England Cricket boss Richard Gould fears the “financial viability” of Test cricket in his country if it is relegated in the proposed two-tier Test structure.
Victorian quick Fergus O’Neill emerges as potential Ashes weapon after impressive County Championship stint
Victorian seamer Fergus O’Neill has finished his County Championship stint as the competition’s leading wicket-taker, further cementing his status as a future Australian Test prospect.
Hazlewood shines again to top IPL wicket tally and set up another win for ladder leaders RCB – Wrap
Jasprit Bumrah returned figures of 4-22 to help Mumbai Indians defeat Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL on Sunday, while Krunal Pandya steered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the top of the table in a victory over Delhi Capitals.
Glenn Maxwell’s IPL nightmare gets even worse as reigning champs denied by rain — Wrap
Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings shared a point each after rain forced this Indian Premier League season’s first no result in Kolkata on Saturday.
Former Indian star Virender Sehwag reignites eight-year Glenn Maxwell feud with ‘holiday’ swipe
Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has reignited his long-running feud with Glenn Maxwell, accusing the Australian batter of treating the Indian Premier League as a “holiday”.
Cummins shines as five-time champs toppled in legend’s milestone match
Fast bowler Harshal Patel grabbed four wickets and Kamindu Mendis showed his allround skill as Sunrisers Hyderabad upstaged Chennai Super Kings by five wickets in Chennai on Friday.
‘I can’t breathe’: Michael Slater sentenced after vicious attacks and months of abuse
The disturbing downfall of Australian Test star Michael Slater has been laid bare in court, revealing months of alcohol-fuelled violence, stalking, and threats, including two brutal strangulation attacks.
The former Australian Test cricketer was sentenced to four years in jail for the series of violent and horrific domestic violence offences, but was immediately released on a fully suspended sentence after already spending more than a year in custody.
‘Hazlegod’: $2m Aussie paceman stuns with big haul in IPL death-bowling masterclass
Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood starred with 4-33 in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s 11-run IPL win at home against Rajasthan Royals, who won the toss and chose to field first Thursday (Friday AEST).
‘Seen it all’: Shock at ‘bizarre’ walk-off as Cummins hints at change after slump continues
Star batsman Rohit Sharma smashed 76 and pace bowler Trent Boult claimed 4-26 as a bizarre walk-off stunned in the Mumbai Indians’ dominant win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday.
‘I still get flashbacks at night’: England legend Andrew Flintoff opens up in first interview since horrific car crash
Former England star Andrew Flintoff has revealed the extent of the mental health struggles he has endured since his horrific car crash on the set of television program Top Gear.
‘He will be missed’: Former Australian cricketer Keith Stackpole dies aged 84
Former Australian and Victorian cricketer Keith Stackpole has died aged 84 from a suspected heart attack.
KL Rahul powers Delhi towards thumping victory over Lucknow
India’s KL Rahul hit an unbeaten 57 to steer Delhi Capitals to an emphatic eight-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants and get his side back to winning ways in the IPL on Tuesday.
Ex-Test opener Michael Slater sentenced over domestic violence offences but released from jail
Former Australian Test opener Michael Slater has received a suspended four-year prison sentence but was released from jail after pleading guilty to a raft of domestic violence charges.
Defending champs hammered as Titans batsman stars to extend ladder lead — IPL Wrap
Shubman Gill led from the front with his 55-ball 90 to help Gujarat Titans hammer the defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs on Monday and consolidate their top spot in the IPL.
Kohli breaks Warner’s stunning IPL record as fellow Indian veteran roars back to life – Wrap
Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 73 and Rohit Sharma struck form with 76 not out in match-winning knocks for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians in an IPL super Sunday.