Simon O'Donnell

Former Australian cricketer Simon O'Donnell has expressed his disapproval of farewell Tests, particularly in relation to opening batter David Warner's desire for a farewell Test at his home ground in Sydney against Pakistan. O'Donnell believes that players should not have the privilege of choosing the venue and date for their farewell. Warner, aged 37, had previously stated his intention to conclude his Test career during the three-Test series against Pakistan.

Former Australian all-rounder Simon O'Donnell feels opening batter David Warner isn't the Test player he used to be till about two years back and the 36-year-old should consider retirement from the game's longest format.

Former Australian fast bowler Simon O'Donnell has criticized New Zealand's decision to assist Virat Kohli during the World Cup semi-final against India. O'Donnell questioned the decision to aid Kohli, who scored his 50th ODI century. India emerged victorious by 70 runs, thanks to Kohli's century and a seven-wicket haul by pacer Mohammed Shami. O'Donnell questioned the spirit of the game, stating that the spirit of the game should be playing within the laws in a World Cup semi-final.

New Zealand batsman Daryl Mitchell has dismissed criticism of the Black Caps' sportsmanship during their World Cup semi-final loss to India. He defended the team's approach to the game and emphasized that it reflects their values. Several New Zealand players assisted India's Virat Kohli, who faced cramps while scoring a century, by checking on him and helping him stretch during the match. Mitchell defended the team's actions, stating that their approach is a source of pride for the Black Caps and New Zealanders.

Harry Gill, a 26-year-old pilot, became an overnight sensation in Darwin after making a stunning one-handed catch at the Australia vs. South Africa T20 match. While holding two drinks, Gill snagged a Tim David six, drawing comparisons to Tony Fox's famous 1987 catch. Gill's impressive grab added to the excitement as international cricket returned to Darwin after 17 years.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s famous 2011 World Cup-winning six, etched in the memory of all Indian cricket fans, is set to find its permanent place in the Wankhede Stadium.

At a meeting of its Apex Council on Monday, the Mumbai Cricket Association decided to make a ‘memorial’ at the spot in the stands behind long-on, where the ball fell after Dhoni hit Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Kulasekara for the maximum to seal India’s triumph on April 2, 2011.

Australian opener Usman Khawaja has revealed that David Warner himself was surprised on being declared the 'Player of the Series' ahead of Travis Head and skipper Pat Cummins following the 2-0 Test win against South Africa at home.

For the former Australian bowling coach, the performance of Mitchell Starc will hold the key to his team's fortunes in India. "He can reverse it both ways and I reckon he is the best bowler in the world in all three formats of the game," Craig McDermott said.

Australian batting stalwart David Warner has no plans to retire from Test cricket, his agent has said following calls from some former players that the cricketer review his stance. Warner was out for duck and scored three runs in the first Test against South Africa at Brisbane, which the hosts won by six wickets inside two days. He last scored a Test century in January 2020 and prior to the first Test against the Proteas he had scores of 5, 48, 21 and 28 in the four innings this summer.

At 24, Mitchell, the younger brother of Shaun Marsh, is still a work in progress but his considerable all-round skills make him a complete package.

Now the disturbing news is that Dingko Singh, a former Asian Games gold medallist boxer, has been diagnosed with bile duct cancer. He underwent a surgery in the first week of January, during which 70 per cent of his liver had to be removed.

India's World Cup hero and man of the tournament, Yuvraj Singh, has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy in the United States.

A week before Atlético de Kolkata (ATK) takes on Mumbai City FC in the inaugural Indian Super League (ISL) match, it will step on the home pitch for a cancer awareness match.

England fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Mark Wood shared six wickets in their first one-day international since last year's World Cup final before Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Marsh revived Australia's innings at Old Trafford on Friday.

Slowly but surely, sports-mad Australia is gearing up in style - along with co-hosts New Zealand - for cricket's showpiece event, the 50-over World Cup in February-March next year.

India, in recent times, have forged a template to win Test matches at home. The curators are asked to produce pitches that turn square from the first session, which brings the two left-arm spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel into play right from the word go, along with the wily off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.