Jackson Bird took five wickets and Australia knocked off 70 of the 201 runs they require for a series victory against New Zealand at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. Photograph: Dave Hunt/EPA

Australia close in on No.1 Test ranking after match against New Zealand

New Zealand fought hard with bat and ball on a heated fourth day of the second Test but Australia remain well placed to claim victory and the No1 Test ranking. Australia finished... Read more »
Lord's is the venue for the 2017 ICC Women's World Cup final

Women’s 2017 Cricket World Cup venues announced

Lord’s confirmed as venue for 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup final Lord’s will host the final of the Women’s World Cup in 2017, the ICC has announced, with fixtures also being allocated... Read more »
Djokovic downs Federer in Australian Open 2016:

Djokovic beats Federer to reach Australian Open 2016

MELBOURNE, (Australia) — World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is through to his sixth Australian Open final after producing a masterful display to defeat Roger Federer 6-1, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 on Thursday night in... Read more »

Derby delight: Record crowd at MCG for Melbourne derby

A huge crowd in excess of 80,000 turned out to the MCG for the Melbourne derby The highly-anticipated local derby between Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades at the MCG has smashed the... Read more »
Nazir Shinwari joins the Sydney Thunder as Community Rookie

Nazir Shinwari joins the Sydney Thunder as Community Rookie

Blacktown cricketer Nazir Shinwari will represent Sydney’s Afghan community in BBL05 as he joins the Sydney Thunder as the club’s Community Rookie. Shinwari’s signing comes as a result of his participation in... Read more »
Lionel Messi gives an acceptance speech after being named La Liga's best player for the sixth time on Monday.

Lionel Messi named La Liga’s best player for 2014-15

Barcelona win five awards to Real Madrid’s three at annual Spanish top flight ceremony Lionel Messi has again been crowned the Spanish La Liga’s best player for 2014-15 at the gala LFP... Read more »
English cricket decides to ditch toss tradition

English cricket decides to ditch toss tradition

The mandatory coin toss is to be scrapped in the County Championship next season, the England and Wales Cricket Board has confirmed LONDON (UK) – We have often heard a losing captain... Read more »
Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer to win his fourth consecutive ATP World Tour Finals title and cap one of the greatest seasons in history. Photo: Getty Images

Djokovic defeats Federer to win ATP finals

Novak Djokovic won the title for the fourth consecutive year thanks to a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Roger Federer LONDON – Novak Djokovic put the finishing touch to a magnificent season by... Read more »

India and Pakistan to face off for national glory Thunder Nation Cup Final

Sydney (Media Release); On January 7th, the MoneyGram Thunder Nation Cup will be on the line as India and Pakistan battle it out on Spotless Stadium in front of a Sydney Thunder... Read more »
Warner's double-century powers Australia, crushes NZ spirits

Warner’s double-century powers Australia, crushes NZ spirits

Second Test Day 1 Australia 2- 416 (Warner 244n.o, Khawaja 121) As much as he thrives on the thrill of the grand occasion and the expectation that accompanies the big stage, David... Read more »
Shane Warne hopes someone watching the Cricket All-Stars currently would turn out one day to play for America at the World Cup. Photo by Peter Della Penna

‘Love to see all countries play in World Cup’: Warne

Peter Della Penna (ESPNcricinfo) Shane Warne has said he wants to see as many countries as possible play in a World Cup and hopes fans now watching the Cricket All-Stars tournament might... Read more »
New Zealand players celebrate victory at the final whistle. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

New Zealand beat Australia to retain Rugby World Cup in a thrilling final

New Zealand became the first team to retain the World Cup three times New Zealand became the first team to retain the World Cup third time after they held off a fierce... Read more »

Dashmesh All Stars secure their position in MoneyGram Thunder Nation Cup Semi-Finals

Sydney (Press Release from Thunder): Allen Singh (19), Sahibpreet Singh (24), Sulfiquar Salahuddin (24), Arpan Spahi (33) and Viren Singh (29) have secured the final positions at the Sydney Thunder Community Rookie... Read more »

Sri Lankan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh talent on display at MoneyGram Thunder Nation Cup

The MoneyGram Thunder Nation Cup is heating up, with three more teams cementing their place at the MoneyGram Thunder Nation Cup Semi-Finals on November 15th, Auburn. Davis 8, Afghan Stars and the... Read more »

Defending champions dominate at Nepal MoneyGram Thunder Nation Cup

Sydney (Press Release from Sydney thunder, 9 Sep 2015): Nabin Gurung will be hoping it is second time lucky after being invited to attend the Sydney Thunder Community Rookie Trials for a... Read more »

Sydney Thunder stumped with Community Rookie selection

Sydney (Media Release from Sydney Thunder; Sept 18, 2015): Bilal Qure, Emad Akmgir and Suffan Hassan will put their friendship aside when they compete for a position on Sydney Thunder’s playing roster for... Read more »

Stadium announcement a winner for Parramatta

Parramatta’s status as the sporting and cultural capital of Western Sydney has been confirmed following the announcement that the State Government will invest $300 million to develop a new state-of-the-art stadium in... Read more »

Australia supports Afghan cricket board with cash

KABUL — Australia this week provided the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) $21,000 in cash assistance for cricket gear for the country’s largest domestic tournament “Sixes.” Australian Ambassador in Kabul Matt Anderson handed... Read more »

Bart Cummings a friend and mentor of people and horses dies peacefully

An internationally renowned legendary Australian racehorse trainer James Bartholomew Cummings, OAM, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his homestead in north western Sydney. According to reports the well-known friend of people... Read more »

Australia gearing to invest heavily on sporting fields and facilities

Local sporting fields and facilities across NSW will be upgraded with the first $8 million round of the revamped Category 3 ClubGRANTS now open for expressions of interest (EOI). Over the next four... Read more »

Wasim Akram narrowly survives armed attack in Karachi

KARACHI  — Cricket legend Wasim Akram’s car was shot at on Karsaz Road in Karachi on his way to the National Stadium, Bowling Camp. The cricket hero did not receive any injury... Read more »
Australian team celebrates after wrapping up the second Test. (AFP Photo: Ian Kington)

Australia crush England in second Test match to level Ashes series

Australia has completed a crushing 405-run win over England in the second Test at Lord’s to tie the 2015 Ashes series at one match apiece. England was dismissed for the paltry total... Read more »
Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates with the trophy after winning the Final Of The Gentlemen's Singles

Wimbledon 2015: Novak Djokovic ends era of Big Four to stand alone

Bryan Armen Graham For nearly a decade a gang of four dominated the upper reaches of men’s tennis, at one point splitting 34 of 35 major championships among them. No longer. When... Read more »
Maria Sharapova waved away concerns about the heat as she progressed to the third round. Getty Images: Julian Finney

Ana Ivanovic crashes out of Wimbledon as Maria Sharapova advances

When a lower-ranked minnow is on a streak – the top players all say – you just have to hang in and hope they come out of it: lose form, lose their... Read more »