Jannik Sinner returns to Melbourne stronger after doubts and doping cloud

January 18, 2026 1:04 PM

Jannik Sinner returns to Melbourne stronger after doubts and doping cloud

Defending champion Jannik Sinner arrives at the Australian Open a different man to the one who walked into Melbourne Park a year ago, stronger in body and mind after navigating a period he describes as the most difficult of his young career. The 24-year-old Italian was playing under the cloud of an unresolved doping case last year, with questions following him onto court and a feeling that other players were looking at him differently. He successfully defended his title but later said he had c...

Ashes: Michael Neser savours dream Boxing Day debut on nightmare pitch for batters

December 26, 2025 4:42 PM

Ashes: Michael Neser savours dream Boxing Day debut on nightmare pitch for batters

After a four-wicket haul in front of a record Melbourne Cricket Ground and Australia's top score on a tough pitch, little wonder Michael Neser found day one of his maiden Boxing Day test a dream come true. The recalled seamer was dropped for the series-deciding third Ashes test in Adelaide but was back in action on Friday in front of a whopping crowd of 94,199 that saw 20 wickets tumble on a manic day one. Neser scored a vital 35 as Australia were skittled for 152 in the first innings, then to...

Ashes: Batters run for cover on manic day one in fourth Test in Melbourne

December 26, 2025 3:08 PM

Ashes: Batters run for cover on manic day one in fourth Test in Melbourne

Australia finished marginally on top at the end of a chaotic opening day of the fourth Ashes test after an extraordinary 20 wickets fell in front of a record crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. Australia nightwatchman Scott Boland was four not out with Travis Head yet to score as the hosts went to stumps at four for no loss in their second innings, carrying a 46-run lead over England. With England bowled out for 110 in reply to Australia's first innings 152, it was the highest num...

CDS General Anil Chauhan tours historic Victoria Barracks in Melbourne during Australia visit

March 7, 2025 5:58 PM

CDS General Anil Chauhan tours historic Victoria Barracks in Melbourne during Australia visit

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan visited the historic Victoria Barracks in Melbourne as part of his four-day tour to Australia, aimed at strengthening defence ties between the two nations. The Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) shared glimpses of his visit on social media platform X, highlighting the significance of his tour. "Strengthening Defence Collaboration!" HQ IDS posted. "General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff CDS India, toured the historic Victoria B...