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Wickets kept tumbling and the Indian innings folded in 18.4 overs, but Suryakumar said they would learn from the defeat.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

Wickets fell regularly from that point, including captain Shai Hope, caught down the leg side for 16 off the bowling of Zak Foulkes to follow his century in game two.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

James Pattinson - 5/10 Matches: 2; Runs: 72; Average: 36.00; Wickets: 7; Average: 43.85 A younger version of Harris, who will hopefully toughen up and become the influential bowler Australia needs at home.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2013

Bowlers Peter Siddle - Age: 28; Tests: 41; Wickets: 150; Average: 28.84 Australia's most experienced bowler, Siddle has previous against England, most memorably a hat-trick in the opening Ashes Test of the 2010-11 series.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2013

Then in October's chill and gloom, Wickets for goals make reluctant room.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, November 25, 1893 by Various