Daniel Brettig

1 week ago | theage.com.au | Jon Pierik |Daniel Brettig |Tom Decent

Key posts1 of 4 9.34pmThe new man at the crease is ... Kyle Verreynne joins Bedingham at the crease … Starc has the second new ball. 9.33pmMarkram goes ... Aiden Markram (136 off 207 deliveries) attempts to swipe Hazlewood through mid-wicket but is caught by Travis Head. The Australians come and congratulate him. He is given a standing ovation from the crowd. The Proteas need six to win ...

1 week ago | theage.com.au | Jon Pierik |Tom Decent |Daniel Brettig

English cricket is close to agreeing to host the next three world Test championship finals despite an attempt from India to stage the show-piece event. The world Test championship began in 2019 and has run three two-year cycles, all of which concluded with a final in England in June. India expressed an interest to stage the game in International Cricket Council meetings and there has been discussion about sharing hosting rights around the world.

1 week ago | smh.com.au | Jon Pierik |Tom Decent |Daniel Brettig

By Daniel BrettigSteve Smith returned from hospital to the team hotel last night but won’t field today after treatment of his badly damaged right little finger. He came to the ground on the final morning of the Test Championship final with his finger in a splint. Cricket Australia medical staff are expected to provide an official update as to the damage later on, but Smith’s tour of the West Indies is in grave doubt. The first Test in Barbados starts on June 25.

2 weeks ago | watoday.com.au | Danny Russell |Tom Decent |Daniel Brettig

Babar Azam will join the Sydney Sixers this summer as one of the biggest signings in Big Bash League history. Generally regarded among the greatest batters of modern times, the Pakistani right-hander will be available for the entirety of his first BBL summer. Azam, 30, has signed with the Sixers under BBL rules that permit each side to sign one international player before the overseas draft is held on June 19.

2 weeks ago | brisbanetimes.com.au | Danny Russell |Tom Decent |Daniel Brettig

The first ball has been bowled, and the Aussies have added a run to their total. As the old-timers will say, every run counts. Especially on a wicket that has coughed up 28 wickets in two days. Let’s revisit the moment: South African quick Kagiso Rabada trundles in, bowls the opening ball and Nathan Lyon glances it off his legs for a single. That’s the spirit, Garry!Australia are 8-145. They lead by 219 runs.