As New Zealand’s premier wicketkeeper during a groundbreaking period on the international scene, Ian Smith is understandably pretty decent with his hands. But the Kiwi, who celebrated his 67th birthday on the eve of New Zealand’s two Test series against Australia beginning in Wellington on Thursday, is renowned for another handy knack. The course of … Read more
Three-time Olympic equestrian rider Shane Rose has avoided a suspension for wearing a mankini which could’ve cost him a spot at the 2024 Paris Games. A complaint was registered with Equestrian Australia (EA) and Sports Integrity Australia after Rose took part in the fancy dress event at the Wallaby Hill Extravaganza in the Southern Highlands … Read more
England captain Ben Stokes said Sunday his batsmen will look to better execute their performance and “not temper” their attacking approach, despite their huge defeat to India in the third Test. England’s batting faltered in both innings at Rajkot and were bundled out for 122 on day four, while chasing 557 for victory. It handed … Read more
A leading Australian tennis analyst believes Nick Kyrgios may never play again, fearing over a year on the sidelines with injuries will ensure he cannot return to the top level. The former Wimbledon finalist has always suggested he would retire young and played just one match in 2023, attempting a comeback in June, but knee … Read more
The 2024 AFL pre-season is well and truly underway – get the latest from training in Track Watch! MELBOURNE is set to send veteran key forward Tom McDonald back into defence in 2024, as part of the team’s attempts to solve their forward conversion woes. But bargain recruit Jack Billings, who came across from St … Read more
Australian opener David Warner has declared it would not be an Australian summer of cricket without a headline after he was heavily criticised by former teammate Mitch Johnson ahead of his final summer of Test cricket. Warner, who was supported by his wife Candice and his children at the launch of the Fox Sports and … Read more
Cricket will feature as one of five new sports at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The International Olympic Committee* (IOC) approved a push by LA organisers for cricket’s Twenty20 format, together with baseball/softball, flag football, squash, and lacrosse, to be included. Games organisers have proposed a six-team event for both men’s and women’s … Read more