England score 10 tries in Cardiff as dismal Wales condemned to wooden spoon Wales suffered a 17th Test defeat on the bounce – a record for a tier one nation in the professional era. The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2025
'A victory to cherish for a lifetime': VVS Laxman remembers iconic 2001 Kolkata Test win against Australia NEW DELHI: Former India batter VVS Laxman took to social media on Saturday to reminisce about one of the most unforgettable moments in Indian cricket history — the epic 2001 Kolkata Test victory against Australia. As the iconic win turned 24 this year, Laxman shared an emotional post on the… The Times of India · Mar 15, 2025
Wales will combine ‘heart and brain’ as Sherratt aims to sign off with a win The Wales head coach is hoping to avoid a 17th successive Test defeat and said beating England ‘would give everyone a massive lift’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2025
Pretty in pink at MCG for 150th anniversary Ashes Test Two years out from the 150th anniversary Ashes Test at the MCG, Cricket Australia has confirmed it will be a pink-ball match. AAP · Mar 11, 2025
Test of title credentials and final farewells – Ireland v France talking points The winner of Saturday’s clash in Dublin could go a long way to determining who will finish top of the Six Nations standings. The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025
Skinner making seamless transition as Jillaroos boss The Jillaroos have been impressed by new coach Jess Skinner during preparations for the Test match against England in Las Vegas. AAP · Mar 1, 2025
'We're confident he will pass': Steve Smith expresses surprise as Australian spinner Matt Kuhnemann's bowling action flagged Australian cricket star Steve Smith has expressed confidence that spinner Matt Kuhnemann will pass all tests on his bowling action, stating he was "surprised" when told the left-armer had been reported. The Times of India · Feb 16, 2025
Skipper Smith expects Kuhnemann will pass bowling tests Stand-in Australia captain Steve Smith believes there are no issues with Matt Kuhnemann's action, expecting the Test spinner to be cleared by the ICC. AAP · Feb 15, 2025
Is Steve Smith set to become the best? What data says about Test cricket’s elite 10,000+ run club In the recent Border-Gavaskar series against India, Steve Smith agonisingly missed out reaching 10,000 Test runs in front of his home crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground, falling short by just one run. The Conversation · Feb 10, 2025
Spoilt-for-choice selectors delay Marnus batting call Marnus Labuschagne's spot in the Test batting order appears up in the air amid a glut of options for selectors with the World Test Championship final looming. AAP · Feb 10, 2025
'Always good standing behind stumps on spinners': Alex Carey after sweeping Sri Lanka Test series NEW DELHI: After securing a 2-0 series win against Sri Lanka, Australia’s wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey reflected on the challenges and excitement of standing behind the stumps to the spinners in the longest format of the game. The Times of India · Feb 9, 2025
Sri Lanka begin soul-searching after Aussie rout Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva is "really sad" his side has lost their last four Test matches, having fallen to a 2-0 series loss to Australia. AAP · Feb 9, 2025
Kusal Mendis shows Sri Lankan teammates how it's done Kusal Mendis has proved the hero Sri Lanka needed late in the first innings of their second Test against Australia in Galle. AAP · Feb 7, 2025
Australia dominate Day 1 as Sri Lanka falter to 229-9 in second Test Australia took firm control of the second Test against Sri Lanka despite a spirited fightback from the hosts, who reached 229-9 at stumps on day one in Galle. The Times of India · Feb 6, 2025
AAP · Feb 6, 2025 Starc, Lyon important on 'tight' first day in Galle Australia walked all over Sri Lanka in the Test series opener but things didn't come as easily on day one of the second Test in Galle.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 5, 2025 Australia in pursuit of perfection as Sri Lanka seek to learn from their mistakes After one dominant performance in Galle the tourists cannot rely on Sri Lanka bringing about their own downfall again in the second Test
The Times of India · Feb 5, 2025 Australia fear rank turner for second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Galle Australia remain on high alert for a spin challenge as they head into the second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Thursday, despite already securing the series.
AAP · Feb 5, 2025 Smith flags 'last-minute' call on Cooper Connolly debut Australia's top six is set to remain the same for the second Sri Lanka Test, but a "last minute" decision will be taken to determine the bowling attack.
The Times of India · Feb 3, 2025 The Jasprit Bumrah 'nightmare continues' for Mitchell Marsh - Watch Even though India lost the five-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia 1-3, Jasprit Bumrah tormented the hosts by putting up an exhibition of right-arm fast bowling, which saw him winning the 'Player of the Series' award for his 32 wickets. But for Mitchell Marsh, the nightmare of facing Bumrah…
AAP · Feb 1, 2025 Sri Lanka rue missed chances in Aussie thrashing Australia have thrashed Sri Lanka in the first of two Test matches but things could have been different had the hosts made the most of their opportunities.
The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2025 Jon Lewis remains committed and promises review after England’s Ashes whitewash Australia completed an historic clean sweep with an innings and 122-run victory in the day/night Test in Melbourne.
The Times of India · Feb 1, 2025 One-off women's Test: Australia thrash England for historic Ashes whitewash NEW DELHI: Australia completed a historic women's Ashes whitewash on Saturday, defeating England by an innings and 122 runs in a one-off pink ball Test.
The Times of India · Feb 1, 2025 Australia script history with Sri Lanka rout in first Test NEW DELHI: Australia blew away Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs to record a historic win at Galle and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series on Saturday.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2025 England misery complete as Australia complete Women’s Ashes whitewash Australia canter to Test win by an innings and 122 runs with a day to spare to heap yet more humiliation on Heather Knight’s ragged tourists
The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2025 Women’s Ashes: Australia thrash England in Test to wrap up 16-0 sweep – as it happened Alana King bowls Australia to an innings victory as whitewashed England are bowled out for 148 to lose the Ashes 16-0