The global cricket community united to honour 17-year-old Melbourne cricketer Ben Austin, who tragically passed away after a training accident. From the MCG to Sheffield Shield matches, players wore black armbands and observed moments of silence as Australia and India led emotional tributes to a young life that embodied the true spirit of cricket. 🏏
A heartbreaking moment for Australian cricket — 17-year-old Ben Austin lost his life after a training accident in Melbourne. His passing has left the Ferntree Gully Cricket Club and the wider cricket community in deep mourning.
As Pakistan and South Africa begin their T20 World Cup preparations, all eyes turn to the comebacks of Babar Azam and Quinton de Kock. While Babar returns to stabilize Pakistan’s batting under new captain Salman Ali Agha, De Kock’s comeback strengthens a second-string South African side ahead of their India tour. With both teams experimenting…
Australia sealed the ODI series against India at Adelaide Oval thanks to Matthew Short’s career-best knock, Cooper Connolly’s cool finish, and Adam Zampa’s match-winning spell. Despite fifties from Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer, India couldn’t recover from early strikes by Xavier Bartlett and missed chances in the field.
Marnus Labuschagne’s blazing domestic form has caught everyone’s eye — including Steve Smith, who says his teammate has made a “pretty big statement” with four centuries in five innings. As Labuschagne eyes a return for the Ashes, questions remain about where he’ll bat in Australia’s Test lineup.
A major shake-up in Pakistan cricket! Shaheen Shah Afridi has officially been named Pakistan’s new ODI captain, replacing Mohammad Rizwan. The decision signals a bold new direction from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following recent struggles in white-ball cricket.
🏟️ Perth’s Pace Challenge – A New Battlefield for India
The Perth pitch was a drastic shift from the slow tracks of the Champions Trophy. In Dubai, India thrived with spin-heavy line-ups, playing just one fast bowler. But in Australia, the script flipped — bounce, swing, and raw pace ruled.
India entered with stacked batting…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma returned to training in Perth with renewed focus ahead of India’s ODI series against Australia, drawing excitement from fans as they regained rhythm and sparked anticipation for a thrilling summer of cricket.
Australia faces early squad changes ahead of the ODI series against India, with leg-spinner Adam Zampa opting out of the Perth opener to be with his family, and wicketkeeper Josh Inglis sidelined due to a calf injury. Matthew Kuhnemann and Josh Philippe have been called up, bringing fresh dynamics to the squad. As selectors juggle…
Pat Cummins’ fitness ahead of the Ashes has become the biggest talking point in Australian cricket. As the skipper battles a lower back issue with just six weeks to go, doubts rise — but Mitchell Starc remains confident. Starc insists Cummins is a rare talent who can perform without full preparation, sparking debate over risk,…
Fitness clouds loom over Pat Cummins ahead of the Ashes 2025, with the Australian skipper still recovering from a back injury. With just weeks to go before the first Test in Perth, his availability — and Australia’s bowling balance — hangs in the balance.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to return for the ODI leg of India’s Australia tour starting October 19. As selectors meet this weekend, questions loom around workload management, Hardik Pandya’s replacement, the pace attack, and who will fill the wicketkeeper’s role with Rishabh Pant sidelined.
