3 years, 3 months ago

Second day of third Ashes Test goes ahead despite Covid scare in England camp

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England’s Ashes tour was plunged into doubt after a Covid outbreak hit the touring camp, but the Boxing Day Test was given the green light to go ahead pending further PCR results. open image in gallery England’s Joe Root warms up before the start of play “Everyone is desperate to play, they’ve been living with this for 18 months and both sides are really committed to continuing with the series. Everyone is being extra vigilant but we are very excited about the New Year’s Test and very excited about the first Ashes Test in Hobart.” The series has been able to go ahead as planned so far despite rising case numbers in Australia, which has adopted a more stringent approach to restrictions than the UK throughout the pandemic, but this is not the first bump in the road. The next Test is due to take place in Sydney and, with New South Wales seen as the Covid hotspot of Australia, the next steps are uncertain.

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

"Next four days is a chance for us....": England skipper Knight ahead of one-off Ashes Test

Hindustan Times

Melbourne, : Ahead of the one-off women's Ashes Test against Australia, England skipper Heather Knight said that the team is disappointed their shambolic results so far and views the Test as an opportunity to showcase what they are as a team and people, ESPNCricinfo reported. ": England skipper Knight ahead of one-off Ashes Test The one-off women's Ashes Test will …

1 year, 8 months ago

Ashes 2023, 4th Test: Australia tailenders frustrate England to leave host short of time

The Hindu

Australia’s tailenders put up some late resistance to leave England frustrated on day one of the fourth Ashes test at Old Trafford, with the tourists on 299-8 at the close of play on Wednesday. Stuart Broad took two Australian wickets to move onto 600 in test cricket, with home favourite James Anderson, on his return to the England side, left …

1 year, 8 months ago

Third day of Oval Ashes Test to be dedicated to Alzheimer’s Society

The Independent

1 year, 8 months ago

Ashes 2023, England vs Australia 3rd Test: Rain to play spoilsport on opening Day at Headingley?

India Today

The third Ashes Test match between England and Australia will commence at Headingly in Leeds on Thursday, with the home team currently trailing 0-2 in the five-match series. In the previous matches, Australia successfully chased down a target of 281 runs in the Edgbaston Test, while England lost by 43 runs at Lord's in their pursuit of 371 runs, both …

1 year, 8 months ago

Ashes 2023, England vs Australia third Test: Probable XI, pitch report, weather forecast, where to watch

The Hindu

The third Ashes Test between England and Australia will begin at Headingly, Leeds on Thursday with the hosts being 0-2 down in the five-match series. England vs Australia Match Details Date: July 6-10, 2023, 3:30 PM IST Venue: Headingly, Leeds England vs Australia Pitch Report The Headingly pitch generally offers something to everyone. England vs Australia Weather Forecast It is …

1 year, 9 months ago

Ashes 2023, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: Steve Smith 85 not out highlights Australia's dominant day

India Today

18:22 IST: It was a fascinating session of Test cricket! The first hour belonged to the hosts as Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett played really well and scored runs at a quick rate as well. The former also survived a few close LBW calls from Mitchell Starc and on one occasion was given out but DRS saved him as there …

2 years, 8 months ago

CWG 2022: A Dozen Covid-19 Cases Testing Positive Everyday; Medical Advisor Says Nothing To Worry

News 18

About a dozen athletes are expected to test positive for COVID-19 on a daily basis at the Games Village but that’s not very alarming, assured Commonwealth Games medical advisor Dr Peter Harcourt. “About a dozen a day are returning positive but 1200-1400 athletes go through COVID-19 testing process everyday. If there’s a history of COVID, then the vaccination status of …

2 years, 10 months ago

Three positive Covid tests confirmed in New Zealand’s tour party

The Independent

3 years, 2 months ago

Women's Ashes: England anxious COVID-19 case, says captain Heather Knight

The Hindu

There is anxiety in the England women's camp after a member of their support staff tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the multi-format Ashes series in Australia, captain Heather Knight said on Friday. READ: "We've had to live under pretty strict protocols since we've arrived, we've only been allowed to socialise outdoors for exactly this reason, to try and limit …

3 years, 2 months ago

Fatigue, rotation and the Covid factor: Women’s Ashes talking points

The Independent

3 years, 2 months ago

Australia vs England 5th Test Day 2 Live Streaming: How and Where to watch Ashes 5th Test Day 2 in India

India TV News

Australia vs England 5th Test Day 2 Live Streaming: How and Where to watch Ashes 5th Test Day 2 in India A fine hundred by Travis Head and a half-century by Cameron Green put Australia in control as they reached 241/6 against England on a rain-hit day one of the fifth and final Ashes Test, here on Friday. How and …

