Nadal falls at Australian Open as new generation prevails
Jan 29, 2020, at 09:39 pm
Melbourne/Xinhua: It was a case of the new conquering the old at the Australian Open men's quarterfinals on Wednesday, with Dominic Thiem besting legend, Rafael Nadal, and 22-year-old, Alexander Zverev toppling former title holder, Stanislas Wawrinka.
U-19 World Cup: Australia win toss, elect to bowl first against India in quarterfinal
Jan 28, 2020, at 02:00 pm
Potchefstroom/IBNS: Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the quarterfinal of Under-19 World Cup here on Tuesday.
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma consolidate positions, Dhawan moves up
Jan 20, 2020, at 06:01 pm
Dubai/IBNS: Indian captain Virat Kohli and opener Rohit Sharma have strengthened their grip on the top two positions while left-hander Shikhar Dhawan has advanced in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings after notable performances against Australia.
Steve Smith smashes 131 as Australia post 286/9 against India in third ODI
Jan 19, 2020, at 05:35 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: Steve Smith continued his strong run with the bat and smashed 131 runs as Australia posted 286 runs for the loss of nine wickets against India in the crucial third ODI match of the tournament here on Sunday.
2nd ODI: India beat Australia by 36 runs, level series 1-1
Jan 17, 2020, at 10:39 pm
Rajkot/UNI: India produced a clinical all-round performance to beat Australia by 36 runs in the second ODI, leveling the three match series 1-1 at the Saurashtra Cricket Association stadium, here on Friday.
Rajkot ODI: Australia win toss, elect to bowl first against India
Jan 17, 2020, at 01:52 pm
Rajkot/IBNS: Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the second One Day International (ODI) match here on Friday.
Rishabh Pant ruled out of 2nd ODI vs Australia, to undergo rehabilitation at NCA
Jan 15, 2020, at 09:30 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Wicket-keeper bastman Rishabh Pant on Wednesday was ruled out of the second ODI between India and Australia, scheduled to be played at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot on Friday.
Students wearing 'No CAA', 'No NRC' t-shirts spotted during India-Australia clash in Wankhede
Jan 15, 2020, at 01:49 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Despite tight security checks, students wearing t-shirts with "No CAA" and "No NRC" message were spotted during the first One Day International (ODI) match at Wankhede Stadium here on Tuesday.
David Warner smashes 128 no, Finch contributes unbeaten 110 as Australia beat India by 10 wickets
Jan 14, 2020, at 08:55 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: David Warner smashed unbeaten 128 runs and skipper Aaron Finch contributed 110 runs not out with his willow as Australia defeated India by 10 wickets and over 12 overs to spare here on Tuesday.
Mumbai ODI: Australia bowl out India for 255
Jan 14, 2020, at 06:11 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Brilliant bowling performances by Mitchell Starc (3 for 56), Pat Cummins (2 for 44 ), Kane Richardson (2 for 43) helped Australia bundle out India for 255 in 49.1 over in the first ODI of three-match series at the Wankhede Stadium, here on Tuesday.
Aussie music stars to open 2020 celebration
Jan 14, 2020, at 03:31 pm
Dubai/IBNS: Singer Vera Blue (Celia Pavey) has today been announced as one of four Australian artists set to entertain crowds as part of a spectacular pre-game celebration at the opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020. Blue will be joined by First Nations performer Mitch Tambo, DJ Dena Amy and Indian-born musician Harts (Darren Hart).
Australia bushfire tragedy: Ricky Ponting, Shane Warne to play in fundraiser
Jan 12, 2020, at 07:47 pm
Sydney/IBNS: In another bid to raise funds for those hit by bushfire tragedy in Australia, former skipper of the nation Ricky Ponting and spin legend Shane Warne will play a charity game next month.
Australian cricketer Peter Siddle retires
Dec 29, 2019, at 04:58 pm
Melbourne/IBNS: Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle on Sunday announced his retirement from international cricket.
Australia, NZ in bid to co-host 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
Dec 13, 2019, at 10:29 am
Sydney/Xinhua/UNI: Australia and New Zealand have launched a bid to co-host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup on Friday, with both nations promising to amplify women's football across Asia and Oceania.
