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Tuesday, October 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

Resetting Afghanistan ties is geopolitical need. Gandhis are showing their diplomatic ignorance

With two hostile neighbours in the immediate vicinity and one in the greater region, it is imperative that New Delhi forge alliances that can offer some stability.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.