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14 Jul 2025
Aiden Markram

WTC final century earns Aiden Markram ICC Player-of-Month award 

South African cricketer Aiden Markram has been awarded the ICC Men's Player of the Month for June 2025.

13 Jul 2025
Australian Cricket Team

Shamar Joseph claims fourth four-plus wicket-haul across five Test innings 

The Australian cricket team suffered a shocking collapse on Day 1 of the third Test against West Indies at Sabina Park, Kingston.

11 Jul 2025
Joe Root

Root vs Smith: Decoding their Test numbers vs India

Joe Root, England's all-time leading run-scorer in Test cricket, has equaled Steve Smith's record of most centuries against India.

11 Jul 2025
Joe Root

Centurion Joe Root equals this record of Steve Smith: Stats 

England batting great Joe Root has hammered his 37th century in Test cricket.

07 Jul 2025
Australian Cricket Team

Steve Smith boasts best batting average vs WI (Tests): Stats 

Australia won the second Test against West Indies by a massive 133 runs in Grenada.

07 Jul 2025
Josh Hazlewood

Australia retain Frank Worrell Trophy with emphatic Grenada win: Stats

Australia have successfully defended the Frank Worrell Trophy after defeating West Indies by a massive 133 runs in Grenada.

05 Jul 2025
Australian Cricket Team

Steve Smith goes past 15,000 runs in First-Class cricket: Stats

Steve Smith, the talismanic Australian batter, has added another feather to his cap by completing 15,000 runs in First-Class cricket.

01 Jul 2025
Marnus Labuschagne

Can out-of-favor Marnus Labuschagne bounce back? Steve Smith opines 

Australia's senior player and former captain Steve Smith has backed out-of-favor batsman Marnus Labuschagne, who was dropped for the first Test against West Indies.

30 Jun 2025
Australian Cricket Team

WI vs AUS: Steve Smith gives update on finger injury

Australian cricket star Steve Smith has given a positive update on his recovery from the finger injury he suffered during the World Test Championship 2023-25 final against South Africa.

30 Jun 2025
Australian Cricket Team

Steve Smith defends Australia's batting coach following Healy's criticism

Australian cricketer Steve Smith has defended the team's batting coach Michael Di Venuto, following criticism from former cricketer Ian Healy.

28 Jun 2025
Alex Carey

History! Travis Head claims 10th PoTM award in WTC era

Australia's Travis Head has become the first cricketer to win 10 Player of the Match awards in the World Test Championship (WTC).

28 Jun 2025
Marnus Labuschagne

Will Steve Smith be available for 2nd WI Test? 

Australian captain Pat Cummins has confirmed that star batter Steve Smith has resumed batting practice in New York.

24 Jun 2025
Virat Kohli

'His wrists are incredible': Sam Konstas hails 'idol' Virat Kohli

Australian cricket prodigy Sam Konstas, who had a heated exchange with Indian star Virat Kohli during his debut Test in December last year, has now called the latter "one of his biggest idols."

24 Jun 2025
Joe Root

Joe Root equals Dravid's record for most catches in Tests

England's Joe Root has equaled Indian cricket legend Rahul Dravid's record for the most catches by a non-wicketkeeper in Test matches.

23 Jun 2025
Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant races to 20 Test sixes in England: Stats

Indian batter Rishabh Pant entered record books with his fourth Test century on England soil.

23 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

Head wants Australia to move on from WTC final loss

Star Australian batter Travis Head has urged his team to move on quickly from their recent defeat against South Africa in the ICC World Test Championship Final.

22 Jun 2025
Shubman Gill

Youngest batters with centuries in debut innings as Test captain 

Shubman Gill made a strong start to his stint as India's Test captain, scoring a brilliant 147 against England at Headingley, Leeds.

20 Jun 2025
Marnus Labuschagne

Labuschagne dropped for 1st WI Test, injured Smith ruled out 

The Australian cricket team has made two major changes to its squad for the first Test against West Indies.

15 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

Presenting Australia's World Test Championship 2023-25 campaign in stats

The 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle has concluded with a historic finale.

14 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

Steve Smith avoids surgery on dislocated finger, recovery details here

Australian cricket star Steve Smith has avoided surgery on a compound dislocation he suffered during the third day of play in the ICC World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's.

14 Jun 2025
South Africa Cricket Team

South Africa clinch second ICC title with WTC win: Stats

South Africa claimed a historic victory in the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's.

14 Jun 2025
Aiden Markram

Can Australia script comeback in WTC final? Daniel Vettori opines 

Australia's assistant coach Daniel Vettori has said that the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's is far from over.

13 Jun 2025
Aiden Markram

Aiden Markram becomes 3rd batter with century in WTC final

Aiden Markram has entered record books after smashing a solid hundred for South Africa against Australia on Day 3 of the ICC World Test Championship final.

13 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

WTC final: Australia's Steve Smith dislocates right little finger

In a major setback for Australia in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, Steve Smith is likely to miss the remainder of the match after suffering a compound dislocation of his right little finger.

