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Afghanistan's cricket prodigy Rashid Khan has always prioritized his homeland over lucrative opportunities abroad. In his compelling memoir 'Rashid Khan: From Streets to Stardom,' the star spinner...
Afghanistan's premier cricketer Rashid Khan has always prioritized his nation's colors over personal gain. In his revealing memoir 'Rashid Khan: From Streets to Stardom,' the spinner details...
In a rare moment of brutal honesty, Travis Head, Australia's T20 vice-captain, owned up to the team's subpar showing at the 2026 T20 World Cup. 'We weren't quite good enough,' he stated, as the Baggy...
In a morale-boosting start to the ODI leg, Australia outplayed India by six wickets in Brisbane, taking a 1-0 series lead. After dropping the preceding T20I series 1-2, the home side is determined to...
Sir Don Bradman, the cricketing colossus whose name evokes awe, began life far from the cricket pitch. A tennis prodigy in his youth, the Australian legend swapped racquets for bats after a fateful...
The sting of Australia's T20 World Cup 2026 elimination continues to reverberate, with fingers pointing at an alleged overemphasis on Test cricket. Veteran spinner Adam Zampa pushed back hard,...
The T20 World Cup 2026 delivered a rude shock to Australia, who crashed out in the first round following thrashings by Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka. This unexpected group-stage elimination has ignited a...
Cricket's giants don't always conquer. Australia's elimination from T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 contention via a rain-hit Ireland-Zimbabwe draw is just the latest chapter in a saga of six playoff...
Adam Zampa's wizardry with the ball has propelled him to joint second in the T20 World Cup's all-time wicket-takers rankings. With 40 dismissals now to his name, the Australian leg-spinner stands...
In a blow to Australia's T20 World Cup 2026 aspirations, star pacers Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins have been sidelined by injuries ahead of the February 11 clash with Ireland. Yet, spearhead Nathan...
In a strategic move, Australia might bench powerhouse Tim David during the group stages of the T20 World Cup 2026 to ensure he's primed for later rounds. The decision stems from his hamstring injury...
In a crushing pre-tournament development, Australia has lost Josh Hazlewood to injury for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The event begins this weekend across Sri Lanka and India, but the star fast...
In a cricket landscape constantly evolving, Steve Smith’s Big Bash heroics have thrust him back into the spotlight for Australia’s T20 World Cup 2026 ambitions. Excluded from the preliminary squad,...
Injury woes plague Australia's preparations for the 2026 T20 World Cup, casting doubts over star players' readiness. George Bailey, Cricket Australia's chief selector, offered clarity on Pat Cummins,...
In a surprising twist to his career trajectory, Steve Smith has revealed his ambition to don the Baggy Green at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The veteran Australian cricketer, absent from T20I...
Joe Root, England's first-innings centurion, has implored his teammates to "express themselves in the right way" as they aim to salvage the second Test of the Ashes series against Australia. The...
England batter Zak Crawley expressed optimism following a robust performance in the closing stages of the first day of the second Ashes Test at The Gabba in Brisbane. A crucial 10th-wicket...
In a stunning turn of events on the opening day of the second Ashes Test, Joe Root and Jofra Archer achieved something extraordinary. Facing the end of the day's play with England at 264 for nine,...
Mitchell Starc has etched his name in Test cricket history, surpassing Wasim Akram to become the most successful left-arm fast bowler of all time. The milestone occurred on Day 1 of the second Ashes...
England's Ashes campaign has suffered a significant setback as fast bowler Mark Wood is reportedly set to miss the second Test against Australia in Brisbane. Concerns over his left knee have led to...
Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has shared his strategic insights on how to contain the formidable Travis Head during the ongoing Ashes series. Head's explosive century in the opening Test...
Following a devastating eight-wicket defeat in the Ashes opener against Australia, former England captain Sir Geoffrey Boycott has fiercely criticized the team's performance. England's batting...
Cricket fans in India can catch all the thrilling action of the highly anticipated Ashes Test series between Australia and England. This five-match contest is a pivotal fixture in the current World...
Former Australian cricket captain Greg Chappell has voiced strong reservations about the national team's strategic approach for the upcoming Ashes Test. With the absence of Sam Konstas from the...
