Fast bowler Nathan Ellis took a career best four-wicket haul as an understrength Australia shocked Pakistan by 41 runs in the second one-day international in Lahore on Tuesday, levelling the three-match series 1-1.
Big Bash teams ‘set to merge’ as two new Melbourne sides loom in sell-off stunner
Melbourne’s two Big Bash League teams are set to merge, as part of Cricket Australia’s major revamp of the T20 competition.
CONFIRMED: Ashes legend’s Big Bash return locked in as new Thunder coach unveiled
The Sydney Thunder have confirmed one of the most significant off-field acquisitions in Big Bash League history, announcing former England captain Andrew Flintoff as the club’s new head coach.
‘The hell is this?’: Club brutally mocked as error-riddled ‘AI slop’ promo sparks ugly backlash
The Manchester Super Giants have come under heavy scrutiny for sharing a AI-generated promotion video riddled with bizarre continuity errors.
ICC approves radical pink-ball experiment to fix Test cricket’s most annoying problem
Cricket’s governing body revealed on Monday it would trial the use of pink-coloured balls in Test matches to maximise play during bad light.
‘Stuff you dream of’: Vintage Virat knock secures back-to-back IPL titles as Aussie duo star
Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75 and inspired bowling led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second straight Indian Premier League title with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans on Sunday.
Aussie selectors left red-faced as axed opener shines; Green’s worrying slump continue
Australia’s batters once again failed to tame the subcontinent’s spinning decks as Pakistan cruised towards a five-wicket victory in Saturday’s ODI series opener in Rawalpindi.
Undermanned Aussies spun out in woeful batting effort as debutant creates history
Spinner Arafat Minhas became the first Pakistan bowler to take five wickets on his ODI debut on Saturday as the hosts eased to a five-wicket win over Australia in the series opener in Rawalpindi.
Teenage prodigy’s Aussie debut locked in as speedster ends seven-year hiatus
Australian teenager Ollie Peake will make his international debut this weekend, selected for Saturday’s series opener against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, captain Josh Inglis has confirmed.
Teen sensation goes ballistic again but India skipper steals the show to seal IPL final berth
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 96 was in vain as Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets on Friday to set up an IPL final against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
‘Gap that presents at the top’: Under-fire Green in consideration for surprise opener promotion
Cameron Green will be considered as Australia’s newest Test opener, partnering with Travis Head in attempt to squeeze both him and Beau Webster into the XI, per a report.
‘It affected him’: Monty ‘guilty’ over Smith spat… but can’t resist final jab as Warne regret lingers
Former England spinner Monty Panesar has confessed he wants to apologise to Steve Smith next time he sees the Australian batter following their war of words ahead of the recent Ashes series.
Why experiment could make or break Green; prodigy’s ‘sink or swim’ moment — Australia vs Pakistan ODI Series Talking Pts
Australia’s 18-month journey towards its World Cup defence campaign commences this weekend with three ODIs against Pakistan in the subcontinent.
‘Absolute joke’: Record-breaking scenes as 15yo prodigy destroys Cummins in ‘pure magic’
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lashed a staggering 12 sixes to lead Rajasthan Royals to an IPL play-off showdown against Gujarat Titans after a 47-run drubbing of Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday.
Lyon on track for Test return despite ‘flat spots’… but Aussie selection not guaranteed
National coach Andrew McDonald remains hopeful that Nathan Lyon will recover from his injury before the Test series against Bangladesh, but stopped short of guaranteeing the veteran spinner’s selection if available.