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Mon, Jun 5, 2023
Aus teammates enjoy Green's transformation

'He's (Green) such a legend, he's such a nice guy. You only want the best for...

Sun, Jun 4, 2023
'Aussies favourites on paper but India have the edge'

The Australian team on paper holds slight advantage on a bouncy track at The...

Blow for Australia! Pacer Hazlewood out of WTC final

Australia suffered a big setback after senior fast bowler Josh Hazlewood was...

Fri, Jun 2, 2023
WTC final: 'India have some class fast bowlers'

Off-spinner Nathan Lyon doesn't believe Australia's preparations for the...

Thu, Jun 1, 2023
Axar reveals secret weapon for WTC final vs Aus

We are used to the Dukes ball having practised with it during IPL, says Axar...

Why India holds edge over Australia in WTC final

Australia finished the 2021-23 WTC cycle on top of the table, their only loss...

Mon, May 29, 2023
Australia's WTC Final squad revealed

Hazlewood makes the cut as Australia confirm WTC final squad

No warm-up game for Aus: Will it backfire in WTC?

Both India and Australia will not play a warm-up game ahead of the final...

Fri, May 26, 2023
Ponting picks Australia's playing XI for WTC final

Ahead of the WTC final between India and Australia, Ricky Ponting picked...

Keeper Peirson to link up with Aus Ashes squad

He will be back-up for Australia's regular wicketkeeper Alex Carey until...

Guess how much the WTC winner will take home!!

The WTC winners will collect US$1.6 million as the prize money, while the...

Wed, May 24, 2023
Australia's prediction: Warner set to dominate Ashes!

David Warner will have a big Ashes and have backed him to deliver at the top...

Tue, May 23, 2023
Border questions Australia's risky decision for WTC

The Australian team will prepare for the six Tests by undergoing a...

Sun, May 21, 2023
'Mental strength holds the key in India-Aus WTC final'

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell feels the potency of Australia's pace...

Sun, May 14, 2023
Australia to host Pak, Windies for Test series

Cricket Australia confirmed that three teams will travel Down Under during...

Wed, May 10, 2023
'No tour games for Aus before WTC, Ashes a risky move'

Ex-coach Lehmann unhappy with Australia not playing tour games ahead of WTC...

Tue, May 9, 2023
Australia urged to split Warner-Khawaja pairing!

Former England captain Vaughan said Australia should consider having Mitchell...

Fri, May 5, 2023
SA host Australia for white-ball series ahead of WC

Having forfeited that series, South Africa have yet to seal their place at...

Tue, May 2, 2023
Hazlewood makes successful return in IPL

Josh Hazlewood handed Australia an Ashes boost as he made a successful return...

Wed, Apr 19, 2023
Australia pick Warner for Ashes, WTC final vs India

David Warner has been under pressure after a poor run of form with the bat...

Sat, Apr 15, 2023
Can Maxwell lift RCB with help from his Aus mates?

Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Glenn Maxwell could have added...

Mon, Apr 10, 2023
Dravid, Laxman to chalk out plans for WTC final

Head coach Rahul Dravid and his team will assemble at the National Cricket...

Tue, Apr 4, 2023
'Starc, Zampa will be Australia's key bowlers at WC'

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting expects Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa...

Mon, Apr 3, 2023
Million dollar pay packets for Aus women cricketers!

Top Australian women cricketers could earn more than A$1 million ($666,600) a...

Thu, Mar 23, 2023
Rohit's take on Surya's three golden ducks

It was a forgettable series for India batter Suryakumar Yadav as he fell for...

Will India's players be allowed to skip IPL matches?

India captain Rohit Sharma said his team mates should consider skipping the...

Confident Australia back on top ahead of World Cup

Australia leave India with the world number one ranking in one-day cricket...

Australia hand India another home series defeat

Australia captain Steve Smith said it has been 'an enjoyable tour' for the...

Rohit on why India faltered in Chennai ODI

Poor application and their failure to build substantial partnerships was the...

Wed, Mar 22, 2023
PIX: How Australia outgunned India to win ODI series!

Visitors Australia handed India a 21-run defeat in the decider at the MA...

Kuldeep unleashes new trick against Aussies

Kuldeep showed signs of return to peak form when he bamboozled the Australian...

PHOTOS: Clinical Aus beat India to clinch ODI series

Images from the third ODI between India and Australia in Chennai on Wednesday.

Tue, Mar 21, 2023
He is a big part of my Australia journey: Nathan Ellis

Ahead of the third and final ODI, young Australian cricketer Nathan Ellis...

Smith shouldn't lead Australia again: Watson

Steve Smith shouldn't captain Australia again as the original skipper Pat...

Mon, Mar 20, 2023
'Catch Of The Century?'

'That is as far as a human being can go with the dive. Sensational.'

Sun, Mar 19, 2023
Rohit's verdict on SKY's lean patch in ODis

Rohit Sharma said that Suryakumar would be given a "consistent run" so that...

Starc's plan: Bowl fast, swing it and hit the stumps

Starc had wiped out the entire top order in powerplay

'Team is used to Bumrah's absence'

As Starc put on bowling exhibition, India must have missed their star pacer...

PHOTOS: Aus thrash India by 10 wkts to level series

Images from the second ODI between India and Australia in Visakhapatnam on...

Starc puts on bowling exhibition to keep Aus alive

'...He kept bowling to his strength and we kept falling to his strength.'

