Former England captain Michael Vaughan said that Australian skipper Pat Cummins will be remembered as Australia's greatest cricketer after batting great Don Bradman because of his brilliant numbers and performances.
Australia's David Warner was taken to hospital for scans on a groin strain on Sunday, prompting a nervous wait for the hosts ahead of the start of the Test series against India in Adelaide on December 17.
Images from Day 2 of the 5th and final opening Test between Australia and England at the SCG in Sydney on Friday
Unbeaten India take on England in the first of Thursday's semi-finals at the SCG and would progress to Sunday's final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) if a minimum of 10 overs a side were not possible because of the weather.
The southpaw hit a match-winning 57 as Australia successfully chased down 130 to beat Pakistan to claim the third Test by eight wickets, on Saturday, and take the series 3-0.
While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national pilgrimage, a vibrant celebration befitting a cricketing deity, the exits of many other Indian icons this century have been quieter journeys into the twilight.
In a world scarred by the COVID-19 pandemic, the ODI series between Australia and India saw the return of spectators with restrictions.
Pacer Prasidh Krishna says the unpredictable nature of the pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground will keep them in the hunt since batting won't be easy for Australia in the fourth innings.
England brought an end to their miserable World Cup campaign with a nine-wicket victory over Afghanistan under the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-disrupted final Pool A match at Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.
The tour will include a 14-day quarantine-cum-training period in Sydney starting November 12 for the Indians who will fly in after the IPL final on November 10.
Left arm quick Mitchell Starc will replace injured seamer Mitchell Johnson in Australia's lineup for the fourth and final dead rubber Test against India starting on Tuesday.
Australia held their nerve in a tense chase, edging past India by two wickets to seal the series 2-0 despite a late fightback from the visitors on Thursday in Adelaide.
Play was halted briefly at the Sydney Cricket Ground when the pitch was invaded by two protesters.
If Rahane's side can go 2-1 up and ensure the retention of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, it will be one of the finest hours in the history of Indian cricket
Young Sam Konstas took the world by surprise with his aggressive approach in the Boxing Day Test, and the skipper lauded the teenager's adaptability.
Rohit Sharma's career has been a mix of brilliant moments and inconsistencies. While his Test record may not be impressive, his white-ball dominance and leadership qualities make him a legend.
Australia opener David Warner will miss the second Test against India this week because he left a biosecure bubble to receive treatment for a groin injury that would have ruled him out of the match in any case.
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'Seriously guys? We felt so bad at that time. We are in the same bubble. But you get into the lift and you can't share the space with another person staying in the same bubble. It was too difficult for us to digest.'
Australian opener David Warner's impassioned appeal for the return of his missing baggy green cap for his final Test has been successful with the rucksack containing the iconic headwear discovered at the team hotel in Sydney.
'But we'll savour this for a couple of hours at least and then it'll be recovery for the next few days.'
The part-time spinner must now have his bowling action tested within 14 days but can continue to bowl at the international level until the test results are out.
Opening batter Mohammad Rizwan was awarded the 'Man of the Match' for his half-century in the semi-final against New Zealand.
The 45 games in the T20 World Cup 2022 will be played in Geelong, Hobart, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne.
Home Tests against an undermanned Pakistan may struggle to excite even the most ardent Australian cricket fan but angst over David Warner's farewell tour has given the series a much-welcomed boost.
Is it really a 'home advantage' for Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground?
Australia appealed for a catch off Cheteshwar Pujara's inside edge at short leg by Matthew Wade, off the bowling of Nathan Lyon, which was turned down by umpire Wilson following which the hosts opted to take the review.
Australian great Greg Chappell believes technology, specially artificial intelligence, will make cricket "slicker" and "unpredictable", changing how it is practiced, played and consumed in the future.
Rohit Sharma is certain to replace Mayank Agarwal at the top of the order against Australia in the third Test, starting in Sydney from Thursday.
The dead rubber New Year's Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground at least offers a chance for New Zealand to reset
On Day 1 of the Sydney Test on Friday, Rohit 'opted to rest' himself from the fifth and final Test against Australia after a string of underwhelming performances, marking a rather dramatic start to the series finale.
Green was attended to by the medical team and was able to walk off the field.
The batsman suffered a 'lateral ligament injury' when he fell trying to take a catch in the tour opener.
'Cricket is one of the many bonds that connect India & Australia.'
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald on Saturday showered praise on David Warner and said that he is probably the greatest all-format Aussie player.
Key players, such as pacer Mitchell Starc, are hitting form at the right time, while star batter Steve Smith is facing early setbacks in his preparations.
'There is going to be sledging, there is going to be banter' 'We'll do whatever we have to do to play our best cricket' 'Banter is part of the game'
Mitchell Starc and Steven Smith believe that Virat Kohli is an Australian in the way he thinks, acts, and has the desire to perform in big games.
Images from Day 5 in the fourth Test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday.
