England all-rounder Sam Curran, who came to Rajasthan Royals from Chennai Super Kings through a trade deal before the IPL 2026 auction, has started a new innings. He proposed to his girlfriend Isabella (Isabella Grace Symonds) on his knees, on which she looked emotional. Karan and Isabella, in a joint post, informed that both of them got engaged on November 20, 2025.

Chennai Super Kings had bought Sam Curran for Rs 2.40 crore in the last auction, but gave him to Rajasthan Royals through trade before the auction for the upcoming season. Along with him, CSK also allowed Ravindra Jadeja to go to Rajasthan. Sam Karan’s fiancee has also come to India many times, she also came with Karan to Anant Ambani’s wedding.

Who is Sam Curran’s fiancee?

Sam Curran’s fiancee’s name is Isabella Grace Symonds. Both have been dating each other for a long time. She has come to India for IPL matches and on many other occasions. According to her profile, Grace is an actress and writer. She is also very active on Instagram, she has more than 40 thousand followers.

27-year-old Sam Curran has played for England in all three formats, he has played 24 Tests, 38 ODIs and 64 T20I matches for England. In these he has taken 47, 35 and 57 wickets respectively.

The English all-rounder has been playing in the Indian Premier League since 2019. Sam Curran started his career with Punjab Kings, he has played 3 editions (2020, 2021 and 2025) for Chennai Super Kings and 3 seasons (2019, 2023 and 2024) for Punjab Kings. He will play for Rajasthan Royals in the upcoming season (IPL 2026).

Glenn Maxwell ODI XI: Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has recently announced his all-time ODI XI, which has created a huge discussion among cricket fans. Maxwell, popularly known as ‘The Big Show’, selected his team on Fox Cricket’s YouTube channel, in which he took surprising decisions, leaving behind many legends.

The biggest surprise was that Maxwell’s team did not include a single player from England, whereas according to the rules he was allowed to select only five Australian players. At other places, he gave opportunity to most of the Indian stars and this has become the biggest reason for discussion on social media.

Sachin-Rohit become openers, Kohli’s number 3 confirmed

Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma were selected in the team’s opening pair, which ensured that Australia’s star openers like David Warner, Adam Gilchrist and Matthew Hayden were out. At number three, Maxwell without hesitation included Virat Kohli, whom he described as “the run machine of modern cricket”.

Ricky Ponting and Michael Bevan in the middle order

Ricky Ponting got the number four place, while at the fifth place Maxwell placed former Australian finisher Michael Bevan, who had made impossible chases possible many times in his career.

Dhoni also included in the team

As an all-rounder, Maxwell has given preference to his countryman Shane Watson over legends like Ben Stokes, Kapil Dev, Yuvraj Singh, Mark Waugh. In the role of wicketkeeper, he has given priority to Mahendra Singh Dhoni in his team over Jos Buttler and Adam Gilchrist.

Which legends were included in the bowling attack?

Maxwell had many excellent options in the bowling department. In the spin department, Maxwell has included Indian legend Anil Kumble in place of Adam Zampa in his team, while in fast bowling he has selected Glenn McGrath, Brett Lee and Jasprit Bumrah. In this way, the bowling unit also included two Australian and one Indian players.

Glenn Maxwell’s ODI XI

Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Ricky Ponting, Michael Bevan, Shane Watson, MS Dhoni (wicketkeeper), Anil Kumble, Glenn McGrath, Brett Lee, Jasprit Bumrah.

England have mastered making big scores in ODIs. In the third ODI match against South Africa, the England team has scored a huge score of 414 runs. This is the seventh time when the British have scored more than 400 runs in a ODI match. Joe Root and Jacob Bethel helped England create this special record while playing a century innings. The 182 -run partnership of Root and Bethel had broken the back of South African bowlers.

In this match, England had a 59 -run salute partnership by Ben Docket and Jamie Smith. Smith scored 62 runs and Docket contributed 31 runs. Joe Root scored 100 runs in 96 balls and scored the 19th century of his ODI career. On the other hand, Jacob Bethel played a rage of 110 runs in 82 balls.

400 runs in ODIs

England has now jointly come in second place with India in terms of scoring 400 runs in ODIs. Team India has also scored more than 400 runs on 7 occasions. Now India and England have done this seven-seven times, but in this list there is South Africa above them, which has scored more than 400 runs in ODI cricket. Australia has been able to do three and New Zealand only 2 times.

