Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull appreciates skipper Steve Smith, team after Ashes victory
Dec 19, 2017, at 09:46 pm
Sydney, Dec 19 (IBNS): Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has welcomed his cricket side's performance as they ensured that the iconic Ashes returns to the country.
England announces squads for T20I & ODI Series against Australia
Aug 26, 2015, at 12:49 am
London, Aug 25 (IBNS): England selectors have announced a 13-man squad for the NatWest IT20 against Australia on Monday 31 August at the SSE SWALEC in Cardiff and a 14-man squad for the five match Royal London ODI series that follows.
Smith finishes the Ashes as number-one ranked batsman
Aug 25, 2015, at 08:07 pm
Dubai, Aug 25 (IBNS) Steven Smith has reclaimed the top spot in the latest ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen which were released following the conclusion of The Oval and P.Sara Oval Tests.
Ashes Test: England struggle after asked to follow-on by Australia
Aug 23, 2015, at 05:32 am
London, Aug 22 (IBNS) The Aussie bowlers continued with their good work as England struggled in their second innings, trailing by a 129 runs after being asked to follow-on by Michael Clarke in the last Ashes Test, here on Saturday.
Chris Rogers to quit Test after Ashes
Aug 19, 2015, at 02:43 am
Sydney/London, Aug 18 (IBNS): Australian cricketer Chris Rogers on Tuesday said he will retire from Test after the ongoing Ashes series.
Steve Smith excited over Test captaincy
Aug 14, 2015, at 10:10 pm
London, Aug 14 (IBNS): Steve Smith welcomed Australian selectors decision to name him as the country's new Test skipper and said he is ' excited' over his new assignment.
Steve Smith to become Australian Test skipper after Ashes
Aug 14, 2015, at 09:16 pm
Sydney, Aug 14 (IBNS) Keeping in mind the post-Michael Clarke, the Australian selectors on Friday has named Steve Smith as the vice-captain for the last Ashes Test match.
Shane Warne defends Michael Clarke from John Buchanan's criticisms
Aug 13, 2015, at 10:14 pm
Melbourne, Aug 13 (IBNS) Australian spin legend Shane Warne has extended his support towards Test skipper Michael Clarke who has attracted negative criticisms from fans and experts alike after the nation’s Ashes debacle.
Australian coach Darren Lehmann apologises after his team's poor performance in Ashes
Aug 13, 2015, at 01:05 am
London, Aug 12 (IBNS) Australian coach and former cricketer Darren Lehmann has apologised for his team's poor performance in the ongoing Ashes series in England.
Michael Clarke to retire after Ashes
Aug 09, 2015, at 05:02 am
Nottingham, Aug 8 (IBNS) Ending an era in world cricket which saw Australia regain supremacy in ODIs by clinching the World Cup under his leadership this year, Michael Clarke, the Australian Test captain announced his retirement at the post match presentation ceremony of the Ashes here on Saturday, moments after his team succumbed to yet another defeat at the hands of arch-rivals England, who regained the urn.
England wins fourth test by an innings and 78 runs, regains the Ashes
Aug 08, 2015, at 11:44 pm
Nottingham, Aug 8 (IBNS) Team England achieved an emphatic victory by an innings and 78 runs over arch-rivals Australia here on Saturday to regain the Ashes and go 3-1 in the ongoing series.
Day two: Australia manages to stay afloat, England still on the driving seat
Aug 08, 2015, at 05:50 am
Nottingham, Aug 7 (IBNS) A comparatively better outing in the second innings by the Aussie batsmen kept their team from getting ousted inside two days, here on Friday.
Ashes: Australia extend lead, tighten grip over the match
Jul 19, 2015, at 06:36 am
London, July 18 (IBNS) England had yet another disappointing day as Australia picked up the remaining English wickets and then forged an unbeaten century plus stand for the opening wicket at the end of day three of the second Ashes encounter here on Saturday.
Ashes Test: 15 wickets tumbles on third day, England sets Australia a target of 412
Jul 11, 2015, at 06:11 am
Cardiff, July 10 (IBNS) The third day of the first Ashes Test truly belonged to the bowlers as 15 wickets were picked up by them on Friday while Australians were left with the challenge of scoring 412 runs to win the first match of the series.
Ashes 2nd day: Australia struggling after losing half their side
Jul 10, 2015, at 05:32 am
Cardiff, July 9 (IBNS) With umpires calling stumps for day two, Australia are struggling in their first innings at 264 for the loss of 5 wickets.