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South Africa captain Temba Bavuma sustains elbow injury two months before WTC final
Johannesburg, April 10: South Africa Test captain Temba Bavuma has suffered an elbow injury, which has prevented him from taking part in the domestic first-class final, which kicks off in Johannesburg on Thursday, according to a report on ESPN Cricinfo.
Marsh needs to take decision on red-ball cricket and bowling future, says Johnson
New Delhi, April 3: Former Australia fast-bowler Mitchell Johnson said all-rounder Mitchell Marsh needs to decide whether he wants to still play red-ball cricket and more importantly, if he can shoulder bowling duties.
Women's T20I Rankings: Mooney remains on top as Litchfield, Voll and Sutherland gain big
Dubai, April 1: Australia opener Beth Mooney maintained her place as the No.1 ranked T20I batter in the latest ICC Women's T20I Rankings released on Tuesday.
Konstas, Kuhnemann, Webster earn maiden deals as Australia unveil central contract list for 2025-26
Canberra, April 1: Explosive opener Sam Konstas and left-arm orthodox spinner Matthew Kuhnemann have been rewarded for their rollercoaster summers and have been added to Cricket Australia's central contract list for 2025-26.
India to tour Australia for ODI and T20I series in October, ahead of 2026 T20 World Cup
New Delhi, March 31: India is set to embark on a crucial white-ball tour of Australia later this year, featuring three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and five T20 Internationals (T20Is). The highly anticipated series will serve as a key test for both teams ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup in 2026, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Scott Boland ready to give it all in WTC final against South Africa
New Delhi, March 31: After an impressive performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, Australia quick Scott Boland has set his sights on the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s.
Lyon says he is 'all well and good' for WTC final after overcoming hip issue
New Delhi, March 31: Australia’s veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon has declared himself fit to play the World Test Championship Final in June after overcoming a hip issue he battled during the side’s Test series against India and Sri Lanka held earlier this year.
Green declares himself fit ahead of playing return via county stint
New Delhi, March 31: Australia's fast-bowling all-rounder Cameron Green said he is all fit and healthy to make a return to competitive cricket as a batter only in his upcoming county championship stint in England, with an eye to push for selection in the World Test Championship Final, happening in Lord's in June.
Australia announce action-packed 2025/26 home season fixtures
Melbourne, March 30: Cricket Australia on Sunday announced a blockbuster schedule for the men and women's senior teams for the upcoming 2025/26 home season.
Batting with the best in the world raises your standards, says Voll on learning from Mooney
Wellington, March 26: Young Australian batter Georgia Voll has credited her mentor and opening partner Beth Mooney for shaping her game after a breakout performance in the 3-0 series sweep against New Zealand. Voll, who smashed a career-best 75 off 57 balls in the final T20I, highlighted how batting alongside Mooney has elevated her standards.
Sophie Devine, Melie Kerr, Lea Tahuhu return as New Zealand Women announce squad for T20I series against Australia
Wellington, March 19: Several big names like Sophie Devine, Melie Kerr, and Lea Tahuhu rejoined the squad as New Zealand Women on Wednesday announced their T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against Australia.
Shami is a world-class player for a reason: Connolly on semi-final challenge
Melbourne March 14,: With Matthew Short sidelined due to injury ahead of Australia's Champions Trophy semi-final clash, the team management made a bold decision to bring in Cooper Connolly as the opener alongside Travis Head, as per the official website of ICC.
India clinch triumphant victory in ODI deaf series against Australia
New Delhi, March 13: The three-day ODI deaf series played between India and Australia concluded on Wednesday, after intense actions and stellar performances by the deaf cricket squads of both teams at Karnail Singh Stadium in New Delhi.
Preparartions begin for Test Cricket's 150th anniversary match under lights in Melbourne
Melbourne March 11,: Test cricket's 150th anniversary will be commemorated with flair, as Australia and England prepare to clash under lights at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The 150th Anniversary Test will commence two years from Tuesday, from March 11 to March 15, 2027 - in a significant day-night showcase, reported Cricket.com.au.
