In a riveting episode of LiSTNR’s The Howie Games: Ashes Diaries, Australian spearhead Mitchell Starc opened up about one of the most chaotic moments leading into the highly anticipated first Ashes Test in Perth. The fast bowler detailed how a seemingly routine Sheffield Shield clash between New South Wales and Victoria turned into a nightmare, […]

Australia’s preparation for the highly anticipated Ashes 2025-26 series has taken a worrying turn, with fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott suffering injury scares just days before the first Test in Perth. Both pacers, who were expected to play key roles in the series opener at Optus Stadium starting November 21, left the field […]

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has lauded Steve Smith’s adaptability and sharp cricketing mind, predicting that his return as captain in the first Ashes Test in Perth will bring out his very best. Cricket Australia confirmed earlier this week that Pat Cummins will miss the series opener due to a lumbar bone stress injury, paving […]

Former Australian opener David Warner has made a bold prediction ahead of the 2025 Ashes, saying that Steve Smith could score five centuries against England when the series begins on November 21 in Perth. Smith has already signalled his return to peak form with a brilliant 118 for New South Wales against Queensland in the […]

  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 […]

Glenn Maxwell, the star all-rounder for Australia, recently expressed his interest in being part of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. While Maxwell played in a Sheffield Shield match against Queensland earlier this year, he hasn’t featured in many red-ball games since then. This lack of experience in longer formats has led former international […]

Australia batter Steve Smith said about his return to No.4, which was recently finalized by the captain-coach duo of Pat Cummins and Andrew McDonald before the Border-Gavaskar series as well. However, Smith had a brief stint as an opener following David Warner’s retirement at the start of the year where he had played two series […]

An amusing and unexpected incident took place on Day 3 of the Sheffield Shield 2024 clash between New South Wales and South Australia, starring none other than Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon. The moment unfolded when Travis Head smashed a massive six off Tanveer Sangha, sending the ball soaring far beyond the boundary ropes and into […]

Australian cricket star Marnus Labuschagne, known for his energy and innovative tactics on the field, is currently leading Queensland in the Sheffield Shield as he prepares for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Queensland’s first match of the season, which kicked off on October 8, saw Labuschagne bring his unique style to the forefront once […]

Australian Test captain, Pat Cummins, who last month completed his Major League Cricket (MLC) stint in the United States, will be given a well-deserved break from its upcoming white-ball tours of Scotland and England in early June. With an eye on workload management, Cummins is set to briefly return to domestic cricket in the Sheffield […]