In a shocking incident, some England and Australian cricketers were asked to leave the post-Ashes party by local police at a hotel in Hobart following a noise complaint from fellow guests. In mobile-phone footage that has gone viral on social media, England captain Joe Root, fast bowler James Anderson can be seen alongside three Australia
Ashes 2021-22
The Ashes 2021-22 concluded on Sunday with hosts Australia winning the fifth and final Test by 146 runs to hand over England a 4-0 defeat in the five-match series. The visitors produced a fightback in the fourth Test in Sydney, which ended in a draw, to make inroads for their consolation victory in the Hobart
The display of frustration and anger is not a new thing in cricket. Often players get involved in a heated debate with either their opponents or sometimes even with on-field umpires. When plans don’t work accordingly, players are seen yelling and expressing their disappointment. However, in the recently concluded fifth and final Ashes Test between
Australia continued their domination over arch-rivals England in the Ashes 2021-22, defeating the visitors by 146 runs in the fifth and final Test at Bellerive Oval in Hobart to seal the series 4-0. Though, England seemed to be on their way to a win for the first time in the series when fast bowler Mark
Australian batting sensation Marnus Labuschagne is known for his consistency with the bat and antics on the field. From his unique tricks of leaving the ball to over-enthusiastic appeals on the ground, Labuschagne leaves no chance to entertain his fans. In fact, Labuschagne’s mannerisms occasionally are quite similar to his teammate Steve Smith particularly the
Australian batting sensation Usman Khawaja will open for his team in the upcoming fifth Ashes test in Hobart against England in place Marcus Harris, who has been dropped from the side, confirmed captain Pat Cummins on Thursday. Khawaja, who replaced Travis Head in the middle order in the fourth Test, grabbed opportunity from both hands,
England successfully battled to salvage a draw against Australia on the fifth day of the fourth Ashes Test and ended the hosts’ hopes of registering a clean sweep in the five-match series. Aussie star Steve Smith was tasked with bowling two of the final three overs and he picked up his first Test wicket since
Time and again, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has proven to be one of the most knowledgeable cricket analysts. Ponting was a sensational reader of the game and had dazzling skills to anticipate the aftermaths – something which he still exhibits in the commentary. Not so long ago, the Tasmanian had perfectly predicted Cameron Green’s
On Sunday, England captain Joe Root confirmed that wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler is ruled out of the fifth and final Ashes Test. Notably, Buttler had suffered a blow on his hand in the recently-concluded fourth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Root’s confirmation came after England managed to earn a dramatic draw in the Sydney Test.
Australia’s hopes of an Ashes whitewash ended after England managed to secure a thrilling draw in the fourth Test at Syndey Cricket Ground on Sunday. The match went down to the wire, with the visitors finishing their second innings at 270/9. It was just the 24th time in the history of Test cricket where a
After a terrible start to their first innings, England came back strongly on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney. The tourists were reeling at 36/4 in response to Australia’s 416 before Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow steadied the ship to take England out of hot waters. Stokes scored a
Usman Khawaja‘s dream return to Test cricket continue as he smashed another ton in the ongoing fourth Ashes Test against England in Sydney. The left-handed batter made a brilliant 137 in the first innings and carried on the momentum on Day 4 with a scintillating hundred in the second innings. Hundreds in each innings of
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc is having a wonderful time with the ball in the Ashes 2021-22. Ahead of the ongoing fourth Test in Sydney, Starc was already the highest wicket-taker in the series with 14 scalps to his name. The left-armer added one more to his tally when he came to bowl in the first
England have added Sam Billings to their Ashes squad as a back-up wicketkeeper for the fifth and final Test in Hobart. Billings has been drafted as cover for the injured Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Friday evening. Buttler suffered a blow on his left hand’s index
England batter Jonny Bairstow rose to the occasion when his team needed him the most on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney. Bairstow smashed the first century for the visitors in this series in the final over of the day. The right-handed batter smashed Cummins over the backward point
England all-rounder Ben Stokes rode his luck on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney as he stayed unbeaten even after a ball hit his off-stump. It all happened during the 31st over of England’s first innings when Aussie all-rounder Cameron Green bowled a full-pitched delivery which Stokes decided to
Australia batter Usman Khawaja made his return to the Test team in grand fashion, scoring his ninth century on Day 2 of the ongoing fourth Ashes Test against England in Sydney. Notably, Khawaja was picked in the playing XI after Travis Head was ruled out of the Sydney Test due to COVID-19. The Queenslander cashed
Australian star Usman Khawaja made his Test return in grand style after smashing a tremendous century on Day 2 of the ongoing fourth Ashes Test against England at Sydney Cricket Ground. Khawaja had a homecoming of his own as 11 years ago, in 2011, he had debuted at this very ground against the same opponent
England speedster Stuart Broad again proved his upper hand over David Warner after dismissing the Aussie opener on the first day of the ongoing fourth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). As rain impacted Day 1 of the game, restricting the two opening sessions to just 21.4 overs, Broad got rid of Warner
The fourth Test of the ongoing five-match Ashes series between Australia and England will begin on January 5 at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). The hosts have already retained the urn will big wins in the previous three games and will be looking to add more misery to the hapless English side in the
Australian middle-order batsman Travis Head has been ruled out of the upcoming fourth Ashes Test against England after being tested positive for COVID-19. Head returned a positive result following a routine PCR test. He is asymptomatic and shall remain in isolation with his partner in Melbourne as per Victorian Health and Government regulation. Notably, the
England were thrashed by Australia in the third Ashes Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as the hosts retained the Ashes. The tourists were bundled out for a mere 68 in their second innings as the home team won the contest by an innings and 14 runs. Australian debutant Scott Boland finished with stunning figures
Australia retained the Ashes 2021-22 with a series-clinching inning and 14-run victory over England in the third Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday. Debutant Scott Boland shined with the ball in the second innings, taking a six-wicket haul for just seven runs to help hosts bundle out visitors for a mere 68. England began
Australia have retained the Ashes after a brilliant six-wicket haul from local boy Scott Boland helped them dismantle England’s second innings on Day 3 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Australia sealed the game by an innings and 14 runs and are now 3-0 up in the five-match series. Resuming at their overnight score of
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc activated his ‘beast mode’ on Day 2 of the ongoing third Ashes Test against England at Melbourne Cricket Ground to script one of the most memorable spells of fast bowling. Starc tore apart England’s top-order during their second innings after the home team posted 267 to take a lead of 82
England veteran pace bowler James Anderson once again rose to the occasion when his team needed him the most. The right-armer produced excellent bowling figures to help England bundle out Australia for 267 on Day 2 of the ongoing third Ashes Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Anderson went on to take a four-wicket haul while
The Australian bowlers were at their level best in the last session on Day 2 of the ongoing third Ashes Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The visitors didn’t get even a second of breathing space as Aussie pacers owned the last hour of the day where they kept asking tough questions from
Australia have kept their domination in the ongoing Ashes 2021-22 against England. After beating the English side in the first two Tests, the hosts continued from where they left in the third Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground. On the opening day of the Boxing-Day Test, Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first, with
England captain Joe Root continued his golden run on Day 1 of the ongoing third Ashes Test against Australia at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Put in to bat, England lost both their openers for just 13 runs. Root once again led from the front and tried to steady his side’s first innings. He
On Saturday, Australian Test captain Patrick Cummins confirmed that fast bowler Scott Boland will make it into the final XI for the third Test against England at his home ground in Melbourne. Boland will just be the second player with Indigenous Australian heritage to play for the men’s Test team, after Jason Gillespie. Faith Thomas