Mitchell Starc of Australia (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) Australia coach Andrew McDonald expressed optimism on Tuesday about Mitchell Starc’s availability for the decisive fifth Test against India in Sydney, while offering his support to struggling all-rounder Mitch Marsh. Following their dramatic 184-run victory on day five of the fourth Test in Melbourne, Australia lead

File photo of Gautam Gambhir India’s dismal show in the second innings of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne has been criticised by former players and experts, especially for the batting unit’s failure to learn from mistakes — highlighted by Rishabh Pant‘s poor shot-selection that became the turning point of the match when there

L-R: Arshad Nadeem, Neeraj Chopra and D Gukesh Sometimes, not often, a year in sports is like countries marching out in alphabetical order at an Olympics opening ceremony. Only here, the first letter is not G for Greece, like at the Games, but A for Annum (Latin for year, for Gen X’s benefit). This year

David Warner has heaped praise on Australia’s young batting sensation Sam Konstas after his dazzling debut during the Boxing Day Test against India. Konstas, 19, lit up the Melbourne Cricket Ground with a fearless 60 off 65 deliveries, an innings highlighted by audacious ramp shots and a remarkable 18-run over off India’s ace pacer Jasprit

Vinod Kambli (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli, 52, recovering at a private hospital in Thane, delighted fans and hospital staff with an energetic dance performance that quickly went viral on social media. Kambli, admitted to Akruti Hospital in the Kalher area of Bhiwandi on December 21 after complaints of a urinary

Irfan Pathan and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has offered a blunt critique of Virat Kohli‘s recent performances, particularly his persistent issues with shots outside the off-stump. Speaking on Star Sports after India’s heavy 184-run defeat to Australia in the Boxing Day Test, Pathan highlighted Kohli’s struggles as a key factor

Rohit Sharma, left, and Virat Kohli (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: When Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli had announced their international retirements from the shortest format on 29 June, India were at the top of the world, having just won the T20 World Cup.How things have changed in six months for the stalwarts of Indian cricket

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan (Photo credit: X) The first Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan in Bulawayo ended in a thrilling draw on Monday, with both teams achieving record-breaking feats. Zimbabwe’s first innings saw them amass a colossal 586 runs, surpassing their previous highest Test score of 563/9 against the West Indies in 2001. Afghanistan responded with

Australia’s Captain Pat Cummins and teammates celebrate the team’s win in Melbourne. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) ended in high drama, with Australia clinching a 184-run victory over India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri pointed to Rishabh Pant‘s dismissal

Yashasvi Jaiswal (PTI Photo) Yashasvi Jaiswal didn’t just let his bat do the talking during India’s challenging chase of 340 against Australia. While India’s top order struggled to accelerate, Jaiswal played with determination and composure, ensuring the team remained in the hunt.Australia’s bowlers, led by the likes of Pat Cummins and Scott Boland, applied constant