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Former batter Michael Clarke inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

World Cup-winning former captain Michael Clarke has become the 64th player to be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, the sport's governing body in the country announced on Thursday. The induction ceremony took place at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday. "Over 8600 Test runs, 28 hundreds and the only cricketer to hit a Test triple-century on the SCG. "Congratulations to former Australian captain Michael Clarke AO on his induction to the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame," wrote Cricket Australia on X. In his 12-year career, Clarke piled on the runs in Tests and ODIs, aggregating 8643 and 7981 respectively, at an average of 49.10 and 44.58. He reserved his best for the longest format in which he amassed 28 hundreds including a memorable 329 against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground. He played as many as 35 Tests against England and 22 against India, averaging more than 56 against both the top teams with seven hundreds apiece. The 43-year-old captained Australia

ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025: Full schedule, format, live streaming

The tournament will be played across 16 days, with a total of 41 matches set to take place between 16 qualified teams

Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa full schedule, live timings, streaming

South Africa's Champions Trophy 2025 campaign kicks off with an exciting clash against Afghanistan on February 21, 2024, in Karachi, Pakistan.

Champions Trophy 2025: Cummins, Hazlewood included in Australia's squad

Cummins, who is currently on paternity leave, will undergo scans to assess the ankle issue he dealt with during the recent Border-Gavaskar series, which Australia won 3-1.

Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan full schedule, live timings, streaming

The tournament will kick off for Afghanistan on February 21, 2024, against South Africa in Karachi, Pakistan. The live telecast of the Champions Trophy will be available on the Star Sports network

SL vs AUS: Travis Head could open in Sri Lanka, says chief selector Bailey

Australian big-hitter Travis Head could open in the two-Test series against Sri Lanka where "quick learner" Sam Konstas is also likely to get more opportunities to showcase his audacious skills, chairman of selectors George Bailey has said. Head, who wreaked havoc with the bat during the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar series against India in the middle order, has been tested in the opener's role in the sub-continent. He had come in for an injured David Warner during the 2023 tour of India and scored 223 runs at 55.75 in five innings at the top of the order. "Trav's an option (to open). We've got a number of options and there's been a few preliminary discussions around where that may land, and that may depend on the makeup of that first XI," Bailey told cricket.com.au. "I think (head coach) Andrew (McDonald,) and (stand-in captain) Steve (Smith) will settle on that in due course, once we hit Sri Lanka," he added. Australia announced a 16-member squad on Thursday with several fr

Champions Trophy: Pat Cummins in danger of being ruled out due to injury

Scans will be conducted on Cummins' ankle to determine whether he will be fit enough to lead the team in the Champions Trophy, which will take place in Pakistan and the UAE next month.

SL vs AUS: Steve Smith to lead Australia in Pat Cummins' absence

Nathan McSweeney was recalled to Australia's test squad on Thursday to tour Sri Lanka, less than three weeks after being dropped from the top order. Australia's selectors announced their squad Thursday for the two-test tour, with several fresh faces added to the group that played India in Sydney last week. Australia won the five-test series 3-1 a nd clinched a spot in the World Test Championship against South Africa at Lord's in June. Steve Smith will lead the squad to Sri Lanka while regular skipper Pat Cummins is on leave as his wife awaits the birth of the couple's second child. Australia's selectors concentrated on spin for the two Sri Lanka tests, with uncapped 21-year-old Cooper Connolly among the seven full or part-time slow bowling options in the 16-man squad. Connolly, a left-arm allrounder, has represented Australia in limited-overs cricket and has been called up for his maiden test campaign along with specialist spinners Todd Murphy and Matthew Kuhnemann. McSweeney scor

Sydney satisfactory, others very good: ICC in pitch ratings for BGT 2024-25

Roach pointed out that the SCG pitch aimed to showcase early pace and bounce, which would naturally wear and spin as the game progressed

Shastri and Ponting question BCCI about Shami's exclusion from 2024-25 BGT

Ponting believes that the pacer has the potential to turn the tide in India's favour from tough situations

Ponting showers praise on Bumrah for exceptional series against Australia

The star Indian pacer was the highest wicket-taker in the series, with 32 scalps under his name

IND vs AUS: Top five controversies during 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy

From Siraj vs Head to Kohli vs Konstas, check out the top controversial moments from the India vs Australia series

Gavaskar wants BCCI to have a day dedicated to charity like ENG and AUS

Gavaskar said BCCI donates a lot of money to charity, but no one knows about their good deeds

Gavaskar believes India needs players who want to earn a name for the team

Sunil Gavaskar admits that more players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Kumar Reddy are required in the Indian squad, who are young and hungry to score runs

IND vs AUS: You can't be soft in tough men's sport, says Gautam Gambhir

The head coach of team India, Gautam Gambhir, lambasts Australia's reaction to Bumrah-Konstas banter in Sydney

IND vs AUS: Each and every venue was incredible - Cummins after BGT triumph

The captain also emphasized the bond and camaraderie within the team, acknowledging how much fun they had playing together.

IND vs AUS: 5 reasons why India failed to retain the Border Gavaskar Trophy

India's loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was a combination of factors, including lack of runs from key players, questionable team selections, and a lack of aggression.

BGT 2024-25 stats: Who is highest wicket-taker in India vs Australia Tests?

Another player who impressed, for the Aussies was Scott Boland who was also given the man of the match for the Sydney Test as well.

Border Gavaskar Trophy winners lists with captains; Key BGT 2024-25 stats

A saga of grit and glory: The tale of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

BGT 2024-25 stats: Who is highest run-getter in India vs Australia Tests?

From centuries to key partnerships, these players showcased incredible skill and determination to counter the challenges posed by fierce competition and difficult conditions.