SYDNEY: Australian police have announced enhanced security arrangements for the fifth Ashes Test between Australia and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground, following a deadly attack at Bondi Beach last month that left 15 people dead. The attack took place on December 14 at a Hanukkah event near Bondi Beach, where alleged father-and-son gunmen opened […]
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England snap 15-year losing streak to win chaotic 4th Ashes Test
A fighting England won their first Test on Australian soil in 15 years Saturday, restoring their battered pride with a gutsy four-wicket victory to clinch a chaotic fourth Ashes clash that was all over inside two days. The pumped-up tourists dismissed Australia for 132 soon after lunch in front of a bumper 92,045 crowd at […]
Khawaja overlooked as Cummins, Lyon return for third Ashes Test
Captain Pat Cummins and spinner Nathan Lyon have returned to the Australia XI for the third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide but opener Usman Khawaja has been left out, leaving his Test career at a cross-roads. Cummins returns from a back injury after missing the opening Tests in Perth and Brisbane, while Lyon is […]
Heightened security for Adelaide Test after Bondi shootings
ADELAIDE: Police armed with rifles will form part of a strengthened security presence at the third Ashes Test between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval, following the deadly Bondi Beach shooting, officials said. Flags will be flown at half-mast, and a moment of silence will be observed before the match. Read More: Desperate England looking […]
Desperate England looking for Ashes miracle in Adelaide
England are on the ropes and “need a miracle” heading into Wednesday’s third Ashes Test in Adelaide, with ruthless Australia boosted by the return of Pat Cummins as they look to seal the series. Eight-wicket defeats in Perth and Brisbane mean England have now gone 17 Tests since winning in Australia, dating back to their […]
Australia smashes 500+ in Ashes Test for first time since 2022
Australia breached 500 runs in a Test match for the first time since 2022 during the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. Both teams displayed strong performances as they fought intensely for the Ashes Trophy. Australia currently leads the series 1-0. The historic rivalry continues to produce records. Fast bowler Mitchell Starc surpassed Wasim Akram’s 414 […]
Australia race clear of England to seize control of second Ashes Test
A relentless Australia seized a 44-run lead over England in the day-night second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Friday, with aggressive opener Jake Weatherald and Steve Smith leading the charge. By stumps the hosts had not only reeled in England’s first-innings 334 but raced clear, ending a draining day two on 378-6 in front of […]
Australia’s Cummins, Inglis in frame for second Ashes Test
Australia captain Steve Smith has declined to rule out a surprise return for fast bowler Pat Cummins for the second Ashes Test against England, while backing middle order option Josh Inglis to make a difference if picked by selectors. Regular skipper Cummins missed Australia’s eight-wicket win in the Perth opener while recovering from a back […]
Mark Wood´s knee issue puts him in doubt for the second Ashes Test
Mark Wood looks set to miss the second Ashes Test after sitting out England’s first training session in Brisbane. The Durham pace bowler remained at the team hotel to rest an issue with his left knee while the remainder of the side returned to work with an optional session at Allan Border Field. England have […]
No Cummins as Australia name unchanged squad for 2nd Ashes Test
Skipper Pat Cummins was left out of an unchanged Australia squad named Friday for the day-night second Ashes Test against England in Brisbane as he battles back from injury, but under-pressure opener Usman Khawaja kept his place. Fellow star paceman Josh Hazlewood was also absent, as expected, as he continues his recovery from a hamstring […]