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December 5, 2025 10:59 AM

Australia’s Nathan Lyon angry at being dropped for second Ashes test

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon made no secret of his disappointment with being dropped for the second Ashes test in Brisbane, saying he had not yet been able to bring himself to speak to selectors about the decision. One of Australia's most successful bowlers with 562 wickets, Lyon was dropped for his first home test since 2012, with Michael Neser picked ahead of him in an all-pace attack. The move wrong-footed fans and cricket pundits but captain Steve Smith suggested an additional seamer migh...

December 5, 2025 10:59 AM

2nd Test: England’s Joe Root lights up Gabba with first Ashes century in Australia

England's Joe Root conquered his final frontier with a first Ashes century in Australia as the tourists pushed past 300 on day one of the second test in Brisbane on Thursday despite a six-wicket haul from pace spearhead Mitchell Starc. Root marched off unbeaten on 135 off 202 balls, his 40th test ton helping England to 325 for nine at stumps, the tourists marginally in front after their captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bat first in the day-night match. Number 11 batter Jofra Arch...

December 13, 2024 5:31 PM

India set for crucial clash against Australia in Brisbane amid high stakes

The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team is gearing up to face world number one Australia in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Brisbane's Gabba. After a painful defeat against the Aussies over a week ago, India finds itself in a precarious situation, needing to win this match to keep their World Test Championship (WTC) final hopes alive. A loss would all but end their chances of qualifying for the final at Lord’s in June 2025. Rohit Sharma, whose captaincy and batting form have ...

November 4, 2024 4:22 PM

Jaishankar inaugurates new Indian consulate in Brisbane, highlights strengthening India-Australia ties

India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, highlighted the deepening bilateral ties between India and Australia during the inauguration of a new Indian consulate in Brisbane on Monday. He described the opening as a "landmark moment" in the evolving partnership between the two nations. The consulate is expected to play a vital role in addressing the needs of the expanding Indian community in Queensland, where a considerable number of Indian students are pursuing higher education. Jaish...