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  Pat Cummins reveals long-term number three plans for Australia in Tests

  Cricket | June 25, 2025 16:03 IST

  Australia captain Pat Cummins revealed long-term number three plans in the Test squad. Marnus Labuschagne had a rough time in the middle and has been dropped from the first Test against West Indies. Cameron Green replaced him.

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  Australia announce playing XI for first Test against West Indies; no Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne

  Cricket | June 24, 2025 22:33 IST

  Australia have announced their playing XI for the first Test against West Indies in Barbados, starting June 25. The Pat Cummins-led side will miss the service of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne in the opening game of the series.

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  Indian-origin man dies in Australia days after police allegedly knelt on his neck during arrest

  India | June 16, 2025 13:32 IST

  Gaurav Kundi, a 42-year-old Indian-origin man from Adelaide, Australia, died on June 13 after being hospitalised with a severe brain injury sustained during a police arrest days earlier. Footage shows an Australian police officer allegedly kneeling on Kundi’s neck while he and his wife protested.

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  South Africa shatter Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood's streak to claim WTC glory

  Cricket | June 14, 2025 21:38 IST

  South Africa ended a 27-year ICC title drought with a record 282-run chase in the WTC Final, breaking Starc, Hazlewood, and Cummins’ unbeaten final records. Markram’s 136 and Bavuma’s 66 sealed a five-wicket win over Australia in a historic Lord’s clash.

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  How many teams have defeated Australia in ICC finals after South Africa's WTC win?

  Cricket | June 14, 2025 21:18 IST

  Australia lost their first ICC final after 15 years as South Africa defeated them in the WTC 2025 final at Lord's. Here is a list of teams that have defeated the mighty Aussies in the ICC finals in senior men's cricket.

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  Matthew Hayden slams 'defensive effort' of Australia in WTC final against South Africa

  Cricket | June 14, 2025 15:57 IST

  Former cricketer Matthew Hayden slammed Australia for their defensive effort in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa. He noted that after picking up two wickets in the fourth innings, Australia didn't close in and put more pressure on the Proteas.

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  'Took away the fear of failure' - Wiaan Mulder notes as South Africa set for WTC win

  Cricket | June 13, 2025 23:51 IST

  South Africa all-rounder Wiaan Mulder reflected on their phenomenal comeback in the fourth innings of the World Test Championship final against Australia. The Proteas need 69 runs more to win the WTC final against Australia.

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  Why did Steve Smith leave field on Day 3 of WTC final vs South Africa?

  Cricket | June 13, 2025 20:31 IST

  Star Australia batter Steve Smith has injured his little finger on the right hand and had to leave the field immediately on Day 3 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa. He was replaced by Sam Konstas in the field.

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  WTC Final: Australia, South Africa players wear black armbands paying tribute to Ahmedabad tragedy

  Cricket | June 13, 2025 16:02 IST

  Both Australia and South African players, along with the umpires, wore black armbands on Day 3 of the World Test Championship final at Lord's. The players and the match officials paid tribute to the 241 lives lost in the Ahmedabad plane crash.

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  Usman Khawaja equals 137-year-old unwanted record with duck in WTC final vs South Africa

  Cricket | June 11, 2025 18:03 IST

  Usman Khawaja equalled a 137-year-old unwanted record with a duck against South Africa in the World Test Championship final at the iconic Lord's. He joined Sammy Jones with a 20-ball duck and stands third on the list.

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  WTC 2025 final: South Africa opt to bowl first after winning the toss, hope to limit Australia early

  Cricket | June 11, 2025 14:57 IST

  With South Africa taking on Australia in the summit clash of the World Test Championship at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London, it was the Proteas who won the toss, and skipper Temba Bavuma opted to bowl first against Pat Cummins' men.

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  Australia announce playing XI vs South Africa in WTC final, to take punt on Labuschagne as opener

  Cricket | June 10, 2025 18:01 IST

  Australia have announced their playing XI for the high-voltage clash against South Africa in the WTC final at Lord's. The Pat Cummins-led side has made a bold decision to play Marnus Labuschagne as an opener. Cameron Green to bat at number three.

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  What if WTC final between Australia and South Africa ends in draw?

  Cricket | June 10, 2025 14:22 IST

  South Africa will play Australia in the World Test Championship 2025 finale at the iconic Lord's. However, what if the match ends in a draw or the weather plays spoilsport? Here's everything you need to know about the WTC final.

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  'Two best bowling attacks going at each other' - Nathan Lyon previews WTC final against South Africa

  Cricket | June 07, 2025 16:50 IST

  Nathan Lyon previewed the World Test Championship final, which will be played between Australia and South Africa, starting June 11 at Lord's. The spinner backed Australia's experience while noting that both teams have a strong bowling unit.

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  Aaron Finch flags Marnus Labuschagne's lean patch before WTC final vs South Africa

  Cricket | June 06, 2025 23:56 IST

  Former Australia captain Aaron Finch showed concern about Marnus Labuschagne's poor form in red-ball cricket. He believes that the cricketer hasn't scored enough runs to retain his place and his strike rate is also on the weaker side.

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  Indian-origin man in coma in Australia after police tackled him to ground, kneed on neck

  World | June 03, 2025 18:02 IST

  Indian-origin man Gaurav Kundi is in a coma after allegedly being kneed in the neck by Adelaide police during a mistaken domestic violence response, sparking calls for justice and an internal investigation.

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  900 people gather in Australia to play Monopoly in memory of girl who died of cancer

  Trending | April 22, 2025 11:49 IST

  900 Australians came together to play Monopoly in memory of a young girl who lost her battle to cancer. This heartwarming event celebrates her life and legacy. A fun and meaningful way to honour her memory.

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  Indian Consulate in Melbourne vandalised, High Commission raises issue with Australian authorities

  World | April 11, 2025 23:50 IST

  The latest vandalism is not the first "anti-India" instance in Australia, as last year, in October, several masked extremists broke into two Hindu temples in Australia's Canberra and carried out vandalism.

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  Temba Bavuma suffers elbow injury two months prior to WTC final vs Australia

  Cricket | April 10, 2025 16:30 IST

  Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the domestic cup final due to an elbow injury. Cricket South Africa hasn't provided an update on the nature of the injury but with the World Test Championship (WTC) final around the corner, there are some concerns.

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  Australia set to hold general elections on May 3: What are key issues for voters? Explained

  World | March 28, 2025 7:27 IST

  As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's centre-left Labour Party is seeking a second, it faces a crucial test amid economic concerns, rising living costs, and policy debates that could define the nation's future.