Indian batters fall to Starc's strengths

'I feel like my rhythm has been good for a few weeks now and I guess the last...

Sat, Mar 18, 2023
Rohit returns as India aim to seal ODI series

Captain Rohit Sharma's return will certainly give solidity to the top order...

Shastri on why Rahul should keep wickets in WTC final

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has backed K L Rahul to seal his place as a...

Shami, Siraj 'enjoy' bowling together!

Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami took three wickets to power India to...

Fri, Mar 17, 2023
PHOTOS: Clinical India outclass Australia in 1st ODI

After the bowlers restricted Australia, a patient knock from KL Rahul and...

PIX: Shami, Siraj fire India to thumping win!

K L Rahul struck an unbeaten 75 to anchor their nervy chase against Australia...

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine retires

Tim Paine ended his cricket career on Friday after Tasmania's Sheffield...

Thu, Mar 16, 2023
The importance of the all-rounders

Marsh expects the series as well as the upcoming World Cup to be high-scoring...

We will try to be a little brave: Hardik

Ahead of the first ODI against Australia, Hardik Pandya said the team will...

1st ODI: Hardik faces leadership test vs Australia

Hardik Pandya's leadership skills and India's overall World Cup preparedness...

Wed, Mar 15, 2023
Kul-Cha ready to serve up a treat for fans?

Several members of the Indian cricket team including the stand-in captain...

Shreyas Iyer ruled out of ODI series against Australia

India fielding coach T Dilip confirmed that Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out...

Ashwin back as World No 1 Test bowler!

Ravichandran Ashwin's superlative show in the fourth Test against Australia...

Jadeja's 'awesome tips' for Australia's Kuhnemann!

Australia's left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann said he has received 'some...

Tue, Mar 14, 2023
Not scoring big was eating me up, says Virat Kohli

Kohli revealed that the weight of expectations became a bit tough to handle...

Under-fire Warner in Australia's plans for WTC final

McDonald said team management were continually talking to senior players...

Smith to captain Australia in India ODI series

Steve Smith will lead Australia against India in the upcoming three-match ODI...

Mon, Mar 13, 2023
Ashwin, Jadeja are marathon players for us: Rohit

Rohit had no hesitation in admitting that Ashwin and Jadeja have been the...

Rohit breaks silence on Virat Kohli's 'health'

Rohit Sharma contradicted Anushka's claim.

How Ashwin and Jadeja complement each other

Between them, Ashwin and Jadeja shared 47 wickets

Challenging to play WTC final right after IPL: Dravid

'There's going to be a lot of logistics involved given the IPL final is only...

PIX: Ahmedabad Test ends in draw; India win series 2-1

India clinched the four-Test series against Australia 2-1 after the fourth...

PIX: Joy for India despite draw!

Fascinating glimpses from Day 5 of the fourth and final Test between India...

India Qualify For WTC Final

India qualified for the World Test Championship final after New Zealand edged...

'Australia's pacers did not target nose and toes'

Former Australia pacer Michael Kasprowicz criticised the pace bowlers, led by...

I cried often in Aus after my father's demise: Siraj

Mohammed Siraj was in Australia for his first Test tour when his father...

Sun, Mar 12, 2023
Why Australia sent Kuhnemann to open?

'Kuhnemann put his hand up straight away and did a fantastic job'

Axar reveals his batting mantra against spinners

Axar Patel reveals his batting mantra against spinners

4th Test PIX: Kohli dazzles; exciting finish on cards

Images from Day 4 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia at...

How Virat Kohli silenced his critics

Great players have the knack of conquering the odds, and on Sunday Kohli...

How Kohli put India in charge vs Australia

India are chasing a victory in Ahmedabad to confirm their place in the final...

PIX: King Kohli reigns supreme!

Fascinating glimpses from Day 4 of the fourth and final Test between India...

Kohli ends Test century drought, Anushka reacts

Celebrating his 28th century, Kohli dedicated the monumental feat to his wife...

Shreyas suffers back pain again; doubtful for Aus ODIs

The Indian team and National Cricket Academy's injury management has once...

Feels great to get a Test hundred in India: Gill

Shubman Gill, who scored his maiden Test century at home in the ongoing...

Shubman Gill India's new all-format player?

Shubman Gill, 23, already has a century in each of the three international...

Sat, Mar 11, 2023
Ahmedabad Test on even keel, feels Nathan Lyon

Lyon is confident that there will be a result with two days left in the game.

Revealed! How Shubman Gill overcame his lean patch

The root cause was trying to play defensive game even when he felt set.

How Gill, Kohli drove India's strong reply vs Aus

Shubman Gill smashed a career-best 128 and Virat Kohli regained his form to...

PIX: Gill steals the show; Kohli back in form!

Fascinating glimpses from Day 3 of the fourth and final Test between India...

PIX: Gill hits century to lead India's strong reply

Images from Day 3 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia at...

'Green will be the world's best all-rounder'

Former Australian captain Kim Hughes believes Cameron Green will become the...

'Class' Ashwin overtakes Kumble

Ravichandran Ashwin becomes leading wicket-taker in Border-Gavaskar Trophy...

Fri, Mar 10, 2023
Why Ashwin will go to bed feeling a lot better...

Ashwin has taken 24 wickets in the series so far with an innings left to...

