Azmatullah Omarzai’s all-round show and an unbeaten century by Sai Sudharsan marked the return of Indian Premier League action on Sunday with victories for Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans.
Starc set for $400k sacrifice as fellow Aussie to return to IPL despite injury concerns
Mitchell Starc has become the highest profile Australian cricketer to withdraw from the remainder of the Indian Premier League amid concerns over the India-Pakistan conflict.
‘Ensure that our cricketers are not shut-out of history’: Windies plead for Olympic chance
Cricket West Indies have urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to give Caribbean nations a chance to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Games and avoid the region being “shut-out of history”.
IPL eases replacement players rules as international stars withdraw following India-Pakistan conflict
The Indian Premier League on Wednesday introduced temporary replacements for the remainder of the tournament to allow franchises to fill open spots due to withdrawals of overseas players.
‘Let he without sin…’: SA coach lashes Paine, flings barbs at Aussies as fuse lit for fiery final
South African coach Shukri Conrad has laid out the increased motivation to “topple” Australia in the World Test Championship final, hitting out at the “big three” notion after making it to the Lord’s decider ahead of India and England.
Aussie stars vow to return to the subcontinent for T20 commitments after ceasefire
Pakistan’s T20 League is set to resume from Saturday after it was postponed following a series of attacks by India and Pakistan last week, with Australian David Warner vowing to return.
Injury-riddled South Africans unveil six-man pace attack for Aussie Lord’s clash
Kagiso Rabada will lead a South African pace bowling attack weakened by injury in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s in London from June 11 to 15.
Staggering truth behind exile; spin reality now clear as Shield heroics rewarded — Winners and Losers
Cameron Green and Sam Konstas have been named in Australia’s squad for the World Test Championship final and Test tour of the West Indies.
‘Not finished product’: Bailey’s big opener call as Aussie selector lifts lid on Konstas dilemma
Teenage tornado Sam Konstas remains in contention to open in the World Test Championship Final against South Africa at Lord’s next month despite a belief in Australia cricket that a specialist opener is not a necessity.
Aussies make call on Konstas, red-hot opener snubbed as new quick named in Test squad
Australia has unveiled its squad for next month’s World Test Championship final and the Test tour of the West Indies, with teenage opener Sam Konstas included despite lingering uncertainty about his spot in the national side.
Cricket Australia leaves decision to return to India for IPL up to players
Cricket Australia is working with the Australian government and BCCI around “security arrangements and safety” for players set to return to action in the IPL in India as a clash with preparations for the World Test Championship final looms.
South African cricket boss slams Tim Paine for ‘naive’ drug ban criticism
South African cricket boss Andrew Breetzke has defended the process which allowed fast bowler Kagiso Rabada to serve just a one-month ban for a positive drug test allowing him to take on Australia in the World Test Championship final calling critics including Tim Paine “naive”.
Former Test opener Marcus Harris cracks third County Championship century
Marcus Harris’ third County Championship century for Lancashire has given Australian selectors plenty to ponder ahead of next month’s World Test Championship final.
$16b tournament to resume this week as tensions ease between nuclear-armed rivals
The remainder of the Indian Premier League will be played between May 17 and June 3 across six venues, the country’s cricket board announced Monday.
‘Deeply saddened’: Aussie cricket legend Bob Cowper dead at age 84
Aussie cricket legend Bob Cowper has died at the age of 84.