England cricket great Ian Botham said he was “nearly catch of the day” after being pulled out of crocodile infested waters by his former Ashes rival Merv Hughes while on a fishing trip in Australia.
Rauf reality check for Aussies; English great raises pace concerns — Australia vs Pakistan Talking Points
A stunning nine-wicket triumph by Pakistan over Australia at Adelaide Oval on Friday night has set the scene for a decider to the one day international series in Perth on Sunday, with the reigning World Champions well below their best in two matches to date.
‘Passion got the best of me’: West Indies bowler Alzarri Joseph hit with two-match suspension
West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph was hit with a two-match suspension on Thursday after storming off the field during the series-clinching ODI win over England.
Pakistan humiliate Australia to square ODI series with nine-wicket rout
- Australia 163; Pakistan 169-1
- First home nine-wicket defeat in an ODI since 1992
World champions Australia have been embarrassed by Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval, suffering one of the heaviest defeats in their ODI history.
After posting only 163, Australia were then punished in the field by Pakistan’s openers Saim Ayub (82) and Abdullah Shafique (64 not out) as the tourists raced to a nine-wicket victory in the second ODI with 141 balls to spare. It is the first time since 1992 Australia have lost a home ODI by nine wickets. They avoided becoming the first Australian team to lose a white-ball match at home by 10 wickets when Adam Zampa ended the 137-run opening stand.
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Ellyse Perry’s blistering start to the domestic summer has continued as she steered the Sydney Sixers home with an unbeaten 48 to claim an easy victory over the Melbourne Stars.
‘I’m ready to go’: Marcus Harris puts hand up for vacancy with stellar knock as India rue contentious call
Australia A is on track for a series sweep over India A after another eventful day at the MCG as opener Marcus Harris pressed his case for a Test recall with a gritty fifty.
‘One of our worst’: Woeful Aussies stunned in embarrassing loss to set up ODI series decider
Pakistan has given itself a massive chance of upsetting reigning world champions Australia on home turf after squaring the one day series with a dominant win in Adelaide on Friday.
Ladder-leading Thunder beat Heat amid superstar’s second life after review blunder
The Sydney Thunder have consolidated their spot at the top of the WBBL table with a 19-run win over the Heat, but they made life tougher than it needed to be after they failed to review a clear caught behind that was missed in the run chase.
Selection race takes late twist; forgotten star’s blow opens door to shock bolter: Talking Points
With the MCG pitch tinged with green and a potential debut for Australia on the cards against India, it was scarcely a surprise that Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney sent India A into bat on Thursday morning after winning the toss.
Aussies’ double blow as leading candidate hits stumbling block despite dominant day: Aus A Wrap
On a day Australia A dominated their Indian rivals at the MCG, it seems extraordinary to suggest the ultimate result was one of disappointment with a view to the Border Gavaskar Trophy beginning in a fortnight.
‘Absolutely livid’: West Indies bowler Alzarri Joseph storms off field after bizarre altercation
West Indies bowler Alzarri Joseph stormed off the field following a bizarre altercation with his captain during the third ODI against England in Bridgetown on Thursday morning AEDT.
‘Blown my mind’: Aussie superstar granted second life after ‘no one appealed’ in certain run-out
Ellyse Perry has escaped a certain run-out after not a single Hurricanes fielder appealed, with one commentator saying the moment has “blown my mind”.
‘Imperious’ pair smoke rapid tons for SA; Aussie bowlers find groove: One-Day Wrap
Mackenzie Harvey and Daniel Drew have hit monster centuries for South Australia against Victoria, with Australia’s white-ball batting depth on full display at Karen Rolton Oval.
‘Gets you nowhere’: The big question looming over Australia’s ‘genius’ white ball phenomenon
Jake Fraser-McGurk has been implored to find a ‘second gear’ with his batting for Australia, with questions on his style of play asked after his side’s two-wicket win over Pakistan on Monday.
‘Squashed it as fast as they could’: David Warner calls for India ball-tampering probe
- Retired opener wants Cricket Australia to explain investigation
- Umpire claimed ‘scratch’ on ball in tour match against Australia A
David Warner has accused Cricket Australia of sweeping the India A ball-tampering accusation under the carpet, suggesting officials had quickly “squashed” the issue before the Test summer.
Warner officially declared closure on his own ball-tampering scandal on Wednesday, after being announced as the Sydney Thunder’s new BBL captain. The 38-year-old’s appointment comes just a fortnight after his lifetime leadership ban was lifted, removing the last remaining sanction from Australia’s 2018 ball-tampering saga.
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