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Mitchell Starc’s age-defying catch to dismiss Zak Crawley in Ashes owns internet; ‘such catches at 35 is greatness’

Mitchell Starc defied age to pick a stunning one-hander to dismiss England’s Zak Crawley on Day 2 of the first Ashes Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth. After his maiden seven-wicket haul on the first day, the 35-year-old Starc made headlines on Saturday to pull off an unbelievable grab to stun the England right-hander […]

Mitchell Starc’s seven-wicket haul, Ben Stokes fifer dominate fiery start to Ashes; Australia trail by 49 vs England at stumps on Day 1 | Cricket News

Mitchell Starc rattled England with his seven-wicket haul, while Ben Stokes responded with a fifer to restrict Australia to 123/9 at Stumps. (Images via Getty) Wickets flew on the opening day of the first Ashes Test in Perth as 19 wickets tumbled, leaving the match finely balanced after a chaotic start to the series. England […]

‘Hopefully, we can keep him quiet’: Steve Smith names biggest Ashes threat for Australia | Cricket News

Steve Smith has singled out the player his side will look to silence as the Ashes gets underway on Friday. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith has singled out England skipper Ben Stokes as the key figure his side must contain when the Ashes opens at Perth Stadium on Friday. With […]

How an Indian legend helped this star Australian batter ahead of the India series | Cricket News

Marnus Labuschagne of Australia celebrates with team mates(Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images) Marnus Labuschagne’s resurgence in domestic cricket has put him on the brink of an Ashes recall, and a key influence behind his revival is none other than former Indian opener Virender Sehwag. The Australian star smashed a 197-ball 159 against South Australia in […]