3 years, 2 months ago

Queenslanders with mild COVID-19 symptoms told to avoid swamped testing system, peak of the Omicron wave 'to take months'

ABC

Double-vaccinated young people are being urged to stay home and assume they have COVID-19 if they develop flu-like symptoms, rather than join swamped Queensland testing queues which are buckling under the demand. Key points: The CHO said those who were displaying non-serious symptoms and couldn't get a PCR test should isolate at home Chaos continued at testing centres yesterday, with …

3 years, 2 months ago

Highlights, Ashes 2021-22, 4th Test Day 1: England shift momentum on rain-affected day

Firstpost

Follow live scores and updates of the 4th Ashes Test between England and Australia in Sydney Toggle between the tabs above to switch between quick scorecard, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary Preview: Scott Boland has retained his spot in Australia’s bowling attack for the fourth Ashes test after his starring role on debut in the series-deciding victory over England last …

3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: McGrath contracts COVID days before Pink Test

India TV News

Highlights The third day of the SCG Test is known as Jane McGrath Day. Legendary Australia pacer Glenn McGrath has been tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the fourth Test of The Ashes 2021-22 between England and Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney starting from January 5. The third day of the SCG Test is known as Jane McGrath Day …

3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: England training session cancelled after net bowler tests COVID-19 positive

India TV News

England's preparations for the fourth Ashes Test against Australia took another hit on Sunday after one of their net bowlers tested positive for COVID-19, leading to cancellation of their training session with other net bowlers deemed as close contacts. Having already conceded the series after three successive defeats, England suffered the latest blow just hours after the tourists planned to …

3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021: England crossing fingers over Covid outbreak ahead of Sydney Test

The Independent

3 years, 2 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: Under-pressure England coach Chris Silverwood to miss Sydney Test after virus case in family

Firstpost

Silverwood and his family have to isolate in Melbourne for 10 days while the rest of the team heads to Sydney for the clash starting on 5 January. Sydney: England’s beleaguered Ashes tour went from bad to worse Thursday with under-pressure coach Chris Silverwood to miss the fourth Test in Sydney after a family member tested positive for the coronavirus. …

3 years, 2 months ago

Silverwood must isolate, to miss fourth Ashes Test

The Hindu

England cricket coach Chris Silverwood will be absent for the fourth Ashes Test against Australia after a COVID-19 outbreak in the England team’s camp grew to seven confirmed cases. Silverwood needs to isolate following a positive test for the coronavirus among a family member of the touring party. England’s touring party has recorded seven positive cases — three support staff …

3 years, 2 months ago

The Ashes: Match referee David Boon to miss 4th Test after positive Covid-19 test

India Today

Ashes match referee David Boon will miss the fourth Test at the SCG in January after having tested positive for the Covid-19, Cricket Australia said. "Boon will remain in Melbourne and in line with Victorian government health guidelines, will continue quarantining for 10 days," Cricket Australia said. ICC match referee David Boon has tested positive for Covid-19. Amid a growing …

3 years, 3 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: Sydney Test not at risk over COVID-19 rules, says state's health minister

Firstpost

The “sacred” Ashes Test in Sydney will take place as scheduled next week even as COVID-19 threatens to disrupt the series, the New South Wales health minister said on Tuesday. Melbourne: The “sacred” Ashes Test in Sydney will take place as scheduled next week even as COVID-19 threatens to disrupt the series, the New South Wales health minister said on …

3 years, 3 months ago

Sydney test not at risk over COVID rules: NSW health minister

The Hindu

New South Wales health minister Brad Hazzard said on Tuesday that the state's COVID-19 contact tracing rules pose no threat to the fourth Ashes test in Sydney. READ: NSW recorded just over 6,000 new cases on Monday and close contacts are required to isolate for a week, but Hazzard said NSW Health would work with Victorian health authorities to manage …

3 years, 3 months ago

Highlights, Ashes 2021-22, 3rd Test Full Cricket Score: Australia win by an innings and 14 runs, clinch series

Firstpost

Check out LIVE cricket score from the third Ashes Test being held in Melbourne. Before play even began on Monday, Cricket Australia called for calm after a COVID-19 scare involving England’s support staff resulted in a 30-minute delay to the start of the second day of play in the third Test. England’s all-time leading wicket-taker said the tourists were “pretty …

3 years, 3 months ago

England and Australia's third Ashes Test CONTINUES as planned

Daily Mail

The Ashes continued after a fresh round of PCR tests for both teams and their families on Monday night produced only two more positive Covid diagnoses - both within the same family group that was already isolating after returning a positive result on Monday morning. Cricket Australia and the ECB had been waiting anxiously for the results of the tests …

