Sydney, March 22 (IANS) Cricket Australia on Sunday unveiled an action-packed schedule for the 2026-27 international summer, featuring 27 matches across 14 venues over an extended eight-month window, which commences in August with two Tests against Bangladesh and concludes with the historic 150th anniversary Test against England at the MCG scheduled for March next year. The much-anticipated Test series between Australia and India ‘Border-Gavaskar Trophy’ tour, a final frontier for the likes of C…
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New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Former India captain Rohit Sharma reflected on the important moments that have shaped the exciting rivalry between India and Pakistan since the ICC T20 World Cup began in 2007, describing the inaugural final as his favourite T20 World Cup fixture against the Asian rivals. ‘Nothing can beat that’: Rohit picks 2007 final vs Pakistan as his favourite T20 WC matchNew Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Former India captain Rohit Sharma reflected on the important moments that have shaped …
Sydney, Jan 2 (IANS) Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) curator Adam Lewis said he is satisfied with the colour of the pitch ahead of the fifth Ashes Test starting on January 4. It comes on the back of scrutiny that followed after the fourth Ashes game ended in just two days.The SCG wicket has come under intense focus after the International Cricket Council (ICC) handed the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) an unsatisfactory rating following England’s four-wicket victory coming inside two days.“I don’t …
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Australia opener Travis Head expressed hope that England and Australia will revive their tradition of meeting for a drink after the Ashes. This practice was somewhat disrupted in 2023 due to deteriorating relationships over the series. Australia currently lead the series 3-1 and have already secured victory, marking their fifth consecutive Ashes series victory and their ongoing hold on the urn.Relations between the two sides worsened significantly during the second Test …
Melbourne, Dec 28 (IANS) Australia stand-in skipper Steve Smith gave his take on the MCG wicket after the Boxing Day Test lasted just two days, with England winning by four wickets. He said that had the 10mm grass been 2mm shorter, it might have made a difference in the match.The Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch came under the scanner after the Boxing Day Ashes Test between Australia and England finished in two days. As many as 36 wickets fell in 142 overs. It lasted for 952 balls, just five more …
Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) Former England captain Nasser Hussain described the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch for the fourth Test of the Ashes series as ‘farcical at times’, as he and Michael Atherton joined a chorus of fierce criticism after the match ended inside two days.The 10mm of grass left on the pitch resulted in 36 wickets falling in six sessions at the MCG, as England ended a 14-year wait for a Test match victory in Australia with a four-wicket win. England dismissed Australia …
Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) Joe Root said England have shown their real character and bravery with the bat as they have achieved a much-needed breakthrough by winning their first Test match on Australian soil since 2011, having beaten Australia by four wickets in the Boxing Day Test match at the MCG.As a result of this victory, England secured their first Test series win in Australia since January 2011 at the SCG. This was also Joe Root’s first-ever Test win on Australian soil in 18 matches, and fo…
Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) Cricket Australia chief executive officer Todd Greenberg voiced his concerns over extending the duration of a Test match from five days to two, which can lead to continued excitement due to the number of wickets taken; however, Greenberg said that wicket-laden days can lead to the long-term demise of Tests as a format. In light of the two-day test match that kicked off the Ashes series in Perth, there is now also a realistic possibility that we may see a third quick Test…
Melbourne, Dec 26 (IANS) Michael Neser described patience and discipline as the key to success after his standout all-round display on Boxing Day at the MCG helped Australia seize control of the fourth Test of the five-match Ashes series against England in Melbourne on Friday.On the opening day of the Test match, Australia established their dominance as both teams struggled against the moving ball. Australia were bowled out for 152 runs off 46 overs, following England’s decision to bowl first, w…
Melbourne, Dec 26 (IANS) Former England pacer Stuart Broad was not impressed with the condition of the MCG pitch on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test, as the former England pacer said that “the amount of movement that this pitch has shown” has indicated that there is “something really wrong”. Following the sensational bowling performance from English fast bowler Josh Tongue, who picked up superb figures of 5-45 during Australia’s first innings of 152, with the hosts responding in style to skittle Eng…