Cummins continued his red-hot form with his third successive five-wicket haul during Australia's third and final Test of the series against Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
The former Sri Lankan spinner, who has been credited with 800 Test wickets, faced substantial criticism and backlash regarding his bowling action throughout his career. While cricket legend Sir Don Bradman came to his defense, notable figures like Adam Gilchrist and Bishan Singh Bedi did not
On August 27, 1908, in the Cootamundra region of New South Wales in Australia was born perhaps the greatest and most entertaining batter of all time, Donald George Bradman.
He accomplished this feat in his side's Ashes second Test against England at Lord's. Smith continued with his rich run of form in English territory, scoring his 32nd Test hundred. He played a knock of 110 runs in 184 balls, which consisted of 15 boundaries.
Don Bradman was a threat to England. But the Australian team of the 1930s had some other outstanding batters too, like Stan McCabe and skipper Bill Woodfull. To combat Australia's high-level skill with the bat, England bowling attack planned the 'Bodyline' technique.
Out of 72 Ashes series played so far, Australia has been on the winning side largely with 34 wins. England has won 32 titles, and the rest ended in a draw.
Many new records are expected to be created as the traditional rivals England and Australia begin the Ashes series on June 16 with the hosts aiming to avenge their 4-0 loss in the 2021-22 season. Australia too will be aiming to win their first Ashes series in England in over 20 years.
Shardul Thakur matched Sir Don Bradman's record on Friday in the World Test Championship final against Australia as he became the third visiting batter with the most consecutive 50-plus scores at The Oval in Test format.
With Australia having won the previous Ashes series at home in the 2021-22 season by 4-0, England will be aiming to avenge the loss in their home territory. Australia will also be aiming to win their first Ashes series in England in over 20 years.
Sarfaraz's first-class average stands at massive 80.47, next to Bradman who had a towering average of 95.14. Though the India 'A' tour of Bangladesh was not successful, he has hit three Ranji Trophy centuries since then in 2022-23 season. In the previous two Ranji seasons, he had scored 982