3 years, 3 months ago

Ashes series hangs in the balance as teams await coronavirus results

The Independent

3 years, 3 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: England face nervous wait as COVID-19 threatens series

Firstpost

England were nervously awaiting results of PCR tests after four COVID19 cases in the camp but veteran Jimmy Anderson said Monday they are keen to finish the Ashes series in Australia. Melbourne: England were nervously awaiting results of PCR tests after four COVID19 cases in the camp but veteran Jimmy Anderson said Monday they are keen to finish the Ashes …

3 years, 3 months ago

Ashes 2021-22, AUS vs ENG, 3rd Test Day 2: England in big trouble in Boxing Day Test amid virus scare

India TV News

Australia sent England reeling on Day 2 of the ongoing third Test in Melbourne. Cricket Australia called for calm after a COVID-19 scare involving two members of England’s support staff resulted in a delay to the start of the second day of play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. “Our protocols are designed for absolutely this set of events.” In a …

3 years, 3 months ago

The Ashes | England in big trouble in third Test amid virus scare

The Hindu

On an extraordinary of cricket both on and off the field, England faced an uphill battle to save the third test against Australia and with it the Ashes. Cricket Australia called for calm after a COVID-19 scare involving two members of England’s support staff resulted in a delay to the start of the second day of play at the Melbourne …

3 years, 3 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: Series not at risk despite Covid cases in England camp, says Cricket Australia chief

Firstpost

England were given the all-clear barely 45 minutes before play was due to begin, with the start pushed back half an hour until 11am to give them a chance to warm-up. Melbourne: Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley moved to allay fears Monday over the remainder of the Ashes series after England were rocked by a Covid scare, but admitted it …

3 years, 3 months ago

English cricket team COVID scare delays day two of MCG Ashes Test after support staff, family members test positive

ABC

England's troubled Ashes tour has been thrown into more turmoil after positive COVID tests in the tourists' camp. Key points: England's players were initially told to stay in their hotel The team had to get rapid lateral flow tests before travelling to the ground The start of play was delayed by half an hour to 11am AEDT This morning it …

3 years, 3 months ago

Covid scare rocks the England cricket team after positive test during third Ashes test

Daily Mail

The Ashes were in jeopardy on Sunday night after a Covid outbreak in the England camp, with four positive members of the touring party - two support staff and two family members - testing positive for the virus only hours before the start of play on the second day of the third Test at the MCG. With speculation swirling that …

3 years, 3 months ago

MCC confident Boxing Day Ashes Test will not be a superspreader event

The Hindu

The Melbourne Cricket Club is confident that the Boxing Day Test, starting Sunday, will not turn into a superspreader event as the fans have been told they will be ousted from the venue if they flout COVID-19 protocols. "There's always a risk, but we've got a COVID-safe plan in place for a reason," MCC chief executive Stuart Fox told Sydney …

3 years, 3 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: Melbourne Cricket Club hoping Boxing Day Test won't be a superspreader event

Firstpost

There is no crowd cap for attendance at the MCG this year and according to local media about 55,000 tickets have already been sold Melbourne: The Melbourne Cricket Club is confident that the Boxing Day Test, starting Sunday, will not turn into a superspreader event as the fans have been told they will be ousted from the venue if they …

3 years, 3 months ago

2nd Ashes Test: Two media persons covering Adelaide match test positive for COVID-19

India TV News

2nd Ashes Test: Two media persons covering Adelaide match test positive for COVID-19 The news, confirmed by Adelaide Oval's Stadium Management Authority, caused panic among the visiting British journalists. Highlights The Authority said a crew member returned a result as a part of scheduled testing Later on Sunday afternoon, there was a confirmed second positive COVID-19 case among media pack …

3 years, 3 months ago

The Ashes: Member of broadcast crew at Adelaide Oval tests positive for Covid-19, relevant areas sanitised

India Today

A member of the broadcast crew for the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval has tested positive for Covid-19, the venue has said in a statement on Sunday. Earlier, Australia captain Pat Cummins had to sit out the second Test as he was deemed a close contact to a positive Covid-19 case. Cummins was withdrawn from the squad on …

3 years, 3 months ago

Ashes broadcast crew members test positive for COVID-19 in Adelaide

ABC

Two members of the media covering the second Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval have tested positive for COVID-19. Key points: Two members of the media covering the Ashes have tested positive for COVID-19 SA Health is undertaking contact tracing for the pair It came as South Australia recorded 80 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday The Stadium Management Authority said a …

