Former Test captain Shahid Afridi said it would be a dream come true to have a Pakistan vs India final on Sunday at the MCG.
Australia's top order fired in unison to secure a six-wicket win over England with Dawid Malan's career-best 134 for the tourists in vain as in the first one-day international on Thursday.
Images from Day 5 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.
World No 1 Iga Swiatek overcame a strong early challenge from former champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round of the Australian Open
England face a rejuvenated Australian team who have turned day-night cricket into a competitive advantage, winning all eight of their Tests under lights dating back to the format's 2015 debut.
Images from Day 7 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Saturday.
Australia's assistant coach Dan Vettori said it was a "tactical decision" not to field fast bowler Mitchell Starc in his side's narrow win over Afghanistan at the Twenty20 World Cup as the defending champions' semi-final hopes hang in the balance.
Maxwell hoped that Sri Lanka can do the impossible to beat England
'We've played some pretty good cricket, and it's just a shame that we couldn't create something really special.'
The last time Team India won an ICC World Cup was in 2011 in India. It was a 50-over ODI format that was won under the astute leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
India registered a resounding victory in the T20 series-opener against Australia, and following their clinical performance Sunil Gavaskar feels the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side will start as favourites at the upcoming World Twenty20 at home.
I think he's just really earning the rewards for a lot of the hard work he's put in on and off the field, and long may it continue. He's been absolutely phenomenal for us and he's just a joy to watch. He puts on a show, no doubt,"
Virat Kohli, who will turn 34 on Saturday, is back in his element
Images from Day 2 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.
Opening partner Usman Khawaja (62) completed 1000 runs for the calendar year and was looking in great touch before West Indies struck back with two quick wickets after the lunch break.
Ravichandran Ashwin will consider himself fortunate to get a rare chance to play his second World Cup at home.
One of the fittest athletes in the world, Virat Kohli said focusing on his diet and body helped him immensely.
IMAGES from the T20 World Cup semi-final match played between India and England in Adelaide on Thursday.
Buttler backed England to win the semi-final against India on November 10 to deny cricket fans a high-voltage recap of the 2007 T20 World Cup final
Singh initially denied murder, saying Kaur had committed suicide and that he had buried the body, but pleaded guilty before he was due to stand trial earlier this year.
After returning to form with a quickfire fifty, KL Rahul ran out dangerman Litton Das with a direct hit triggering a Bangladesh batting collapse.
Book reveals how Akshay Kumar terminated his own contract to save IPL team from incurring loss
Capturing the drama at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka on Friday.
'He (Kohli) is a big occasion player. He rises to the occasion. He relishes that sort of challenge'
Kyrgios has last laugh as Djokovic clash sells out stadium in minutes
Ahead of the WTC final between India and Australia, Ricky Ponting picked Australia's playing XI.
Skipper Harmanpreet Singh's brace went in vain as India lost 4-5 to Australia in the final game and handed the five-Test hockey series 1-4 to the world No. 1 side, in Adelaide, on Sunday.
Will India extend their run to make it 8-0? Or will Pakistan be able to snap the streak?
'We are looking at them every single day. We are comfortable with the protocols with what they are for SA (South Australia).' The only limit on Australia's players in Adelaide are that they head out in public in small groups.
Warner is enduring a lean patch in the longest format with his last four scores, reading 21 and 28 (second Test in Adelaide) and 5 and 48 (first Test in Perth).
Faf du Plessis believes Mahendra Singh Dhoni, among others, helped him mature as a leader
Djokovic's coach Goran Ivanisevic said after the final that the world number one battled the injury
The 36-year-old's selection as a "gold" pick for the Adelaide Strikers in Sunday's BBL draft presented a conflict with his central contract with New Zealand Cricket (NZC), which ran to next July.
Shakib Al Hasan hailed India as favourites and mentioned that his team would try to create an upset
The 30-year-old will now have the chance to soak up a first Test in front of family and friends as Australia look to push for a 2-0 series lead.
Among the countries that have directly qualified for the Super 12 are defending champions Australia and runner-up New Zealand.
History is also a bit against India when it comes to results at the business end of the ICC events.
Buttler and Co fret over Wood's fitness
Australia to open T20 World Cup defence against New Zealand.
