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Steve Smith unsure about own batting position in Champions Trophy

Cricket | Feb 21, 2025, 09:54 PM IST

Australia captain Steve Smith stated that he hasn't finalised his batting position for the upcoming Champions Trophy and noted that the players are flexible to bat anywhere in the middle. He talked about the dew factor in deciding the batting order.

Steve Smith expects Australia spinner to pass bowling tests after being reported for action

Cricket | Feb 15, 2025, 07:22 AM IST

Steve Smith expects Matthew Kuhnemann to clear the tests after the spinner was reported for suspected bowling action during the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Cricket Stadium.

Steve Smith or Head? Australia set to name this player as captain for Champions Trophy: Report

Cricket | Feb 11, 2025, 10:47 PM IST

Australia are set to name Steve Smith as their captain for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Travis Head was in contention as well but as per reports, the selectors were impressed by Smith's captaincy in the recently concluded Test series against Australia.

Sri Lanka announce squad for ODI series against Australia, make one change to last team

Cricket | Feb 10, 2025, 10:13 PM IST

Sri Lanka and Australia will lock horns in a two-match ODI series at the former's home. The Lankan Lions have announced their squad for the two ODIs with only one change to their previous team that toured New Zealand last month.

Nathan Lyon becomes first spinner to name major Test record

Cricket | Feb 01, 2025, 02:04 PM IST

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon became the first spinner to clinch 200 wickets in the World Test Championship. He is also currently the leading wicket-taker in the tournament's history. Pat Cummins with 200 wickets, is second on the list.

SL vs AUS: Steve Smith on cusp of joining elite Test club

Cricket | Jan 28, 2025, 09:09 PM IST

Legendary Australian cricketer Steve Smith is just one run shy of completing 10000 runs in Test cricket. He will become the fourth Australian player to achieve the remarkable feat.

Sri Lanka vs Australia: All you need to know

Sri Lanka vs Australia: Schedule, squads, live streaming and all you need to know

Cricket | Jan 28, 2025, 06:26 PM IST

Sri Lanka and Australia will lock horns in a two-match series starting January 29 at Galle International Stadium. Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood will miss the series while Sri Lanka will be hoping to clinch the series after a terrific 2024.

Steve Smith cleared to rejoin Australia Test squad ahead of Sri Lanka series after injury scare

Cricket | Jan 20, 2025, 08:25 PM IST

Steve Smith sustained an issue to his right elbow during his stint in the Big Bash League. Smith's departure with the Australian team for their camp in Dubai was delayed due to his injury. Smith consulted a doctor and has now been cleared to rejoin the team.

Australia: Seaplane crashes during takeoff at popular tourist island, killing 3 | VIDEO

World | Jan 08, 2025, 11:52 AM IST

As per multiple media reports, the plane had struck a rock at the entrance of a bay on the west side of the island. However, the officials could not confirm from the viral video viewed so far.

World's longest train: BHP Iron Ore train in Australia sets Guinness record | SEE PICS

World | Jan 02, 2025, 11:54 PM IST

Discover the engineering marvel of the BHP Iron Ore Train in Australia, the world’s longest train, spanning 7.3 kilometers. Operating in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, this Guinness World Record-holding train consists of 682 wagons and 8 locomotives.

Boxing Day Test: Cricket fans cheer up players as India takes on Australia in Melbourne

News | Dec 26, 2024, 11:28 AM IST

As India and Australia clash for the fourth test at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Indian cricket fans turned up in large numbers to cheer and show support for team India. An Indian cricket team fan said, "We'll have to win the Boxing Day Test to make it to the World Test Championship final".

Former US Marine Corps pilot accused of training Chinese aviators to be extradited from Australia

World | Dec 23, 2024, 03:47 PM IST

Australia's Attorney General Mark Dreyfus approved Daniel Duggan's extradition to the United States. Duggan is accused of illegally training Chinese pilots.

Sports Wrap: Australia Take Control of Gabba Test but Rain Continues to Have a Say

Sports | Dec 16, 2024, 04:41 PM IST

Australia took control of the third Test at the Gabba having scored 445 runs and had India four down for not much amid frequent rain breaks in Brisbane. Travis Head and Steve Smith starred with tons while Jasprit Bumrah took a six-fer. All that and more in our Sports Wrap for today.

Sports Wrap: India bat first against Australia in pink-ball Test in Adelaide

Sports | Dec 06, 2024, 03:17 PM IST

India are up against Australia in the pink-ball Test at the Adelaide Oval. On the other hand, Tamil Thalaivas and Gujarat Giants will be in action in the Pro Kabaddi League on Friday. All of that and much more in today's sports wrap.

Australia, first social media ban for kids,

Australia BANS social media for kids under 16: A global first in online safety

Technology | Nov 29, 2024, 02:42 PM IST

Australia has become the first country to ban kids under the age of 16 years. The move has been taken after understanding that social media has been harming kid's mental health, exposing them to obscene content.

Australia approves social media ban for under-16s in landmark move

World | Nov 28, 2024, 11:39 PM IST

In a significant development, the Australian government has passed one of the world's strictest social media regulations, banning children under 16 from accessing social media platforms. The law initially aims to protect young users from mental health risks but has sparked global debate.

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