3 years, 3 months ago

England to play fifth Ashes Test in Hobart

The Independent

3 years, 3 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: Queensland Police trolls England for 'impersonating' Test side after being bundled out for 147

Firstpost

England made a disastrous start to the hotly anticipated series, bowled out for 147 at the Gabba ground in Brisbane. It was not only the Australian bowlers who tore into England’s cricket team on the first day of the Ashes on Wednesday – the local police also got in on the act. Queensland Police did not pass up the chance …

3 years, 3 months ago

Cricket Australia will move fifth Ashes Test from Perth

The Independent

3 years, 3 months ago

Ashes 2020-21: Cricket Australia removes Perth as 5th Test venue

India TV News

Highlights CA released a statement on Monday afternoon confirming the decision CA chief executive Nick Hockley said he appreciated the efforts of the West Australian government CA is yet to announce the new venue for the match With hours to go for the beginning of the much-awaited Ashes series in Brisbane, Cricket Australia announced that the fifth and final match …

3 years, 3 months ago

The Ashes: Perth axed as host of fifth Test over COVID-19 quarantine rules

Firstpost

Perth will go without a Test for the second year running after also missing out last season due to Covid, which robbed it of a proposed historic first Test between Australia and Afghanistan. Perth: Perth was axed Monday as host of the potentially pivotal fifth Ashes Test between Australia and England, because of tough Covid rules which require players to …

3 years, 3 months ago

Fifth Ashes Test won't be played in Perth, confirms Cricket Australia

The Hindu

The fifth Test in the upcoming Ashes series between Australia and England will be moved from Perth to another venue because of the border controls in place in Western Australia, Cricket Australia said on Monday. "We are very disappointed that we are unable to stage the Ashes Test at Perth Stadium," CA chief executive Nick Hockley said in a statement. …

3 years, 3 months ago

Fifth Ashes Test moved from Perth over Western Australia's COVID-19 restrictions

ABC

The fifth and final men's Ashes Test will not be played in Perth after Cricket Australia decided to move the match due to Western Australia's COVID-19 restrictions. Key points: Cricket Australia says "every effort" was made to ensure Perth hosted the fifth Test An announcement on which city will host the match is yet to be made The WA government …

3 years, 3 months ago

Perth Ashes test in doubt as WA sticks to hard line on quarantine

The Hindu

Cricket Australia's hopes of staging the fifth Ashes test in Perth appear in jeopardy, with the Western Australia state government reiterating its "very strict rules" on quarantine and restrictions on players' family members. Perth Stadium is scheduled to host the final match of the Australia-England series from January 14 but WA authorities have insisted players and staff quarantine after entering …

3 years, 3 months ago

The Ashes: Perth Test in doubt as WA sticks to hard line on quarantine

Hindustan Times

Cricket Australia's hopes of staging the fifth Ashes Test in Perth appear in jeopardy, with the Western Australia state government reiterating its "very strict rules" on quarantine and restrictions on players' family members. The Ashes: Perth Test in doubt as WA sticks to hard line on quarantine Perth Stadium is scheduled to host the final match of the Australia-England series …

3 years, 3 months ago

Perth in grave doubt for Ashes finale over strict COVID-19 restrictions

Firstpost

Perth’s hopes of hosting the fifth Ashes Test were in serious doubt after Western Australia’s premier said players and broadcasters must quarantine for 14 days on entering the state Sydney: Perth’s hopes of hosting the fifth Ashes Test were in serious doubt Tuesday after Western Australia’s premier said players and broadcasters must quarantine for 14 days on entering the state. …

3 years, 4 months ago

Perth Ashes Test a '50-50' prospect, says Western Australia chief

The Hindu

Perth has a 50-50 chance of hosting the fifth Ashes Test between Australia and England, Western Australia Cricket Association chief executive Christina Matthews said. The Ashes finale is scheduled for January 14 at Perth Stadium but the fixture remains in doubt due to Western Australia state's strict COVID-19 policies. Matthews said earlier this month she was "very positive" about the …

3 years, 4 months ago

Western Australia hits back at Tasmania’s Ashes Test bid

The Hindu

Western Australia cricket officials have hit back at Tasmania’s bid to have the final Ashes Test shifted from Perth to Hobart, saying the island State’s efforts were doomed to fail. Tasmania Premier Peter Gutwein said on Wednesday he had engaged with Cricket Australia to push for the January 14 match to be played at Hobart’s Bellerive Oval due to Western …

3 years, 4 months ago

England avoid further Covid chaos as all additional PCR tests return negative results

