Sep 9, 2019
We urned it’ – Aussie pride restored in Ashes triumph
After Sunday’s 185-run victory at Old Trafford on Sunday to retain the Ashes urn, an emotional Paine praised the character of his players.
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Sep 9, 2019
That’s Odd: Seven teams, three series, two formats, one game
An exciting few matches await us this week with Australia, England, India and South Africa all taking the field.
Sep 9, 2019
Afghanistan equal Australia’s record with Test thrashing of Bangladesh
The Afghans defied rain and fading light to take the one-off Test, a historic win for the war-torn country that only earned full member status of the...
Sep 9, 2019
David Warner’s Ashes celebration gets burnt reviews on internet
Cricket fans on Twitter are trolling David Warner for celebrating Fourth Ashes Test victory despite failing to reach double figures in eight innings a...
Sep 9, 2019
Ponting hails ‘relentless’ bowlers as Australia retain Ashes
Smith made a commanding 211 in Australia’s 185-run victory, but Ponting insisted the bowlers’ efforts should not be ignored.
Sep 9, 2019
What’s more certain than Steve Smith firing? Broad dismissing Warner
David Warner registered his third successive duck as Stuart Broad picked him up for the sixth time this Ashes series.
Sep 9, 2019
Smith is ‘best player I’ve seen’, says Australia captain Paine
Smith scored 211 and 82 in the game to take his tally for the series to an astonishing 671 runs at an average innings of 134.2, including three hundre...
Sep 8, 2019
From shadow batting to hitting while lying, Smith’s antics has got Twitter talking
Twitter saw some witty posts and cheeky replies after Steve Smith scored 82, his lowest score in this series that included his own innovative shot pla...
Sep 8, 2019
Australia’s Smith proud to ‘step up when it’s tough’
Smith once again came up with a counterattacking 82 after scoring a double century in the first innings of fourth Ashes Test at Manchester.
Sep 7, 2019
12-year-old fan picked garbage for years to watch Australia in the Ashes
As a reward, the kid was gifted a playing shirt signed by the entire Australian squad.
Sep 6, 2019
Smith ‘a genius’ after Ashes double ton: Ponting
Former Aussie captain and legend Ricky Ponting thinks Steve Smith is ‘a genius’ and ‘his concentration levels are obviously unbelievably good.’
Sep 6, 2019
Virat is coming for your records, Shane Warne warns Sachin Tendulkar
Tendulkar, who retired from international cricket in 2013, scored 100 international tons and many believe the record is next to unmatchable.
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Sep 6, 2019
How do you get Steve Smith out?
Steve Smith is on an incredible run in the Ashes but is he completely invincible?
Sep 6, 2019
Smith’s double century puts Australia in command of fourth Ashes Test
Australia declared there first innings at 497 for eight before England lost an early wicket of opener Joe Denly and the days’ play ended at England tr...
Sep 6, 2019
Smith underlines greatness with Old Trafford double century
If Australia retain the urn — and they were well-placed at the close with England 23-1, a deficit of 474 — this will undoubtedly be ‘Smith’s Ashes’.
Sep 6, 2019
No play before lunch on third day of fourth Ashes Test
Although a heavier downpour had given way to light drizzle in Manchester, both the pitch and square at Lancashire’s headquarters remained fully covere...
Sep 5, 2019
Not even a beach ball is safe when Steve Smith is on the crease
Day one of the fourth Ashes Test was interrupted by bad weather a number of times but it was a beach ball that stole the show.
Sep 5, 2019
Harbhajan’s reply to Gilchrist the latest in his run-ins with Aussies
Harbhajan blasted Gilchrist on Twitter after the latter used DRS as an excuse for his 2001 dismissal against the off-spinner.
Sep 5, 2019
Australia star Smith hits fifty on Ashes return
Australian batsman Steve Smith hits half century on his return Test after he suffered concussion in the second Ashes Test and missed the third Test at...
Sep 4, 2019
England aim to build on Stokes’s heroics as Australia look to Smith
Ben Stokes Headingley heroics have left the five-match series poised at 1-1 with two more to play.
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Sep 4, 2019
Are Woakes, Curran latest scapegoats to England’s questionable selections?
England have dropped Chris Woakes for the Manchester Test match and have included Craig Overton as his replacement.
Sep 3, 2019
Australia captain Paine dismisses Archer’s ‘panic’ jibe
Paine faced criticism for the way he led his side in the field during the closing stages of the match and the wicketkeeper has since accepted he made...
Sep 3, 2019
That’s Odd: Some major excitement in the air this week
A historical Test series, some major rivalries and a new team in town, here’s what to expect from the world of cricket this week.
Sep 3, 2019
Khawaja dropped as Smith returns for fourth Ashes Test
Selectors named a 12-man squad for the Test beginning, with David Warner and Marcus Harris as openers but leaving out Khawaja.