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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicAustralian cricket

Topic: Australian cricket

Ian Chappell defied ‘ugly Australian’ myth. His cricketing style was hard but fair

Ian Chappell's Australian side in the 1970s is remembered as comprising unkind cricketers. It's a myth, confirmed by Chappell's acts of honesty and generosity.

‘Agile fielder, all-rounder’ – How Andrew Symonds will be remembered

The sudden demise of Symonds in a car accident Saturday night, has left the cricket world utterly devastated.

Aussie ex-cricketer Slater, who once made Dravid lose cool, avoids jail for domestic violence

Court dropped the charges of domestic violence on mental health grounds. Last year, Slater had been charged with stalking and intimidating his ex-partner.

‘Fighting against match-fixing’ – Imran Khan on why he couldn’t watch Babar Azam’s century

Babar Azam's fifth day heroics saved Pakistan from defeat in the second Test against Australia. But everyone's eyes were on what PM Imran Khan had to say.

‘I wasn’t perfect. I love loud music, smoked, drank, bowled a bit of leg spin’: Warne on himself

Shane Warne arrived as an oasis in the desert of despair, sent by the cricketing gods to slake the thirst of an entire generation of cricket lovers.

The many hats Shane Warne wore — ‘king of spin’, maverick, colourful commentator

The most successful leg-spinner of all time passed away Friday aged 52. He leaves behind a towering legacy of magical skills & a reputation of forever speaking his mind.

Australian cricket legend Shane Warne dies of heart attack

The wonder spinner was 52 years old.

Australian Cricket coach Langer resigns, board says he declined short-term extension

An official Cricket Australia release stated that contract extension offered to Langer was result of thorough review that evaluated factors including future requirements of the team.

Bowling with both hands, India-born Nivethan Radhakrishnan to play for Australia in U19 WC

Radhakrishnan is the only known ambidextrous cricketer in Australia. Before this, he was part of the IPL as a net bowler for the Delhi Capitals.

Australian fast-bowler Pat Cummins donates $50,000 to PM Cares Fund for oxygen supply

In a statement Monday, the Kolkata Knights Rider player said that it saddened him to see so many people suffering and also urged his fellow players to donate.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

Hit by mortar shell, but still fighting—BSF heroes of Op Sindoor honoured with gallantry medals

President of India has honoured 16 BSF personnel with gallantry medals for show of exemplary courage in the 87-hour ‘war’ between India and Pakistan that followed the launch of Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.