‘Technique has become a dirty word’: Mark Butcher’s stinging take on England’s Ashes struggles | Cricket News

[ad_1] File Pic: Ben Duckett of England is bowled by Scott Boland of Australia at The Gabba. (Getty Images) Former England batter Mark Butcher has delivered one of the most piercing assessments of England’s technical decline in recent years, arguing that an overemphasis on “intent” has eroded the fundamentals needed to survive the rigorous demands […]

Cricket Australia face $3M in loss despite Travis Head, Mitchell Starc heroics in Ashes opener in Perth; here’s why

[ad_1] Mitchell Starc’s 10-wicket haul in the match, coupled with Travis Head’s whirlwind hundred – Australia couldn’t be happier at the start of the Ashes as the home team defeated England inside two days in the first Test in Perth on Saturday. But despite the heroics, Cricket Australia is facing a loss of $3 million […]

‘Gutted!’: R Ashwin ruled out of Australia’s BBL due to knee injury | Cricket News

[ad_1] R Ashwin had signed up for the entire BBL season to play for the Sydney Thunder. Ravichandran Ashwin has been ruled out of Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) due to knee surgery, Sydney Thunder announced on Tuesday. The franchise is working with Ashwin to revise his schedule of activities during the season based on […]

IND vs AUS: Tanveer Sangha called up to Australia T20 squad, replaces Adam Zampa | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australian selectors have called up New South Wales leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha to join the national T20 squad for the upcoming series against India (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australian selectors have called up New South Wales leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha to join the national T20 squad for the upcoming series against India, following Adam Zampa’s temporary […]

Deleted video: Australia cricketers mock India’s handshake row with Pakistan, make insulting gestures | Watch

[ad_1] Australian cricketers, both men and women, have mocked at India’s “no-handshake” stance with Pakistan. Players like Josh Hazlewood, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh and Alyssa Healy poked fun at Team India’s recent controversy at the Asia Cup 2025. “We all know India is on its way. But we’ve identified one critical weakness,” says one of […]

2nd WODI: Historic! Smriti Mandhana’s ton helps India hand Australia their biggest-ever defeat | Cricket News

[ad_1] Smriti Mandhana celebrates after scoring century against Australia. (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW CHANDIGARH: Inspired by peerless Smriti Mandhana’s scintillating 77-ball century – the fastest-ever against Australia in WODIs – India finally slayed their Aussie demons, ending their eight-match losing streak against the seven-time world champions in grand style with a thumping 102-run victory in […]

R Ashwin in talks for surprise Big Bash League debut after IPL retirement: Report

[ad_1] Ravichandran Ashwin could reportedly become the first high-profile Indian cricketer to feature in the Big Bash League (BBL), with discussions already underway for the upcoming season of Australia’s premier T20 competition. According to a report in Cricbuzz, Cricket Australia (CA) CEO Todd Greenberg reached out to Ashwin shortly after the veteran off-spinner announced his […]

Cricket: Bob Simpson dies at 89 – who was the legendary Australian? | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australian cricket has lost one of its great figures with the passing of former captain and coach Bob Simpson at the age of 89. Cricket Australia confirmed the news on Saturday. Simpson was a central figure in the game for decades. He played 62 Tests for Australia between 1957 and 1978, scoring 4,869 runs […]

After WTC loss, Johnson urges selectors to look beyond Mitchell Starc, Lyon, Hazlewood

[ad_1] Former Australian cricketer Mitchell Johnson has urged the Australian selectors to introduce younger talents to the Test side. He believes that the ageing veterans should not be considered a guaranteed spot going forward, following their defeat in the World Test Championship final to South Africa at Lord’s. Johnson wrote in a column for The […]