Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has raised concerns about the changing nature of Test cricket, arguing that modern batters are gradually losing the patience and discipline required to succeed in the longest format. Waugh is regarded as one of the finest Test batters of his generation. He played 168 Tests for Australia between 1985 and 2004, […]

Joe Root has made a return as England’s Test captain and has already enjoyed a winning start to his second stint in the role. The veteran right-handed batter was reappointed skipper after Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket in June 2026. Root previously stepped down as England’s Test captain in early 2022 following the […]

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has criticised the International Cricket Council (ICC) for reducing the number of teams in the 2027 ODI World Cup. The 50-over showpiece was initially scheduled to feature 14 teams and will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. However, the ICC has now revised the format, with only 12 […]

Australian cricket great Steve Waugh believes teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the talent to eventually play Test cricket for India. The 15-year-old has already attracted significant attention with his fearless approach in white-ball cricket and has established himself as one of the most exciting young batters in the game. Sooryavanshi has made a strong impression for […]

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh believes Rohit Sharma’s chances of featuring in the 2027 ODI World Cup will depend largely on his commitment and preparation rather than his ability to score runs. At 39, Rohit has already retired from Test and T20I cricket, leaving his ODI future as the major question ahead of the 2027 […]

Former Australian captain Steve Waugh said that Vaibhav Suryavanshi is a once-in-a-lifetime player for transforming T20 batting as well. Waugh also believes the young Indian opener will be recognised as a legend in the future, similar to Adam Gilchrist in Tests as well. Talking about Vaibhav Suryavanshi in an interview with Wisden, Waugh said: “He’s […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday came with a striking sporting announcement and a personal touch. Modi presented former Australia captain Steve Waugh with an almost 20-year-old photograph from their first meeting, taken when Modi was serving as Gujarat chief minister, underscoring the long-standing connection between the two leaders […]

The European T20 Premier League (ETPL), officially sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), has taken a significant step forward by unveiling the owners of its first three franchises in a high-profile announcement staged against the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The reveal marks a landmark moment for the league and underlines ETPL’s […]

Former Australian captain Steve Waugh has heaped massive praise on Virat Kohli, calling him the greatest ODI player of all time and a “once-in-a-generation” cricketer whose presence alone elevates any contest. Waugh, known for his sharp cricketing intellect and ability to judge big-match players, said Kohli’s consistency, hunger and ability to deliver under pressure place […]

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh recently shared a heartwarming reunion with his old rival, Harbhajan Singh, and admitted that the Indian off-spinner was one of the toughest opponents his side ever faced. Waugh recalled how Harbhajan gave nightmares to his world-beating Australian team during the 2001 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) — a series that redefined Indian […]