Yuvraj Singh paid a moving tribute to Steve Smith following the Australian batter’s retirement from One Day Internationals on March 5. The former Indian all-rounder reminisced about their time together at Pune Warriors India in the IPL, noting how he had seen Smith’s hunger and determination at an early stage in his career. Smith’s retirement […]

India and Australia will clash in a high-profile Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal, with both nations yet to lose a match in the tournament. While India looks sorted and in top gear, Australia is dealing with injury issues that may unsettle their team balance before the knockout encounter. Australia has already seen a few forced changes […]

  Matt Kuhnemann has expressed relief and confidence after being cleared by the ICC to continue bowling, following an investigation into his action. The Australian left-arm spinner, who emerged as a key player during Australia’s triumph in Sri Lanka, was reported for a suspect action during the series. However, after undergoing biomechanical testing, Kuhnemann was […]

Mitchell Starc has finally opened up about his absence from the ongoing Champions Trophy, revealing that a sore ankle was the primary reason behind his withdrawal. However, the veteran Australian pacer also hinted that “personal views” played a role in his decision. His absence, along with those of Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, has left […]

Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action following the recently concluded Test series against Sri Lanka. The left-arm spinner, who played a crucial role in Australia’s 2-0 series victory by taking 16 wickets, now faces the possibility of suspension if his action exceeds the permitted 15-degree elbow flexion limit. […]

Australia’s preparations for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy suffered a massive blow as their renowned pace trio—Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood—have all been ruled out. Cummins (ankle) and Hazlewood (side and calf) were already doubtful, but Starc’s sudden withdrawal for personal reasons has further weakened their bowling arsenal. With Cummins unavailable, Steve Smith […]

Marcus Stoinis has announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals, ending his 74-match career for Australia in the format. However, the all-rounder will continue to be available for T20 Internationals, shifting his focus entirely to the shortest format of the game. Stoinis is a nearly-decade long pillar of the Australia limited-over outfit, starting back in 2015 […]

This could be a severe blow to the Australians just ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled in a matter of weeks, as captain Pat Cummins could be ruled out of the same. Head coach Andrew McDonald revealed on Wednesday that Cummins hadn’t yet gotten back to bowling at the volume needed for full recovery, […]

Mitchell Marsh’s hopes of playing in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 have been dashed as the Australian all-rounder has been ruled out due to persistent lower back pain. Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed the development, stating that Marsh’s injury has not responded well to rehabilitation. This sets him out of contention both at the Pakistan […]

Former Australian cricketer Mike Hussey has hailed the Pat Cummins-led Test side as one of the greatest sporting teams in Australia’s history. Regaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 3-1 victory over India, coupled with their 2023 World Test Championship triumph, has cemented their dominance across formats. This achievement marks the team’s possession of every major […]