Martinelli ruled out of Burnley clash, Saliba’s participation in doubt

IANS | October 31, 2025 6:52 PM

London, Oct 31 (IANS) Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday that Gabriel Martinelli will miss Saturday’s Premier League trip to Burnley due to injury, while William Saliba remains a doubt. The update comes as the Gunners aim to continue their impressive run of form.

2nd T20I: Ball is coming out nicely in whatever format I am playing, says Hazlewood

IANS | October 31, 2025 6:35 PM

Melbourne, Oct 31 (IANS) Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood said the ball has been coming out nicely out of his hand in whichever format he’s playing after being named Player of the Match for his incisive spell in the four-wicket win over India in the second T20I and taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

Women's World Cup: Perry credits ‘Harmanpreet and Jemimah’ partnership for Australia’s loss in semis

IANS | October 31, 2025 5:21 PM

Navi Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) The Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry hailed India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues for batting India into the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup final, saying their composure under pressure earned applause even from the Australian dressing room. India pulled off the highest successful run chase in women’s ODIs to book a place in Sunday’s title clash with South Africa, ending Australia’s reign as champions.

Steve Smith revisits ‘tricky and tough’ 2019 Ashes battle with Jofra Archer at Lord’s

IANS | October 31, 2025 4:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Australia batter Steve Smith has revisited one of the most dramatic duels in modern Test cricket — his unforgettable clash with England speedster Jofra Archer during the 2019 Ashes at Lord’s. Speaking on Fox Cricket’s The Howie Games podcast with Mark Howard, Smith opened up about the fierce contest that left him bruised and concussed, but ultimately cemented his legend in Ashes folklore.

2nd T20I: Abhishek hits 68 as Australia bowl out India for 125

IANS | October 31, 2025 3:55 PM

Melbourne, Oct 31 (IANS) Left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma’s 68 off 37 balls was the lone bright spot in an otherwise underwhelming Indian batting display, as the visitors’ were bowled out for 125 in 18.4 overs in the second T20I against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.