• South Africa – 8 times
• India – 7 times
• England – 7 times
• Australia – 3 times
• New Zealand – 2 times
• Sri Lanka – 2 times
• Zimbabwe – 1 time

Jose Butler also shone

After Joe Root and Jacob Bethel, Jose Butler also rocked the bat for England. Butler came to bat in the 41st over, who tied a stormy innings of 62 runs in 32 balls. Thanks to his innings, England scored 112 runs in the last 9 overs.

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England have declared their squad for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. Nate Syre Brant, England will captain the team in the World Cup, which includes senior players like Heather Night, Danny Wayt Hodge and Sarah Glenn. Heather Knight suffered a hamstring injury in May this year, but after getting fit in time, he has returned to the England Squad (Women Odi World Cup 2025 All Squads) for the World Cup. Let us know that the World Cup tournament will start from 30 September and run till 2 November. Earlier, India has also announced its World Cup squad.

This will be the first ICC tournament for Nate Cyver Brant as captain and as head coach Charlett Edwards. Kate Cross, Myia Boucher and Elis-Davidson Richards have not found a place in the team. At the same time, Danny Wet Hodge missed the series against India this year, but now he has returned to the World Cup squad. England including Sarah Glenn and Sophie Eclastone have included four spinners in their team. The remaining two spinners are named Charlie Dean and Linse Smith. This is because the World Cup will be played in the grounds of India and Sri Lanka, where the spinners are expected to get good help.

The World Cup schedule has already been released, but the matches to be held at M Chinnaswamy Stadium can be shifted to another place. England were to play their first match against South Africa in Bengaluru on 3 October, but England’s match and the entire schedule will be confirmed only after the decision at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

England Squad for ODI World Cup: Nat Savar-Brant (Captain), Sophie’s Eklestone, Amy Jones, Tammy Buomont, Heather Knight, Danny Wyt-Haz, Charlie Dean, Lauren Bell, Sophie Dunkle, M Elot, Linse Smith, Sara Glenn, Emma Lamb, Elis Capsi, Lauren Filers

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Former England cricketer Phil Tufnell has revealed a peculiar act that his team’s wicket -keeper Jack Russell used to harass the player of the opposing team. Russell did not brush in the teeth for several days, this would definitely make dirty smell from his mouth.

Cricketers make a strategy against the opposing team on the field, sometimes they are ordinary, sometimes they do something which is a little difficult to believe. Sledging is also included in this, this is done so that the batsman’s attention is distracted. But England wicket -keeper Jack Russell used to make such a strategy against the batsman of the anti -team, which is strange.

Why did Jack Russell come on the field without brushing?

Russell did not deliberately brush in the teeth for several days. Phil Tuffnell revealed this while talking to the BBC. He said, “My wicket -keeper Jack Russell did not brush in his teeth for a few days. He used to say that when he stands at the crease, he does not want to let the batsmen be set, he wants to stop them.” Such small mischiefs happen on the field. “

The role of wicket -keeper is very important in cricket, he can run the entire game. With this, he can also help the bowlers. His role is important in maintaining energy in the match with a conversation behind the wicket. If he is closest to the batsman, he can make a strategy of sledging or different ways, it can also be unique as Jack Russell used to do.

During this time, West Indies all -rounder player Carlos Brathwaite, who is sitting in a conversation with him, told how wicketkeepers can affect the flow of the game. He said, “Yes, some wicketkeepers like to be silent while batting, but you like the wicket -keeper talking as a bowler. It brings a different energy. When you have such a wicket -keeper, which is calm, it seems that the game has been stretched very long.”

England Cricket Team: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced its teams for two important series and has also taken a historic decision. England has declared this 21 -year -old young player as the new captain of the team for the upcoming series. The biggest discussion in the White-Ball Series against South Africa and the teams for the tour of Ireland is being made the captain of this 21-year-old player. This player is none other than Jacob Bethel.

Full strength team against South Africa

The England team will take on South Africa at their home in early September. 3 ODIs and 3 T20 matches will be played between the two countries from September 2 to 15. For this series, England has launched its full strength squad, which will be commanded by Harry Brook. The team includes big names like Jofra Archer, Jose Butler, Joe Root and Ben Docket.

