Australian stars Glenn Maxwell and Steve Waugh have emerged among the franchise owners of a new European Twenty20 league set to launch in August, marking the latest effort to expand cricket’s footprint beyond its traditional strongholds. The European T20 Premier League (ETPL), backed by the cricket boards of Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands, has been […]
Glenn Maxwell
Maxwell leaves ODI stage with fireworks, eyes t20 domination
Australia’s star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals (ODIs) to focus on T20 cricket. The decision comes ahead of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, set to be held in India and Sri Lanka. Cricket Australia confirmed the news on Monday, highlighting Maxwell’s intention to prioritize shorter formats and franchise leagues […]
Mitchell Owen likely to miss PSL 10 as IPL commitment takes priority
RAWALPINDI – Australian batter Mitchell Owen is expected to miss the remainder of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10, as reports suggest he will stay with Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The 23-year-old, who was signed by Punjab Kings as a replacement for Glenn Maxwell, had initially planned to complete his stint […]
Aakash Chopra questions Punjab King’s loyalty to Glenn Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell’s poor performance in IPL 2025 has raised doubts about his place in Punjab Kings’ playing XI. The Australian batter has managed only 48 runs in six innings, averaging just eight with a strike rate under 100. Maxwell’s best performance was a mere 30 runs against Rajasthan Royals earlier this month, further highlighting his […]
Smith, Warner return for Australia’s World Cup defence
The return of Steve Smith and David Warner to Australia’s squad for the Cricket World Cup came as little surprise on Monday but selectors still managed to cause a stir by omitting strike bowler Josh Hazlewood and in-form batsman Peter Handscomb. Former skipper Smith and Warner were eligible for Aaron Finch’s side after their 12-month […]