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Former Australia opener David Warner rolled back the years with a brutal unbeaten century, but his heroics were overshadowed as Hobart Hurricanes completed a record-breaking run chase against Sydney Thunder in a BBL|15 run-fest at the ENGIE Stadium. Warner smashed 130 not out off 65 deliveries, hammering 11 fours and nine sixes in an innings that rewrote the record books. …

England found stability through Joe Root and Harry Brook after a shaky start on a weather-disrupted opening day of the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). The pair combined for an unbroken 154-run stand for the fourth wicket, guiding England to 211 for 3 before bad light and rain forced an early close on Day 1. Persistent …

The iconic Sydney Cricket Ground witnessed scenes far removed from sporting rivalry on Day 1 of the final Ashes Test, as cricket paused to honour the victims and heroes of the December 14 Bondi terror attack. Before a single ball was bowled, nearly 40,000 fans, elite athletes, emergency responders, and survivors stood together in a deeply moving ceremony that turned …

Bangladesh are set to formally approach the International Cricket Council (ICC) to request the relocation of their T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India to Sri Lanka, following the controversial release of pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the Kolkata Knight Riders squad. The development comes against the backdrop of worsening political sensitivities between India and Bangladesh, raising concerns within the Bangladesh …

Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has tipped two rising stars from the nation’s cricket scene as ones to watch in the coming year. Speaking ahead of major events like the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 and Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, he highlighted their potential to deliver match-winning efforts on the global stage.​ Robin Uthappa’s bold predictions for his two …

The first Melbourne Derby of BBL|15 takes center stage at the MCG this Sunday. This high-stakes clash features two teams on opposite ends of the spectrum: the Melbourne Stars, who are looking to bounce back from their first loss of the season, and the Melbourne Renegades, who are desperate to snap a three-match losing streak and keep their season alive. …

The 2025-26 Ashes series reaches its emotional conclusion at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). While Australia have already retained the urn with a 3-1 lead, the final Test carries immense weight: England are hunting for a 3-2 ‘respectable’ finish after their stunning two-day win at the MCG, and the Australian cricketing public prepares to bid farewell to legendary opener Usman …

India all-rounder Washington Sundar has sparked controversy after a viral video showed him turning away from eager fans seeking selfies and autographs in a hotel hallway. The brief clip, which surfaced on social media platforms like X, captured the Gujarat Titans star appearing uncomfortable as supporters crowded him, leading to accusations of arrogance from some quarters. While the incident has …

The finale of the Ashes 2025-26 series moves to the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) for the traditional New Year’s Test, beginning January 4, 2026. Following England‘s spirited four-wicket victory at the MCG, their first Test win in Australia since 2011, the visitors arrive in Sydney with momentum. However, they must contend with a typical Sydney summer forecast that threatens …

Ahead of the fifth and final Test of the Ashes 2025–26 at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith has opened up on the growing speculation around his international future. Speaking on the eve of the Sydney Test, Smith shared his thoughts regarding the potential retirement, insisting he is focused solely on the present rather than setting …