What Green's maiden Test ton means to Australia

Green made a bigger impact in the ongoing contest in Ahmedabad where he...

PIX: Amazing Ashwin!

R Ashwin led India's fightback with a six wicket haul as Australia posted 480...

4th Test: How Khawaja, Green tons propelled Australia

Khawaja and Green were the bedrock of Australia's innings

PIX: Ashwin takes 6 but Australia post big total

After R Ashwin led India's fightback with a six-wicket haul, India skipper...

Cummins' mother passes away: Aus players pay homage

The Australian players paid homage to Pat Cummins's mother who passed away on...

Thu, Mar 9, 2023
Will leaking runs in last session hurt India?

India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey believes that his bowlers conceded extra...

Khawaja all smiles on Day 1

Australia opener Usman Khawaja can't remember if he "smiled" like he did...

How Khawaja ended long wait for India century

It took Usman Khawaja three trips to India and a tweaked batting approach to...

PHOTOS: Khawaja's ton gives Aus upper hand on Day 1

Usman Khawaja hit an unbeaten century to give Australia the upper hand on Day...

PIX: Khawaja hits ton as Australia defy India on Day 1

Usman Khawaja smashed the first century by an Australia batter in the current...

Wed, Mar 8, 2023
Decoding Rohit's mantra of scoring on turning tracks!

Rohit Sharma feels there can't be a one-size-fits-all approach for batting on...

Flattest Day 1 pitch of the series: Aus captain Smith

Australian captain Steve Smith said the pitch for the fourth and final Test...

Will Ahmedabad serve another turning pitch?

Pitch talk has been a constant feature of India's four-Test series against...

'Absolute rubbish!': Rohit slams 'outsider' Shastri

Former coach Ravi Shastri's assertion that the Indian team lost in Indore due...

Focus on batters as India aim to bounce back

India's batting megastars will be desperate to clear the cobwebs from their...

Bumrah undergoes back surgery in New Zealand

India pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah underwent a successful back surgery in...

Tue, Mar 7, 2023
PIX: The Aussies inside the world's biggest stadium

More than 110,000 people are expected on the opening day at the world's...

Age no barrier for Nathan Lyon's success!

There is a saying that spinners mature after 30 and Lyon with 479 wickets...

Kohli slump raises old questions over poor form

Kohli has managed just 111 runs in three Tests against Australia but Ponting...

Mon, Mar 6, 2023
Why Australia don't mind turning pitches in India

Australia's assistant coach Daniel Vettori said he does not mind the...

Smith to captain Australia in Ahmedabad Test

Steve Smith will lead Australia in the fourth and final Test against India as...

Australia needs to adapt and adjust: Kasprowicz

Former pacer Michael Kasprowicz dismissed the hype around the Indian pitches...

Sun, Mar 5, 2023
Clinical Carey decisive to Australia's fortunes

'I think our training wickets have been really difficult as well. So it's...

Three-day Tests: A worry or a non-issue?

Of the last 15 Tests played in India, only two reached day five. However, the...

WTC finalists Aus hope to maintain momentum

'...The players and staff deserve a lot of credit for the standard of cricket...

Playing in India demands perfection, says Aus coach

'We had one hour of chaos there and that cost us that Test match when we'd...

Sat, Mar 4, 2023
Cummins stays home, Smith set to lead in 4th Test too

Smith may lead Asutralia in the fourth and final Test against India as...

4th Test: Shami set to return; turning pitch unlikely

Mohammed Shami will be needed on a dry Motera surface, which might be...

'Poor pitch made Indore Test bit of a lottery'

Former Australia captain Mark Taylor has come down hard on the pitches for...

Will Smith take over as Australia's full-time captain?

Steve Smith has no ambition to be Australia's full-time captain again, the...

Can Sri Lanka pip India to WTC final?

Sri Lanka, who are third in the WTC rankings behind already qualified...

Fri, Mar 3, 2023
Styles of play in India and Pak are different: Smith

Reflecting on the win in the most challenging of circumstances, Smith said he...

India is my fav place in the world to captain: Smith

Stand-in captain Smith savours rare Australian win in India

Former cricketers did not...: Rohit hits out at critics

Rohit maintains that turning tracks remain the team's strength and wants the...

Jadeja's no-ball cost India the match: Gavaskar

Marnus Labuschagne was bowled off an inside edge but Ravindra Jadeja had...

We weren't brave; did not apply ourselves: Rohit

India captain Rohit Sharma on Friday said his team was not brave and lacked...

PHOTOS: Australia rout India; qualify for WTC Final

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 3rd Test played between India and Australia in...

How Australia wrapped up the Indore Test

Travis Head smashed a breezy 49 not out as Australia reached their small...

Thu, Mar 2, 2023
'If I can get batters to defend, I am happy'

Following a scintillating spell that saw the Indian batting line-up collapse,...

Anything can happen: Umesh remains optimistic

Despite being left with just 75 runs to defend, Umesh Yadav remained positive...

Indore's Lyon King!

With the pitch a spinner's paradise, Nathan Lyon stood up and rallied his...

Lyon leads Australia to cusp of rare win in India

It still left Australia in possession of a sizeable lead of 88 and Lyon...

PHOTOS: Lyon snares 8 wickets as India crumble

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 3rd Test played between India and Australia in...

What makes the Ashwin-Jadeja special

The duo collected 16 wickets in the Delhi Test to add to their 15 in the...

