From a teenager’s stunning feat on the Olympic stage to records falling on the track and field, there were plenty of reasons to smile as Australian sports fans in 2024.
‘Not going to apologise’: SA coach hits back at criticism of Proteas ‘easy run’ to WTC Final
South African coach Shukri Conrad brushed off criticism about the uneven scheduling of the World Test Championship after his team qualified for the final.
Afghan skipper reclaims phenomenal batting record as rain confines run-fest Test to a draw
Afghanistan veteran Hashmatullah Shahidi and Zimbabwe rookie Brian Bennett starred as the first Test was drawn after a rain-shortened final day in Bulawayo on Monday.
‘I can explain’: Truth behind Travis Head’s bizarre wicket celebration
Travis Head’s bizarre celebration at a key moment of the Boxing Day Test has now been explained.
‘The best Test match I’ve been involved in’: Pat’s praise for MCG thriller, reveals Starc’s SCG status
After a thrilling Boxing Day Test triumph Australian captain Pat Cummins rates “right at the top” of his celebrated career, the Test team’s focus will turn to ensuring the nation retains its focus to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
‘Will be livid’: India captain tries to explain star’s ‘frustrating’ brain fade that triggered MCG collapse
So often the catalyst and X-factor with the bat for his country, Rishabh Pant’s moment of madness late on Day 5 ignited an incredible collapse that now leaves the tourists on thin ice heading to Sydney next week.
Glaring Konstas flaw ‘will go around the world’; India’s brutal skipper reality: Fourth Test Talking Pts
One of the greatest Test matches in the modern era has left Australia with one hand on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy heading into the Sydney series finale next week.
Captain Cummins’ perfect ten as under-fire Aussie struggles yet again: MCG Test Player Ratings
India will need to win the fifth Test in Sydney to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after Australia clinched a dramatic 184-run victory at the MCG on Monday.
‘Jaiswal was clearly not out’: BCCI heavyweight slams crucial DRS call amid Sharma’s odd admission
Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins have responded to Yashasvi Jaiswal’s contentious dismissal that swung the fourth Test in Australia’s favour, as the BCCI vice-president slammed the third umpire.
’Don’t speak’: Marnus loses the plot with ‘worst appeal in history’
Marnus Labuschagne was left red-faced when his antics left even his own teammates frustrated during the rollercoaster fifth day of the Boxing Day Test on Monday.
‘Still in the best six batters in the country’: Teammate launches firm defence of under-fire Marsh
Ashton Agar has come to the defence of close friend and Western Australian teammate Mitch Marsh, saying the struggling all-rounder is “still in the best six batters in the country”.
The Boxing Day miracle! Aussies win MCG epic as seven-wicket collapse stuns India
Australia has taken a 2-1 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after winning the Boxing Day Test against India by 184 runs, with the hosts snaring seven wickets in a dramatic evening session on day five at the MCG.
Afghan skipper nears team’s second double ton in one innings as rain hits epic bat-a-thon
Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi was unbeaten on 179 as Afghanistan trailed Zimbabwe by 71 runs after a rain-shortened fourth day of the first Test in Bulawayo on Sunday.
South Africa creep past Pakistan after dramatic collapse to reach WTC final
- Pakistan 211 and 237; South Africa 301 and 150-8
- Mohammad Abbas takes 6-54 but denied famous win
Fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen turned batting heroes as South Africa edged out Pakistan by two wickets to win a thrilling first Test at Centurion and book themselves a place in next year’s World Test Championship final.
Rabada scored 31 and Jansen 16 in an unbeaten partnership of 51 off 50 balls to see South Africa over the line and deny Pakistan a dramatic comeback victory after Mohammed Abbas took six wickets as he shredded through the home batting order.
Continue reading...South Africa narrowly avoid 18-year low to book maiden WTC Final amid Test epic
South Africa narrowly avoided an 18-year low against Pakistan on Sunday to book their spot in the World Test Championship Final, with their tail successfully chasing a tedious fourth-innings target of 148.