Daily Mail

England have encountered no further coronavirus setbacks in the wake of Joe Marler's positive test that has ruled him out of Saturday's showdown with Australia. The Rugby Football Union has reported that all playing and backroom staff who underwent an additional round of PCR testing in the wake of Marler's confirmed case have produced negative results. England have received no …

3 years, 4 months ago

Joe Marler: England prop out of Australia clash after testing positive for Covid

The Independent

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150th Anniversary of Test Cricket: MCG to host a day-night match between Australia and England in March 11-15, 2027

The Hindu

The 150th anniversary test between Australia and England will be held under lights at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from March 11-15, 2027. Cricket Australia announced on Tuesday that the historic match will be the first day-night men's test at the MCG. “The 150th anniversary test at the MCG will be one of the great cricket events, and playing under lights …

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150 Years Of Test Cricket: England & Australia Unveil Anniversary Plans

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

150 Years Of Test Cricket: England & Australia Unveil Anniversary Plans

ABP News

Cricket Australia has announced that a special day-night Test match between Australia and England will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from March 11-15, 2027, to mark the 150th anniversary of men's Test cricket. The first-ever men’s day-night Test at the MCG on a very special occasion … just two years away now 📅 More details: https://t.co/gPrLR1NhcC pic.twitter.com/4eoEE2uqPR — …

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MCG to host a night match between Australia and England to mark 150 years of test cricket

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

MCG to host a night match between Australia and England to mark 150 years of test cricket

Associated Press

The 150th anniversary test between Australia and England will be held under lights at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from March 11-15, 2027. Cricket Australia announced Tuesday that the historic match will be the first day-night men’s test at the MCG. “The 150th anniversary test at the MCG will be one of the great cricket events, and playing under lights will …

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Australia to play England in historic day-night contest at MCG to mark 150th anniversary of Test cricket

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Australia to play England in historic day-night contest at MCG to mark 150th anniversary of Test cricket

Hindustan Times

Australia will play England under lights at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Test cricket in 2027, it was announced Tuesday. Australia will play England under lights at the Melbourne Cricket Ground The match, from March 11-15, will commemorate the first ever Test, played between the two arch-rivals in Melbourne in 1877. "The 150th Anniversary Test …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Australia vs England 150th anniversary Test to be played under lights at Melbourne Cricket Ground

The Hindu

Australia’s clash with England to mark the 150th anniversary of the first Test match will be played as a day-night fixture at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in March 2027, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday. The MCG hosted the first Test ever played in 1877 and the centenary match between Australia and England 100 years later. The 150th anniversary match, which …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Historic 150th anniversary Test between Australia and England to be day-night match at MCG

ABC

The historic Test match between Australia and England, marking the 150th anniversary of the first ever Test cricket match, will be played under the MCG lights. The 150th Anniversary Test, scheduled to be played from March 11-15, 2027, will be the first time the Australian men's Test team play a day-night match at the MCG. Cricket Australia chief executive Todd …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Australia and England to play day-night Test at MCG in 2027 to celebrate 150th anniversary of format

India TV News

Australia and England to play day-night Test at MCG in 2027 to celebrate 150th anniversary of format Australia and England faced each other in 1877 in the first ever Test match in history. Cricket Australia has announced that a one-off Test match between Australia and England, marking the 150th anniversary of the longest format, will be played with the pink …

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Australia vs England LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: Off-colour England take on depleted Australia

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1 month ago

Australia vs England LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: Off-colour England take on depleted Australia

Live Mint

Australia vs England LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: An off-colour England and an injury-hit Australia will be eager to start their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on a winning note in Lahore on Saturday what seems like an evenly-matched Group B contest between the Ashes rivals. Stay updated with all the action from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Check the …

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5 key talking points as England prepare to face Australia in Champions Trophy

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Australia vs England, all you need to know: Lahore pitch report, playing XI

India Today

Australia and England are all set to ignite the oldest rivalry in international cricket as they will be locking horns in the fourth match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Saturday, February 22 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. While Australia were on a roll in recent times since their ODI World Cup 2023 triumph, England’s performances have been on a …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

SL vs AUS, 2nd Test: Smith credits plans as Australia ace trial by spin in Sri Lanka

The Hindu

Australia captain Steve Smith attributed its 2-0 series victory against Sri Lanka to the perfect execution of its batting plans against the turning ball in Galle. A test series in Sri Lanka is often a trial by spin for any touring side but Australia came prepared with its batters using every trick in the book to unsettle Sri Lanka’s formidable …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia on the brink of test series sweep after dominant third day against Sri Lanka

