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Border Gavaskar Trophy: Jasprit Bumrah's Brilliance, KL Rahul's Resurrection, Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Flop Show

The 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy is living up to its billing. It has been an enthralling contest between the number 1 and number 2 team in the world. India stunned Australia by 295 runs on a fast and bouncy wicket at Perth while the home team gave a resounding reply with a thumping 10-wicket victory in the Day & Night Pink Ball encounter in Adelaide. The Gabba also had its ebbs and flows before the Rain Gods had the final say. The series is now tied at 1-1 with all to play for at the MCG and SCG - the two biggest venues in Australia. While Australia might have won more sessions in the series so far, India would be the happier team given the series scoreline.

Australia's Konstas reignites Ashes hopes with ton in India

MELBOURNE :Australia opener Sam Konstas overcame "mental demons" in a counter-attacking century for Australia A in Lucknow as the 19-year-old boosted his case for retention in the test side for the Ashes.

Australia opening spot for world test final still up for grabs

SYDNEY :Australia's opening partnership has been the subject of much debate since David Warner retired and remains unresolved less than a month before the World Test Championship final against South Africa.

Sangha and Carey help South Australia end Sheffield Shield title drought

SYDNEY :South Australia claimed their first Sheffield Shield title in 29 years after hundreds by Jason Sangha and Alex Carey helped them pull off a record chase in the final against Queensland on Saturday.

Alex Carey Shines As South Australia End 29-Year Sheffield Shield Title Drought

Test wicketkeeper Alex Carey hit a superb century against Queensland as South Australia completed the highest successful fourth-innings chase in a Sheffield Shield final to end a 29-year title drought on Saturday. Needing 270 runs at Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide, South Australia were in early trouble on day four at 28-3 before Carey combined with Jason Sangha in a match-winning 202-run partnership. Carey, who has been in strong batting form this season, fell for 105 with the result a formality despite South Australia losing three late wickets.

"I Was Naive...": Australia Star's Brutally Honest Confession On Facing Jasprit Bumrah

It is not easy to make your international debut in the high-pressure Border-Gavaskar Trophy. It is harder still to face Jasprit Bumrah in the peak of his powers and get home unscathed. Australia youngster Nathan McSweeney went through this exact challenge when they took on India in late 2024, being dismissed by Bumrah on four different occasions and failing to make a single half-century. Now, McSweeney has opened up on the trial by fire, and the struggle of the Australian batting as a whole to deal with Bumrah.

Sri Lanka Add Second ODI Into Schedule Of Home Series Against Australia

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said that in consultation with Cricket Australia it has added an extra ODI to its schedule of home series against Australia, which begins on January 29 with the first of two Tests in Galle. The tour's original itinerary was of just one ODI alongside two Test matches, which are a part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle, with Australia booking its spot in the final against South Africa, to be played at Lord's in June.

Epic Scenes In Big Bash League: Son Gets Hit For Six, Dad Catches Ball. Watch

Match No- 31 of the ongoing Big Bash League between Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat turned out to be a high-scoring encounter. Playing in Adelaide on Saturday, the Strikers registered a massive 56-run victory as they posted 251/5 in 20 overs, after being asked to bat first. In return, the Heat put up a good fight but gout bundled out for 195. For Strikers, Matthew Short was the star performer with his 109-run knock. However, a moment from Strikers' bowler Liam Haskett became the highlight of the day.

Massive Changes In Australia Squad After BGT Win, No Pat Cummins For Sri Lanka Test Series

Australia recalled opener Nathan McSweeney and called up all-rounder Cooper Connolly on Thursday for the first time in a spin-heavy Test squad for the tour of Sri Lanka, with Steve Smith captain. Regular skipper Pat Cummins stays home for the birth of his second child while fellow fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is rested after picking up a calf injury. There is no place for the dropped Mitch Marsh in the 16-man squad. McSweeney was axed after just three matches for the fourth India Test after failing to justify his inclusion at the top of the order and replaced by fearless 19-year-old Sam Konstas.

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Border Gavaskar Trophy: Jasprit Bumrah's Brilliance, KL Rahul's Resurrection, Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Flop Show

Australia's Konstas reignites Ashes hopes with ton in India

Australia opening spot for world test final still up for grabs

Sangha and Carey help South Australia end Sheffield Shield title drought

Alex Carey Shines As South Australia End 29-Year Sheffield Shield Title Drought

"I Was Naive...": Australia Star's Brutally Honest Confession On Facing Jasprit Bumrah

Sri Lanka Add Second ODI Into Schedule Of Home Series Against Australia

Epic Scenes In Big Bash League: Son Gets Hit For Six, Dad Catches Ball. Watch

Massive Changes In Australia Squad After BGT Win, No Pat Cummins For Sri Lanka Test Series