India vs Australia

India break Australia jinx, book CT final

Virat Kohli hit 84 as India beat Australia by four wickets in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Tuesday.

Smith, Carey help Australia to 264 against India in CT semifinal

Skipper Steve Smith and Alex Carey hit half-centuries as Australia made 264 all out against India in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Tuesday.

Australia ready for India's spin challenge, says Smith

Australia captain Steve Smith says his team are confident they can counter India's quality spin attack in their Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday.

BCCI backs Rohit Sharma after Congress member calls him 'fat'

India's cricket board defended its World-Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma on Monday after comments about his lack of fitness from a spokesperson for the Congress, the country's main opposition party.

BCCI issues curb on family time for players on tour

India's cricket board has capped the amount of time players can spend with their families on tour after a string of Test defeats including a 3-1 drubbing in Australia this month.

Australia axe Marsh, call-up Webster for fifth India Test

Out-of-form all-rounder Mitch Marsh was axed Thursday from Australia's team for the series-deciding fifth Test against India in Sydney with Beau Webster to make his debut.

Saikat to officiate as on-field umpire in Sydney Test

Bangladeshi umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat is set to officiate as an on-field umpire in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney on Friday. 

Ravichandran Ashwin: 'Accidental spinner' who became India great

Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will go down as one of India's greatest players after retiring from international cricket on Wednesday aged 38.

Fresh Boland to call on WTC experience against India in Adelaide

Australia’s ultra-consistent pacer revealed the measures he has gone to just to ensure he is prepared as best he can to fill in for the injured Josh Hazlewood in Adelaide.

November 23, 2023
November 23, 2023

India opt to bowl against Australia in T20 opener

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to field against Australia in the opening match of a Twenty20 series on Thursday, four days after the two teams met in the one-day World Cup final.

November 23, 2023
November 23, 2023

India series dampens Aussie celebrations

Australia's World Cup winners have been denied a full-scale heroes' welcome home by a packed cricket schedule that sees them face India on Thursday at the start of a Twenty20 series, four days after meeting in the one-day final.

November 21, 2023
November 21, 2023

How keeping a cool Head paid off

“It's a lot better than seeing the World Cup on the couch at home,” said Travis Head as a smile crept across his face.

November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023

India the ‘real chokers’?

Cricket-obsessed India was left grappling for answers Monday after the team's devastating defeat to Australia in the final of their home World Cup extended a drought in global tournaments.

November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023

Memorable 13 of the 13th World Cup

The 13th edition of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup came to a close with Australia beating hosts India by five wickets in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad yesterday. With the showpiece event in the rearview mirror, The Daily Star Sports looks at 13 moments that mesmerised the fans in the past 46 days.

November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023

Rohit admits India 'not good enough' after World Cup final loss

India captain Rohit Sharma admitted his team were "not good enough" after slumping to a six-wicket loss to Australia in the World Cup final in Ahmedabad.

November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023

'Not in million years': Head stunned by World Cup heroics

Travis Head hailed his "amazing day" as he smashed a World Cup final century and grabbed a spectacular diving catch to inspire Australia to a six-wicket win over India on Sunday.

November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023

Head breaks India hearts

Opener Travis Head hit a sparkling 137 to power Australia to a record-extending sixth World Cup title with a convincing six-wicket win over India in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

November 19, 2023
November 19, 2023

Cummins says leading Australia to World Cup title 'pinnacle in cricket'

Pat Cummins said captaining Australia to World Cup title glory was the "pinnacle in cricket" after his side dashed the dreams of tournament hosts India with a six-wicket win in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

November 19, 2023
November 19, 2023

Cricket World Cup final: Five key moments

Five key moments from the 2023 Cricket World Cup final on Sunday as Australia defeated India by six wickets: