Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has been in awe of Steven Smith after his century in the first Test at Gabba and feels the young captain will rewrite the history books. Waugh is the latest addition to the long list of former Australian skippers namely, Ricky Ponting, Allan Border, Greg and Ian Chappell, who have […]
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Ashes 2017/18: Australia Named Unchanged XI for Historic Adelaide Test
Australia skipper Steven Smith, on Friday (December 1), confirmed the hosts would play the second Ashes Test in Adelaide with the same eleven that dismantled England in the series-opener at the Gabba. The latest announcement means Australia will not rest any of their three speedsters – Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins. There were […]
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Ashes 2017/18: NSW Gloveman Peter Nevill Eager to Overpower Test Snub Pain
New South Wales wicket-keeper Peter Nevill, who was the first choice to reclaim his spot from Matthew Wade, was in utter shock, as the rest of Australia by Tim Paine’s selection in the first Ashes Test at the Gabba. Notably, chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns said Nevill hadn’t scored enough runs at the Sheffield Shield […]
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Ashes 2017/18: Australia Will Continue to Sledge in Adelaide – Peter Handscomb
Aussie middle-order batsman has conceded the fact that the ruthless Aussies will be pressing for any sort of advantage over visiting England and just like the opening Test at the Gabba in Brisbane it will continue like that even in the 2nd Test scheduled to begin in a couple of day’s time. Handscomb targeted Jonny […]
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David Warner, Michael Clarke Wish Late Philip Hughes on his 29th Birthday
Three years ago the whole cricket fraternity was stunned when a ball struck the base of Phil Hughes skull, and he died due to bleeding in the brain. This incidence raised several questions on the safety measures taken in the game. Philip Hughes death brought sorrow and sadness, as he was one of the favourites […]
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Ashes 2017/18: Adelaide Pitch Curator Promises a Quality and Spin Friendly Track for the Historic D/N Test
After a comprehensive victory for the Australians at The Gabba, Brisbane, Steven Smith and Joe Root will lock horns again for the 2nd chapter of the Ashes at the Adelaide Oval. The pitch at Gabba was marked by a slow nature and was a pitch which had a soft spot for the spinners. However, as […]
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Ashes 2017/18: Pink Ball Will Favour England, Feels Ashes Legends
Australia took a 1-0 lead, as they defeated England by ten wickets in the first Ashes Test at Gabba in Brisbane early on day five. David Warner and Cameron Bancroft remained unbeaten while chasing a target of 170 in the second innings. Debutant Bancroft scored his maiden half-century, whereas, Warner continued his appreciating form at home, as […]
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Stats: Is Virat Kohli the Most Dominant Leader at Home?
Indian cricket has always been blessed with a megastar, from the Sunil Gavaskar to Sachin Tendulkar and now Virat Kohli; these cricketers have entertained Indian fans of different generations. However, Gavaskar and Tendulkar both were not very successful captain who is not the case with Virat Kohli. Kohli has already achieved enormous highs in his […]
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Ashes 2017/18, Adelaide Test: England’s Predicted XI for the Day-Night Test
After a ten-wicket defeat in the first Ashes Test Gabba, the touring England side would be keen turn the result into their favour when they lock horns with the Aussies in a day-night Test in Adelaide scheduled to start from December 2. The Australians outplayed England in the batting department; however, this time the team […]
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Kevin Pietersen Blocks Mitchell Johnson On Twitter
The rivalry between Mitchell Johnson and Kevin Pietersen is well documented, and it seems the two still do not get along as the former Australia pacer’s knack of taking a dig through his tweets did not go down well with the former England batsman. As a result, Johnson ended up getting blocked by Pietersen on […]