Tag: Australia
VVS Laxman Posts Image Of A Sick Mohammad Rizwan, Salutes The Pakistan Cricketer's Grit
Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman on Friday paid tributes to Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan's commitment to the team at the ICC T20 World Cup here, saying that the opener was a great example of "courage and determination", after the 29-year-old battled serious health issues to slam a half-century in a losing cause on Thursday (November 11). ....
T20 World Cup: We Have Become A Unit Which Should Not Be Broken, Says Babar Azam
Pakistan captain Babar Azam said that the current side has become a strong unit that shouldn't break. He added that all players in the team are dejected but this is the time to lift each other's spirits. Pakistan, the only unbeaten team in Super 12 of ICC Men's T20 World Cup, lost in a thriller to Australia by five wickets in a semifinal here on Thursday. ....
As Gambhir Seethes, Justin Langer All Praise For David Warner's 'controversial' Six Off Double-bounce Delivery
While former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir has castigated Australian opener David Warner for smashing Pakistan spinner Mohammad Hafeez's delivery, which had bounced twice, over the mid-wicket fence for a six, during their T20 World Cup semifinal here on November 11, Aussie coach Justin Langer showered praise on his batter saying, "It's one of the best things I've ever seen in cricket". ....
ICC T20 World Cup All Set To Crown A New Champion
Australia and New Zealand would like to lay their hands on the glittering ICC T20 World Cup trophy when the trans-Tasman rivals face off in the final here on Sunday, with a win for either side ensuring their maiden title since the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2007. ....
'Any Tips For The Toss?': Wasim Jaffer's Post Featuring Kohli And Williamson Goes Viral
A meme posted by former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer on social media, showing New Zealand captain Kane Williamson seeking former India T20 skipper Virat Kohli's advice on the toss has gone viral ahead of the Black Caps' ICC T20 World Cup final against Australia on Sunday. ....
Usman Khawaja, Jhye Richardson Return For Ashes; Mitchell Marsh Not Included For First Two Tests
Usman Khawaja and Jhye Richardson both returned to the fold as Australia on Wednesday named a 15-member squad under skipper Tim Paine for the first two Tests of this summer's Ashes, beginning at the Gabba on December 8. ....
Former Australia Captain Kim Hughes Slams CA; Travis Head Insists On Knowing More About Tim Paine's Case
Former Australia captain Kim Hughes has slammed Cricket Australia (CA) for making wicketkeeper-batter Tim Paine the Test skipper despite knowing about the off-field investigation he was in. He also felt that it was staggering that CA appointed Paine as captain in 2018 despite knowing about the texting saga. ....
Feel Frustrated The Scandal Has Been Aired In Public: Tim Paine's Wife
Australian cricketer Tim Paine's wife, Bonnie, has said that it broke her heart to see her husband stepping down as Test skipper ahead of the Ashes series in the wake of the sexting scandal that the wicketkeeper-batter finds himself in the midst of. ....
Harmanpreet Kaur In WBBL-7 Team Of The Tournament
India all-rounder and T20 captain Harmanpreet Kaur, playing for Melbourne Renegades, has achieved the distinction of being one of the only two international cricketers to have been selected in the official Women's Big Bash League-7 (WBBL) "Team of the Tournament" announced by Cricket Australia (CA) on Monday. ....
Making Steve Smith Skipper For Ashes Will Add To The Circus, Says Ian Healy
Former Australian wicketkeeper-batter Ian Healy has said that making Steve Smith the leader of the side for the Ashes -- beginning in a fortnight's time in Brisbane -- will "add to the circus", given that Tim Paine has already stepped down as the Test captain of the side in the wake of the sexting scandal. ....
