Canberra, May 28 (IANS) Hailing their bilateral relationship, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that the ties between the two nations continue to deepen through culture, education, cricket and trade and that he looks forward to hosting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the near future. In his address at the Australian Parliament, Albanese highlighted India’s economic growth and emphasised that the trade relationship between the two nations has been further enhanced by the Economic …
Latest Cricket News & Updates
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Ask Danni Wyatt-Hodge on how she’s doing and she’ll tell you about being on cloud nine after her life changed overnight. Her daughter Daisy, born on May 20, is just over a week old, and Danni along with her partner Georgie, have been on baby feeding duties after every three hours. At times, Daisy likes being held in the lap, something which Danni loves doing.Amidst the joy of welcoming Daisy, Danni has found time to do some practice ahead of rejoining England for the fin…
Chelmsford, May 27 (IANS): India will begin their final preparation phase for next month’s Women’s T20 World Cup when Harmanpreet Kaur’s side takes on England in the opening match of a three-game T20I series at the County Ground in Chelmsford on Thursday.With the World Cup set to begin on June 12, the series carries massive importance for India, which is still searching for the right balance in its lower middle-order and bowling attack despite showing promising signs over the last few mont…
Dharamshala, May 26 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Josh Hazlewood showered praise on his new-ball partner Bhuvneshwar Kumar ahead of Qualifier 1 against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the HPCA stadium, calling the veteran seamer one of the biggest reasons behind RCB’s strong bowling performances this season.Speaking before the crucial clash, Hazlewood highlighted the advantage of bowling alongside Bhuvneshwar, whose ability to strike early has consistently put opposition teams under pr…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) After falling short in three consecutive ICC finals in as many years, South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt believes her side will walk in hungrier than ever to taste the silverware at the Women’s T20 World Cup next month, while also stating that the return of veteran pacer Shabnim Ismail will help the side to lift the trophy.In the lead-up to the marquee event, South Africa have derived major inspiration from a 4-1 T20I series win against Harmanpreet Kaur and Co.”Reachin…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Cricket has long been celebrated as a gentleman’s game, but in the age of social media, the line between passionate fandom and online mob fury has increasingly blurred. Too often, it is the families of cricketers who pay the heaviest price.Over the past decade, several incidents involving communal abuse, rape threats, relentless trolling, and mental-health trauma have exposed the darker side of modern cricket fandom.From India to Australia, prominent cricketers and the…
Dharamshala, May 25 (IANS) After 70 high-intensity league stage mathes, IPL 2026 now enters its decisive phase as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and 2022 winner Gujarat Titans (GT), two top teams in the standings, will lock in the Qualifier 1 on Tuesday in Dharamshala with a direct berth in the final at stake. As per the IPL format, the top two teams in the standings qualify for Qualifier 1, and the winner of the match will directly enter the final, while the losing team…
Adelaide, May 25 (IANS) Travis Head’s wife Jessica has spoken out about the social media abuse directed at the family and their friends following the Australian batter’s on-field spat with Virat Kohli in an IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad held last week in Hyderabad. During RCB’s chase, Kohli and Head exchanged words, though the exact nature of the conversation is still unclear. After SRH sealed a 55‑run victory, Head attempted to shake hands wi…
Kolkata, May 24 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders batting all‑rounder Rovman Powell said the players have been glued to the ongoing afternoon fixture of Rajasthan Royals against the Mumbai Indians, adding that they are aware its outcome will help them know what they need to do to have a last-minute entry into the playoffs.At the half-way mark at the Wankhede Stadium, MI lost four wickets in a chase of 206, and KKR need the five-time winners to beat RR and then get a big victory over Delhi Capitals …
Gaborone, May 24 (IANS) Hamza Khan made history with one of the greatest innings in Men’s T20 internationals. He scored an incredible unbeaten 164 off just 65 balls for Rwanda against Ivory Coast during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier in Gaborone on Sunday.This explosive innings featured nine fours and 15 massive sixes, with a remarkable strike rate of 252.30. It helped Rwanda post a massive 288/2 in 20 overs, marking the seventh-highest team total in Men’s T20I his…