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December 5 cricket highlights [Source: @ICC, @Crex_live/X.com]
On Friday, December 5, world cricket was hit with interesting developments. In the Ashes 2025 showdown at the Gabba, Australia dominated with the bat.
On the other hand, ICC officially announced the nominees for Player of the Month awards for November.
Let’s rewind this happening day and revisit 5 big cricket-related news that emerged on December 5.
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Australia in lead in Ashes D/N Test at Gabba
On Day 2 of the Gabba Ashes Test, Australia seized control after fifties from Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, and Steve Smith powered them past England’s first-innings total. Weatherald’s aggressive 72 set the tone before Labuschagne and Smith added stability with brisk half-centuries.
Brydon Carse fought back with a double-wicket over, removing Cameron Green and Smith, but dropped catches again hurt England. Alex Carey’s lively 46* with Michael Neser ensured Australia finished 44 runs ahead at stumps.
ICC unveils player of the month nominees
Simon Harmer, Mohammad Nawaz, and Taijul Islam have been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month for November 2025 after standout performances. Harmer played a key role in South Africa's historic 2-0 Test series victory in India, snatching 17 wickets and earning Player of the Series.
Nawaz impressed in multiple formats, guiding Pakistan to series wins and taking 10 wickets in a T20I tri-series. Taijul led Bangladesh to a 2-0 sweep over Ireland with 13 wickets in two Tests.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi tops Google search list
Google’s 2025 “Most Searched Athletes” list delivered surprises across regions. In India, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi topped the charts after a sensational IPL debut, including the league’s fastest century.
In Pakistan, India opener Abhishek Sharma led the searches, driven by his match-winning Asia Cup performances against the hosts. Punjab Kings also ranked as the fourth most searched team worldwide, behind PSG, Benfica, and Toronto Blues, with Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, and LSG following closely.
Nathan Lyon stirs the pot with honest reaction on Ashes snub
At Gabba, Nathan Lyon admitted he felt “absolutely filthy” after being dropped for the second Ashes Test. He was replaced by Michael Neser as Australia opted for an all-pace attack in pink-ball conditions.
Informed just 30 minutes after arriving at the ground, Lyon was gutted but remained supportive of the team. Despite being a proven performer in day-night Tests and Australia’s most reliable spinner with 562 wickets, he was left out for the first home Test since 2012.
Josh Hazlewood picks up a fresh injury to put his Ashes return in jeopardy
Meanwhile, Josh Hazlewood’s Ashes return is in doubt after he suffered fresh Achilles soreness while recovering from a hamstring injury. The setback forced him to cancel his rehab trip to Brisbane, delaying his return to action.
Cricket Australia confirmed the issue is low-grade, but his long history with Achilles problems raises concern. Hazlewood has previously missed months due to the same injury, impacting both Australia and RCB, who now await his recovery timeline.
