-year-old Test record Dec 23rd 2025, 07:26 by TOI Sports Desk  Mitchell Starc delivered a match-winning all-round performance to help Australia clinch the Ashes, securing an unassailable 3-0 series lead. Starc's 3 wickets in the second innings and a crucial half-century capped a historic year, making him the only bowler to take 50 Test wickets in 2025 with an exceptional strike-rate of 28.7, surpassing Waqar Younis's long-standing record.
| | 'I have a bulletproof car': Rashid Khan reveals Kabul life, stuns KP – Watch Dec 23rd 2025, 07:15 by TOI Sports Desk  Afghanistan's cricket sensation Rashid Khan revealed the stark reality of his fame, sharing that he requires a bulletproof car for safety in Kabul and cannot walk freely on the streets. This sobering truth highlights the constant danger he navigates, a stark contrast to the typical life of a global sporting icon.
| | Ashes: 'Five or six days of drinking' — England players' behaviour set for review Dec 23rd 2025, 06:57 by TOI Sports Desk  England's cricket board will investigate claims of excessive player drinking during a mid-Ashes break in Noosa, Queensland. Managing director Rob Key stated that while he supports players switching off, heavy drinking is unacceptable. He confirmed the matter would be looked into if reports of prolonged alcohol consumption prove accurate, emphasizing the need for professionalism.
| | Vijay Hazare Trophy: Groups, teams, venues, telecast details — All you need to know Dec 23rd 2025, 06:34 by TOI Sports Desk  The Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 begins December 24, featuring Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma due to a new BCCI directive. Their participation, alongside other stars like Pant and Gill, elevates the domestic competition, drawing attention to India's white-ball talent pool and emerging bowlers.
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