Category: 4. Sports

There was a time in the middle of the previous decade when Australian pitches offered next to no encouragement for bowlers.

On England’s Ashes tour of 2017-18, the fourth Test in Melbourne yielded more than 1,000 runs for only 24 wickets. The…

Stoke Mandeville: Where It All Began

As tradition dictates, the Paralympic Flame will be lit on 24 February in Stoke Mandeville, United Kingdom—considered the birthplace of the Paralympic Movement. It was here, in the post-war period, that Sir…

The defeat increases pressure on India head coach Gautam Gambhir.

Since the the former batter took charge in July 2024, India have won seven Tests but lost 10.

The defeats by New Zealand and South Africa are added to by a 3-1 defeat in Australia…

South Africa has clinched its first Test series win in India in 25 years with a crushing 408-run win in the second Test, claiming a 2-0 series sweep.

South Africa had set an improbable 549 runs for victory, after it scored 489 and 260-5 in two…

WPL 2026 auction rules

Each cricket team will be allowed to build a squad of up to 18 players. In all, 73 slots – including 23 overseas spots – are available to be filled across the five teams.

For the first time, the WPL auction rules allow the…

• Trial expands on successful use at U18 and U20 international competitions
• New ball specially designed to suit female players
• Positive player feedback to date suggests new ball gives a better platform for showcasing handling…

The Socceroos, by pot luck, have avoided some of the sport’s strongest nations for the 2026 World Cup pool stage.

But the path of Tony Popovic’s side, number 26 on the latest FIFA rankings, could still be treacherous ahead of the December 6 (AEDT)…