Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne, right, and batting partner Usman Khawaja react as they walk past each other during the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Australia head coach, Andrew McDonald, has backed old guard Usman Khawaja and out of form…
Australia’s Steve Smith reacts after getting hurt while fielding on day three of the World Test Championship final. (AP Photo) Australia have been dealt a significant injury blow, with veteran batter Steve Smith suffering a compound dislocation to his right little finger during the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s. The injury,…
Matthew Hayden feels that Kuldeep Yadav could turn out to be a key player for India during their five-match Test series against England, starting from June 20. Kuldeep is expected to be India’s second main spinner behind Ravindra Jadeja in the new era, as R Ashwin has retired. Kuldeep hasn’t played a lot of matches…
Shane Warne and Nathan Lyon (Photo Credits: Reuters / AP) NEW DELHI: Spin maestro Nathan Lyon has etched his name into the record books, surpassing the legendary Shane Warne to become Australia’s highest wicket-taker in Test cricket against Sri Lanka. With his latest haul in the Galle Test, Lyon now boasts 60 wickets against the…
Sam Konstas. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Sam Konstas, the young Australian opening batter, is departing from Sri Lanka tour to participate in New South Wales‘ upcoming Sheffield Shield match against Queensland at the Gabba.Australian media outlets reported that Konstas’s return was decided after it became evident he wouldn’t be selected for the second…
NEW DELHI: Australia blew away Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs to record a historic win at Galle and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series on Saturday. The defeat for Lanka that came on the fourth day of the first Test is now their biggest ever in the traditional format. The…
Usman Khawaja and Josh Inglis. (Cricket.com.au Photo) Australia tightened their grip on the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, reducing the hosts to 44-3 at stumps on Day 2 after Usman Khawaja’s maiden double century and debutant Josh Inglis’ scintillating hundred powered them to a formidable 654-6 declared.By the time rain ended play, Sri…
Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja. (Pic Credit – X) Steve Smith remained unbeaten on 104 after surpassing 10,000 Test runs, guiding Australia to a commanding position alongside fellow centurion Usman Khawaja on day one of the opening Test in Galle on Wednesday.Australia reached 330-2 in 81.1 overs before rain brought an early end to play…
Australia dominated proceedings on Day 1 of their first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, riding on centuries from veteran opener Usman Khawaja and stand-in captain Steve Smith. Khawaja remained unbeaten on 147, while Smith reached 104 as the duo stitched together a commanding 195-run partnership for the third wicket. Australia headed to stumps at…
Australia’s opening batter Usman Khawaja recently opened up on his retirement plans as he expressed his desire to play the Ashes later this year. In the recent Test series against Australia, all the members of the squad were above the age of 29 except debutants Nathan McSweeney and Sam Konstas. Hence, the Aussie side is…