Wed, Mar 1, 2023
Chappell wants pitch curators to work with freedom

'Should players and administrators be telling the curators how to prepare the...

Spinners, Khawaja take honours on Day 1 at Indore

The visitors, who are 2-0 behind in the four-Test series for the...

'One day Test match anyone?'

Former Australian cricketers slam Indore pitch.

Aus spin star Kuhnemann still pinching himself

'Me and Todd (Murphy) were in the MRF tour in Chennai probably six months ago...

Jadeja records special double in Indore

Becomes only the second Indian to take 500 wickets and score 5,000 runs in...

Indore turner: Rathour backs batters and pitch curator

'To be fair to curators, they hardly got time to prepare the wicket. They had...

Indore Test: Australia in control on Day 1

Images from Day 1 of the third Test played between India and Australia at the...

PIX: What a comeback Australia!

India find themselves in a spot of bother against Australia in the third Test...

Tue, Feb 28, 2023
Clarke slams Australia for lack of preparation

'...according to me Australia should have gone to India earlier. The...

'It will be hard for Aus to make a comeback from here'

The upcoming Test in Indore will be a do or die for Team Australia, who will...

Indore Test: Will the Aussies focus on pitch again?

Australia aim to unsettle the rampaging Indian spinners by slowing the tempo...

Spinners will keep coming at the Aussies, warns Rohit

Rohit promised that the spinners will keep coming at the Australians...

Indore Test: India look to seal WTC final spot

India have already secured the Border-Gavaskar trophy and they will now be...

Rohit on KL Rahul's removal as vice-captain

Rahul, who has failed to cross the 25-run mark in his last 10 Test innings,...

Here's what the Aussies MUST do in Indore Test

Play three pacers, include Boland in Indore, says Kasprowicz

Mon, Feb 27, 2023
McGrath wants Aus batters to value their wicket

The Australia team has come in for criticism from former players over various...

Shot selection is critical on these tracks: Bharat

'You can't just defend, you have to look for scoring opportunities, that is...

PIX: Rahul, Gill grind it out simultaneously in nets

K L Rahul and Shubman Gill batted simultaneously during a training session

PIX: Back to basics for Australia in the nets!

Rather than sweeping the ball, Australia's batters mainly attempted the front...

KL's snag technical or mental? Here's what Dada said

'When you don't score runs in India, obviously you will get flak. KL Rahul...

Starc set to play 3rd Test despite finger 'discomfort'

Australia pace man Mitchell Starc said he still feels some discomfort in his...

Sun, Feb 26, 2023
How Mooney powered Australia to Women's T20 WC title

Mooney struck a match-winning unbeaten 74 as Australia claimed their sixth...

Australia win record sixth women's T20 WC title

Images from the Women's T20 World Cup Final between Australia and South...

'Selection has been inconsistent, irrational'

After Australian fell to two back-to-back crushing losses against India in...

Australia's changes: Boon or bane? Handscomb's take

Heading into the third and fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy,...

Sat, Feb 25, 2023
Under dogs South Africa to keep calm in final vs Aus

South Africa had been to five previous World Cup semi-finals across all...

'There is red-hot anger, embarrassment in our fans'

'It is one thing to plan, but to base that plan on a flawed premise is an...

How Rahane helped this Aussie batter counter spinners

Australia's middle-order batter Peter Handscomb has recalled how former India...

Australia's Head relishing recall after surprise axing

Australian middle-order batsman Travis Head said being dropped for the...

'It's bloody difficult in India!'

Glenn Maxwell feels Australia were 'outstanding' in the first two Tests...

Fri, Feb 24, 2023
Cummins ruled out of third Test, Smith to lead Aus

Pat Cummins will not play the third Test against India in Indore starting...

I am sitting in a hangover: Harmanpreet

Harmanpreet Kaur doesn't know when she will overcome the near-yet-so-far...

India vs Aus: ICC rates Nagpur and Delhi pitches

As per reports in Australian media, the ICC and match referee has given an...

Thu, Feb 23, 2023
'Composed' Australia edge India for spot in final

Australia won the toss and elected to bat, posting a par score of 172 for...

Warner, Agar heading back to India for ODI series

David Warner and Ashton Agar were included in Australia's squad for next...

Wed, Feb 22, 2023
Women's T20 WC: How Australia plan to counter India

Ahead of Australia's Women's T20 World Cup semifinal against India, Meg...

Women's T20 WC: Can India fix their issues vs Aus?

India, who have been among the top teams over the last five years but unable...

Lawson blames Cummins for Australia's dismal show

As Australia fell to two straight losses against hosts India in the...

Agar latest to return home from shambolic India tour

Agar is the latest Australian to return home midway into the tour, with the...

'I would have told KL Rahul to take a break'

KL Rahul's prolonged slump in form is likely to cost him his place for the...

Tue, Feb 21, 2023
What Australia must do to raise its game

Di Venuto said Australia's batting plans were working well till a dramatic...

Injured Warner ruled out of last 2 Tests vs India

Australia suffered another big blow as experienced opener David Warner was...

'Cummins forgot about bowling himself in Delhi Test'

The legendary Allan Border feels Pat Cummins had a lot to worry about as the...

Hayden ready to help solve Australia's batting woes

Batting great Matthew Hayden is ready to help Australia solve their batting...

Mon, Feb 20, 2023
Back to the drawing board for Australia after loss

As India took an unassailable 2-0 lead over Australia in the Border-Gavaskar...

