Tue, 21-Oct-2025

SL vs Aus: “We will be safe in Sri Lanka”, says Australia’s Alex Carey

SL vs Aus: Australia is touring Sri Lanka for all-format series. The Kangaroos are visiting Sri Lanka for the first time since 2016. The Aussies and the Lions will face each other in two Tests, five ODIs and three T20Is. Read more: Despite political turmoil at home, Sri Lanka cricket rise in Bangladesh With the … Read more

“Series was tough on the field”: Shaheen Shah Afridi

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Young Pakistani bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi said that the home series against Australia was a tough one on the field, but off the field, it was fun and relaxed. During the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) 39th podcast, Shaheen, along with Marnus Labuschagne and former player Javed Miandad, talked about the historic tour of Australia to … Read more

Babar Azam to take break from cricket

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Pakistani skipper Babar Azam said that he will be taking a break from cricket as he will be spending the month of Ramadan with his family. While speaking in a virtual conference, Babar thanked Australia for visiting Pakistan. “Every time I spoke to the Aussie players, they said that they are enjoying cricket in Pakistan,” … Read more

Pak vs Aus: Both teams exchange shirts, caps and bats, watch here

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The historic tour of Australia to Pakistan came to an end yesterday night after the Aussies beat the Green Shirts in the one-off T20I by 3 wickets. It is to be noted that this was the first visit of the Kangaroos in the last 24 years. After the conclusion of the last night’s match, players … Read more

Pak vs Aus: Shahid Afridi thanks Aussies for touring Pakistan after 24 years

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The first tour of Australia to Pakistan in 24 years concluded with a huge success. The Aussies claimed the Test series 1-0 and also won the only T20I by 3 wickets last night. While Pakistan claimed the ODI series 2-1, which was played at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Former Pakistani skipper Shahid Afridi tanked the … Read more

Sri Lanka to host first Asutralia all-format series in six years

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Sri Lanka will host an all-format Australia tour in early June, the cricket board announced Friday. The county will be hosting the Aussies for the first time in six years. They will play two Tests, five one-day internationals and three Twenty20 matches starting June 7, Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement. In Australia’s last tour in … Read more

Finch sees ‘crucial battle’ with Shaheen in T20 World Cup semi-final

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DUBAI: Australia skipper Aaron Finch on Wednesday said dealing with Pakistan pace ace Shaheen Shah Afridi will be key to success in the Twenty20 World Cup semi-final. The Aussies have depended on blazing starts by swashbuckling opener David Warner and Finch to get past opponents in the Super 12 stage. But Shaheen stands in Australia’s way with his ability … Read more

Australia look to halt Pakistan juggernaut in World Cup semi-final

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DUBAI: Australia is looking to their top-order batting led by the explosive David Warner as well as Adam Zampa’s bag of leg-spin tricks to get past a red-hot Pakistan in Thursday’s second semi-final of the Twenty20 World Cup. The Aussies made their first semi-final of the tournament since 2012 with four wins and a better … Read more

Aussies skirt vaccine rules with black market certificates

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MELBOURNE: A ban on unvaccinated Australians entering bars and restaurants nudged thousands to get jabbed — but it has also seen the rise of a thriving black market in fake Covid-19 vaccine certificates online. Twenty-four-year-old Molly — who asked to conceal her real name — is hitting the town. When Melbourne last month clambered out … Read more

South Africa on ‘upward curve’ despite World Cup woe, says Boucher

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SHARJAH: South Africa bowed out of the Twenty20 World up on Saturday but coach Mark Boucher said the young team is headed in the “right direction” and will soon be rewarded with a trophy. The Proteas won their final Super 12 league match in Sharjah to hand England their first loss in the tournament but … Read more