Head worried about firing up England's quicks during Ashes century
MELBOURNE :Australia's Ashes match-winner Travis Head said he was wary of inciting England's fast bowlers as he slogged his way to a stunning century in the first test in Perth.
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Lions no more, India's test team appear vulnerable on home soil
NEW DELHI :The thought of playing a test series in India once struck fear into the hearts of touring sides, but with their fortress now breached twice in the last 12 months local cricket fans know the team's aura of invincibility on home soil has been shattered.
Anderson expects England to pick same side for second Ashes test
England are unlikely to tinker with their side for the second Ashes test against Australia starting in Brisbane next week despite being thumped in the opening match, their former fast bowler James Anderson said.
Ashes pitch rated 'very good' after two-day test in Perth
MELBOURNE :The Perth Stadium pitch that saw Australia complete a thumping eight-wicket Ashes win inside two days over England has earned the International Cricket Council's (ICC) highest rating, Cricket Australia said on Thursday.
India's young batters need more time, Gambhir says after record test loss
India's young batters need more time to gain red-ball experience, coach Gautam Gambhir said after his team suffered their heaviest loss by runs in test cricket as South Africa earned a 408-run win in Guwahati on Wednesday to sweep the series 2-0.
For F1, what happened in Vegas does not stay in Vegas
DOHA :Contrary to popular lore, what happens in Las Vegas most definitely does not stay in Vegas as far as Formula One is concerned.
Perth Stadium make biggest food donation after two-day Ashes test
While England's quick collapse in the first Ashes test deprived cricket fans of hours of live action, for many Western Australians it proved to be a boon, after the Perth Stadium donated hundreds of kilos of surplus food to people in need.
Formula One's desert showdown is a feast for number-crunchers
DOHA :Only Lando Norris can become Formula One world champion in Qatar this weekend but the McLaren driver could also be overtaken in the title race by both teammate Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen.