Opener Shane Watson scored a superb unbeaten century (127) to guide Australia to a strong total of 197/5 in the third and final T20 International against India here on Sunday. Watson hit the Indian bowlers to all corners of the Sydney Cricket Ground in his 71-ball knock, with 10 boundaries and six sixes. Middle-order batsman […]
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India women lose last T20I, clinch series 2-1
Australia women clinched the third and final Twenty20 International by 15 runs but visitors India lifted the trophy with a 2-1 series victory at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) here on Sunday, ahead of the men’s last T20I. Put in to bat, Australia posted a total of 136/5 in 20 overs before halting the visiting […]
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AUS vs IND 2016: Will Australia avoid whitewash against India?
Australia face a difficult situation in the third and final T20 of the three-match series. With India have already won the series 2-0 the final T20 has nothing to play the do with the series but to the ICC ranking. If India win the final T20 then they will replace current number 1 West Indies. […]
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India eye clean sweep with win in 3rd T20I
India will aim to complete a clean sweep and conclude their Australia tour on a positive note by winning the third Twenty20 International (T20I) at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) here on Sunday. India have already clinched the three-match series, having won the first two matches in Adelaide and Melbourne by 37 and 27 runs […]
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India beat Australia by 27 runs in second T20I, seal series
India dominated with both bat and ball to beat Australia by 27 runs in the second Twenty20 International at the Melbourne Cricket Ground here on Friday. India rode on half-centuries from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to post 184/3 in their 20 overs. In reply, the Australians could only manage 157/8 despite being given a […]
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Mascarenhas to quit as NZ bowling coach in February
New Zealand bowling coach Dimitri Mascarenhas announced on Friday that he will quit after the home series against Australia in February. Mascarenhas who took over from Shane Bond after 2015 World Cup cited family reasons for his decision to step down. “It has been really tough being on the road for a long time. We […]
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Gayle, Russell likely to be named in Windies WorldT20 squad
Batting sensation Chris Gayle and all-rounder Andre Russell are likely to be included in the 15-man West Indies squad for the Twenty20 World Cup, to be hosted by India. Some media reports on Wednesday announced the squad without Gayle and Russell, sparking some speculation on social media but the Jamaican pair are likely to be […]
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Australian players' union to seek feedback on live interviews
The Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA) will seek a clarification from television networks over what constitutes acceptable player engagement during matches after the furore created by Steve Smith’s dismissal against India on Wednesday. Australia’s Channel Nine came under fire on social media with many accusing the network of being responsible for the star batsman losing his […]
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Warner wins Allan Border medal
Australia’s swashbuckling batsman David Warner was given the Allan Border Medal for being the most outstanding cricketer and was also adjudged to be the best Test player of the year at a glittering award ceremony here on Wednesday. Hard-hitting batsman Glenn Maxwell was named the One-Day International (ODI) player of the year. Warner won the […]
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AUS vs IND 2016: Steve Smith responds to Virat Kohli's on field aggression
Australian cricketer Steve Smith is not happy with the send-off he received from Indian batsman Virat Kohli. Smith was interacting with the commentary team. But, he did not want to blame his interaction with the commentary team was not to blame for his dismissal against India on Tuesday night’s T20 international. But he believed the […]