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 […]

Former India player turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has added that Pat Cummins’ absence will be a huge loss to Australia in the 2025 Champions Trophy as a captain than as a bowler as well. He also added that the speedster has become a great leader lately. The 2025 Champions Trophy will take place in Pakistan and […]

After their dominant 3-1 victory against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Australia is gearing up for a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. While the series holds limited significance, given that the Aussies have already secured a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final, it offers an opportunity for players to refine […]

Former Australian cricketer Kerry O’Keeffe has expressed scepticism about Mitchell Starc’s inclusion in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 against India. O’Keeffe cited Starc’s poor track record at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) as a compelling reason for his potential exclusion, even if the pacer regains full fitness. Starc appeared […]

Former India spinner turned veteran commentator Harbhajan Singh doesn’t think Australia will look to add more runs and then try to bowl India out on Day 5 of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 third Test. He also questioned whether the Australian pacers have enough strength remaining in their legs to try and dismiss India in […]

Australia’s hopes of maintaining their momentum in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy have been significantly dampened by the likely absence of veteran fast bowler Josh Hazlewood for the remainder of the series. Hazlewood sustained a calf strain during a warm-up on the fourth day of the third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. Subsequent scans confirmed […]

Australia’s Josh Hazlewood bowled just one over on Day 4 of the third Test at the Gabba before being pulled from the attack, raising concerns about his fitness. Cricket Australia later confirmed Hazlewood experienced “calf awareness” during the morning warm-up and was sent for scans to assess the injury. His absence added to Australia’s worries, […]

The third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane, saw a recurring issue resurface for Virat Kohli—his tendency to chase wide deliveries outside the off-stump. In the first innings, Kohli fell cheaply, nicking a Josh Hazlewood delivery that was well outside the line of off-stump. Attempting an expansive drive on what could be […]

Australia’s pace battery is set to be at full strength for the pivotal third Test against India in Brisbane, as Josh Hazlewood returns after recovering from a side strain. The series is delicately balanced at 1-1, with India claiming a commanding 295-run victory in Perth, only to falter with a 10-wicket loss under the pink […]

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has shared that he had a great time with Mohammed Siraj during his stint with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL as well. However, Siraj made headlines after his verbal altercation with Travis Head at the Adelaide Oval, the New South Wales. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Hazlewood. “I […]