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has applauded Shubman Gill's recent resurgence in form, particularly highlighting the young batter's composed approach. Pathan advises Gill to remain committed...
The highly anticipated player retention list for the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) is scheduled for release this Thursday. This announcement will follow the conclusion of the fourth T20...
Team India opener Abhishek Sharma has defended the decision to promote fast-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana up the batting order during a crucial moment in the second T20I against Australia at the...
As the highly anticipated Ashes 2025-26 series approaches, former England captain Michael Vaughan has thrown his support behind Ben Stokes and his team to finally claim the coveted urn on Australian...
Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli has lauded the Women in Blue for their incredible five-wicket victory against formidable opponents Australia in the ODI World Cup semi-final. Kohli described the win...
Australia's captain, Alyssa Healy, has successfully completed a fitness test, providing a significant morale boost for the team as they prepare for their ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 semi-final...
Sunil Gavaskar, a legendary former Indian cricketer, has observed a significant evolution in captain Rohit Sharma's batting style, particularly following his impressive 73-run innings against...
Former Australian captain Aaron Finch has lauded Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as the Indian cricket squad prepares for a significant three-match ODI series in Australia. This upcoming series could...
Australia is poised to introduce two fresh faces, Matt Renshaw and Mitchell Owen, to their One-Day International squad for the series opener against India in Perth on October 19th. Matt Renshaw, 29,...
Australia has stormed into the semi-finals of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, achieving a resounding 10-wicket victory over Bangladesh. The dominant performance in Visakhapatnam saw openers...
Joe Root, the world's top-ranked Test batter, faces a significant challenge in the upcoming Ashes series in Australia, where he's yet to score a century. Despite his prolific home record against the...
Aakash Chopra, a former Indian opener, has suggested that Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill could form a formidable opening pair in One Day Internationals, potentially making Rohit Sharma's absence...
Former Australian opener David Warner has ignited the pre-Ashes mind games, asserting that England's aggressive 'Bazball' strategy will not sway the outcome. Warner firmly backed Australia to defend...
India's pursuit of the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 trophy faced a significant hurdle with a three-wicket loss to Australia in Visakhapatnam. This second consecutive defeat places considerable pressure...
Mitchell Marsh has stirred cricket discussions by naming his all-time combined ODI XI featuring players from Australia, India, and England. The Australian all-rounder’s selection notably omits...
Team India is gearing up for a challenging tour of Australia, with the squad set to depart on October 15. The journey begins with a three-match ODI series kicking off on October 19. Players will...
Australia, considered a formidable contender alongside India for the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2026, continues to demonstrate its dominance. After securing T20 series wins against England, West...
India's upcoming white-ball series against Australia, commencing on October 19, is generating significant anticipation regarding the squad selection. Reports indicate that key players Jasprit Bumrah...
Rachin Ravindra has been sidelined from the upcoming three-match T20 series between New Zealand and Australia due to an injury sustained during a fielding practice session. While attempting to catch...
The Australian cricket team has suffered a setback with the news that Grace Harris will miss the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup. Harris sustained an injury during the third ODI match against India...
In a significant move, the Indian women's cricket team will sport pink uniforms during the third and final ODI against Australia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. This special gesture is aimed at...
The anticipation surrounding the upcoming ODI series between India and Australia is palpable, especially concerning India's ODI captain, Rohit Sharma. As he gears up for the series starting October...
Mitchell Starc, a dominant force in international cricket for over a decade, has retired from T20 internationals, leaving behind a legacy of fiery spells and match-winning performances. As Starc's...
Australian star pacer Pat Cummins has been sidelined from the upcoming One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 (T20) series against India. The series is scheduled to take place in October this year,...
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has announced his retirement from T20 International cricket. The left-arm pace bowler has decided to bid farewell to the shortest format of the game after...
Cricket enthusiasts are already showing immense excitement for India's upcoming white-ball tour of Australia in October. With a full 50 days remaining until the series begins, tickets for the Indian...
Several key players from the New Zealand cricket team are currently sidelined due to injuries, casting a shadow over their upcoming series against Australia. The injuries include a fractured leg, a...
