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Following a crushing exit from the T20 World Cup 2026 on Friday, February 20, leg-spinner Adam Zampa has stepped up to defend the national side’s honour. Australia’s failure to reach the Super 8s for the first time since 2009, following shock defeats to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, ignited a fierce debate among fans and critics alike. Many suggested that the …

In a recent, high-profile exclusive for Code Sports Australia, renowned cricket writer Daniel Cherny delved into the mind of Pakistan’s batting maestro, Babar Azam. In a rare moment of candid self-reflection and peer analysis, Babar stepped away from his own accolades to rank the traditional ‘Fab Four’ (Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Kane Williamson and Joe Root). His selections, categorized by format, provide …

The retirement of Alyssa Healy on January 13, 2026, officially signals the end of an era for Australian cricket. For over fifteen years, Healy was the team’s heartbeat, a relentless wicketkeeper-batter whose aggressive intent at the top of the order redefined modern keeper-bats. After taking the torch from Meg Lanning, she ensured Australia remained at the global pinnacle, leading with …

Usman Khawaja‘s emotional Test farewell at SCG captivates cricket fans worldwide. The Australian opener’s final outing against England in the Ashes drew tears from wife Rachel in the stands, marking the end of a storied 15-year career.​ Tears flow as Usman Khawaja’s wife Rachel gets emotional in Australian veteran’s final Test Memories filled the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 8, …

Australia‘s emphatic 4-1 Ashes victory, finalized on January 8, 2026, served as a clinical masterclass in pressure cricket, leaving England’s “Bazball” era under heavy fire. While the emergence of Jacob Bethell, who struck a defiant 154 in the final Test, provided a flicker of optimism, it could not mask the systemic failures that plagued the tourists throughout the summer. From …

The final Ashes 2025-26 Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) has reached a boiling point. While Australia dominated Day 3 to reach 518/7, the international spotlight remains fixed on the high-voltage confrontation between England captain Ben Stokes and Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne. The exchange, which saw a frustrated Stokes physically confront Labuschagne by placing a hand around his shoulder, highlighted …

Travis Head and Steve Smith delivered stellar centuries on Day 3 of the 5th Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, guiding Australia to a dominant position. Their resilience and aggressive approach with the bat put England under severe pressure as the hosts built a healthy lead. With Australia reaching 518/7 at the close of play, they led England by …

The Sydney Cricket Ground witnessed another chapter of modern Ashes folklore on Day 3 of the fifth and final Test as Steve Smith produced a masterclass under pressure. Australia’s stand-in captain brought up his 37th Test century in style, igniting wild celebrations among fans and reaffirming his status as one of the greatest Ashes batters of all time. The knock …

Australian opener Travis Head delivered a memorable performance on Day 3 of the fifth Ashes Test, producing a magnificent century at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Head brought up his hundred in emphatic style, completing the milestone in 105 balls with a crisp cover drive for four off Josh Tongue during the morning session. The century marked Head’s 12th in …

Fans erupted in frenzy as Travis Head‘s ferocious 91 not out overshadowed Joe Root‘s gritty 160 on a thrilling Day 2 of the 5th Ashes Test at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 4, 2026. Australia, already clinching the series 3-1, trail England‘s first innings 384 by 218 runs at 166/2 after 34.1 overs. The Pink Ashes finale delivered edge-of-seat drama …