Djokovic claims he was 鈥榩oisoned鈥� before 2022 Australian Open
Novak Djokovic has claimed that he was 鈥榩oisoned鈥� by lead and mercury in his food while he was briefly held in Melbourne in 2022 before being deported on the eve of the Australian Open.
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Australia recall McSweeney for Sri Lanka Tests, Connolly set for debut
Australia recalled opener Nathan McSweeney and called up all-rounder Cooper Connolly on Thursday for the first time in a spin-heavy Test squad for the tour of Sri Lanka, with Steve Smith captain.
Osaka splits with rapper Cordae ahead of Australian Open
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka says she and her American rapper boyfriend Cordae have split up just days ahead of the Australian Open.
Ex-England skipper Vaughan backs shake-up 'to keep Test cricket relevant'
Former England captain Michael Vaughan threw his support on Tuesday behind a two-tier structure 鈥榯o save鈥� Test cricket with the ICC reportedly meeting this month to discuss the issue.
India gazes into life without Kohli, Rohit after Australia defeat
India contemplated Test cricket without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on Monday after the star duo again failed to fire in the bruising series defeat to Australia.
Australia set sights on world domination after taming India
Cricket's World Test Championship final is still five months away but it is already playing on the mind of Australia skipper Pat Cummins, saying the defence of their title is 鈥榓 huge goal鈥� after conquering India.
Australia win gripping fifth India Test to take series 3-1
Australia clinched a knife-edge fifth Test against India in Sydney by six wickets to seal a riveting series 3-1 Sunday and book their place in the World Test Championship final.
India cricket loss to Australia sparks questions back home
Indian cricket fans and pundits heaped praise on stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah on Sunday, but questioned the future of several veteran players after their team lost 3-1 to Australia in a gripping five-Test series.
'Rested' Rohit says not retiring from Test cricket
India captain Rohit Sharma said Saturday he stood down from the decisive ongoing fifth Australia Test because he was not in form but insisted he was not retiring.
Pant lights fuse as India lead Australia in 'hell of a Test'
An explosive Rishabh Pant slammed the second-fastest Indian Test half-century Saturday to drive the visitors to a 145-run lead with four wickets left after an intense day two of the decisive fifth Test against Australia.
Axing could be end for India's 'Hitman' Rohit in Test cricket
Rohit Sharma rose from humble beginnings to captain India but he was axed Friday for the decisive fifth Test against Australia to nudge the 鈥楬itman鈥� closer to retirement.
Djokovic Australian Open preparations take hit with loss to Opelka
Former world number one Novak Djokovic's Australian Open preparations suffered a blow Friday as he was bundled out of the Brisbane International by towering American Reilly Opelka.
Australia in charge as Boland rips through Rohit-less India
A relentless Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc sliced through an Indian batting line-up missing Rohit Sharma on Friday to put Australia in a commanding position after day one of the fifth and final Test.
World greets New Year after tumultuous 2024
Crowds will marvel at fireworks and toast champagne to greet 2025 on Tuesday, waving goodbye to a year that brought Olympic glory, a dramatic Donald Trump return and turmoil in the Middle East and Ukraine.
Rohit concedes his form is 'disturbing' for beaten India
India captain Rohit Sharma admitted on Monday his batting form is 鈥榙isturbing鈥� after a double failure in the 184-run fourth Test loss to Australia in Melbourne.
Australia win 'amazing' Test thriller to take series lead over India
Australia ripped out seven Indian wickets in the final session of a dramatic fourth Test in Melbourne on Monday to win a thriller by 184 runs and go 2-1 up in the five-match series.
Bumrah gives India a shot at victory, but Australia lead by 333
Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah unleashed more destructive bowling but Australia stubbornly battled back to reach 228-9 on Sunday, leading by 333 runs in an absorbing fourth Test.
Reddy鈥檚 defiant maiden ton claws India back
Nitish Kumar Reddy scored a defiant maiden century on Saturday as India fought back to reach 358-9 on a rain-hit third day of the fourth Test against Australia.
Reddy's defiant maiden ton claws India back into 4th Australia Test
Nitish Kumar Reddy scored a defiant maiden century on Saturday as India fought back to reach 358-9 on a rain-hit third day of the fourth Test against Australia.
India lose five after Smith's heroics put Australia in charge of 4th Test
Australia's fiery pace attack destroyed India's top order on Friday to put them in the driving seat of the fourth Test after they set a daunting first innings target on the back of Steve Smith's 34th Test century.
Kohli fined for Konstas shoulder bump during fourth Test
Cricket's governing body fined Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli 20 per cent of his match fee for deliberately bumping shoulders with young Australian batsman Sam Konstas in the fourth Test on Thursday.
Kohli called out over shoulder bump with Konstas during fourth Test
Virat Kohli was called out by some of the game's greats on Thursday after appearing to deliberately bump shoulders with young Australian batsman Sam Konstas in the fourth Test.
Australia's top order fires to take charge of 4th Test against India
Australia's top four all slammed 50 or better on Thursday to take a firm grip on day one of the fourth Test against India, with fearless teenage opener Sam Konstas stealing the show.
Djokovic eyes more Slam glory
Novak Djokovic is confident he can still win Grand Slams, starting at the Australian Open, with the Serbian kickstarting his bid for an unprecedented 11th title and record 25th major crown in Brisbane this week.
In-form Head confirmed fit for Boxing Day Test
Batsman Travis Head was declared fit for the Boxing Day Test against India on Wednesday in a big boost for Australia while Scott Boland was confirmed as the injured Josh Hazlewood's replacement.
India consider second spinner for Boxing Day Test
India captain Rohit Sharma was coy Tuesday on how his team will line up for the Boxing Day Test against Australia, with the option of a second spinner on the table.
Teen Konstas to open for Australia in Boxing Day India Test
Sam Konstas will open the batting for Australia in the fourth Test against India, coach Andrew McDonald said Tuesday, while voicing confidence leading batsman Travis Head will be fit to play.
Australian teen Konstas ready for Indian pace challenge
Teenage opener Sam Konstas says he is ready and equiped to take on India's feared pace attack in the Boxing Day Test after being called up to Australia's squad for the first time.
Australia's McSweeney 'devastated' by Test axing
Dumped opener Nathan McSweeney said he was 鈥榙evastated鈥� Saturday after being cast out of Australia's team after just three Tests against India but vowed to come back a better player.
Australian cricket鈥檚 One-Day Cup renamed after Dean Jones
Australian cricket鈥檚 domestic One-Day Cup was Friday renamed the Dean Jones Trophy to honour a pioneer of the 50-over game.