Associated Press

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Australia put on a clinical display on the third day of the second test against Sri Lanka, leaving the hosts teetering at 211-8 and holding a slender lead of just 54 runs on Saturday. I know it’s hurting him, but he’s bowling exceptionally well.” The 37-year-old Lyon also achieved a significant milestone, reaching 550 test wickets …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka Vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test: Smith, Carey bag tons; AUS lead by 73 runs vs SL

Hindustan Times

Sri Lanka Vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test: Steve Smith and Alex Carey remained unbeaten as Australia posted 330/3 in 80 overs at Stumps on Day 2, in response to Sri Lanka’s first innings total of 257 in the ongoing second Test, in Galle on Friday. A back-and-forth day of Test cricket on the first day of the second Test match …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

WA has Australia's worst wait times for urgent presentations to public hospital emergency departments, report finds

ABC

West Australians in need of urgent care at emergency departments are experiencing the worst wait times in the country, a report has found. The Productivity Commission's report on government health services showed just 32 per cent of patients in need of urgent care were seen on time when presenting at WA public hospitals in 2023-24. The report found just 32 …

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Australia’s jam-packed schedule: WTC final, then 3 Tests & 5 T20Is vs WI!

The Hindu

Australia will tour the Caribbean in June and July for a three-Test series and five T20Is, the West Indies Cricket Board announced on Wednesday. It will be Australia’s first Test tour of West Indies since 2015 and the first three-Test series between the countries since the West Indies tour of Australia in 2015-16. The West Indies series will start two …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia set for historic test tour of West Indies after a decade

Deccan Chronicle

St John's: Australia will tour the Caribbean in June and July for a three-test series and five Twenty20 internationals, the West Indies Cricket Board announced Wednesday. It will be Australia’s first test tour of the West Indies since 2015 and the first three-test series between the countries since the West Indies tour of Australia in 2015-16. The West Indies series …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

SL vs AUS 2nd Test, Live Streaming Info: When and where to watch Australia tour of Sri Lanka 2025; match details, squads

The Hindu

The second Test between Sri Lanka and Australia will begin on Thursday at the Galle International Stadium. SL vs AUS 2nd Test - Match Details When will the second Test between Sri Lanka and Australia be held? The second Test between Sri Lanka and Australia will be aired LIVE on Sony Sports Ten 5 SD and HD channels in India. …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

"Cannot see Sri Lanka getting close to Australia....": Tim Paine

Hindustan Times

Melbourne, : Ahead of the second Test against Australia at Galle, former Australian captain Tim Paine said that he does not see Lankan Lions coming any close to the visitors on any surface. "Cannot see Sri Lanka getting close to Australia. "I think Steve Smith said himself in the post-game press conference that the performance was close to flawless," Paine …

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Sri Lanka sweep would push Australia closer to Test greatness: Lyon

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka sweep would push Australia closer to Test greatness: Lyon

The Hindu

Australia is not yet a great team but completing a series sweep in Sri Lanka would push it closer, according to spin bowler Nathan Lyon. The world’s top-ranked Test nation and reigning World Test Championship holder, Australia has won 10 out of its last 13 Tests since drawing the 2023 Ashes in England. “We want to be known as a …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cricket-ECB boss promises England review after Women's Ashes whitewash

Hindustan Times

Feb 3 - Deputy CEO Clare Connor has promised that the England and Wales Cricket Board will launch an "honest" review into England's 16-0 loss to Australia in the women's Ashes, but stressed that the team did not lack professionalism. Cricket-ECB boss promises England review after Women's Ashes whitewash On Saturday, Australia defeated England by an innings and 122 runs …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Two-tier Test format likely before India’s tour of England

The Hindu

When Australia faces South Africa in the World Test Championship final, it will mark the end of the current format, which is set to be relaunched as a two-tier system ahead of India’s tour of England later this summer. In a bid to create a “fairer competition”, England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Richard Thompson, head of the ICC’s strategic …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

England’s Ashes whitewash: How did it happen and what comes next?

The Independent

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

SL vs AUS, 1st Test Day 4 LIVE score: Sri Lanka crosses 150, trails Australia by 500 runs

The Hindu

Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage from Day 4 of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia being played at the Galle International Stadium. Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test scoreboard SQUADS Australia: Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Josh Inglis, Beau Webster, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, Matt Kuhnemann, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy. DAY 3 REPORT LIVESTREAM AND …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test Day 4: Live score and updates from Galle

India Today

08:41 IST: Pretty self explanatory to understand what the scorecard says. Both, Dinesh Chandimal and Kamindu Mendis have got a life early on, with Chandimal being dropped by substitute Nathan McSweeney on 5, while Kamindu Mendis gloved one down the leg side to Alex Carey on 1, but no one appealed. If the Lankans can do what the Aussies did …

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Australia women create history, register first-ever 16-0 Ashes whitewash over England

