Pak cricket fraternity questions seriousness of touring teams after depleted Aussies lose 1st T20I
Seven-times Grand Slam champion Venus Williams thanked Australian Open organisers on Saturday for giving her a wildcard that will see the 45-year-old American become the oldest woman ever to compete in the singles main draw.
Nepal's captain Rohit Paudel has emphasized the need for increased international cricket engagements for his team following their narrow defeat against England in the T20 World Cup. He believes regular exposure to top teams is crucial for the development of Nepali cricket.
After being outplayed in the first two ODIs, the Indian women's cricket team will aim to address their batting weaknesses and salvage some pride against a dominant Australian side in the third and final ODI in Hobart.
Opening batsman Travis Head hopes Australia and England will share a drink after the Ashes winds up in Sydney to revive a tradition that fell by the wayside after the 2023 series.
Diksha Dagar of India recovered from a poor first round to climb to tied 26th place at the Ford Women's NSW Open, while Hannah Reeves leads the tournament.
Serena Williams fuels comeback speculation with TV interview
After being snubbed at the IPL auctions, Australian Steve Smith has moved to the Pakistan Super League to revive T20 career.
'I've practised with both of them a little bit and they're incredible ball strikers. There's more to come, I hope they stay injury-free.'
I don't want to feel any pressure about not bowling a certain ball because it's first ball: Ellis
World number two Iga Swiatek joined a growing chorus of players demanding more privacy off the courts at the Australian Open after cameras captured Coco Gauff in a post-match meltdown that the American said should have been a personal moment.
Alexander Zverev fumes after Carlos Alcaraz takes a medical timeout for cramps during their Australian Open semi-final, questioning rules and alleged preferential treatment.
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova withdrew from the Australian Open on Sunday after the Czech player said she was dealing with a shoulder injury.
Jack Draper stunned Novak Djokovic in a deciding-set tie-break while Carlos Alcaraz extended his winning streak to reach the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells Open. Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina also advanced.
Aryna Sabalenka swept to her fourth successive Australian Open final with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Ukrainian Elina Svitolina.
Australia arrive in Pakistan for three-match T20I series ahead of T20 World Cup
The Barmy Army, also paid homage to the late left-hander by chanting "There's only one Phillip Hughes" to the tune of 'Winter Wonderland' during the opening session of the fifth day of the match.
Alyssa Healy scored a remarkable 158 in her final ODI match, leading Australia to a dominant victory over India and securing a 3-0 series win. Healy's performance, combined with Beth Mooney's century, highlighted Australia's strength, while India struggled with repeated mistakes.
IMAGES from all the action on Day 8 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday.
Russian-born Daria Kasatkina said she is ready to embrace the "good pressure" of a home Grand Slam when she steps onto the Melbourne Park court as an Australian citizen for the first time.
Carlos Alcaraz beat his great rival Jannik Sinner 7-5, 7-6(8) to win their Hyundai Card Super Match exhibition event in Incheon, South Korea, on Saturday that marked the start of the season for the world's top two men's tennis players.
Australia, dealing with injury concerns surrounding captain Mitchell Marsh, will face a potentially tricky Zimbabwe side in their upcoming T20 World Cup Group B match. The Aussies are aiming for a Super Eights spot, but Zimbabwe's bowling attack and experienced players could pose a challenge.
A former Special Forces soldier, who was involved in John Buchanan's controversial 2006 boot camp, has offered to help the current Australian wayward team before the Ashes series, to be held in England in July.
Australia, despite missing key pacers, are overwhelming favorites against Ireland in their T20 World Cup opener.
Josh Hazlewood will not travel for Australia's early T20 World Cup matches in Sri Lanka as he continues injury rehabilitation in Sydney.
'Players do not need to serve within 25 seconds -- just be in position and ready.'
Italy registered their first-ever T20 World Cup win, thrashing Nepal by 10 wickets as the Mosca brothers scripted history with an unbeaten 123-run stand.
Sri Lanka defeated Australia in a T20 World Cup match, with Pathum Nissanka scoring a century. Sri Lanka has qualified for the Super Eights.
Jasprit Bumrah's impact, precision and big-match temperament in the T20 World Cup draw comparisons with Sachin Tendulkar, as India's pace spearhead continues to shape games with unmatched control and cricketing intelligence.
Green was the third most highest run-getter in IPL 2023.
A thrilling seventh game had both players scrambling in long rallies as the momentum shifted back and forth until Gauff fired a backhand winner and screamed in triumph.
Tennis showman Gael Monfils bowed out of his 20th and final Australian Open on Tuesday with a mix of pain and regret as he fell to an injury-hampered 6-7(3), 7-5, 6-4, 7-5 defeat in the first round to local qualifier Dane Sweeny.
'With ETPL, we hope we can bring the magic of cricket euphoria to mainland Europe.'
Cricket legend Steve Waugh believes the European T20 Premier League can unlock new talent and expand cricket's footprint across Europe.
Novak Djokovic went down fighting 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to Alcaraz, who bagged his first Melbourne Park title and became the youngest man to win all four majors.
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka set social media abuzz with playful romance rumours after a cheeky remark about her boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis, during her Brisbane International victory speech on Sunday.
Australia's 3-0 T20I whitewash by Pakistan has underlined the world champions' World Cup concerns, with Josh Hazlewood unlikely to be fit for the early matches, Pat Cummins admits.
World number one Carlos Alcaraz arrives in Melbourne with only one mission in mind -- claim a first Australian Open title to become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hosted players from the Australian and England cricket teams ahead of the final Ashes Test at Kirribilli House for his annual New Year's Day reception on Thursday.
World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka fended off a serious challenge from Anastasia Potapova to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open.
