Melbourne, March 4 (IANS) Veteran Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has made it clear that he is not ready to draw the curtain on his T20I career, keeping the 2028 T20 World Cup and the Los Angeles Olympics in his plans. Maxwell, 37, would be 40 when Australia hosts the 2028 T20 World Cup, scheduled just months after cricket’s return at the Los Angeles Olympics. While questions have surfaced about his longevity, particularly after Australia’s group-stage exit at the recent T20 World Cup a…
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New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has tipped Glenn Maxwell to overcome his lean run and deliver on the big stage at next month’s T20 World Cup, despite a poor Big Bash League (BBL) campaign. Maxwell, who managed just 76 runs at an average of 15.20 and picked two wickets for Melbourne Stars, apart from dropping a lot of catches in the BBL. He has been rested from the three-match T20I series against Pakistan but will rejoin the squad in Sri Lanka ahead of their T20 …
Melbourne, Jan 27 (IANS) Australian star allrounder Glenn Maxwell has re- signed with Melbourne Stars with another two years, the Big Bash League (BBL) club said on Tuesday.Since joining the Stars in BBL 2, Maxwell has played 123 matches and made 3,193 runs in green, establishing himself as one the league’s greatest ever players.Maxwell, who is the third-highest run-scorer in BBL history, endured a poor season where he made just 76 runs in eight innings and claimed two wickets.While the 37-yea…
Sydney, Jan 23 (IANS) Former Australian opener David Warner has signed a one-year extension with Sydney Thunder, the Big Bash League (BBL) club said on Friday.After leading the Thunder to the BBL Final last season, Warner’s side crashed back to earth in BBL 15 as they finished bottom of the table with just two wins.The 39-year-old finished BBL 15 as league’s leading run‑scorer with 433 runs at a strike rate of 154, despite missing two matches due to injury. His standout season also earned him …
Hobart, Jan 20 (IANS) Hobart Hurricanes have been dealt a significant setback ahead of their BBL Knockout clash with Melbourne Stars, with skipper Nathan Ellis sidelined for the crucial encounter. The Hurricanes confirmed Ellis sustained an injury during their match against the Brisbane Heat, though the exact details were not disclosed. The club added that his status for the rest of the finals series will be assessed in the coming days.“The Hurricanes squad for the Knockout sees two changes fr…
Melbourne, Jan 4 (IANS) Australia leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson has delivered a blunt assessment of spinners not being fielded in the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, saying this decision made by the team think-tank ‘sucks’. At a venue historically renowned for favoring slow bowlers, Australia fielded an all-pace attack, and overlooked a spin bowling option for the third time in the ongoing Ashes. “It sucks, mate. I won’t be careful, it sucks. Being a spin bowler I am obviou…
Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) A record total of 162,408 fans attended Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Big Bash League 15 matches at the Sydney Cricket Ground and Optus Stadium. Friday’s attendance shattered the record set 12 months ago when 152,375 fans came through the gates on Boxing Day 2024. All three matches set attendance records, showcasing the strength and popularity of Australia’s national sport.In Melbourne, a crowd of 94,199 watched 20 wickets fall in t…