We failed the examination of India: Aus coach McDonald

Australia coach Andrew McDonald made no bones about his team's capitulation...

Injured Australia pacer Hazlewood out of India tour

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will take no further part in the...

The 'major mistakes' committed by Australia...

Australia's wretched run on the tour of India so far has been filled with...

India's spin trio have outbatted Australia too!

Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel scored 177 runs in...

Aus captain Cummins flies home due to family illness

Australia captain Pat Cummins is returning home to Sydney due to personal...

Sun, Feb 19, 2023
Rahul no longer vice-captain; Bumrah out of Aus series

K L Rahul has managed just 38 runs in three innings in the ongoing Test...

Team India visits Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya

Team India visited the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, a one-of-a-kind museum...

PIX: Pujara Flashes The Thumbs Up

Glimpses from Day 3 of the second Test between India and Australia at the...

Disappointed, shocked: Border, Hayden slam Australia

Former captain Border felt Australia panicked and none of the batters tried...

Delhi Test: How India held their nerves under pressure

Australia's mindless aggression backfired on a low and slow Kotla track.

What went wrong for Australia in Delhi Test

Several batsmen played reckless sweep shots only to fall lbw or be bowled by...

Here's what Rohit said on KL Rahul...

Rohit Sharma acknowledged that there has been a lot of talk about KL Rahul's...

Lucky to have Rohit take over leadership, says Dravid

Rohit took over after Kohli quit as India's Test captain following a series...

India tighten grip on WTC Final

Australia and India control their own destiny as they edge towards the...

King Kohli breaks Tendulkar's record!

Virat Kohli became the sixth and the fastest batter in the world to score...

PIX: Australia succumb to India's spinners again!

Ravindra Jadeja led the demolition of Australia with the ball as India...

PICS: Jadeja stars as India rout Australia in 2nd Test

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between India and Australia, at the Arun...

How Australia dug their own grave in Delhi Test

The Australians 'swept' their way to self-destruction in the face of the...

Sat, Feb 18, 2023
Lyon expects concussed Warner to be fit for third Test

Nathan Lyon said there was enough recovery time for Warner before the third...

Nathan Lyon happy to be a party-spoiler

Lyon breached Pujara's defence and was happy to be a party-spoiler in India...

Throwback: Aus last win on Indian soil 19 years ago

Former Australian cricketer Michael Kasprowicz took a walk down memory lane...

The force behind Axar's rapid rise as a batter

Axar has come of age as a batter, coming up with crucial performances across...

PIX: Axar, Ashwin rally India after Lyon's five-for

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and Australia, at the Arun...

How Patel-Ashwin rescued India on Day 2

Patel smashed 74 and dominated his 114-run partnership for the eighth wicket...

PIX: Thank God For Axar, Ashwin!

Glimpses from Day 2 of the second Test between India and Australia at the...

Warner to miss rest of second Test after head knock

Australia opener David Warner will play no further part in the second Test...

Fri, Feb 17, 2023
When Siraj bouncer made Warner 'weary'

David Warner became a bit 'weary' after being knocked on the head by a...

How relentless Shami got Warner again!

Shami ended with a four-wicket haul to help India limit Australia to 263

PIX: Australia fight back but India take Day 1 honours

Images from Day 1 of the second Test between India and Australia, at the Arun...

Delhi Test: Scenes From Day 1

Australia were all out for 263 on Day 1 of the second Test at the Arun...

Former spinner O'Keefe opens up on Australia's chances

As Australia opted to go with just one pacer for second Test against India,...

Thu, Feb 16, 2023
Women's T20 WC: Australia cruise past Sri Lanka

Beth Mooney and Alyssa Healy struck unbeaten half-centuries as defending...

Green or Starc: Who will Aus pick for 2nd Test?

Green's return would allow Australia to harness uncapped Matt Kuhnemann with...

ICC apologises for showing India as No 1 Test team

ICC apologises after incorrectly naming India as No.1 Test team over Australia

Australia overthought: Border on Head's exclusion

Allan Border opened up on the team's selection and said Australia overthought...

Pujara set for 100th Test as India eye another big win

Cheteshwar Pujara is set to play his 100th Test match when India take on...

Wed, Feb 15, 2023
Starc 'on track' to bowl in second Test against India

An optimistic Mitchell Starc said he was hopeful of returning to Australia's...

Will Iyer return to the Test XI? Coach Dravid replies

Shreyas Iyer could "walk back" into India's playing eleven if he can take the...

Spinners ko bulaao! Kohli sweats it out in the nets

Ahead of India's second Test against Australia, Virat Kohli spent time...

Women's T20 WC: Australia cruise to 8-wicket win

Defending champions Australia handed Bangladesh an 8-wicket loss to climb to...

Tue, Feb 14, 2023
Shocking! 'Indian players take injections to get fit'

India's chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma disclosed that the country's top...

Pujara@100: All about India's 'spiritual' batting star

On the cusp of his 100th Test, Cheteshwar Pujara, the quiet warrior of Indian...

Shreyas to join India's squad for 2nd Australia Test

Middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has successfully completed his...

Mon, Feb 13, 2023
Iyer set to miss 2nd Test; Bumrah not to be rushed

India and Australia will play the second Test at the Ferozshah Kotla from...

