In a heartbreaking incident, 17-year-old Australian cricketer Ben Austin lost his life after being struck on the neck while training in the nets at the Ferntree Gully Cricket Club in Melbourne.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri outlined the quality of Steve Smith that has always amazed him, and expects the captaincy for the first Ashes Test in Perth to bring the best out of him.
Former Australian opener David Warner has advocated for Steve Smith to pile up "five centuries" against England in the Ashes, scheduled to commence on November 21 in Perth.
Australian Test captain Pat Cummins has taken the first fundamental steps towards his bowling comeback, raising hopes of his return during the upcoming Ashes series, according to Fox Cricket.
Steve Smith, who will serve as Australia's captain in the absence of Pat Cummins during the first Ashes Test in Perth, has warned England's 'Bazballers' that scoring runs will be a "tricky" affair on surfaces down under.
In his absence, star batter Steve Smith will be donning the captaincy armband for the first Test at Perth, with Cummins now aiming to be fit for the second Test in Brisbane from December 4.
The cricket world is buzzing with anticipation as Australia hosts England in the highly anticipated five-match Ashes series starting on November 21. This series will significantly impact the ICC World Test Championship standings, making it a crucial milestone in the ongoing cycle.
Steve Smith has said that it would be a seamless transition if he is required to lead Australia in the opening Test of the Ashes series in place of Pat Cummins
As the first ball of Ashes at home at Perth awaits Australia, they face a serious trouble with their skipper Pat Cummins likely to miss the first Test due to back stress issues. Since the tour to the Windies, the Australian skipper has not bowled in nets, putting himself in serious doubt. Al
Australia' star batter Steve Smith had his first net session since late August, hitting against bowlers, and declared he's "ready" for the Ashes after a refreshing break in New York.
Australia's pace bowling mainstay Josh Hazlewood declared his plans to attack England's 'Bazball' with Mitchell Starc, just like they did in the rain-curtailed ODI series opener against India on Perth's green top.
The highly anticipated series opener against Australia at the Optus Stadium will mark the return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in ODIs for the first time since lifting the Champions Trophy on March 9 in Dubai.