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Ashes 2025/26: Pat Cummins pleased with Australia's series win

Overview Australia won the Adelaide Test by 82 runs and clinched the Ashes 2025/26 with a couple of more Tests to go Pat Cummins, who missed the first two Tests, was a part of the Adelaide Test and was happy to be back The Australian skipper claimed that the dressing room has been excited after winning the Ashes Australia won the Adelaide Test by 82 runs and clinched the Ashes 2025/26 with a couple of more Tests to go. Pat Cummins, who missed the first two Tests, was a part of the Adelaide Test and was happy to be back. The Australian skipper claimed that the dressing room has been excited after winning the Ashes. The star player opened up on his comeback and noted he had a bit of patience early in the match. Cummins added that he had to grind hard in the last few weeks to be able to return at the right time. Also Read: England Bazballed, as Australia clinch Ashes 2025/26 with two matches to go "Feels pretty awesome, been thinking about this series for a long time. It wasn’t easy today, but we got it done and pretty excited changing room. A fair bit of patience initially and then the last two months have been a bit of a grind," the Australian captain expressed. Pat was glad to have come out on the winning side. He felt that the Australian team is at its best when the crowd supports them. He noted the need to not rush things while playing in Australia. "I loved the toil from all the guys," - Pat Cummins "Just giving myself every chance. It’s all worth it when you get days like these, packed crowd and retaining the Ashes. I think that’s when we're at our best, this cricket team. You can’t really rush things here in Australia. You kinda will it to happen, but it doesn’t really work that way," Cummins said. Also Check: 'It obviously sucks,' - Disappointed Ben Stokes opens up after losing Ashes 2025/26 "It’s good old-fashioned grind a lot of the time. I loved the toil from all the guys today. It got a little bit closer than I would’ve liked, but pretty happy," he added.

'It obviously sucks,' - Disappointed Ben Stokes opens up after losing Ashes 2025/26

Overview England lost the Adelaide Test by 82 runs, which led to them losing the Ashes 2025/26 with two matches to go Ben Stokes appeared in the post-match talk and was disappointed with not being able to do what they intended to However, the English skipper credited Australia for being the best of the two teams for a longer period of time England lost the Adelaide Test by 82 runs, which led to them losing the Ashes 2025/26 with two matches to go. Ben Stokes appeared in the post-match talk and was disappointed with not being able to do what they intended to. However, the English skipper credited Australia for being the best of the two teams for a longer period of time. "It obviously sucks. [It is] very disappointing. Knowing now that we can't achieve what we set out to do here is obviously incredibly disappointing now. We have still got two games to go in the series, there is still a hell of a lot to play for, for us as individuals, as a team," Stokes said in the press conference. Also Read: England Bazballed, as Australia clinch Ashes 2025/26 with two matches to go The star player added that they wouldn't kick the stumps for losing the series but rather focus on winning the last two Tests of the series. While he felt that the visiting side had its moments in the series, the veteran gave Australia the flowers for being the best of the two teams for a longer period of time. "Australia have been a lot better than us," - Ben Stokes

"We aren't going to turn around and kick the stumps over because we lost the series here because there's still so much more to play for - although we can't go back with the goal that we came out here to do," the English All-rounder said after losing the Adelaide Test. Also Check: Aaqib Javed claims to have used India's strategy in Pakistan cricket "We have had moments where we've been very good. But Australia have been a lot better than us on, you know, a much longer over a much longer period of time in the series," Stokes added, as he credited Australia for their series win.

Aaqib Javed claims to have used India's strategy in Pakistan cricket

Overview Aaqib Javed claimed that he analyzed India's success recently and tried to execute some of its plans in Pakistan Cricket The Senior Pakistan selector felt that the strength of a cricket team depends on the quality of its talented players The Head of the National Cricket Academy agreed that Pakistan cricket fell way behind in doing the basics right Aaqib Javed claimed that he analyzed India's success recently and tried to execute some of its plans in Pakistan Cricket. The Senior Pakistan selector felt that the strength of a cricket team depends on the quality of its talented players. The Head of the National Cricket Academy agreed that Pakistan cricket fell way behind in doing the basics right. "I have looked at India’s success and have tried to execute plans for the betterment of Pakistan cricket. Any cricket nation’s success is based on the quality of its talent. I think we fell away (behind) in doing the basic things correctly in our cricket system," Javed said in a PCB's podcast. Also Read: T20 World Cup 2026: Shubman Gill stripped of vice captaincy, dropped from Indian squad Pakistan hasn't had a lot of success at the highest level since 2023. After making it to the semifinal of T20 World Cup 2021 and the final of the T20 World Cup 2022, Pakistan faced a Group Stage exit in the ODI World Cup 2023. They could not even make it to the Super 8 in the T20 World Cup 2024 and was knocked out at home in the Champions Trophy 2025. "Unless you don’t have the quality in talent nothing changes," - Aaqib Javed Aaqib added that changing captains, coaches, or the selectors diesn't change a lot of things unless a change in the quality of talent. He felt that the quality of talent can be increased only after improving the bench strength and domestic competition with the help of better system and infrastructure. Also Check: England Bazballed, as Australia clinch Ashes 2025/26 with two matches to go "No matter who you appoint as captain, coach or selector, unless you don’t have the quality in talent nothing changes. And quality of talent can be assured by increasing the bench strength and competition, and this is only possible with proper infrastructure and system," he added.

