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Lethal left-armers star as Australia take 101-run lead against Bangladesh in the second Test at South Mackay

Mitchell Starc took six wickets to help Australia bowl Bangladesh out for just 64 in their first innings. In their reply, the hosts finished Day 1 on 165/8.

Rahul Dravid wants Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to grow beyond T20s as Test cricket fights on: ‘We need players like him’

Rahul Dravid urged patience with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, stressing the need to develop his red-ball game and backing him for a future in Test cricket.

‘Go for it’: Steve Smith dares Bangladesh over DRS again, umpires step in after latest heated exchange

Steve Smith urged Bangladesh to review an LBW appeal against him before the umpires stepped in, continuing his DRS mind games from the Darwin Test.

Josh Hazlewood left fuming after collision with Taskin Ahmed cost him a wicket during Australia's Bangladesh rout

Josh Hazlewood was left fuming after a bizarre collision with Taskin Ahmed denied him a possible wicket during Bangladesh's collapse in the first innings.

From 426 to 64 in six days: Bangladesh suffer historic collapse as Starc destroys their top order with six-wicket haul

Bangladesh crashed from 426 to 64 in six days as Mitchell Starc took 6/12, sealing their fourth-lowest total and worst-ever innings against Australia.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi faces twin Duleep Trophy test as red-ball challenge collides with new leadership responsibility

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi enters the Duleep Trophy with a twin challenge: proving his red-ball credentials while taking on East Zone's vice-captaincy.

‘What’s the point in playing Test cricket?': Pakistan's identity crisis laid bare after crushing defeat to England

Pakistan's crushing defeat to England sparks fierce criticism, with their lack of fight, fading pace-bowling identity and deep Test decline under scrutiny.

Mitchell Starc leaves Bangladesh shell-shocked with 22-ball five-fer, moves past Dale Steyn in all-time Test list

Mitchell Starc tore through Bangladesh with five wickets in 22 balls, passing Dale Steyn to climb into the top 10 of Test cricket's all-time wicket-takers list.

PV Sindhu Exits BWF World Championships After Thrilling Loss to Wang Zhi Yi

PV Sindhu was knocked out of the 2026 BWF World Championships after losing 11-21, 21-15, 17-21 to China's Wang Zhi Yi. Sindhu questioned whether Wang's injury breaks were genuine or tactical, while also acknowledging the need for greater patience and focus during the deciding game.

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Max Verstappen Commits to Red Bull Until the End of 2030

Max Verstappen has committed his future to Red Bull Racing until the end of the 2030 Formula One season. The decision provides clarity over the world champion's long-term plans after speculation about a possible move to another team. Verstappen's continued presence gives Red Bull greater stability as it prepares for the sport's evolving technical and competitive landscape.

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Adaptability key as Rinku shines in UP T20 league

Rinku Singh shines in UPT20, scoring 54 off 22 balls, showcasing his power-hitting and leadership, vital for the Meerut Mavericks' success.

Manav Suthar’s classical touch is making the difference

The left-arm spinner keeps things simple and uses subtle variations that have seemingly gone out of vogue in the T20 era

Humiliation at Headingley: England thrash Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in first Test

England won by an innings and 103 runs and has a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The second Test starts on Thursday at Lord’s.

Will Kuldeep Yadav sit out the second Test?

With Sri Lanka planning to pick more left-handers, India may be inclined to hand off-spinner Saransh Jain a debut

Manav Suthar not special yet, needs to prove himself in different conditions: SL great reminds it’s only been 2 Tests

Manav Suthar scalped ten wickets in the Galle Test, but former Sri Lanka cricketer Russell Arnold feels the young spinner has a long way to go.

Can Bangladesh emulate India? Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto ready for the Australia showdown one more time

Underdogs Bangladesh are leading 1-0 in the two-game series in Australia. The final Test kicks off in South MacKay on Saturday.

India spin coach Sairaj Bahutule backs Kuldeep Yadav but says conditions will decide whether or not he plays in Colombo

Kuldeep picked up just one wicket for 103 runs in 25 overs across both Galle innings, and that made his place in the Playing XI questionable for the 2nd Test.

Abhishek Bachchan backs ETPL to carve its own space in Europe: ‘There’s more than enough room for everyone'

Abhishek Bachchan says the ETPL is not competing with football, but aims to build a loyal fanbase and help cricket carve out its own space in Europe.

‘Pass on the weed, brother’: AB de Villiers brutally mocked after putting Virat Kohli above Sachin Tendulkar

Former Indian bowler mocked AB de Villers with a cheeky five-word reply after he rated Virat Kohli above Sachin Tendulkar.

‘I would not say no’: Mike Hussey open to CSK reunion with Stephen Fleming in England coaching set-up before Ashes

Michael Hussey is considering reuniting with long-time CSK colleague Stephen Fleming as England's batting coach, despite the prospect of facing Australia.

Moises Henriques turns new international chapter into history with maiden T20I hundred for Portugal

After 44 internationals for Australia, Moises Henriques smashes his maiden T20I century for Portugal in their 2028 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Sourav Ganguly's iconic Lord's celebration recreated by India mixed disability team after thrashing England by 118 runs

India's mixed disability team recreated Sourav Ganguly's iconic Lord's balcony celebration after crushing England by 118 runs in the final T20I.

Joe Root misses perfect 50 by one run in eerie echo of Don Bradman's 99.94

Joe Root needed 67 to take his international average exactly to 50 but made 66, leaving him one run short in a remarkable Don Bradman-like miss.