Australia-England to play historic day-night match at MCG to mark 150th Test anniversary
Melbourne, March 11: Australia and England will play a day-night Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in March 2027 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Test cricket, the Cricket Australia announced on Tuesday.
Champions Trophy: Kohli, Iyer playing well is biggest takeaway for India, says Paranjape
New Delhi, March 5: Jatin Paranjape, the former India cricketer and national selector, believes Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer playing well as a pair was the biggest takeaway for the Rohit Sharma-led side in their absorbing five-wicket win over Australia in the semifinal in Dubai.
Champions Trophy: Ian Healy slams Connolly's reckless approach in SF against India
New Delhi, March 5: Former Australian cricketer Ian Healy has launched a scathing critique of Cooper Connolly's batting approach in Australia's ICC Champions Trophy semi-final defeat against India.
Steve Smith retires from ODI cricket after Champions Trophy semifinal exit
Dubai, March 5: Australia's star batter Steve Smith has announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals, bringing an end to a remarkable 14-year career in the 50-over format. He will continue to be available for Test and T20I selection.
Champions Trophy: Shastri presents 'Fielder of the match' medal to Iyer in SF win over Aus
Dubai, March 5: Former India cricketer and ex-coach Ravi Shastri presented Shreyas Iyer the 'Fielder of the Match' medal for his ripper of the throw like a bullet in India's Champions Trophy semifinal win against world champions Australia on Tuesday.
Shami set the tone, Virat stood out...: Cricket fraternity hails Team India for win in CT semis against Australia
New Delhi, March 5: The cricket fraternity hailed Team India and star India batter Virat Kohli following Men in Blue's win over Australia in the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy at Dubai on Tuesday.
Sreesanth congratulates India for monumental win over Australia; Lalchand hails number one batter Virat Kohli
Dubai, March 5: Former cricketers Sreesanth and Lalchand Rajput congratulated the Indian team for their splendid performance in the Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia and lavished praise on 'Chase Master' Virat Kohli for delivering another memorable performance.
CT 2025: Virat's chase masterclass powers India to final, knock Australia out in payback for 2023 heartbreak
Dubai, March 4: Virat Kohli delivered a chase masterclass to knock Australia out of the tournament and send India to the final with a four-wicket win in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday in Dubai.
Champions Trophy: We were calm and composed in our chase, says Rohit after reaching final
Dubai, March 4: India captain Rohit Sharma said that his side was calm and composed in their chase of 265 which they comfortably managed to reach against Australia to advance to the third consecutive final of the Champions Trophy.
Champions Trophy: Kohli's 84 powers India to third successive final with 4-wkt win over Australia
Dubai, March 4: Virat Kohli's 84, supported by K.L. Rahul's unbeaten 42 and Hardik Pandya's 28-run cameo helped India to a four-wicket win against Australia in the first semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium here on Tuesday.
Shami extends his dominance in ICC ODI tournaments, breaks Harbhajan's record with scorching spell against Australia
Dubai, March 4: India's seasoned seamer Mohammed Shami lived up to his title of 'Mr ICC' and took another step towards extending his era of dominance in the ODI marquee events with a scorching spell on Wednesday.
CT 2025: Steve Smith continues fine run in ICC ODI knockouts, scores fine half-century against India
Dubai, March 4: Australia's premier batter Steve Smith impressed in yet another knockout match, scoring a fine half-century against India during the semifinal of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy at Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.
Champions Trophy 2025: India and Australia arrive at Dubai International Cricket Stadium ahead of semi-final clash
Dubai, March 4: The Indian and Australian Cricket Teams arrived at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday for their semi-final clash in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
BCCI vice president Rajiv Shukla confident of India's win over Australia in semi-final
New Delhi, March 4: Ahead of the semi-final clash between India and Australia in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla said that he is "very confident" that Men in Blue will go on to win the match against Steve Smith-led side at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.
