Transfers, squad news, series previews and reaction from across international and franchise cricket.
The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and England . Both sides are set to fight against each other in the final Test match, scheduled to begin on Friday at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground. Australia lead the series 2-1 after their dominant performance in the fourth Test, and they now have the opportunity to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time…
Following India's devastating defeat in the fourth test match against Australia in Melbourne, team India has come under heavy criticism as they are on the cusp of losing the BGT for the first time in many years. In the fourth Test in Melbourne, Australia beat India by 184 runs to go 2-1 up in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India's extraordinary failure has been the talk of the town, with senior players like Rohit Sharma and…
The sixth match of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League will witness the contest between Fortune Barishal and Rangpur Riders on Thursday at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. Rangpur Riders are in supreme position after clinching victories in the last two games that they have played so far. They are on top in the points table with four points and a positive NRR of +1.850. Fortune Barishal, on the other hand, are also in…
All-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been dropped from Australia's playing XI for the upcoming fifth and final showdown of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, beginning Friday in Sydney. Beau Webster will be making his Test debut. Meanwhile, Mitchell Starc has been declared fit to participate in the final contest. Starc had experienced issues with his back during the fourth Test but he has been deemed fit to play the final game. As far…
In a positive news for Australia ahead of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, wicketkeeper Alex Carey has said that Mitchell Starc will be fit for the upcoming Sydney Test. Starc felt discomfort during the fourth Test of the ongoing series, raising concerns over his availability for the fifth match. However, Carey assured that Starc is recovering well and is expected to take part in…
In the fifth match of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League , Durbar Rajshahi will be taking on Dhaka Capitals on Thursday at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. Both sides are eying their first victory of the tournament after starting their campaign on a negative note in their opening matches. Durbar Rajshahi, in their opening game, which was also the first match of the tournament, took on Fortune Barishal but lost the game by four wickets.
New Zealand will go against Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I match of their ongoing series on Thursday at Saxton Oval, Nelson. With the hosts leading 2-0, third match will be crucial for Sri Lanka, as they seek to avoid a whitewash, while New Zealand would aim to seal a comprehensive series victory. New Zealand have been in superb form throughout the series, having won both the opening T20Is in convincing fashion. Their batting line-up…
In the 18th match of the ongoing Big Bash League , Hobart Hurricanes will be facing Sydney Sixers on Wednesday at Bellerive Oval, Hobart. Sydney Sixers will enter the game on the back of a crushing eight-wicket victory against Brisbane Heat in their last game. Josh Philippe played an outstanding innings, scoring (66) to fire the side to victory in 16.1 overs. Sixers were chasing a total of (142). Hobart Hurricanes, on the…
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has addressed the subject of Jasprit Bumrah's bowling workload following India's defeat in the fourth Test match against Australia in Melbourne on Monday. In the ongoing five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, Bumrah has been putting in the hard yards, leading India's bowling attack. He has alone managed to pick up 30 wickets, contributing significantly to India's bid for a…
Jacob Duffy powered New Zealand to a 45-run win in the second T20I against Sri Lanka on Monday at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, claiming four wickets. With the win, New Zealand clinched the three-match series 2-0. Jacob Duffy came out with an outstanding spell, taking four wickets from four overs for 15 runs, to aid the side bowl Sri Lanka out for (141) in (19.1) overs in their chase of (186). This is New Zealand's first home…
A stunning bowling performance from Australian bowlers rocketed the team to a 184-run victory over India in an epic Boxing Day Test on Monday in Melbourne. Australian bowlers Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Scott Boland led India's dramatic collapse in the final session of the fourth Test on day five. Yashasvi Jaiswal was the lone warrior for India, playing a massively successful knock of 84 to lead India's fightback.
The epic Boxing Day Test between India and Australia in Melbourne in front of a raucous crowd came to a thrilling conclusion, with India facing a tough defeat against Australia, losing the game by 184 runs on Monday. Chasing a daunting target of 340, India were bowled out for just 155, with Pat Cummins and Scott Boland claiming three victims each. India's top-order again succumbed to Australia's determined bowling, handing Australia a…
