Ashes 2025: Aussies Tone Down Mocking, Rivalry Losing Touch? | First Sports With Rupha Ramani

The Ashes is back. But the buzz, the heat, the electricity that once made Australia V England the fiercest rivalry in world cricket feels different. As India’s blockbuster showdowns with both England and Australia now dominate global attention, the question emerges: has the Ashes fallen behind? With Bazball wobbling, Australia missing key stars, and both sides struggling to match the drama and intensity India has generated in recent red-ball clashes, this year’s Ashes faces its biggest test. Can England finally win in Australia after 2010, or will this series confirm the shift of cricket’s biggest rivalry away from the traditional giants? Rupha Ramani breaks down the hype, the mind games, the media noise, the banter between Steve Smith and Monty Panesar and why this Ashes desperately needs magic on the field to reclaim its throne.

Also on the show, the US is set to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but before that, the country is growing through a tourism crisis. America hopes to revive tourism in the country, and they are banking on the World Cup. But the biggest hindrance is Trump's visa policies. Will the President sabotage the 2026 event? The US is milking Cristiano Ronaldo's presence at the White House. Social media is filled with Ronaldo and Donald Trump's reels and photos. What is the reason behind Trump's inclination towards Ronaldo?

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