Where were the major cricket headlines in 3rd week of December?

The past week in cricket delivered big headlines across formats. India named their T20 World Cup 2026 squad, Australia retained the Ashes, and the IPL 2026 mini-auction witnessed record-breaking bids by the franchises. Jharkhand clinched their maiden SMAT title, Devon Conway scripted a historic feat in Tests, while India's U19 side suffered final heartbreak against Pakistan in the Asia Cup.