Shocking decision for Ireland tour

The same month, England team will also visit Ireland, where 3 T20 matches will be played between the two. For this series, England has decided to relax its all-format players. In such a situation, a big decision was taken to make 21 -year -old Jacob Bethel a captain. This will be the first time of his career when he will captain the England team in an international match.

As soon as Bethel takes command of the team in Dublin, he will become the youngest international captain in England male cricket history. This decision has surprised the cricket world, but at the same time the strategy of showing trust in the young players of England has also made it clear.

ECB and selectors’ opinion

Giving his opinion on the decision, England team selector Luke Wright said, “Jacob Bethel has so far impressed everyone with the art of his magnificent leadership. The Ireland series will have a great opportunity for him to prove himself and further enhance his skill on the international stage.”

Marcus Treskothic will play the responsibility of coaching for this tour.

England teams

ODI team (against South Africa)

Harry Brook (Captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Sunny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethel, Jose Butler, Bridan Karse, Ben Docket, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jamie Smith.

T20 team (against South Africa)

Harry Brooke (Captain), Rehan Ahmed, Joffra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethel, Jose Butler, Bridan Karse, Liam Dawson, Ben Docket, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Soult, Jamie Smith, Luke Wood.

Ireland Series T20 Team

Jacob Bethel (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Sunny Baker, Tom Banton, Jose Butler, Liam Dawson, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Matthew Pots, Adil Rashid, Phil Salat, Luke Wood.

IND vs Eng: In the fifth and last Test played at Cainington Oval, Team India defeated England by just 6 runs and drawn the series 2–2, but the view that was seen after the victory, shocked the cricket fans. After winning the match, Team India reached England’s dressing room directly, where the players of both teams were seen talking openly among themselves.

This player told the reason

Indian batsman Karun Nair himself put this point in front. According to him, after the end of the match, the Indian team did not celebrate any major celebration, but everyone went to the dressing room of the opposition team. According to Nair, “Both teams felt that the series has been one of the best Test series of recent times”, while England coach Brandon McCullum also called it a memorable series of his career.

Series journey

In the first Test played in Leeds, England won, but India made a brilliant comeback by winning the second Test. At the same time, the third match went to England’s account. The fourth match was a draw and India won in a thrilling manner in the fifth match. In the last Test, Indian bowlers completely demolished England’s batting.

Karun Nair’s return and important innings

Nair was given a chance to play in the first three Tests, but he could not play a big innings in all three matches. Due to which he was dropped from the fourth Test. Due to Rishabh Pant’s injury, he was again given a chance in the fifth Test and he scored an important innings of 57 runs in that match. Thanks to his innings, India had scored 224 runs in the first innings, in response to which England team was reduced to 247 runs.

In the second innings, India scored a huge score of 396 runs and gave England a target of 374 runs. On the last day, the hosts needed 35 runs and 4 wickets left, but Mohammad Siraj bowled deadly and gave India a historic victory by taking 9 wickets.

Now Team India will be seen playing a two -match Test series against the West Indies in October.

Harry Brook (111) and Joe Root (105) brought England to the threshold of victory in the 5th Test, when Brook was out, England wanted to win just 73 runs and 6 wickets were in hand. During this time, supporters of England and former cricketers also started celebrating victory on social media. Michael Vaughan posted Wasim Jafar teasing and wrote, “Afternoon, hope you are fine.” But what did Vauan know that England would lose this winning game and he would have to be embarrassed for this post.

There was a 195 -run partnership between Brook and Root, which was broken by Akash Deep. After this, famous Krishna and Mohammad Siraj won India by 6 runs on the basis of deadly bowling. Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jafar then posted many fun memes and posted. In a post, he wrote that based on the number of boundary, Team India has won this series.

Wasim Jafar did not leave the opportunity after India’s victory

While enjoying Michael Vaughan, Wasim Jafar wrote in a post, “The series ended on the draw but India has won the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy in terms of maximum boundary.” Let us know that England won their first ODI World Cup (2019) on the basis of boundary count.

Series Drawn but India take the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy on Boundary Count @Michaelvaughan #ENGVIND

– Wasim Jafer (@wasimjafer14) August 4, 2025

After the victory, Michael Vaughan wrote, “I am enjoying the ball by lying on the badge. After the victory, Jafar wrote,” How are you Michael Vaughan. ” He also shared many fun memes.

