Perth lived up to its reputation of being a ground of sensational possibilities. A ground full of life for determined fast bowlers. A ground for seam, swing, pace and telling bounce. No wonder the Ashes opened to a terrific day of cricket where the hugely expectant crowd had their monies worth. Mitch Starc, leading anContinue reading “7-Star Starc & 5-Star Stokes Reign On Day 1 of 1st Ashes Test in Perth.”
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Australian Cricket Team : Time For An Overhaul
Australia Humbled Australia were humbled by South Africa in the Finals of the World Test Championship at Lord’s yesterday. The result was a surprise for many as the underdogs who were written off before the final, upstaged the favourites to win the coveted title. However, on closer analysis, it could well be said that anContinue reading “Australian Cricket Team : Time For An Overhaul”
Australia vs SA : Honours Even On Day 1 As Rabada Scalps 5
It was a day tailor made for fast bowling. Kagiso Rabada proved to the world his sensational credentials as he ran through Australia and played a pivotal role in restricting the Aussies to just 212 and in turn claimed a majestic Fifer on Day 1 of the World Test Championship Final at Lord’s. Steve SmithContinue reading “Australia vs SA : Honours Even On Day 1 As Rabada Scalps 5”
ICC CT 2025 : Kohli Inspired India Beat Australia, Make CT Final
A Final At Stake For India There was a lot to play for. A Champions Trophy final was at stake and though Australia had a better record against India in ICC Tournaments, India in Dubai on a slow, dry pitch was going to be a handful. The Aussies soon realised the same. India Lose AnotherContinue reading “ICC CT 2025 : Kohli Inspired India Beat Australia, Make CT Final”
Sri Lanka Hand Australia Another Pasting
After Sri Lanka’s terrific victory against Australia in the first ODI, the Aussies were expected to ring in the changes for the second and final match of the series at Colombo, which they did. 5 changes were made including the return of Travis Head, Josh Inglis and Glenn Maxwell. However, the result was even aContinue reading “Sri Lanka Hand Australia Another Pasting”
Courageous Asalanka Leads Lanka To Victory Over Australia In 1st ODI
Australia Knocked Over Charith Asalanka produced one of the finest ODI innings at the Premadasa and then marshalled his bowlers brilliantly to outwit Australia by 49 runs in the first ODI of the two match series. A Brilliant Innings From Asalanka A true Captain’s knock it was from the burly and belligerent Asalanka who stitchedContinue reading “Courageous Asalanka Leads Lanka To Victory Over Australia In 1st ODI”
Australia Register A Thumping Victory Over Sri Lanka At Galle
A Big Big Victory For Australia Australia beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs in the 1st Test Match at Galle, and recorded one of their biggest victories in the subcontinent. Kangaroos Outplay Lanka Sri Lanka who had been performing well in Tests and were riding an ever improving curve were no matchContinue reading “Australia Register A Thumping Victory Over Sri Lanka At Galle”
Steve Smith Registers Himself With The 10,000 Test Runs Club
A Rare Feat Steve Smith became the 15th batter in Test Cricket to amass 10,000 runs. A rare feat for any player. Smith’s Staggering Average Smith’s 10,000 runs came up in his 115th test, with 35 hundreds at a staggering average of 56.30, second only to Kumara Sangakkara’s average of 57.40. Consistency Named Smith TheContinue reading “Steve Smith Registers Himself With The 10,000 Test Runs Club”
Khawaja & Smith Score Tons As SL Struggle on Day 1 of Galle Test
Travis Head gave Australia a rollicking start with a quickfire 57 of just 40 balls studded with 10 fours and a six. The start laid the foundation for Khawaja and Smith to build on and by the end of the day Australia had amassed a massive 330/2. Sri Lanka were average with their bowling andContinue reading “Khawaja & Smith Score Tons As SL Struggle on Day 1 of Galle Test”
Head & Smith Get Tons As Ind Chase Leather At Gabba
Day 2 At Gabba With just over 13 overs bowled on the first day, the day 2 of the Brisbane Test at the Gabba promised some riveting cricket. The sun was out and so was the simmering rivalry between India and Australia. Bumrah Removes Khawaja & McSweeny Jasprit Bumrah, by far the best bowler inContinue reading “Head & Smith Get Tons As Ind Chase Leather At Gabba”