Veteran Australian player Ricky Ponting commented on the team’s early elimination from the T20 World Cup 2026. Defeats against Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka made things tough for Australia before a washed-out match pushed them out of the mega event. Though the team missed Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, etc., in the tournament, Ponting also feels Australia […]

Mitchell Marsh admitted Australia were second best after an eight-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, a result that leaves the World No. 2 staring at a shock group-stage exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Australia posted 181, a total Marsh initially felt was competitive given the surface and […]

Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign has been hit by a fresh injury blow: skipper Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the tournament opener against Ireland at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 11 after suffering a testicular injury in training. The news forced a late reshuffle — veteran Steve Smith, originally left […]

Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins has confirmed he will miss the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 because of a lingering back issue, a decision driven by caution rather than panic. The Test and ODI skipper — who has already completed the rare hat-trick of a T20 World Cup, ODI World Cup and World Test […]

As a 33-year-old cricket writer, I watched Mitchell Marsh, Australia’s T20I captain, deflect a Pakistani reporter’s attempt to draw him into the controversy over Pakistan’s planned forfeit of the 2026 India clash. Speaking after Australia completed a 3-0 sweep in Lahore, Marsh kept his answers measured and focused on his team’s World Cup preparations. When […]

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav finally had something to cheer about as he won the toss for the first time in the ongoing T20I series against Australia — and his reaction said it all. The moment the coin landed in his favour, the Indian skipper threw his arms in the air, smiling broadly in pure relief […]

India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav once again brought his trademark humour to the field, creating a hilarious moment that lit up social media during the second T20I between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, October 31. As India lost yet another toss, Suryakumar couldn’t hold back his amusement. The skipper was […]

Australia’s T20I captain Mitchell Marsh has made it clear that his side will stick to their ultra-aggressive batting approach, even if it doesn’t consistently deliver perfect results. As the Aussies gear up for the five-match T20I series against India, starting Wednesday in Canberra, Marsh emphasised that this attacking mindset is part of their long-term strategy […]

Rising Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has been one of the brightest revelations in recent months, dazzling fans and experts alike with his fearless stroke play. The left-hander was instrumental in India’s Asia Cup 2025 triumph, amassing 314 runs at an average of 44.85 and a blistering strike rate of 200. As India gears up for […]

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald sees the upcoming five-match T20I series against India as a defining phase in the team’s transition towards an aggressive, fearless batting approach. After disappointing early exits in the last two T20 World Cups, Australia, under Mitchell Marsh’s leadership, has embraced a bold style that prioritises intent and adaptability — a […]