Cricket’s Greatest Rivalries: A Look Beyond the Pitch
Cricket, often dubbed the gentleman’s game, has witnessed some of the fiercest rivalries that extend far beyond the boundaries of the cricket field. These intense clashes aren’t just about bat…
England lose 19 WTC points and Australia ten for slow over-rates during the Ashes
The sanctions meant that Australia earned 18 WTC points from the series and England just nine. England and Australia have been penalised 19 and ten World Test Championship (WTC) points,…
Ben Stokes rues Old Trafford rain after ‘pretty much perfect’ performance
England captain Ben Stokes proud of team’s attempts to force pace, targets squared series at The Oval. England did “literally everything we possibly could” to force a result in the…
Josh Hazlewood happy to pray for rain as Australia’s Ashes lead hangs in the balance
Seamer Josh Hazlewood welcomes grim forecast over weekend after a third tough day for tourists. After two dreadful days at Old Trafford, Australia’s advantage in the Ashes series is dangling…
Marcus Harris not expecting Ashes chance given Warner has ‘done well’
Australia’s reserve opener Marcus Harris is prepared to wait until Warner’s planned farewell next year. Marcus Harris, Australia’s reserve opener, is reconciled to the fact that he may not play…
Usman Khawaja condemns ‘disrespectful’ behaviour from MCC members
MCC issues apology to Australia and suspends three members pending investigation. The MCC has issued an unequivocal apology to Australia after some of their players were harassed while walking into…
Will Australia bring in Starc for Boland at Lord’s against England in Ashes?
Australia Head coach McDonald ‘surprised’ at how aggressive England was against Boland at Edgbaston in 1st match of Ashes. After being taken for over six an over at Edgbaston, Scott…
Usman Khawaja admits Bazball’s allure but says Australia will play their way
Centurion Usman Khawaja says it “doesn’t matter how you win in Test cricket it’s all about trying to win”. Usman Khawaja acknowledged to being caught up in the entertainment given…
Steven Smith on David Warner’s new batting guard: ‘I nearly fell into it’
Unexpected appearance of a “big hole” in crease not enough to throw Steven Smith off his stride. Although David Warner’s unique guard nearly knocked Steven Smith out of his stride…
‘We’ve worked out ways we can challenge him’ – England prepare to target Steve Smith
Pope reveals England will be looking to make Australia batter Steve Smith ‘uncomfortable’ when teams lock horns again. On day two of the World Test Championship final at The Oval,…