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia women create history, register first-ever 16-0 Ashes whitewash over England

India TV News

Australia have created history with their victory in the four-day pink-ball test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, February 1. The Aussies humiliated England to register a first-ever Women's Ashes sweep with a resounding win of an innings and 122 runs at the MCG. Led by scintillating centuries from Annabel Sutherland and Beth Mooney and magic from …

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Australia thrashes England by an innings and 122 runs to win Women's Ashes Test at MCG, sweep series 16-0

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Australia thrashes England by an innings and 122 runs to win Women's Ashes Test at MCG, sweep series 16-0

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Australia has thrashed England by an innings and 122 runs inside three days at the MCG to seal a comprehensive clean sweep of the multi-format Women's Ashes series. Key Events Alana King is the player of the series 10 hours ago Annabel Sutherland is the player of the match 10 hours ago Australia wins by an innings and 122 runs …

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Women's Ashes: Australia secure historic 16-0 win in England's embarrassing campaign

India Today

Australia won the Women’s Ashes 16-0, the first time in history since the multi-format bilateral series was introduced back in 2013. After clean-sweeping the ODI series followed by their 3-0 win in the ODI series, Alyssa Healy’s Australia hammered Heather Knight’s England by an innings and 122 runs in the first-ever Day-Night Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Annabel Sutherland …

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SL vs AUS, 1st Test Day 3: Sri Lanka struggles to 136 for five in reply to Australia’s 654

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SL vs AUS, 1st Test Day 3: Sri Lanka struggles to 136 for five in reply to Australia’s 654

The Hindu

Dinesh Chandimal scored an unbeaten 63 as Sri Lanka struggled to 136 for five at lunch Friday in response to Australia’s imposing first innings of 654 for six declared. A rain-curtailed morning session on Day 3 of the first test did little to ease Sri Lanka’s woes, with the hosts still trailing by 518 runs. SL vs AUS, 1st Test …

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SL vs AUS, 1st Test Day 3 LIVE Score: Sri Lanka trials by 610 runs against Australia

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SL vs AUS, 1st Test Day 3 LIVE Score: Sri Lanka trials by 610 runs against Australia

The Hindu

Welcome to Sportstar’s live updates from Day 3 of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia being played at the Galle International Stadium. Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test scoreboard SQUADS Australia: Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Josh Inglis, Beau Webster, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, Matt Kuhnemann, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy. DAY 2 REPORT LIVESTREAM AND …

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Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test Day 3: Live score and updates from Galle

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England admit need for early wickets after another tough day in Ashes

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England whitewash fears grow as Australia script familiar story on opening day of Women's Ashes Test

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SL vs AUS, 1st Test Day 2 LIVE score: Australia 600 for 5 at Tea; Inglis hits hundred on debut

The Hindu

Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage from Day 2 of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia being played at the Galle International Stadium. Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test scoreboard SQUADS Australia: Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Josh Inglis, Beau Webster, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, Matt Kuhnemann, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy. DAY 1 REPORT LIVESTREAM AND …

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How to watch Australia vs England Women's Ashes Test and what time the match starts

ABC

Australia may have comprehensively won the Women's Ashes series, but there is plenty to play for in the standalone Test match at the MCG. The historic day-night match at Australia's grandest cricket arena is a major moment for the women's game, and a match that Australia and England will desperately want to claim victory in. Here is what you need …

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SL vs AUS, 1st Test Day 1: Australia in command as Smith, Khawaja punish Sri Lanka on rain-hit opening day

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SL vs AUS, 1st Test Day 1: Australia in command as Smith, Khawaja punish Sri Lanka on rain-hit opening day

The Hindu

Australia’s batters feasted on Sri Lanka’s bowling, racking up milestones and dominance on a rain-curtailed opening day of the first Test in Galle on Wednesday. Smith etched his name in the record books by becoming only the 15th player in history – and the fourth Australian – to surpass 10,000 Test runs, joining the elite company of Allan Border, Steve …

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SL vs AUS, 1st Test Highlights: Khawaja, Smith centuries put Australia in control on Day 1

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SL vs AUS, 1st Test Highlights: Khawaja, Smith centuries put Australia in control on Day 1

The Hindu

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights from Day 1 of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia being played at the Galle International Stadium. Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test scoreboard SQUADS Australia: Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Josh Inglis, Beau Webster, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, Matt Kuhnemann, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy. PREVIEW Travis Head will replace Sam …

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England fast bowler Kate Cross ruled out of one-off Ashes Test vs Australia

