Will Pucovski has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket at 27 after having a “difficult year”. The star Victoria batter, who played one Test match for Australia, had a career-threatening concussion, the last one coming in a Sheffield Shield match in March 2024, when he retired hurt after being hit on the helmet […]

India’s star spinner Kuldeep Yadav has revealed that the team preferred facing Australia in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy rather than risking another ICC final heartbreak against them. His statement brings back memories of India’s struggles against the Aussies in major tournament finals, including the 2023 ODI World Cup and the World Test Championship. […]

Australia and England are set to commemorate cricket’s 150-year history with a special one-off day-night Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in 2027. The announcement made exactly two years ahead of the match, marks yet another historic milestone at a venue that hosted the first-ever Test in 1877 and the Centenary Test in […]

Star Australian batter Steve Smith has announced his retirement from One-Day International format. His final appearance in ODIs came in the Champions Trophy semifinal against India in Dubai where he top-scored for Australia with 73 in a losing cause as well. However, he played 170 ODIs, scoring 5800 runs which came at an average of […]

A score of 300 could have made things different in the first Champions Trophy semifinal, said Australian captain Steve Smith after his team went down to India in the game in Dubai. Smith also said that losing key wickets at important moments hampered their progress on a tired pitch in Dubai as well. “I think […]

Virat Kohli’s infectious energy on the field has always been a talking point, and he once again stole the spotlight during India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final against Australia. Known for his passionate celebrations and animated gestures, Kohli found a unique way to lift the team’s spirits after a crucial breakthrough. As soon as Travis […]

Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has added that the Indian team would stick with the same playing XI for their 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia. He said that Team India would persist with Varun Chakaravarthy as the fourth spinner in their bowling attack as well. However, Team India will play against […]

Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has acknowledged that the Indian Team won all three group games in the 2025 Champions Trophy despite Rohit Sharma losing the toss as well. However, he added that the toss could prove crucial in India’s semi-final clash against Australia as well. Notably, Team India will play against […]

Indian captain Rohit Sharma remains unfazed by the looming pressure as his team gears up for a high-stakes semi-final clash against Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Set to take place on Tuesday, the encounter promises to be a stern test of nerves, especially given India’s history against the Aussies in ICC knockout matches. […]

Veteran Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa has shared his thoughts on their hectic schedule in the Champions Trophy 2025. Although he said that Australia have been confronted with changes, he also added that they are feeling okay about it. However, Australia, along with South Africa, had reached Dubai if they had to play their semi-final fixture […]