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This week’s Stories After Stumps episode explores a remarkable Ashes comeback in 2019 with the man himself, as well as some key figures around him Steven Smith hadn’t played Test cricket in 16 months when he launched into his record-breaking 2019 Ashes campaign – one that teammate Pat Cummins compares to the feats of Bradman in the latest episode of Stories After Stumps. Through exclusive interviews with Smith, Cummins, former Australia head coach Justin Langer and others, as well as via access to cricket.com.au’s vast archive, the documentary-style podcast takes you inside one of the most extraordinary individual series of…
The ball will be different for the second Ashes Test and England will hope the result is, too.After capitulating against the red Kookaburra in Perth in the series opener, Ben Stokes’ side now play Australia in a pink-ball game at The Gabba in Brisbane from Thursday. Ahead of that clash, which starts at 4am UK time, we look at the key questions regarding day-night Tests and why the stats suggest England have their work cut out… What is the point of day-night Test cricket?The idea is, or was, to attract bigger crowds to the longest form of the game, principally…
Danni Wyatt-Hodge struck 71 and Molly Strano bagged 5-16 as the top-ranked Hobart Hurricanes trounced the second-placed Melbourne Stars at Bellerive Oval. Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars | WBBL|11 The Hobart Hurricanes have reinforced their standing as the team to beat in the WBBL, bolstering their grip on first spot with an 81-run demolition of the Melbourne Stars on DLS method at Bellerive Oval. Danni Wyatt-Hodge’s classy 71 paced the Hurricanes’ imposing 4-176 from 17 rain-reduced overs in the top-of-the-table blockbuster on Monday night, before Molly Strano (5-16) reduced the Stars to a paltry 98 in response, after they were…
Brydon Carse is confident England can rock Australia with pace again during the day-night second Ashes Test in Brisbane as the tourists look to level up the five-match series.England’s batting malfunctioned in both innings in Perth last week as they suffered an eight-wicket defeat inside two days – but the five-pronged seam attack rattled Australia in their opening knock, rolling the tourists for 132 and averaging 88mph combined. Carse was joined in the side by fellow seamers Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson and captain Ben Stokes and all bar Wood (knee injury) are likely to be deployed in the…
Usman Khawaja remains short of full fitness three days out from the second Ashes Test at the Gabba after the opener was put through his paces for the first time since hurting his back last week. As captain Pat Cummins continued his encouraging return from his own lower-back injury, Khawaja was closely observed in an adjoining net by medicos during a fitness test on Monday afternoon. The 38-year-old suffered back spasms for the first time in the NRMA Insurance series opener against England, with today’s session marking his first hit since being unable to bat in the fourth innings of…
Experienced pacer Kemar Roach is likely to spearhead the visitors’ fast-bowling attack, with the likes of Anderson Phillip, Johann Layne and potential debutant Ojay Shields the other seamers in the West Indies’ squad. Conditions at Hagley Oval are likely to provide the seamers with plenty of assistance and Walter won’t be underestimate the West Indies. “They’ve got a really good seam attack, some dangerous batters and can bat for long periods of time so from a team point of view (we need to) respect the game of cricket and be prepared for the contest,” Walter noted. “Traditionally Hagley plays a…
Match facts Who: Australia v England What: Second NRMA Insurance Test, men’s Ashes When: December 4-8, first ball 2pm local time (3pm AEDT; 4am GMT) Where: The Gabba, Brisbane Live scores: Match Centre How to watch: Channel Seven, 7plus, Kayo Sports, Foxtel and TNT Sports (UK and Ireland) How to listen: ABC Radio, Triple M, SEN Radio and BBC (UK only). All radio broadcasts will be available to stream in standard and real-time with no delay to live play via Cricket Radio on the CA Live app. Find out more here Buy tickets: Tickets are still…
Young Scotland all-rounder Darcey Carter finished the tournament as the leading run-scorer with 248 runs at an average of 62, while spinner Olivia Bell produced some excellent individual performances that included a stunning five-wicket haul in the title decider against Thailand that almost hauled her side across the line. Sarah Bryce captained Scotland in Thailand in the absence of regular skipper and sister Kathryn Bryce and she was proud of the efforts from her player as their focus now turns to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Nepal at the start of 2026 when they will attempt to…
The focus now switches to Raipur on Wednesday as India look to wrap up the series with another strong performance ahead of the third and final game of the series in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. For Kohli the focus will remain the same as the right-hander maintains the same preparation he has used throughout his career and helped him remain as one of the best white-ball players in the game. “I think at this stage with the experience that I have for me, it’s about being physically fit, mentally ready and excited to play the games that I’m playing, and more…
Virat Kohli’s record-extending 52nd one-day international century laid the groundwork for India’s 17-run win over South Africa on Sunday on a record-breaking night for Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The narrow victory got India off to a winning start in their three-match series after South Africa swept the two-match Test series last week. Former captains Kohli and Rohit, who have retired from Tests and Twenty20 internationals, delighted the Ranchi crowd with a 136-run partnership for the second wicket. It was their 20th century stand in ODI cricket, taking them equal second in the all-time list for such partnerships alongside Sri Lankan…