These batters will upstage Kolhi and Rohit

Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel among others, will be the 'differentiator' in...

Will Aus pacer Boland retain his place for Delhi Test?

Mitchell Starc is likely to link up with skipper Pat Cummins in Australia's...

India v Aus 3rd Test shifted from Dharamsala to Indore

The third Test match between India and Australia has been shifted to Indore...

Sun, Feb 12, 2023
Australia begin T20 Women's WC title defence in style

Australia began their Women's T20 World Cup title defence on a resounding note

'Nagpur Test exposed Australia's weakness vs spin'

The legendary Ian Chappell feels Australia's capitulation in the first Test...

Head may replace Warner in Delhi Test

David Warner averages a lowly 22.16 in nine Test matches in India, managing...

Aus media rips into team after 'nightmare of Nagpur'

Australia's thrashing at the hands of India was slammed as the "nightmare of...

Starc boost for deflated Australia ahead of Delhi Test

Mitchell Starc is likely to be available for the second Test against India...

Sat, Feb 11, 2023
India inch closer to WTC final berth

India still need two more wins from the remaining three Tests of the series...

Here's what Rohit learnt from Kohli

Rohit also said he had picked up a few cues about how to work with spinners...

How Rohit juggled Ashwin, Axar and Jadeja

Rohit Sharma gave a huge compliment to India's spin-bowling pair of...

Nagpur pitch was difficult but not unplayable: Cummins

Cummins won an important toss but Australia could not quite vindicate his...

Didn't expect Aussies to collapse in a session: Rohit

India captain Rohit Sharma won't comment on the mental fortitude of the...

'You need to be slightly unorthodox to score in India'

India captain Rohit Sharma said application and planning are important for...

'Rahul's selection in Tests based on 'favouritism''

K L Rahul came in for harsh criticism from former India medium pacer...

How Ashwin caused Australia's downfall...

Ravichandran Ashwin said his plan to lure the Australian batters to play the...

PIX: Ashwin magic as India pummel Australia in Nagpur

Ravichandran Ashwin tore through Australia in their second innings to set up...

Jadeja fined for applying cream on finger

Ravindra Jadeja was on Saturday fined 25 per cent of his match fee for...

PIX: Dominant India crush Australia by inns & 132 runs

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between India and Australia, at the VCA...

Fri, Feb 10, 2023
Police arrest four bookies from stadium in Nagpur

Four bookies arrested from stadium in Nagpur during India-Australia Test

How Rohit was made to work hard for his century

Australia made Rohit Sharma 'work hard' for his 120-run knock

Rohit lays India's victory foundation in Nagpur

Rohit proved his adaptability and mixed caution with aggression even when...

What makes 22-year-old Todd Murphy special

Murphy started out as a medium pacer but later found off-breaks to be his...

How Rohit and Jadeja put India in box seat

Jadeja raised 81 runs for the unbroken eighth wicket with Axar Patel (52) to...

PHOTOS: Rohit hits century; India dominate Day 2

Images from Day 2 of the first Test between India and Australia, at the VCA...

Ponting targets Warner's poor run in India

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting dropped a hint to his country's...

'I'd like Australia to bowl with a bit more courage'

Australian cricket legend Ian Healy is shocked by the team management's...

PIX: Way To Go, India!

Fascinating glimpses from Day 1 of the first Test between India and Australia...

Thu, Feb 9, 2023
Cheating? No! Jadeja was applying ointment

Jadeja applies 'ointment on sore finger'

Nagpur pitch tricked us, says Peter Handscomb

Peter Handscomb admitted that the Nagpur track 'tricked' the visiting side

How Jadeja confused the Aussie batters

Jadeja took 5 for 47 on his international comeback with the prized scalps of...

Jadeja gives India upper hand vs Australia in Nagpur

India would be pressing for a decisive first-innings lead in the contest when...

Bharat Makes Impact Minutes Into Debut

'They say a Test cap will always be well-earned. And he has really earned his...

PIX: Jadeja, Rohit put India in control on Day 1

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and Australia, at the VCA...

Ashwin second fastest to 450 Test wickets

Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday scripted his name in the record books as he...

Hayden, Waugh shocked by Australia's XI for 1st Test

The Australian team management chose Peter Handscomb ahead of Travis Head

Meet India's debutants in Nagpur Test

India's charismatic middle-order batter in T20 cricket Suryakumar Yadav made...

Wed, Feb 8, 2023
Sachin bats for SKY's inclusion in Test team

SKY perfectly equipped to play Tests, says Sachin Tendulkar

'This Aussie team doesn't carry baggage of past'

Pat Cummins would tell anyone who cares to listen that his unit doesn't carry...

Nagpur Test: Cummins, Rohit play down pitch talks

Rohit shot down suggestions that India had rolled out a 'doctored pitch' for...

Gill should play ahead of Rahul; SKY at 5: Shastri

Former India coach Ravi Shastri wants in-form batter Shubman Gill to be in...

India to play 4 spinners? Here's what Rohit said...

India skipper Rohit Sharma chose to keep suspense over his preferred batting...

Confident India eye WTC final; Australia seek revenge

The four-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy that promises a lot of twists and turns,...

When Khawaja felt like an 'outsider' in Aus team

Usman Khawaja along with three others was suspended for one Test during...

'Confident Australia can pull off series win in India'

A confident and wiser Australia are well-equipped to take the fight to India...

Tue, Feb 7, 2023
We have tools to counter Ashwin, asserts Steve Smith

Australian batters have been focussed on tackling the spin threat

Can Australia end India's home domination?

Australia's blockbuster four-Test series against India will be the greatest...

At Team India's nets, Dravid's sweep tips for Gill

Indian batters committed themselves to doubles shift in the nets against slow...

Aussies will be 'ready' for Virat Kohli

'He (Virat) is certainly one who can push us back and we will have to get the...

This player predicts Aus to win Border-Gavaskar Trophy

JP Duminy says Australia could trump the hosts 2-1 in the much anticipated...

Fan Moment! Ashwin's duplicate touches his feet

Mahesh Pithiya's uncanny resemblance with Ravichandran Ashwin's action will...

Nagpur Test: Will India play three spinners vs Aus?

Rahul didn't provide any definitive answers about three key slots in the team...

'Australia will play Green as pure batter in 1st Test'

Legendary wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist believes Australia will play...

Australia T20 captain Finch quits internationals

Aaron Finch bows out as one of his country's greatest limited-overs players...

Mon, Feb 6, 2023
'India are going to really miss Rishabh Pant'

Ian Chappell feels that Ravichandran Ashwin will certainly be the biggest...

'A series victory in India is bigger than Ashes win'

The Australian team spoke about the challenges of playing in India.

Ashwin should not over-plan against Australia: Shastri

Ravichandran Ashwin's form will decide the fate of the Border-Gavaskar...

Cricket Australia Tweet Angers India

Australia began the banter on Monday with Cricket Australia's media wing...

Jayawardene predicts winner of India vs Aus Tests...

Mahela Jayawardene believes Australia have a chance of beating India in their...

'Hardest time to bat against spinners with new ball'

A team full of left-handers, Australia are working overtime to tackle the...

Watson on how Australia must counter India's spinners

Former all-rounder Shane Watson advised Australia's batters to avoid using...

Sun, Feb 5, 2023
How the rivalry between India and Australia blossomed

Ashes is steeped in tradition but India versus Australia Test matches are...

Will Scott Boland rise to the occasion in India?

If Boland gets a chance to play the first Test in Nagpur, he would probably...

Why coach Dravid is emphasising on slip fielding

Dravid said the team is trying to strengthen the slip cordon during its...

Setback for Australia as Hazlewood to miss 1st Test

Josh Hazlewood ruled out of next week's opener in Nagpur, which begins on...

Sat, Feb 4, 2023
Did Australia err by not playing warm up games?

Suresh Raina is baffled by Australian team's decision to opt for simulation...

Why India might opt for sporting pitches vs Australia

In recent years, India's batters have struggled against spin.

Green has an 'outside chance' of playing Nagpur Test

All-rounder Cameron Green is making a quick recovery from his index finger...

Australia have plenty of spin options: Cummins

Australia captain Pat Cummins said his team is not fretting over its spin...

Aus can win, India more vulnerable this time: Chappell

Batting great Greg Chappell believes Australia can win the upcoming...

Fri, Feb 3, 2023
PIX: Kohli and Co. 'back at it'

Team India began their preparation for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Aus will miss this player in Test series vs India

Nathan Lyon, Agar, leg-spinner Swepson and young off-spinner Todd Murphy got...

Australia wary of reverse swing threat in India

While Australia are prepared for a trial by spin in India they fully...

'Slide spin': Key to Australia's success in India...

Andrew McDonald believes the biggest challenge for his side in the upcoming...

'Ashwin' Helping Australia Prepare...

Baroda off-spinner Mahesh Pithiya, whose bowling style is quite similar to...

Thu, Feb 2, 2023
'Australia will beat India in Test series if...'

Hosts India will have the upper hand if the tracks are rank turners in the...

Wed, Feb 1, 2023
Australia's Khawaja flies to India after visa approved

Australia opener Usman Khawaja will join his Test team mates in India later...

Who will replace Iyer for 1st Aus Test? Gill or SKY?

The Indian team management could consider playing Shubman Gill in the middle...

Jadeja set to join Team India for Australia Tests

A fit-again Ravindra Jadeja made a strong comeback with a seven-wicket haul...

Tue, Jan 31, 2023
Why Australia are not playing a tour game in India

Steve Smith says Australia is better off training on its own rather than...

Virat-Anushka's Spiritual Break

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli travelled to the Swami Dayanand Giri ashram in...

'I don't like it': Ex-Aus keeper Healy slams BCCI

Ian Healy has taken a potshot at the Board of Control for Cricket in India,...

Like Virat's Sun-Kissed Selfie?

Will Virat score a century against the Aussies?

Why Warner fears for future of Test cricket

Australia opener David Warner has expressed concern for the future of Test...

Mon, Jan 30, 2023
Smith, Khawaja take Aus cricket honours

The 33-year-old has been in strong form in 50-overs cricket too and famously...

Will Cameron Green be fit for 1st Test vs India?

'We'll see how he goes in the build-up and make that decision when we get on...

Sun, Jan 29, 2023
The two Aussies India need to rein in in Test series

It's been more than a decade since India lost a Test series at home - they...

Inspired by England, Head to attack India's bowlers

Inspired by England's daredevilry in Pakistan, Australia batter Travis Head...

Ashwin asks fans to be patient with Rohit, Kohli

Senior India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has urged fans to be patient...

This could be Australia's game plan against India...

Australian batter Travis Head will shun his conservative approach on spinning...

Australia could include Handscomb for Nagpur Test

Australia are mulling the option of bringing back Peter Handscomb to bat in...

Sat, Jan 28, 2023
Warner 'tired and exhausted' ahead of India Tests

Star Australian opener David Warner "tired and exhausted" ahead of the...

Fri, Jan 27, 2023
SEE: Dhoni Interacts With Indian Team

India skipper Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shubman Gill...

Thu, Jan 26, 2023
Jadeja 'ready for Australia' after 'seven-star' return

Jadeja's haul helped Saurashtra bowl out TN for 133 in the second innings and...

Why captain Rohit is impressed with young Gill...

Skipper Rohit Sharma is impressed by the 23-year-old's understanding of the...

Wed, Jan 25, 2023
'Ashwin a big challenge for Australia's batters'

A lot of focus is on how Australia will cope with the dangerous Ravichandran...

Meet Team India's 'Magician'

Captain Rohit Sharma revealed that team-mates call Shardul Thakur 'magician'...

When is Bumrah expected to return?

Bumrah sustained a lower back stress fracture after the England tour and...

Tue, Jan 24, 2023
Pant lone Indian in ICC Test team of 2022

Iyer, Siraj in ODI Team of 2022

'Why is Australia not playing a tour game in India?'

Former captain Michael Clarke cannot fathom why Pat Cummins-led Australia are...

Dravid plays down split captaincy talk

However, Rohit maintains that he hasn't taken a call on his T20 future.

Mon, Jan 23, 2023
Feeling good to be back on the field: Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja, who is making a return to competitive cricket after close to...

Spin Australia's best weapon to win in India?

Left-arm spinner Ashton Agar could turn out to be Australia's X-factor and...

Sun, Jan 22, 2023
'You can rule the world': Shami tells Umran

Veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami feels young Umran Malik, with his raw...

Sat, Jan 21, 2023
Women's U-19 T20 WC: Australia hand India a thrashing

Australia put themselves squarely in the hunt for an ICC Under-19 women's T20...

Fri, Jan 20, 2023
Aussie Morris wants to 'intimidate' India with pace

Australia pacer Lance Morris, the leading wicket-taker in the Australian...

Lack of practice matches will hurt Aus, reckons Healy

The touring side under Pat Cummins is not scheduled to play any tour games in...

Tue, Jan 17, 2023
Ranji: Ignored for Aus Tests, Sarfaraz hits ton again

A round-up of the first day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the...

'Australia can recreate magic of 2004 in India'

Adam Gilchrist said Australia will be able to win the Border-Gavaskar series...

'We have got back the original Kohli'

'He is at his best now, he is in the right frame of mind.'The tough times he...

Mon, Jan 16, 2023
Healy predicts the winner of India vs Australia Tests

Former wicketkeeper Ian Healy predicted a 2-1 win for India in the four-Test...

Sun, Jan 15, 2023
Kishan should replace Pant for Australia Tests: Azhar

Former India skipper Mohammad Azharuddin believes Ishan Kishan would be a...

India series acid test for captain Cummins: Border

Australian great Allan Border is mighty impressed with Pat Cummins' captaincy...

Fit-again Jadeja to play Ranji match to prove fitness

Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has made a full recovery from his knee...

Fri, Jan 13, 2023
Kishan, SKY picked for first 2 Aus Tests; Bumrah out

Ishan Kishan earned his maiden Test call-up, while Suryakumar Yadav was also...

Labuschagne set for 'lovely game of chess' with Ashwin

Australia's star batter Marnus Labuschagne can't wait to engage in a "lovely...

100% keeper-batter' Bharat ready to step in for Pant

Wicketkeeper batter K S Bharat said he is ready to fill in the shoes of the...

Thu, Jan 12, 2023
Australia withdraw from ODI series against Afghanistan

Australia's men's team has withdrawn from their one-day international (ODI)...

Wed, Jan 11, 2023
How Australia plan to conquer India

The documentary, which premieres on Prime Video this week, charts the success...

Aus take four spinners, six quicks for India tour

Australia have kept their bowling options wide open for India tour

Mon, Jan 9, 2023
Why this is Australia's 'best' chance to win in India

Australia have won only four Test series in India in three quarters of a...

Sun, Jan 8, 2023
PIX: South Africa dig in to deny Aus series sweep

South Africa dug deep to deny Australia a 3-0 series sweep with a battling...

Sat, Jan 7, 2023
PIX: Australia in command after South Africa collapse

Australia reduced South Africa to 149 for six at the close of play on the...

Fri, Jan 6, 2023
Day 3 of Sydney Test abandoned due to rain

Heavy rain washed out the third day of the already weather-disrupted third...

Thu, Jan 5, 2023
Rain leaves Khawaja stranded on 195, Aus in command

Images from Day 2 of the third Test between Australia and South Africa at the...

Wed, Jan 4, 2023
3rd Test: Aus reign on gloomy day one as SA frustrated

Images from Day 1 of the third Test between Australia and South Africa at the...

Tue, Jan 3, 2023
Why SCG's pitch has a 'huge connection' to India

Australia have typically struggled in sub-continent conditions and a pitch...

Sun, Jan 1, 2023
Taylor urges Oz to play 5 bowlers to prepare for India

'I'd really like to see Alex Carey bat at six and Australia pick five bowlers'