Paige opens up on working with Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose in WWE NXT

Overview Paige, aka Saraya, opened up on working with Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose in WWE NXT in 2017 During her recent appearance on the Unwrapped Podcast, the former WWE Superstar claimed that the fans were excited to see Mandy Rose She said that it was NXT's boom period and the fans were hyped to see the likes of Sonya, Mandy, herself, and others Paige, aka Saraya, opened up on working with Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose in WWE NXT in 2017. During her recent appearance on the Unwrapped Podcast, the former WWE Superstar claimed that the fans were excited to see Mandy Rose. She said that it was NXT's boom period and the fans were hyped to see the likes of Sonya, Mandy, herself, and others. "No, they were excited to see her. And I remember being in the ring being like, ‘Okay, good. This is gonna work.’ Because they were just… First of all, there was big NXT fans cuz NXT started like getting bigger and bigger," Paige said on Unwrapped Podcast. Also Read: Is Austin Theory working for Seth Rollins through joining the Vision? The former AEW Superstar added that she did not believe the fans would care being an insecure person she was. However, she was proven wrong, as the NXT fans went insane. "They were hyped that I was back, which is fking awesome. I thought they were not gonna care, but I’m a very insecure person. They went insane," Saraya added.  "My nples are getting hard. My a** is getting sweaty," - Paige Paige noted how the fans went crazy when she claimed that she was not the only one who had showed up. The veteran claimed that it led to her nples getting hard and her as getting sweaty. The former WWE Superstar claimed that she was highly excited. Also Check: John Cena opens up on WWE parting ways with Travis Scott "But then when I said I didn’t come alone, they went, ‘Oh, what the fk, who’s gonna turn up now?’... It was. I’m getting chills. Oh, my nples are getting hard. My a** is getting sweaty. Oh, I got so excited," she added.

John Cena opens up on WWE parting ways with Travis Scott

Overview On Cody Rhodes' 'What do you wanna talk about?' show, John Cena opened up on Travis Scott and WWE parting ways after WrestleMania 41 Cena defended WWE's move to get the viral moment ahead of WrestleMania with the introduction of his heel turn He felt the need to give chances for celebrities to test how far they could go On Cody Rhodes' 'What do you wanna talk about?' show, John Cena opened up on Travis Scott and WWE parting ways after WrestleMania 41. Cena defended WWE's move to get the viral moment ahead of WrestleMania with the introduction of his heel turn. He felt the need to give chances for celebrities to test how far they could go. "It’s also okay for us to say we want a lot of eyes and we want to create a moment, because you never know. You can’t tell if someone’s going to run with it, but you have to give them a chance," the 17-time world champion said on 'What do you wanna talk about?' show. Also Read: Matt Hardy explains why John Cena tapped out to Gunther in his retirement match The veteran noted how celebrities from the past like Cyndi Lauper and Liberace were involved with WWE very early from 1980s. "We’ve always had opportunities to mesh worlds, going all the way back to Cyndi Lauper and Liberace at WrestleMania I. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn’t," Cena added. John Cena hints at pivots in his retirement run The Leader of the Cenation Army claimed that many have been criticial about his retirement run due to the creative booking. He felt WWE might have had a plan for his heel run with The Rock and Travis Scott present, but had to pivot with them not being available for the remainder of his run. Also Check: Is Austin Theory working for Seth Rollins through joining the Vision? "What I love about the past year is that so many people have been critical of so many moments and blame it on this fictional ‘book’ or creative direction. Like, ‘They didn’t have any long-term booking for this?’ Maybe they did. That s*** changed," the 47-year-old noted.

Is Austin Theory working for Seth Rollins through joining the Vision?