13 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

Decoding Australian batters with most Test runs at Lord's 

Steve Smith recently became the highest-scoring overseas batter in Test matches at Lord's.

11 Jun 2025
Mitchell Starc

WTC final, Lord's: 14 wickets fall on Day 1

The first day of the World Test Championship final at Lord's was a riveting contest, with 14 wickets falling.

11 Jun 2025
Kagiso Rabada

Beau Webster slams 72 against South Africa in WTC final

Australian batter Beau Webster did well for his side on Day 1 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord's.

11 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

Steve Smith slams his 42nd half-century in Test cricket: Stats

Australian batter Steve Smith played a fine hand for his side on Day 1 of the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's.

10 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

WTC final: Australia announce Playing XI; Marnus Labuschagne to open 

Australia have announced their Playing XI for the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final against South Africa, starting June 11 at Lord's.

10 Jun 2025
Australian Cricket Team

How Steve Smith has fared against South Africa in Tests

Star Australian batter Steve Smith is set to feature in the impending 2025 ICC World Test Championship final against South Africa at the iconic Lord's, starting June 11.

09 Jun 2025
Nathan Lyon

WTC final: Will Lord's pitch unleash best of Nathan Lyon?

As Australia gear up to take on South Africa in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final, star batter Steve Smith has hinted at the pitch conditions that could play a crucial role in the match.

09 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

WTC Final 2025: Key battles to watch out for

The third ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final is set to take place at Lord's Cricket Ground from June 11.

09 Jun 2025
Cameron Green

Will Cameron Green bat at 3 in WTC final? 

Australia's Cameron Green is gearing up for a potential new role in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa, starting on June 11 at Lord's.

08 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

'Taking career day by day': Steve Smith on Test future

Star Australian batter Steve Smith has stated that he is taking his Test career "day by day" and not thinking about his retirement from the format.

08 Jun 2025
Andrew McDonald

Steve Smith 'ready to go' in WTC final

Australia's star batter Steve Smith has expressed his eagerness to take on his opponent in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's.

06 Jun 2025
Kagiso Rabada

WTC final: 5 key players to watch out for

The World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 Final is all set to be played from June 11-15 at Lord's, England.

06 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

WTC final: How has Steve Smith fared at Lord's (Tests)?

Ahead of the highly-anticipated 2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, Australia have confirmed an important batting position.

04 Jun 2025
Pat Cummins

WTC final: Steve Smith to bat at 4, confirms Cummins

Ahead of the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final, Australia have locked in an important batting slot.

ICC announces record prize money for 2025 WTC final

The International Cricket Council has announced a record-breaking prize money for the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) final.

15 May 2025
Joe Root

Which 'Fab 4' batter boasts most double-centuries in Test cricket? 

In the realm of Test cricket, scoring a double century is a phenomenal feat, one that requires a lot of patience, skill, and mental strength.

15 May 2025
ICC World Test Championship

Decoding Australia's road to their second successive WTC final 

Australia have announced their 15-player squad for the ICC World Test Championship Final against South Africa, starting on June 11 at Lord's.

12 May 2025
Test Cricket

Breaking down notable numbers of Fab Four in Test cricket

The Fab Four - Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Joe Root, and Kane Williamson - have dominated Test cricket over the years.

10 May 2025
Rohit Sharma

Batters with 9-plus Test tons since October 2019

Team India's star opener Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from Test cricket.

Shubman Gill, Alana King adjudged ICC Players of the Month

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced its men's and women's Players of the Month for February 2025.

07 Mar 2025
Glenn Phillips

ICC Player of the Month (February): Here are the contenders

Indian cricketer Shubman Gill has been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month award for February.

06 Mar 2025
Australian Cricket Team

Nasser Hussain lauds Steve Smith's leadership in 2025 Champions Trophy

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has praised Steve Smith for his outstanding performance and leadership in the ongoing Champions Trophy.

05 Mar 2025
Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh praises Steve Smith's legacy after ODI retirement

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has praised Steve Smith's immense contribution to the game after the Australian batsman announced his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs).

05 Mar 2025
ICC Champions Trophy

Bowlers to dismiss Steve Smith most times in ODI cricket

Steve Smith retired from ODI cricket on Wednesday, March 5, after Australia's exit from the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

05 Mar 2025
ICC Cricket World Cup

Steve Smith retires from ODI cricket: Decoding his stats

Australian batter Steve Smith has announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals.

04 Mar 2025
ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy: India beat Australia to reach third successive final

India beat Australia in Dubai to reach the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final.

04 Mar 2025
Alex Carey

Alex Carey registers his career-best ODI score against India: Stats

Australian batter Alex Carey played a clutch knock against India in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai.

04 Mar 2025
ICC Champions Trophy

Steve Smith registers second-highest Champions Trophy score by Australian captain

Australian batter Steve Smith has completed his 35th half-century in ODI cricket.