Ricky Ponting picks India as favourites in Champions Trophy semi-final clash against Australia
Dubai, March 4: Former Aussie skipper Ricky Ponting believed that Team India would start as "favourites" in the upcoming semi-final clash of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will be played at the Dubai International Sadium on Tuesday.
CT 2025: Ponting picks Fraser-McGurk as Short's replacement for semi-final clash against India
Dubai, March 4: Ahead of the semi-final clash against India in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday, former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting stated that he would pick big-hitting youngster Jake Fraser-McGurk as a replacement for opener Matthew Short in the all-important game of the marquee event.
Champions Trophy: Cricket fans in Varanasi offer prayers for India's win against Australia in semi-final
Varanasi, March 4: Indian Cricket fans offered prayers in Varanasi for the victory of Team India ahead of Men in Blue's semi-final clash against Australia at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.
Champions Trophy: Australia opt to bat first against unchanged India in first semi-final
Dubai, March 4: Australia have won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy here at Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.
Champions Trophy: Ashwin urges Rohit to open with Chakaravarthy against Head in semis vs Australia
New Delhi, March 4: Former India spin veteran Ravichandran Ashwin shared an antidote to tackle Travis Head in the Champions Trophy semifinal against Australia, suggesting captain Rohit Sharma give the new ball to mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy and ask him to bowl over the stumps to the left-hander Aussie.
Champions Trophy: Fans excited for Team India to overcome Australia and avenge 2023 World Cup loss
New Delhi, March 4: As India set to take on Australia in the first Champions Trophy semifinal, which is a rematch of the 2023 Cricket World Cup final, the contest is set up to contain theatrics, fireworks and drama.
Champions Trophy: Ponting backs Fraser-McGurk as Australia's opener in SF against India
Dubai, March 4: Former skipper Ricky Ponting backed youngster Jake Fraser-McGurk to replace injured Matt Short at the top of Australia's batting order for their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final clash against India on Tuesday.
Don't really have a message...: Steve Smith on 'silencing' Indian crowd against India in CT semi-final
Dubai, March 3: Australia captain Steve Smith addressed the media in a pre-match press conference ahead of their high-stakes ICC Champions Trophy semifinal clash against India on Tuesday. With India entering the match on the back of an unbeaten run, Smith acknowledged their dominance and shared his thoughts on the challenges ahead.
Champions Trophy: India's semis clash against Australia is final before the final, says Paranjape
New Delhi, March 3: Jatin Paranjape, the former India cricketer and national selector, believes Tuesday's semifinal against Australia is a final before the final, in which he feels the Rohit Sharma-led side has the upper edge. The India versus Australia semifinal in Dubai will be a rematch of the 2023 Men's ODI World Cup final for a place in the Champions Trophy title clash scheduled for March 9.
Focus on what we need to do as group...: Rohit backs India's strengths ahead of semi-final clash against Australia
Dubai, March 3: After securing a comprehensive 44-run victory over New Zealand in their final Group A match in Dubai, India is set to face Australia in the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy on Tuesday. Skipper Rohit Sharma, addressing the media in the pre-match press conference, acknowledged Australia's strong history in ICC knockouts but emphasized that his team's focus remains on executing their plans effectively.
Ravi Shastri picks India's XI for clash against Australia in Champions Trophy
Dubai, March 3: Ahead of the semi-final clash against Australia in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday, former India head coach Ravi Shastri said that the Men in Blue should play with the same team which played against New Zeand in their last group stage match, ICC Cricket reported.
Champions Trophy: Kohli-Zampa clash will be a key battle to watch out for, opines Rayudu
Dubai, March 3: Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu believes the clash between talismanic batter Virat Kohli and Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa will be a key battle to watch out for in the all-important Champions Trophy semifinal at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.