Pink ball no solution in Khawaja’s eyes for bad light on January 4, 2024Usman Khawaja has urged officials not to tinker too much with Test cricket or introduce a pink ball to solve bad light, after half of day two was lost to weather at the SCG. On a day meant to belong to David Warner and the opener’s Test farewell, Sydney’s weather stepped in, with play stopped […]
Australia defend short-ball tactics after late runs on January 4, 2024Mitch Marsh has defended Australia’s short-pitched approach to Pakistan’s tail, despite Pakistan adding 86 runs for the last wicket at the SCG. Pakistan were able to fight their way back into the game late on day one, after they had slumped to 9-227 in their first innings. Aamir Jamal was the mainstay late for the […]
‘Shocker’: Pakistan greats slam resting of Shaheen on January 4, 2024Waqar Younis and Wasim Akram have slammed Pakistan’s decision to rest pace weapon and spiritual leader Shaheen Afridi from the final Test of the series with Australia at the SCG. With victory in the three-match series now out of reach, Pakistan omitted Afridi at the toss on Wednesday, hoping to keep him fresh for their […]
Pakistan rest Afridi, drop Imam-ul-Haq for Sydney on January 3, 2024SYDNEY: Pakistan have made the call to rest ace paceman Shaheen Shah Afridi and drop opening batter Imam-ul-Haq for the third Test against Australia at the SCG. With little to play for other than World Test Championship points, Pakistan made the call to leave out their inspirational leader of the attack in Afridi. That will […]
Djokovic shakes off wrist scare to defeat Lehecka on January 3, 2024brisbane: Novak Djokovic has overcome a wrist issue to defeat Jiri Lehecka 6-1 6-7 (7-3) 6-1 and send Serbia through to the United Cup quarter-finals. The world No.1 was troubled by his right wrist during practice on Tuesday morning, with the injury requiring intense treatment from his physio. Djokovic was cleared to play his singles […]
I can go deep at Australian Open: Alex de Minaur on January 3, 2024perth: Belief is growing that Alex de Minaur can become the first Australian man in 48 years to win the Australian Open – as long as he remembers to bring his weapons. De Minaur showcased his awesome potential on Monday night when he crushed world No.10 Taylor Fritz 6-4 6-2 at the United Cup in […]
Cummins makes critics eat their words after big 2023 on December 31, 2023Pat Cummins’ greatest feat in 2023 may be the fact he has surely now silenced his most vocal critics. Accused of being “woke” by conservative fans and scrutinised as a fast-bowling captain, Cummins has rarely had it easy in the court of opinion. But even his harshest critic could surely only applaud him after 2023. […]
Green still a chance to replace Warner in opener’s race on December 31, 2023Andrew McDonald has left the door open for Cameron Green to replace David Warner at the top of the Test order, refusing to limit the candidate pool to specialist openers. Warner will play his final Test in Sydney next week, fulfilling his ambition for a home farewell after announcing his retirement plans last June. Australia […]
Cummins masterclass inspires Australia to MCG Test win on December 30, 2023Pat Cummins’ second 10-wicket haul in Tests has powered Australia to a thrilling 79-run win over Pakistan at the MCG. The Australia captain made all the crucial breakthroughs late on Friday as the hosts bowled Pakistan out for 237 to win the Boxing Day Test. Pakistan fought bravely but lost 5-18 during a chaotic finish […]
Pakistan fume over umpiring and technology in defeat on December 30, 2023Pakistan coach Mohammad Hafeez has launched a scathing attack on officiating in the Boxing Day Test, claiming his side outplayed Australia only for technology to decide the match. In a fiery postscript to Australia’s 79-run victory on Friday, the former Pakistan spinner questioned the consistency of decision-making in the match. He was also particularly upset […]