India Today

England fast bowler Kate Cross has been ruled out of the one-off Test of the women’s Ashes set to be played from Thursday, January 30 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne. England captain Heather Knight shared the update on Cross’ fitness a day ahead of the historic first ever Day Night Test at the MCG. Healy and Gardner return for Australia …

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Women's Ashes Live Streaming: All you need to know about historic Day-Night Test

India Today

England and Australia are all set to face each other in the Women’s Ashes Test, starting Thursday, January 30 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. When to watch Women’s Ashes Day-Night Test The Women’s Ashes Day-Night Test will start at 9:00 AM IST, 02:30 PM local time and 03:30 AM GMT. Where to watch Women’s Ashes Day-Night Test Star Sports …

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AUS-W vs ENG-W Live: When and where to watch Women's Ashes Day-Night Test live on TV and streaming in India?

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AUS-W vs ENG-W Live: When and where to watch Women's Ashes Day-Night Test live on TV and streaming in India? This will be only the third day-night Test in women's cricket, all in Australia but first at the MCG, which hasn't even happened for the men. The one-off day-night Test between Australia and England women's teams as part of the …

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Nat Sciver-Brunt urges beaten England to salvage ‘personal pride’ in Women's Ashes Test

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SL vs AUS 1st Test Live Streaming Info: When and where to watch Australia tour of Sri Lanka 2025; match details, squads

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Sri Lanka and Australia will lock horns in a two-match Test series, starting on Wednesday at Galle International Stadium. SL vs AUS 1st Test - Match details When will the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia begin? The first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia will be held at Galle International Stadium. Where will the first Test between Sri …

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Wallabies announce Test match against Fiji in Newcastle

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A massive year for Australian international rugby will begin with a revenge mission for one of the darkest days in the history of the Wallabies. The team will play a one-off Test match against Fiji in Newcastle on July 6, its only hit-out before the three-Test series against the British and Irish Lions. The Newcastle game will be the first …

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Australia smashes England by 72 runs in third Women's Ashes T20 to keep series whitewash hopes alive

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A Beth Mooney masterclass has fired Australia to a 72-run victory over a poor England in the third and final T20 of the Women's Ashes at the Adelaide Oval. Australia's win puts the hosts 12-0 ahead in the series and keeps their hopes of a first ever multi-format Ashes whitewash alive. England's captain Heather Knight played a lone hand with …

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Women's Ashes: Knight's cameo goes in vain as England falls 6 runs short against Australia

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Women's Ashes: Knight's cameo goes in vain as England falls 6 runs short against Australia

Hindustan Times

Canberra, : A fine half-century from Danni Wyatt-Hodge and a blistering cameo from skipper Heather Knight went in vain as England suffered a heartbreaking six-run loss in a rain-affected second T20I of the three-match series in the women's Ashes at Canberra on Thursday. Women's Ashes: Knight's cameo goes in vain as England falls 6 runs short against Australia With this …

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Women's Ashes: Australia announce 13-player squad for one-off Test, provide injury update on Healy, Gardner

Hindustan Times

Canberra, : Australia named a strong 13-member Test squad for the Test in the ongoing Women's Ashes series against England while providing an update on the fitness of key players. Women's Ashes: Australia announce 13-player squad for one-off Test, provide injury update on Healy, Gardner Before the Test leg, Australia successfully retained the Ashes with flying colours, courtesy of their …

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Women's Ashes 2025: Australia announce squad for one-off Test against England

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Women's Ashes 2025: Australia announce squad for one-off Test against England

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Following a six-run win over England in the second T20I at Manuka Oval, Canberra, Australia have sealed the Women’s Ashes 2025. In the meantime, Australia have announced their squad for the upcoming one-off Test against England, starting January 30 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Healy, who missed the first two T20Is of the series has been named in the …

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England’s Ashes hopes ended by ruthless Australia

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AUS-W vs ENG-W Live telecast: When and where to watch Women's Ashes T20I series on TV and streaming in India?

India TV News

Captain Heather Knight was the first one to admit that England weren't good enough in the ODIs. England are set to go spin heavy with Sarah Glenn confirmed to come into the side while the intrigue remains around Australia's line-up, especially after the unexpected defeat in the T20 World Cup semis in Dubai a couple of months ago. The three-match …

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The 10 Test cricketers with the most to prove in 2025: Four Englishmen who have it all to do before the Ashes, the India batter who's numbers are 'borderline criminal' and the Aussie who has been left

Daily Mail

It’s going to be another big year for Test cricket, with the World Test Championship final at Lord’s, England hosting India for five games, and finally the Ashes. It’s hard to overstate just how badly England need Ben Stokes to be in a position to bowl Babar Azam recently made three fifties in South Africa - but needs to find …

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