Lying on a baz having a ball, how about you @Michaelvaughan #ENGVIND https://t.co/Hhaoglxx4m pic.twitter.com/xerlee5kzc

– Wasim Jafer (@wasimjafer14) August 4, 2025

Mohd Siraj to Bazball this series #ENGVIND pic.twitter.com/szmr28qdqz

– Wasim Jafer (@wasimjafer14) August 4, 2025

England Going for the Ashes Tour after Drawing vs India at Home #ENGVIND pic.twitter.com/kkqqbdsqqqmz

– Wasim Jafer (@wasimjafer14) August 4, 2025

Siraj Player of the Match, Brook and Gill Player of the Series

Mohammad Siraj took 5 wickets in the 5th Test, he took 3 wickets out of 4 on the last day. He took 4 wickets in the first innings. Siraj was voted the best player of the match. Shubman Gill from India and Harry Brook from England were awarded the Player of the Series.

With the help of Yashasvi Jaiswal’s brilliant century innings, India has set a big target of 374 runs in front of England in the 5th Test. By the end of the third day’s play, England have scored 50 runs losing 1 wicket. After this, Jaiswal, who came to the press conference, told that what message did former captain Rohit Sharma give him, Rohit came to the Oval to watch the match. Jaiswal also told about the help from Virat Kohli and support of Gautam Gambhir.

Yashasvi Jaiswal said about the oval pitch, “It was a little spicy, so I was enjoying batting and you also imagine a similar wicket in England, so I was mentally ready for this. The wicket was a bit difficult.” After this, he was asked whether some message was received from Rohit Sharma? Because he was coming to the stadium to watch the match.

Rohit Sharma said that keeping playing- Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal said, “I saw Rohit Bhai and said hello, he gave me the message that keep playing.” This is Jaiswal’s second century of this Test series, he scored 101 runs in the first innings of the first Test. A total of 12 centuries have been scored in this Test series from India, which has never happened before in the history of Team India.

What did Jaiswal say about Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir?

Yashasvi Jaiswal said about Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir that he is learning a lot from him. “We talked about many things. We have also worked on the nets. How do I enjoy the game, how to put pressure on the bowlers? It all depends on the situation in which I am, we talk like this. It is very comfortable and helpful. It is very comfortable and helpful. Sir is fantastic and I am enjoying it.”

Jaiswal thanked Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who helped him become a better player. He said, “Challenges are also different in different places. If you are playing in India, you will have to play more, 3 spinners will be in the team. You will see 4 fast bowlers in Australia and England. According to me, the game should be planned in the same way. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have helped me to become better. I have seen how they have prepared themselves and I have done it in Test cricket. Is.”

The Indian cricket team is undoubtedly 1-2 in the Test series, but in every match they have given a tough fight to England. India’s batsmen have performed historically, although the bowling was seen struggling a little. On the last day of the fourth Test played in Manchester, England players created a non -essential controversy. He demanded to finish the match when Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar were close to their centuries. Now Robin Uthappa has also lashed out by English players.

Jack Croly and Ben Docket, including England captain Ben Stokes, erupted after Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar rejected the offer of not joining hands and ending the match. Jack Crolye described it as shameful. Robin Uthappa is not happy with such rhetoric.

What did Robin Uthappa say

He said during live on his YouTube channel, “There is no harm in talking. We have no time left in the end of the day’s game, can we go out? If someone is close to a century and he does not agree for it, we have the right. We think we are entitled to it. But the players of England are behind. But what were the players like Jack Kroli, Ben Docket?”

He said, “It was necessary, because a Test century is a Test century. Very few people, only 1 or 2 percent of the people of the cricket world are able to do this.

Robin said, “This is as if you are saying that it cannot eat non -veg because it is against our morality. It is like this. If I eat non -veg and you eat veg food then what is the difference to you? We both can be happy in our place.”

England cricket team raised controversy

India’s defeat in the fourth Test was considered to be sure, but till 5 sessions, the Indian batsmen stood like a rock and draw the match. This was not a victory for India but England was definitely defeated, the players of England did a new trick. When Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar were close to their century, Ben Stokes came to join hands with him because he wanted the match to be stopped.

Shubman Gill did not accept this proposal, although Team India could not win this match but the captain wanted Jadeja and Sundar to convert this brilliant innings into a century. The same happened, both of them completed their centuries, this was the first international century of Sundar. Earlier, Shubman Gill also scored a century. KL Rahul played an important innings of 90 runs.