Overview When Seth Rollins played the gimmick of Monday Night Messiah, Austin Theory was his disciple The former US Champion might be trying to join The Vision as Seth's secret agent to avenge Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, and Paul Heyman's betrayal On WWE Raw's Christmas pre-taped episode, Theory sported a pant similar to the one Rollins wore in his prime days When Seth Rollins played the gimmick of Monday Night Messiah, Austin Theory was his disciple. The former US Champion might be trying to join The Vision as Seth's secret agent to avenge Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, and Paul Heyman's betrayal. On WWE Raw's Christmas pre-taped episode, Theory sported a pant similar to the one Rollins wore in his prime days. On WWE Raw last week, Austin unmasked himself as the person responsible for The Vision's win at the Survivor Series. The star wrestler was also the one that helped The Vision to handle the business with Rey Mysterio by delivering him a Super Kick and Curb Stomp. Also Read: Mickie James opens up on her 'stalker' story with Trish Stratus, originally pitched for Lita Given Austin's move sets, many felt it could be the case of Seth disguising himself as the masked man, which did not turn out to be the case. However, Rollins could well be orchestrating everything being the Visionary he is, despite being out of action due to injury, as per the storyline. Has Seth Rollins sent Austin Theory to work with The Vision as his secret agent? For now, Theory might become The Vision's fifth member, which will help his career. While he is most likely to wrestle on behalf of the faction and potentially take pins to safeguard Bron, Bronson, and Logan, Austin might get his payback if he potentially turns against The Vision, leading to his character arc. Also Check: Matt Hardy explains why John Cena tapped out to Gunther in his retirement match This story has been spread throughout the social media by the fans and makes sense. Given Seth was Theory's mentor in the past, it makes sense for WWE to move in that direction, which could ensure Seth further nurturing Theory as one of the future WWE stars.

Matt Hardy explains why John Cena tapped out to Gunther in his retirement match

Overview Matt Hardy opened up on John Cena's retirement match against Gunther on 'The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy', where he explained its finish The Broken One claimed that he was 99% sure of Cena losing his match and 50% sure of him tapping out to the Ring General The TNA star claimed that WWE's intent was to make Gunther a big heel, leading to a huge push in his career Matt Hardy opened up on John Cena's retirement match against Gunther on 'The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy', where he explained its finish. The Broken One claimed that he was 99% sure of Cena losing his match and 50% sure of him tapping out to the Ring General. The TNA star claimed that WWE's intent was to make Gunther a big heel, leading to a huge push in his career. "I went into the match, I was 99% sure he was going to lose. I was probably 50% sure he was going to tap out. You know, 'you are sports entertainment. I am pro wrestling. You’re the guy that never gives up. I’m going to make you give up.'," Matt said. Also Read: Drew McIntyre 'exposes' Cody Rhodes on his promo on WWE SmackDown "And the way that was highlighted that he is the guy that never gives up, and he would never tap out whatever else. I felt like that was kind of the perfect storm where they could create this opportunity, and Gunther could do something that no one else has done," he added. "John was trying to build something that could make another babyface like him," - Matt Hardy "And it is something that could be like an event that kind of springboards his career into another level. And I think that's what their intent was. If you make Gunther into this monster, who’s this, this immovable object, and you bring a babyface in there that can eventually conquer him, you can make that babyface," Hardy revealed. Also Check: Mickie James opens up on her 'stalker' story with Trish Stratus, originally pitched for Lita "So I feel like John was trying to build something that could make another babyface like him down the road,” Hardy concluded, noting the intent behind the match.

Mickie James opens up on her 'stalker' story with Trish Stratus, originally pitched for Lita

Overview Mickie James was on Chris Van Vliet's Show, where she opened up on her 'stalker' story The TNA Hall of Famer claimed that she had pitched it for Lita, which eventually featured Trish Stratus Mickie claimed that her program with Stratus led to both of them becoming best friends Mickie James was on Chris Van Vliet's Show, where she opened up on her 'stalker' story. The TNA Hall of Famer claimed that she had pitched it for Lita, which eventually featured Trish Stratus. Mickie claimed that her program with Stratus led to both of them becoming best friends. "I was friends with Lita, and I felt that she was really a mentor to me in a lot of ways. She looked out for me, and fought for me, even in getting my job. I asked her if it was okay if I pitched it with her in mind," Mickie said on Chris Van Vliet's podcast. Also Read: Mark Henry claims Cody Rhodes is getting closer towards his heel turn James revealed that her story was pitched for Lita, which was shelved by Vince for the time being. "I was taking acting classes in OVW and doing all that stuff on the side, to just kind of get my range down. So, I pitched it with Amy [Lita], and then they loved it, and they really liked the idea," Mickie added. "Vince was like 'Yeah, but we're going to do it with Trish.'," - Mickie James She then revealed that the former WWE Chairman asked Mickie and Trish to tell the story. Mickie noted that she didn't know Trish in person till then. However, she added that both of them became best friends. Mickie regarded the WWE Hall of Famer to be pleasant and an amazing human being. Also Check: Drew McIntyre 'exposes' Cody Rhodes on his promo on WWE SmackDown "Vince was like 'Yeah, but we're going to do it with Trish.' And I was like [gasp], I didn't know Trish... I'd met her, and she was always pleasant and she was always amazing...Never really had a full conversation with it. The way she embraced it and embraced me? We're still best friends," Mickie added in her statement.

