England’s batting talisman Joe Root has strongly defended teammate Jamie Smith following the wicketkeeper’s much-criticised dismissal late on Day 2 of the New Year’s Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Smith’s shot selection, which came just minutes before lunch, sparked intense debate, but Root was quick to explain the thinking behind England’s approach and […]

England captain Ben Stokes was at the centre of a fiery on-field exchange with Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne on Day 2 of the Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, as tensions finally spilt over in a hard-fought contest. The incident unfolded during the final session when Labuschagne repeatedly pulled out of his stance while Stokes […]

Star Australian all-rounder Michael Neser produced a moment of pure brilliance on Day 2 of the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, pulling off a stunning one-handed catch to dismiss Joe Root and deny the England great a historic double century. Root, batting fluently on 160, was eyeing a rare milestone […]

The final Test between India and Australia at the SCG is shaping up to be a gripping contest, with both teams delivering punch and counterpunch throughout. Day 3 began on a disappointing note for India, as they lost their last four wickets quickly, setting Australia a modest target of 162 to chase. Australia’s openers, Sam […]

Time spares no one, but when opportunity knocked on 31-year-old Beau Webster’s door, the Australian all-rounder seized the moment. On his Test debut during the fifth Border-Gavaskar Trophy match, Webster delivered a pivotal performance, scoring a resilient half-century and claiming his maiden Test wicket. His contributions proved vital as Australia scrambled to 181 in their […]

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who chose to bench himself for the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, shared his candid views on the heated exchange between Jasprit Bumrah and Australian batter Sam Konstas during the closing moments of Day 1. Rohit addressed the incident in an interview with Star Sports, where he […]

Rishabh Pant delivered a spectacular display of aggressive batting during the fifth Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), etching his name into the record books yet again. The dynamic left-hander smashed the second-fastest Test fifty by an Indian, reaching the milestone in just 29 balls, a feat that included six boundaries and […]

Virat Kohli assumed leadership duties on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the SCG after stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah left the field due to a niggle. The specifics of Bumrah’s injury remain unclear, but sources confirm that the world’s No. 1 fast bowler departed the ground with the […]

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal reignited his rivalry with Australian youngster Sam Konstas during the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Saturday, January 4. The 23-year-old was seen sledging the 19-year-old batter during Australia’s first innings, teasing him for his cautious approach. In a clip shared by Star Sports, […]

India and Australia are locking horns in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, with tensions and drama reaching their peak. After being thoroughly outplayed on Day 1, India staged a remarkable comeback on Day 2, turning the tide in a high-stakes contest that has captured the attention of cricket fans worldwide. […]