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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.

Nathan Lyon Escapes Scrutiny Over Usman Khawaja-Like Act, Australian Team Slammed For Double Standard

Australia opener Usman Khawaja found himself at the centre of a controversy after he 'made himself unavailable' for Queensland's vital clash with South Australia, and then travelled to Melbourne with wife Rachel to attend the season-opening Formula One Grand Prix at the Albert Park. Initial reports stated that Khawaja had opted out of the game to keep himself fresh for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa in June. However, it was later revealed Khawaja was battling a niggle from the previous game, where he had scored a century against Tasmania.

With Focus On WTC Final, Usman Khawaja Opts Out Of Must-Win Sheffield Shield Game

Australia Test opener Usman Khawaja has opted out of Queensland's upcoming Sheffield Shield match against South Australia, where a win would seal their spot in the final. Khawaja was not named in Queensland's 14-man squad after the opener had flagged that he only wanted to play one of the two Shield matches that followed his return from Sri Lanka. Queensland have announced the squad for this week's must-win Sheffield Shield match against South Australia in Adelaide, with skipper Marnus Labuschagne returning to the line-up, following Australia's Champions Trophy campaign, to replace Khawaja.

India vs Australia 4th Test Live Streaming, Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 Live Telecast Boxing Day Test: When And Where To Watch

India vs Australia 4th Test LIVE Streaming and Live Telecast: The fourth chapter of the riveting Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 starts with the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. With the series tied at 1-1, and a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final at stake, the game is expected to be a hard-fought one. India will be hoping that their top order can fare better and take early control of the game, while Australia will be aiming to continue their good momentum from the second and third Tests. A win for either side in this Test match would ensure that they cannot lose the series anymore.

Watch: Sean Abbott, Whose Ball Hit Phillip Hughes, Breaks Down On Late Star's 10-Year Death Anniversary

Sean Abbott was seen wiping away tears as family and friends paid tribute to the late Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes on Wednesday to mark the 10-year anniversary of his tragic death after being struck on the neck while batting. Abbott bowled the fatal delivery that struck Hughes during a Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia in 2014 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. NSW players consoled Abbott as they stood for an emotional tribute, including observing a minute's silence, before the start of play on day four of their Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania at the SCG.

From 52/2 To 53 All Out: Western Australia's Bizarre Batting Collapse Breaks The Internet

Western Australia lost eight wickets for just one run before being bowled out for 53 in their domestic One-Day Cup match against Tasmania on Friday. The defending champions were 52/2 at one stage, but could only add one run to their innings total, which also came from a wide. As many as six batters were dismissed for a duck, with pacer Lance Morris also unbeaten on nought. For Tasmania, Beau Webster grabbed six wickets, conceding just 17 runs in the process.

Watch: Fireworks In Afghanistan As Nation Celebrates Historic Win Over Australia In T20 World Cup

For a nation facing many problems, cricket has often been a uniting factor for people in Afghanistan. And the nation's historic victory over Australia in the Super 8 stage of 2024 T20 World Cup has created a fanatic frenzy back home. The win - which avenges the defeat from the 2023 ODI World Cup - has put Afghanistan in a great position to qualify for the semi-finals. And the joy among the players was multiplied back home, as several videos went viral, showing streets in Afghanistan packed with thousands of people celebrating the historic win.

Mitchell Marsh Will Not Bowl In T20 World Cup Opener Against Oman: Australia Coach Andrew McDonald

Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh will not bowl in their T20 World Cup opener against Oman on June 6 and will play only as a batter as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury sustained during the IPL, said head coach Andrew McDonald on Friday. Marsh played both the World Cup warm-up games against Namibia and co-hosts West Indies in Trinidad, scoring 18 and 4 respectively. But the pace-bowling all-rounder did not field for the full bowling innings in either games, with Matthew Wade taking over captaincy duties in his absence.

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

Nathan Lyon Escapes Scrutiny Over Usman Khawaja-Like Act, Australian Team Slammed For Double Standard

With Focus On WTC Final, Usman Khawaja Opts Out Of Must-Win Sheffield Shield Game

India vs Australia 4th Test Live Streaming, Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 Live Telecast Boxing Day Test: When And Where To Watch

Watch: Sean Abbott, Whose Ball Hit Phillip Hughes, Breaks Down On Late Star's 10-Year Death Anniversary

From 52/2 To 53 All Out: Western Australia's Bizarre Batting Collapse Breaks The Internet

Watch: Fireworks In Afghanistan As Nation Celebrates Historic Win Over Australia In T20 World Cup

Mitchell Marsh Will Not Bowl In T20 World Cup Opener Against Oman: Australia Coach Andrew McDonald