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Ben Stokes in beast mode: Ben Duckett fires strong warning to Australia for Ashes

Ben Duckett has issued a strong warning to Australia ahead of the Ashes, declaring that Ben Stokes is in “beast mode” and has been training relentlessly for the high-stakes five-match Test series. Stokes is one of only three all-rounders in men’s Test cricket history to score over 7,000 runs and take more than 200 wickets, […]

Shivam Dube has ensured India don’t feel Hardik Pandya’s absence: Abhishek Nayar

Former India cricketer and coach Abhishek Nayar has praised Shivam Dube for filling in the shoes of Hardik Pandya in the ongoing T20I series against Australia. Pandya has been out of action after suffering a left quadriceps injury ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan. However, in his absence Dube has stepped up […]

Women’s World Cup, SA vs AUS: India await semis rivals as South Africa aim for T20 WC heroics repeat

The stage is set, and the stakes are sky-high as the Women’s World Cup heads into its final league clash. While the semi-finalists are already decided, Saturday’s showdown at Holkar Stadium in Indore promises fireworks. South Africa and Australia lock horns not just for pride, but to claim the coveted top spot—while India, having secured […]

Annabel Sutherland Ashleigh Gardner Women’s World Cup partnership leads Australia to victory

Stand-in captain Tahlia McGrath heaped praise on “world-class” duo Annabel Sutherland and Ashleigh Gardner after their match-winning heroics helped Australia secure a six-wicket victory over England in the Women’s World Cup on Wednesday. Chasing 245 for victory, Australia found themselves in early trouble at 68 for four, before Sutherland and Gardner produced a stunning rescue […]

Ashes 2025: Ian Botham slams England’s lack of preparation for Ashes 2025

Former England all-rounder Ian Botham has publicly criticised England’s approach to the upcoming Ashes series in Australia, expressing concern over the team’s decision to play only one warm-up match before the start of the five-Test contest. Botham, a veteran of England’s victorious Ashes tours in the 1970s and 1980s, strongly questioned the team’s preparation strategy. […]

Women’s World Cup: Australia start title defence with 89-run win over New Zealand

Sophie Devine scored one of the most remarkable centuries of her illustrious career, but it wasn’t enough to take New Zealand over the line in Match 2 of the Women’s World Cup 2025 against Australia. The New Zealand skipper brought her vast experience to the fore as she slammed her ninth ODI hundred to keep […]

Travis Head to play at No.3? Ricky Ponting backs promotion ahead of Ashes series

Former Australia captain, Ricky Ponting, has suggested that Travis Head could be promoted to No.3 in the batting order for the upcoming Ashes series at home, arguing that his counter-attacking style may disrupt England’s pace attack. Australia are looking to retain the urn while also continuing their ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign, and Ponting […]

INDW vs AUSW: Australia face more misery after embarrassing loss in 2nd ODI vs India

Australia have been handed another setback following their 102-run defeat to India in the second ODI at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. Alyssa Healy’s side have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during Wednesday’s game, September 17. The sanction was imposed […]

‘Small margins’: South Africa captain Aiden Markram opens up after series defeat to Australia | Cricket News

Aiden Markram of South Africa (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images) South Africa captain Aiden Markram acknowledged small margins led to their defeat as Glenn Maxwell‘s unbeaten 62 guided Australia to a narrow two-wicket win in the final T20I at Cazalys Stadium on Saturday. The victory secured a 2-1 series win for Australia.“Good game of cricket, […]

Dawson an all-round package, England are stronger with this style of cricketer: Vaughan

Manchester, Jul 24 (PTI) Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes the inclusion of seasoned left-arm spinner Liam Dawson, who is an “all-round package”, has added balance to the English Test team in the ongoing series against India. Drafted into the playing XI after an eight-year hiatus following Shoaib Bashir’s injury, the 35-year-old wasted no time […]