04 Mar 2025
India vs Australia Cricket

Champions Trophy semi-final: Steve Smith confident ahead of India clash

Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith is gearing up for a high-stakes semi-final against India in the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025.

03 Mar 2025
ICC Champions Trophy

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Presenting the statistical preview of semi-finals

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has entered its semi-final stage with four of the best teams- India, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa.

03 Mar 2025
Australian Cricket Team

Champions Trophy: Cooper Connolly replaces injured Short in Australia's squad

The Australian cricket team has included spin-bowling allrounder Cooper Connolly in their Champions Trophy squad.

01 Mar 2025
Australian Cricket Team

Matthew Short set to miss Champions Trophy semi-final: Here's why

Australia's top-order batter Matthew Short is likely to miss the upcoming semi-final of the Champions Trophy with a quad injury.

28 Feb 2025
ICC Champions Trophy

Australia qualify for Champions Trophy semis: Key stats

Australia have qualified for the semis of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

28 Feb 2025
Australian Cricket Team

Steve Smith shows gesture of sportsmanship versus Afghanistan: Here's how

During the ongoing match between Australia and Afghanistan in the ICC Champions Trophy, skipper Steve Smith withdrew a run-out appeal against Noor Ahmad.

25 Feb 2025
Jonny Bairstow

Steve Smith joins Welsh Fire for The Hundred 2025

Australian cricket star Steve Smith has been signed by Welsh Fire for The Hundred 2025.

23 Feb 2025
Aakash Chopra

Champions Trophy: Aakash Chopra hails Australia's historic victory over England

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has praised Australia for their historic victory against England in the 2025 Champions Trophy.

22 Feb 2025
ICC Champions Trophy

Mark Wood dismisses Steve Smith for fourth time in ODIs 

England's Mark Wood bowled a hostile first spell in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy encounter against Australia at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.

21 Feb 2025
Australian Cricket Team

Steve Smith reveals Australia's strategy for Champions Trophy: Key details

Australia's stand-in captain, Steve Smith, has detailed a 'flexible' plan for the upcoming Champions Trophy.

21 Feb 2025
ICC Champions Trophy

Australia vs England, Champions Trophy: Decoding the key player battles

England and Australia take on each other in match number 4 of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Saturday.

21 Feb 2025
Brendon McCullum

Champions Trophy, England gear up to face injury-hit Australia: Preview

England and Australia will face-off in match number 4 of the Champions Trophy.

Kuhnemann undergoes ICC testing, awaits verdict on bowling action

Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann was recently subjected to a detailed examination of his bowling action in Brisbane.

15 Feb 2025
Australian Cricket Team

Decoding Australia's lowest ODI totals on Asian soil

Australia suffered a heavy 0-2 series defeat in ODIs against Sri Lanka on their 2025 tour of the nation.

15 Feb 2025
Australian Cricket Team

Champions Trophy: Smith backs 'dangerous' Jake Fraser-McGurk ahead of tournament 

Australian captain Steve Smith has thrown his weight behind Jake Fraser-McGurk ahead of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan and UAE.

14 Feb 2025
Kusal Mendis

Sri Lanka thrash Australia by 174 runs in 2nd ODI

In the second ODI of the series, Sri Lanka posted a challenging target of 282 for Australia.

12 Feb 2025
Alyssa Healy

Alyssa Healy's cheeky response to Mitchell Starc's Champions Trophy exit

In a major blow, Australia's star pacer Mitchell Starc withdrew from the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy due to personal reasons.

12 Feb 2025
Alex Carey

Mitchell Starc withdraws from Champions Trophy; Australia revamp squad

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has pulled out of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy for personal reasons.

10 Feb 2025
ICC Champions Trophy

Australia dented by injuries ahead of Champions Trophy: Squad analysis 

The Australian team has been dented by multiple injuries ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, where they will face England, South Africa, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

10 Feb 2025
Marnus Labuschagne

Steve Smith backs Labuschagne amid selection doubts for WTC final

Australian cricket team's star batsman Steve Smith has come out in support of Marnus Labuschagne.

09 Feb 2025
Test Cricket

Steve Smith becomes first Australian to complete 200 Test catches

Steve Smith has created history by becoming the first Australian outfielder to take 200 catches in Test cricket.

09 Feb 2025
Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon surpasses Shane Warne's record against Sri Lanka (Tests) 

Nathan Lyon has gone past Shane Warne's 59 wickets to become Australia's most successful Test bowler against Sri Lanka.

All-round Australia beat SL to complete Test series whitewash: Stats 

Australia have completed a Test series whitewash against Sri Lanka, beating them by nine wickets in the second and final game in Galle.

08 Feb 2025
Australian Cricket Team

Carey open to sharing keeping duties with Inglis in Tests

Australia's first-choice Test wicketkeeper since the 2021/22 Ashes, Alex Carey, remains optimistic about his future alongside Josh Inglis.