The 35-year-old skipper, filling in for Pat Cummins, showcased his exceptional fielding skills, taking a one-handed catch in the slips to dismiss Dunith Wellalage. The stunning catch was hailed by commentators, with Simon Katich describing it as “an absolute beauty” and a “genius” play. The Sri Lankan caller also praised the catch, saying it was […]
Mitchell Starc’s absence further weakens an Australian squad for Champions Trophy 2025 which is already struggling with injuries. Captain Pat Cummins (ankle), Josh Hazlewood (hip), and all-rounder Mitch Marsh (back) have been ruled out, while the unexpected retirement of Marcus Stoinis earlier this month added to the selection challenges. In response, five new players have […]
Mitch Marsh, who leads Australia’s T20I side, has been ruled out of the upcoming tournament due to a back injury. “Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Men’s Champion’s Trophy [2025] with ongoing lower back pain and dysfunction,” Cricket Australia said in a statement. “The National Selection Panel and Australian men’s medical […]
The 25-year-old won the race to replace the retired David Warner at the top of the order alongside Usman Khawaja but failed to seize the opportunity. With a high score of just 39, McSweeney was axed from the hosts’ 15-man squad for the final two Tests of the series. “Devastated. I get the dream come […]
Early tea was taken on the final day at the Gabba because of bad light with India 8-0 having been set a target of 275 for victory, after Australia declared on 89-7. But a big storm swept over the ground during the break and play was abandoned, with the five-Test series now heading to Melbourne […]
Hazlewood, who missed the second Test in Adelaide with a side strain, bowled just one over before leaving the field on the fourth day of the third Test at the Gabba. With the series locked at 1-1 and the Test seemingly on course for a draw, the 33-year-old’s latest injury is a major blow to […]
The visitors are reeling at 51-4 and still trailing by 394 runs as centurions Travis Head (152) and Steve Smith (101) helped Australia score 445 runs in the first innings. Team India’s woes with the bat continued as they came out to bat on a rain-affected Day 3, losing two batters inside three overs with […]
Australia finished the day on 28-0 with Usman Khawaja 19 not out and Nathan McSweeney on four after India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to field. Only 13.2 overs were bowled during the first session and there was no further play, much to the disappointment of the big crowd that had filed […]
Kohli, during the second innings of the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar series against Australia, etched his name in the history books as he struck his 30th century in the format, going past legendary Sir Don Bradman‘s tally of Test hundreds. Kohli walked out to bat on the third day carrying the weight of four […]
The right-arm, who took five wickets in Australia’s 295-run first Test defeat at Perth, has what Cricket Australia (CA) described as “a low-grade left side injury”. “Josh Hazlewood will remain with the group in Adelaide to prepare for the remainder of the series,” CA added. While the uncapped Abbott and Doggett were drafted in, Hazelwood’s […]