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Australian batting question marks difficult to ignore despite miracle escape in Christchurch: Trans-Tasman Trophy Talking Points

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[ad_1] Australia has produced a stunning comeback in Christchurch to clinch the second Test against New Zealand and complete a clean sweep of the Trans-Tasman Trophy series. Under immense pressure at 4-30 on Saturday in pursuit of 279 to win, wicketkeeper Alex Carey, all-rounder Mitch Marsh and Australian captain Pat Cummins produced superb performances with … Read more

Day three talking points, Steve Smith, Alex Carey, video, highlights, cricket news 2024

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[ad_1] New Zealand is on the cusp of ending a 31-year drought against Australia after completely dominating proceedings on the third day of the Test being held in Christchurch. The last time New Zealand defeated Australia in a Test match on home soil was in 1993 when Danny Morrison nabbed 6-37 in the opening innings … Read more

Rachin Ravindra double-century, video, highlights, cricket news 2024

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[ad_1] Rachin Ravindra struck an impressive double century before South Africa’s top order collapsed on Monday, leaving New Zealand in command of the first Test in Mount Maunganui. Ravindra crafted a career-best 240 as the home side were dismissed for 511, before the tourists’ inexperience was exposed as they were reduced to 80-4 at stumps … Read more

Shamar Joseph toe injury, stats, astonishing spell blows cricket world away

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[ad_1] Shamar Joseph couldn’t even walk on Saturday evening. The West Indies seamer, playing just his second Test match, copped an inswinging yorker from Australian quick Mitchell Starc on day three of the pink-ball Gabba Test, forced to retire hurt. But less than 24 hours later, Joseph produced a career-defining spell to rip through Australia’s … Read more

Talking Points, Adelaide Oval attendance, pitch, Josh Hazlewood, video, highlights, cricket news 2024

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[ad_1] Australia only needed seven sessions to topple the West Indies at Adelaide Oval this week, defeating the tourists by ten wickets and taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. After the West Indies were rolled for 120, courtesy of an eleventh Test five-wicket haul for Josh Hazlewood, Australia chased the 26-run target in … Read more