BRISBANE – England’s head coach Brendon McCullum has admitted that his team’s heavy training schedule may have contributed to their eight-wicket loss to Australia in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. The defeat left the tourists 2-0 down in the series, with Australia comfortably chasing a modest target of 65 runs. Read More: McCullum eyes […]
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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 […]
England cricket mourns Robin Smith, dies aged 62
Former England cricketer Robin Smith has died unexpectedly at age 62 in his South Perth apartment, Hampshire announced Tuesday. The South African-born batsman played 62 Tests for England between 1988 and 1996. Smith’s family described him as a “beloved father” and “cherished brother,” expressing profound sadness at his passing. Nicknamed “The Judge,” Smith scored 4,236 […]
Duckett and Pope defy Starc as England take control on day two of Perth Ashes Test
PERTH – Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope staged a resolute 59-run partnership on day two of the first Ashes Test on Saturday, putting England firmly in control after dismissing Australia for just 132 in their first innings. At lunch, the visitors were 59-1, leading by 99, with Duckett on 28 and Pope unbeaten on 24. […]
Starc wrecks England in Ashes opener
Australia’s Ashes defence got off to a perfect start on Friday as Mitchell Starc tore through England’s batting lineup, claiming a career-best 7-58 to bowl them out for 172 before tea on day one of the Perth Test. The visitors’ first-innings collapse left Australia trailing by 157 runs, entering the break at 15-1 after debutant […]