Australia and South Africa are set to compete in the third ODI at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay on Sunday at 10 am IST. With South Africa already leading the series, the Australian team, led...
South Africa has been dealt a significant blow as Kagiso Rabada will be unavailable for the ODI series against Australia. Rabada sustained an ankle injury and has been ruled out after undergoing...
Glenn Maxwell orchestrated a match-winning performance, propelling Australia to victory in the decisive third T20I against South Africa, ultimately clinching the series. Chasing a target of 173,...
The cricketing world is in mourning following the news of the passing of Bob Simpson, a legendary figure in Australian cricket. Simpson, who captained the Australian team at the age of 41, passed...
Australia secured a 17-run victory against South Africa in the opening T20I match held in Darwin, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. This win marked Australia's ninth consecutive victory in T20...
The Australian cricket team is preparing for a three-match series against South Africa, commencing on Sunday, August 10th. Both teams are aiming for a victory to prepare for the upcoming T20 World...
Australia is gearing up for its white-ball tour of South Africa, and all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is on the verge of achieving a unique milestone in T20Is. With just four wickets needed to reach 50 T20I...
In a recent Test series between India and England, several players sustained injuries. Rishabh Pant was sidelined due to an injury during the fourth Test. England's experienced fast bowler, Chris...
Former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath has made a bold prediction regarding the upcoming Ashes series in 2025. McGrath believes England will face significant challenges and that Australia will...
Pakistan Champions delivered a dominant performance, securing a resounding ten-wicket victory against Australia Champions in the World Championship of Legends in Leicester. Saeed Ajmal's exceptional...
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has acknowledged that match officials admitted to errors made during the first Test against Australia in Barbados, as the teams prepare for the second Test. Sammy...
West Indies captain Roston Chase voiced strong criticism of the umpiring decisions that he felt negatively impacted his team during their 159-run loss to Australia in the opening Test. Chase...
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy expressed his concerns regarding several decisions made by TV umpire Adrian Holdstock during the first Test match against Australia in Barbados, specifically...
Australia will unveil a revamped batting order for the first Test of the 2027 World Test Championship series against the West Indies, commencing June 25 in Barbados. Steve Smith, sidelined due to a...
Former Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has expressed strong criticism of Josh Hazlewood's decision to return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) after an injury concern, rather than fully...
South Africa has defeated Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's, winning by 5 wickets and claiming their first ICC trophy in 27 years. This victory also ended Australia's...
Australia has revealed its playing XI for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord's on June 11. Captain Pat Cummins confirmed the team selection, with Josh...
The South African cricket team has announced its playing 11 for the World Test Championship (WTC) Finals against Australia at Lord's, commencing June 11th. A key inclusion in the squad is Lungi...
The 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) final is set to be a thrilling encounter between South Africa and Australia at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground from June 11 to June 15. A key concern for fans...
Australian Cricket Star Steve Smith has officially Announced His Retirement from One Day Internationals (Odis) Folling His Team's Semi-Final Loss to India in the icc champions Trophy 2025 The Veteran...
Ricky Ponting, the legendary Australian cricketer, has pulled no punches in criticizing the national selectors for opting for Josh Inglis ahead of Beau Webster in the Ashes squad. The move, described...
Steve Smith has lifted the lid on a pivotal moment from recent cricket action, where he consciously refused a single to thwart Babar Azam's desire for an additional over. The Aussie star's candid...
The International Cricket Council has announced the winners for the Player of the Month awards. South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt took the honors for the women, while Australia’s pace spearhead Mitchell...
The Ashes 2023 has witnessed a historic shift in wicketkeeping records as Alex Carey overtakes Ian Healy and Adam Gilchrist to become Australia's most successful keeper in the iconic rivalry. This...
Steve Smith, the linchpin of Australia's batting lineup, attributed the dramatic Ashes series victory to unwavering team unity rather than individual brilliance. Speaking after the final Test, the...
Josh Hazlewood's eagerly awaited return to the Big Bash League has handed Australia a timely lifeline before the T20 World Cup. The premier fast bowler is primed to don the Sydney Thunder colors,...