Australia pacer Johnson ruled out of upcoming BBL season due to back injury

IANS | December 3, 2025 3:28 PM

Brisbane, Dec 3 (IANS) Australia’s left-arm fast bowler Spencer Johnson has been ruled out of the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season due to a long-standing back injury. Johnson made his debut for the Brisbane Heat in 2023 and was player of the final in their championship win in 2024.

Khawaja avoids sanction for criticism of Perth pitch: Report

IANS | December 3, 2025 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Australian opener Usman Khawaja has reportedly avoided punishment for his “piece of s**t” remark on the Perth Stadium pitch, which received a “very good” rating from the ICC after the Ashes opener was completed within two days.

Kohli closes in on Rohit to top ODI rankings after Ranchi heroics

IANS | December 3, 2025 2:08 PM

Dubai, Dec 3 (IANS) India stalwart Virat Kohli is only 32 rating points away from overtaking his teammate Rohit Sharma to lead the ODI batting rankings after he scored his 83rd international century to rise in the ICC Rankings update released on Wednesday.