Australia coach Andrew McDonald said he was optimistic Tuesday that pace spearhead Mitchell Starc will be fit for the decisive fifth Test against India while also backing misfiring Mitch Marsh.
Bangladeshi third umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat has received support from cricketing experts following his contentious decision to dismiss Yashasvi Jaiswal during Australia’s commanding 184-run victory over India in the fourth Test at Melbourne on Monday.
South Africa's win over Pakistan sealed their first-ever World Test Championship Final spot, while Australia's success in Melbourne significantly boosts their chances of Lord's appearance.
Australia ripped out seven Indian wickets in the final session of the fourth Test in Melbourne on Monday to win by 184 runs and go 2-1 up in the five-match series.
Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah unleashed more destructive bowling but Australia stubbornly battled back to reach 228-9 on Sunday, leading by 333 runs in an absorbing fourth Test.
Nitish Kumar Reddy scored a defiant maiden century on Saturday as India fought back to reach 358-9 on a rain-hit third day of the fourth Test against Australia.
Australia's fiery pace attack destroyed India's top order on Friday to put them in the driving seat of the fourth Test after they set a daunting first innings target on the back of Steve Smith's 34th Test century.
Chittagong Kings’ head coach Shaun Tait was asked about the growing reputation of Bangladesh’s young sensation and Rangpur Riders’ pacer Nahid Rana during a press conference on the opening day of the Bangladesh Premier League's training.
Australia’s Boxing Day Test against India featured a unique Bangladeshi connection as Tahmid Islam, a coach of Bangladeshi heritage, played a key role in shaping the impressive debut of 19-year-old Sam Konstas.
Virat Kohli has been fined 20% of his match fee following an altercation with Australian debutant Sam Konstas during the first day of the fourth Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on December 26.
Australia's top four all slammed 50 or better on Thursday to take a firm grip on day one of the fourth Test against India, with fearless teenage opener Sam Konstas stealing the show.
Bangladeshi umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat is set to officiate in the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Series between Australia and India.