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Ashes: Australia have one hand on series after Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland set up England collapse

Mitchell Starc had opener Zak Crawley (5) caught behind and Dawid Malan lbw for a duck in successive balls, and very nearly had Joe Root out on the third delivery which whistled by the England skipper’s outside edge. 

Dec 27, 2021, 13:34 PM IST

Ashes, 3rd Test, Day 1: Australia on top after bowling England out for 185 in 1st innings

Leading 2-0 after thumping wins in Brisbane and Adelaide, holders Australia need only a draw in Melbourne to retain the urn.

Dec 26, 2021, 14:08 PM IST

Ashes 2021-22: Josh Hazlewood's return unlikely even in fourth Test due to THIS reason

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood is "not sure" if he would be available for the fourth Ashes Test.

Dec 26, 2021, 12:27 PM IST

ATP Cup: Canada's Denis Shapovalov tests positive for COVID-19

Canada's Denis Shapovalov has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Sydney for the ATP Cup.

Dec 26, 2021, 12:03 PM IST

Ashes, 3rd Test: England bowled out for 185 as Aussies dominate Day 1 proceedings

England bowled out for 185 on Day 1 of Boxing day Test.

Dec 26, 2021, 11:53 AM IST

Ashes 3rd Test: Skipper Pat Cummins returns, Scott Boland named in Australia playing XI

Australia have made two changes to their lineup as Pat Cummins and Scott Boland have replaced Michael Neser and Jhye Richardson.

Dec 25, 2021, 08:56 AM IST

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley says THIS on ICC's slow over rates fine

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley says ICC's slow over rate fines are coming in the way of entertaining fans.

Dec 24, 2021, 10:59 AM IST

Ashes 2021: Mitchell Starc likely to be fit for Boxing day Test, confirms Justin Langer

Australia coach gives update on Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazelwood fitness for the Boxing day Test.

Dec 23, 2021, 16:55 PM IST

Ashes 2021-22: 'Hurting' England not giving up on the series, says batter Dawid Malan

England batter Dawid Malan says his team will take the white-ball format approach to the Third Boxing day Test.

Dec 23, 2021, 15:10 PM IST

Australia: New South Wales reimposes COVID-19 restriction amid major spike in cases, hospitalisation

New South Wales recorded 5,715 new cases, up from 3,763 and almost as many as were recorded across all of Australia on Wednesday. New South Wales also reported one death.

Dec 23, 2021, 13:09 PM IST

Ashes 2021: What are you doing on field? Ricky Ponting questions Joe Root’s captaincy after England’s defeat in second Test

Root didn't hold back after England's 275-run defeat to Australia in the second Test that saw the tourists fall behind 0-2 in the five-match series. The 30-year-old blamed his bowlers for not bowling the right lengths, especially in the first innings.

Dec 21, 2021, 18:17 PM IST

Ashes 2021: Australia include THIS pacer in squad ahead of Boxing Day Test

The decision to add the uncapped Boland suggests that Cricket Australia (CA) has some fitness concerns over their fast bowlers, who have been England's nemesis so far in the series.
 

Dec 21, 2021, 16:17 PM IST

Australia rules out lockdowns despite Omicron surge

"We`re not going back to lockdowns. We`re going forward to live with this virus with common sense and responsibility," said Morrison. 

Dec 21, 2021, 08:54 AM IST

Ashes: Jhye Richardson picks five wickets as Australia rout England by 275 runs to go 2-0 up in series

In the final session, Jhye Richardson picked up the last two England wickets, with Jos Buttler trodding on to the stumps after scoring 26 off 207 balls.

Dec 20, 2021, 15:27 PM IST

Watch: Steve Smith’s stunning review sends back Ben Stokes on Day 5 of 2nd Ashes Test

Off-spinner Nathan Lyon appealed for a leg-before decision against Ben Stokes which umpire Paul Wilson negated. But Steve Smith called for DRS against the decision and the review produced three ‘reds’. 

Dec 20, 2021, 10:53 AM IST

Ashes: England pacer Ollie Robinson bowls off-spin during second Test, video goes viral – WATCH

England pacer Ollie Robinson turned to bowl gentle off-spin on Day 4 of the Adelaide Test.

Dec 19, 2021, 13:56 PM IST

Ashes 2021: Joe Root to not take field at start of Day Four in 2nd Test due to THIS reason

England skipper Joe Root is being assessed by the medical team.

Dec 19, 2021, 10:32 AM IST

Ashes 2021: Steve Smith falls short of 28th Test ton but Marnus Labuschagne completes his sixth on Day 2

Marnus Labuschagne rode his luck to complete his sixth Test century before falling leg-before to Ollie Robinson for 103 off 305 balls with 8 boundaries. 

Dec 17, 2021, 14:42 PM IST

Ashes 2021-22: David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne fifties put Australians on top in Adelaide Test

Ashes Day 1 match report, Australia walk away very happy at 221/2, Jos Buttler drops two catches.

Dec 16, 2021, 19:31 PM IST

BBL 2021-22: Five matches in Perth to be relocated due to COVID-19 protocols

The five remaining Big Bash League (BBL) matches scheduled to be played at Optus Stadium, Perth will be relocated to alternate venues.

Dec 16, 2021, 13:44 PM IST