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In order to keep their hopes alive to make a comeback in the ongoing fourth Test of Ashes 2023, Australia needed something spectacular on the field. The Pat Cummins-led side did not have the momentum but was high in spirit as, over the years, the Kangaroos have shown that nothing is really impossible on a

On this day in 2005, arguably one of the greatest Ashes series commenced with the first Test at the Lord’s Cricket Ground. Speaking about the first Test, Australia won the toss and decided to bat first. The opening pair of Justin Langer and Matthew Hayden failed to put up a strong stand as the latter

Alyssa Healy, Australia’s stand-in skipper, believes the tourists’ Ashes retention might be a ‘reset moment’. Notably, Australia began the multi-format series with a one-off Test victory. However, Australia lost both the T20I and ODI series 2-1 against England, as the multi-format series ended in a tie. Healy stated that she believes the team’s tenacity and

Batting first, Australia had closed Day 1 at 299/8, and the tailenders looked to put up as many runs as possible when they started the proceedings on Day 2. But little did they know about the trouble they were to face on the very first ball of the day. England handed the ball to James

Fakhar Zaman became an overnight sensation after his match-winning 114 against arch-rivals India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 final. A late entrant at the international arena in 2017 as he served Pakistan navy as a sailor before deciding to pursue his passion, Fakhar was at the peak of his career between 2017 to 2018

The fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia finally got underway with both sides facing each other at Old Trafford in Manchester from July 19. After winning the third Test and keeping their hopes alive in the marquee series, England aimed to put forth a similar performance in Manchester. As Day 1 got underway, Australia

The Women’s Ashes 2023 finally came to an end with England clinching the ODI series in a rain-curtailed chase. Despite the Aussies retaining the Ashes, Heather Knight-led England would be satisfied with their performance throughout the multi-format series. The third and final ODI of the series was played at the County Ground in Taunton on

Australia captain Pat Cummins has confirmed that Josh Hazlewood will play in the fourth Ashes Test, which begins on July 19 at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. The veteran pacer comes in for seamer Scott Boland for the crucial fourth Test match. Hazlewood was recovering from an injury before the start of the five-game series

England and Australia will square off in the fourth Test of the ongoing Ashes 2023 at Old Trafford in Manchester. While the hosts will be looking to carry the same momentum, from the previous game, into their next encounter, the visitors will be aiming to win the game, which would eventually lead them to an

Team England have announced their playing XI for the all-important fourth Ashes Test match against Australia. The Test will begin on July 19, at Old Trafford, in Manchester. Notably, the home side will be trying to stay relevant in a bid to gain the ‘Urn’. After losing the first two Tests, the Ben Stokes-led side