Australia rule out bouncer battle despite blow
Australia coach Justin Langer has told his side to avoid being drawn into a bouncer battle after Steve Smith was ruled out of the third Ashes Test against England. Continue Reading
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Ashes first match marks beginning of ICC World Test Championship
India’s Test matches against West Indies that will start later this month will also be a part of the championship. Continue Reading
World Cup: We have a point to prove in semis, says England coach
England coach Trevor Bayliss believes his side has a point to prove now they are in the semi-finals of the World Cup after falling short in the last two major international tournaments. Continue Reading
Police raids on Aussie media fuel calls for journalist protections
Australia’s democratic credentials have been called into question following police raids on major media organisations this week, sparking urgent calls for greater protection of journalists and their sources. Continue Reading
Gibson glad to see Archer get his England chance
South Africa coach Ottis Gibson wants England fast bowler Jofra Archer to have a good World Cup — but only after the Proteas have played the hosts in Thursday’s tournament opener at the Oval. Continue Reading
Maxwell wary of Rashid threat
‘It’s a different kettle of fish when you are actually facing Rashid Khan’, says big-hitting Australian Glenn Maxwell who felt the Afghan leg-spinner will be the key to their fortunes in their World Cup opener. Continue Reading
World Cup 2019: Smith keen to prove a point
Before his dramatic fall from grace, Steve Smith was drawing comparisons with Australian batting icon Donald Bradman, and there are signs he is ready to pick up where he left off. Smith was the golden boy of Australian cricket until he opted to turn a blind eye to teammates Cameron Bancroft and David Warner conspiring to alter the ball during the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town in early 2018. It proved catastrophic, with his career and reputation crumbling — he was banned for a year and sacked as national captain. Continue Reading
Maxwell keen to play a part with the ball
Better known for his hard-hitting abilities, Glenn Maxwell has set his sights on becoming an asset for Australia with his part-time off-spin in the upcoming ICC World Cup in the United Kingdom. Continue Reading
Hot Australian summer sparks wildfires
Homes have gone up in flames and skies turned blood red as nearly 1,000 firefighters battle dozens of out-of-control blazes in southern Australia in the wake of the nation’s warmest summer on record. A days-long heatwave sent temperatures soaring towards 40 degrees Celsius over the weekend, with bushfires raging across Victoria state forcing thousands of people to flee their homes. Continue Reading
Johan Botha retires from all forms of cricket
Former South Africa all-rounder Johan Botha has announced his immediate retirement from all forms of cricket. Continue Reading