
BRISBANE: England’s star batter Joe Root ended one of the most talked-about droughts in modern Test cricket on Thursday, scoring his maiden Test century on Australian soil during the opening day of the second Ashes Test at The Gabba. Despite being the second-highest run-scorer in Test history, Root entered this Ashes series without a single…

BRISBANE: Australia’s premier fast bowler Mitchell Starc created history under lights at the Gabba on Thursday, surpassing Pakistan legend Wasim Akram to become the highest wicket-taking left-arm fast bowler in Test cricket. Starc achieved the milestone during the ongoing Ashes Test against England, where he produced a fiery opening spell to remove Ben Duckett, Ollie…

PERTH: Travis Head lit up the Optus Stadium on Saturday with a breathtaking, record-breaking century that powered Australia to the bring of victory in the opening Ashes Test against England. Promoted to open the innings alongside debutant Jake Weatherald, with Usman Khawaja sidelined due to injury. Travis Head took full command on a tough batting…

Australia’s Ashes preparations have hit another roadblock as fast-bowling star Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the opening Test against England due to a hamstring strain — a significant blow that comes on top of skipper Pat Cummins already being sidelined. Hazlewood picked up the injury during New South Wales’ Sheffield Shield match against…