SYDNEY: Travis Head’s aggressive batting and stand-in captain Steve Smith tactical decisions were hailed as key factors in Australia 4-1 Ashes series victory over England, with the nation’s media celebrating a dominant home campaign. The fifth Test in Sydney ended in a five-wicket win for Australia, securing their hold on the urn for at least […]
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Australia complete 4-1 Ashes sweep with final Test win
SYDNEY: Australia win the fifth and final Ashes Test against England on Thursday by five wickets, sealing a dominant 4-1 series victory and sending retiring Usman Khawaja off on a high note. The hosts chased a target of 160, reaching it after lunch on day five with Cameron Green unbeaten on 22 and Alex Carey […]
Sydney Sixers give Babar Azam a unique ‘056’ jersey
Australia’s Big Bash League team, Sydney Sixers, has introduced a special jersey number for Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam. The announcement comes ahead of the BBL Season 15, starting on December 14, 2025. Babar will represent the Sixers in the tournament, which runs until January 25, 2026. Babar arrived in Sydney this week to join […]
Starc surpasses Akram as most prolific left-arm pacer in Test history
Australian veteran Mitchell Starc became the most prolific left-arm paceman in Test history on Thursday, surpassing Pakistan great Wasim Akram. The 35-year-old bagged England’s Harry Brook at the Gabba in Brisbane on day one of the day-night second Ashes Test for his 415th wicket since his debut at the same ground 14 years ago. It […]
Starc becomes Test cricket’s leading left-arm wicket-taker
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc became the most prolific left-arm bowler in Test history on Thursday. He surpassed Pakistan legend Wasim Akram. Starc claimed his 415th wicket by dismissing England’s Harry Brook at the Gabba in Brisbane. The 35-year-old reached this milestone in his 102nd Test, while Wasim Akram achieved 414 wickets in 104 matches. Starc […]
69-ball 123: Head stars in rapid Ashes victory over England
Australia crushed England by eight wickets in the first Ashes Test at Perth Stadium on Saturday. Makeshift opener Travis Head smashed a 69-ball 123, guiding his team to chase 205 runs. The hosts finished the match in under two days, leaving England reeling after a batting collapse. England started their second innings at 65-1, building […]
Starc’s 10 wickets, Boland’s brilliance put Australia in control
Australia mounted a strong comeback in the first Ashes Test on day two at Perth Stadium on Saturday. England was bowled out for 164 at tea, leaving the hosts needing 205 runs to win. The visitors’ middle and lower order collapsed under pressure from Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland. England resumed the second session at […]
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 […]
Starc steps away from t20s, eyes Test and ODI glory
Australia’s fast bowler Mitchell Starc has retired from Twenty20 internationals just six months before the World Cup. The 35-year-old left-armer wants to focus on extending his career in Test and One-Day cricket. Starc is Australia’s second-highest wicket-taker in T20Is with 79 wickets from 65 matches. Starc said Test cricket has always been his top priority. […]
Starc shines as Australia set massive 282-run target for South Africa in WTC final
Australia put South Africa under huge pressure by setting a target of 282 runs in the World Test Championship final. Mitchell Starc led the charge with an unbeaten 58 runs, helping Australia build a strong second-innings total. His solid partnership with Josh Hazlewood added 59 crucial runs for the last wicket. South Africa now face […]