Bancroft excluded as Australia name squad for New Zealand Tests
Dec 03, 2019, at 05:48 pm
Perth/UNI: Australia have announced a 13-member squad for their three-Test home series against New Zealand, beginning with the day/night Test here.
Michael Vaughan feels only India can challenge Australia on its soil
Dec 02, 2019, at 04:34 pm
London/IBNS: Former England captain Michael Vaughan feels that only Indian cricket team can give a challenge to Australia on its soil at the current stage.
Australia take full points in series against Pakistan
Dec 02, 2019, at 03:43 pm
Dubai/IBNS: Australia have moved to a total of 176 points and are in second position in the ICC World Test Championship table after grabbing a full 120 points against Pakistan with a 2-0 series win.
Nov 30, 2019, at 04:43 pm
Adelaide/IBNS: Fans criticised Australian skipper Tim Paine sharply for not allowing unbeaten opener David Warner to continue his 335 runs knock after the captain declared their first innings against Pakistan here on Saturday.
Adelaide Test: David Warner scores 300 as Australia in strong position against Pakistan
Nov 30, 2019, at 12:25 pm
Adelaide/IBNS: Australian batsman David Warner slammed a triple hundred in the first Test against Pakistan here on Saturday.
Steve Smith becomes fastest batsman to score 7000 runs in Test cricket
Nov 30, 2019, at 11:49 am
Adelaide/IBNS: Australian batsman Steve Smith became the fastest batsman to score 7000 runs in Test cricket on Saturday.
Two major local charities to be part of two T20 World Cups
Nov 22, 2019, at 04:10 pm
Dubai/IBNS: With two ICC T20 World Cups coming to Australia in 2020, the event has appointed two major national organisations as local charity partners.
James Pattinson suspended for first Test against Pakistan due to 'personal abuse'
Nov 17, 2019, at 05:06 pm
Sydney/IBNS: Australian fast bowler James Pattinson will miss the upcoming first Test match against Pakistan as he was suspended due to disciplinary reasons, officials said.
Australia remain on top of both tables with Thailand, Denmark and Mexico big movers
Oct 07, 2019, at 02:43 pm
Dubai: Australia’s consistent performances have ensured a tight grasp on the top spots of both women’s ODI and T20I rankings tables’ after the annual updates carried out on Monday.
The Ashes: England win fifth test, draw series 2-2
Sep 16, 2019, at 02:55 pm
London, Sep 16 (UNI): Matthew Wade’s century (117 runs) went in vain as England beat Australia by 135 runs in the fifth and final Ashes test to draw the series 2-2 at the Oval here.
The Ashes: Despite strong defence, Australia defeat England by 185 runs in Manchester
Sep 09, 2019, at 11:22 am
Manchester: Despite a strong lower-order defence, Australia defeated England in the fourth Test of The Ashes by 185 runs here on Sunday.
The Ashes: England 200/5 on day 3 in reply to Australia's big total
Sep 07, 2019, at 12:01 pm
Manchester: In reply to Australia's 497, England are a bit under pressure as they have lost five wickets for 200 at stumps on day 3 in the fourth Test match of the Ashes here on Saturday.
The Ashes: England face challenge in Manchester as Smith hits mesmerising 211
Sep 06, 2019, at 01:45 pm
Manchester: England are facing a challenge from the visitors as Australian batsman Steve Smith scored a mesmerising double hundred in the fourth Test match of The Ashes here on Friday.
Steve Smith overtakes Virat Kohli in ICC Test rankings
Sep 03, 2019, at 04:32 pm
Dubai, Sept 3 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli’s scores of 76 and zero in Kingston were not enough for him to hold on to the top ranking, which he had attained in August 2018 during India’s tour of England, when he scored 593 runs in five Tests and was named player of the series jointly with England all-rounder Sam Curran.
Steve Smith ruled out of third Ashes Test
Aug 20, 2019, at 04:08 pm
London, Aug 20 (IBNS): After suffering a concussion during the second Ashes Test, Australian batsman Steve Smith has been ruled out of the third Test of the iconic series.
Ashes kept Test cricket alive: Ex-Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly
Aug 19, 2019, at 05:30 pm
New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has said that the Ashes series between England and Australia have 'kept Test cricket alive".