Tropical Cyclone Alfred was 250 kilometres (155 miles) east of busy Brisbane city on Thursday afternoon, but government forecasts warned its slow and “erratic” crawl towards the mainland was growing difficult to predict. Some four million people were in the firing line along a 400-kilometre (250-mile) stretch of coastline expected to see the worst of […]
India and Australia are set to face off in the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal on Tuesday at the Dubai International Stadium. Ahead of the game, Ashwin has advised India captain Rohit Sharma to let spinner Varun Chakaravarthy bowl the new ball to Australia opener Travis Head. “New ball and give it to Varun and ask […]
Adam Zampa took 2-48 in the washed-out group match against Afghanistan and 2-64 in the five-wicket win over England in Lahore to help Australia reach the last four of the ODI tournament. The veteran leg spinner may be key to Australia’s hopes of victory in Dubai, where India, who refused to play in co-hosting nation […]
The right-handed batter hurt his calf while fielding against Afghanistan in Friday’s game. The third and final group-stage game between the two sides was abandoned and Australia qualified for the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final. They will face either India or New Zealand in their final four contest. While Matt Short came out to bat and […]
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 […]