'Nazar utarwana,' - Sunil Gavaskar claims to have given unique advice to Shubman Gill

Overview Sunil Gavaskar claimed to have given a unique advise to Shubman Gill following his poor form since October 2025 The former Indian cricketer claimed to have suggested Gill to consult someone to work on his bad omens Gavaskar said so after Gill was stripped of his vice captaincy and dropped from the T20 World Cup 2026 squad Sunil Gavaskar claimed to have given a unique advise to Shubman Gill following his poor form since October 2025. The former Indian cricketer claimed to have suggested Gill to consult someone to work on his bad omens. Gavaskar said so after Gill was stripped of his vice captaincy and dropped from the T20 World Cup 2026 squad. Speaking on JioHotstar, the veteran addressed Shubman's poor form in the last few months. The former Indian skipper claimed that he had a conversation with Gill while they were on the same flight while travelling to Ahmedabad ahead of the fifth T20I of the 2025 series between India and South Africa. Also Read: IND vs SA: India wins in Ahmedabad, clinches series 3-1 Gavaskar claimed that Gill had bad omens, given his injury and poor form in the last few months. He hence felt the need for Gill to consut elder ones from his family to work on the same. The veteran regarded Gill to be a class player and wished him luck. "He’s a class player," - Sunil Gavaskar on Shubman Gill "I was on the same flight from Ahmedabad with Shubman. Seeing him miss games due to injury and form, I told him ghar jaakar kisi buzurg se nazar utarwana. We believe in these things. Nazar kabhi kabhi lag jaati hai. I requested him 'Please ask somebody from your family. I don't know, maybe grandmother or someone. He’s a class player," Gavaskar said. Also Check: T20 World Cup 2026: Shubman Gill stripped of vice captaincy, dropped from Indian squad India announced its T20 World Cup 2026 squad, which saw exclusion of Gill and Jitesh Sharma. Axar Patel became the new vice captain, while Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh returned to the side. Gill's drop became a topic of discussion, given he was promoted to vice captaincy out of nowhere during the Asia Cup.

John Cena claims to be honored after being in Cody Rhodes' podcast

Overview John Cena recently showed up on Cody Rhodes' 'What do you wanna talk about' podcast It turned out to be his first appearance since retiring on December 13 as a WWE Superstar The Leader of the Cenation Army took to X and posted about what he felt being on Cody's show John Cena recently showed up on Cody Rhodes' 'What do you wanna talk about' podcast. It turned out to be his first appearance since retiring on December 13 as a WWE Superstar. The Leader of the Cenation Army took to X and posted about what he felt being on Cody's show. In his post on X, Cena regarded himself honored to have appeared on the American Nightmare's show. The veteran claimed it was good for him to have his first talk since retiring on Cody's show. He regarded to have immense love and respect for his final WrestleMania and SummerSlam opponent. He thanked Cody and WWE for being able to have a conversation. Also Read: John Cena reveals his most favorite moment from his retirement tour "Honored that the first public words I have since retiring is with someone I love and respect. Thank you @CodyRhodes @WWE for a conversation that’s sure to spark polarizing conversation. I’d have it not other way. Hope you enjoy the listen and can’t wait to hear ‘the noise’," Cena wrote in his post on X. John Cena and Cody Rhodes' rivalry in 2025 Cody and Cena had two one-on-one matches and tag team matches each in the latter's retirement tour. Their first match was at WrestleMania XL, which Cena won to claim his record 17th world title. At Money in the Bank, Cena teamed up with Logan Paul and took on Cody and Jey Uso. Also Check: John Cena explains him tapping out to Gunther in his retirement match As John was pinned by Rhodes, it led to their match at SummerSlam. It turned out to be one of the best matches of the year, which saw passing the torch moment of sorts, as Cena endorsed Cody. On SmackDown after SummerSlam, Cody and Cena teamed up to face Logan and Drew McIntyre.