In an honest post-match admission following a dramatic opening day in the Darwin Test, “Technology saved me,” Steve Smith admits after surviving a caught-behind review to top-score with 71 in Australia's first-innings total of 198 against Bangladesh.
In a dramatic turn of events during the first day's play in Darwin, Steven Smith was ready to walk off before DRS flat line saved him from an apparent edge against Ebadot Hossain. The Australian batter, who admitted he felt a definite contact, went on to score a crucial 71, becoming Australia's top scorer in a challenging innings.
Ayodhya back in Sri Lanka Women's T20 Asia Cup squad - In a significant boost to their bowling depth, Mithali Ayodhya is back in Sri Lanka Women's T20 Asia Cup squad, joining a competitive 15-member group tasked with defending their continental title in Dubai.
The Cricket Australia (CA) board has affirmed its support for Ashleigh Gardner to continue in her role as vice-captain of the national team. While the board is "very supportive" of Ashleigh Gardner remaining vice-captain of Australia, important policy revisions have been implemented to create "guard rails" around her involvement in selection discussions. This move ensures that CA backs Gardner vice-captaincy but policies updated to avoid conflict of intere, particularly following the public acknowledgment of her relationship with teammate Georgia Voll and its implications.
Hasan Mahmud's outstanding spell helps Bangladesh seize control of the opening d of the first Test match against Australia in Darwin, as the visitors stifled the hosts before making a confident start with the bat.
In CPL 2026, Holder and Netravalkar three-fors set up straightforward win for Patriots as St Kitts and Nevis Patriots delivered a clinical bowling performance to restrict St Lucia Kings before coasting to a five-wicket victory at Gros Islet. Guided by Andre Fletcher's composed, unbeaten knock, the Patriots comfortably chased down 156 with 14 balls to spare.
Quicks give first morning to Bangladesh with four top-order strikes as the visitors made a sensational start to their first Test match on Australian soil in over two decades, leaving the hosts reeling at 74 for 4 by the lunch break at Marrara Oval.
In an exciting opening to the series, Australia bat first in Darwin, Bangladesh play Ebadot and Mahmud after Australian captain Pat Cummins won the toss on a grass-covered surface with early morning moisture.
Zadran, Atal tons propel Afghanistan to series win after a dominant display in Belfast. The duo's record-breaking partnership helped the visitors secure a 42-run victory, taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match ODI series.
In a dramatic conclusion to their group campaign, Fire choke in chase as Spirit clinch consolation win at Sophia Gardens, leaving the home side to rue a missed opportunity to seal victory from a commanding position.
