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'He Made Australian Cricket Great': Steve Waugh Pens Heartfelt Post For Bob Simpson On His Demise

Former Australia captain and first full-time coach Bob Simpson died on Saturday. He was one of the most influential figures in the history of Australian cricket.

Aug 16, 2025, 17:58 PM IST

Bob Simpson, World Cup-Winning Coach and Architect of Australia’s Cricket Revival, Dies at 89

Australian cricket is mourning the loss of Bob Simpson, the legendary former Test captain and Australia's first full-time coach, who died in Sydney at 89. 

Aug 16, 2025, 09:17 AM IST

Top 8 Batters With Most Runs In First Innings Of A Test Match: Sachin Tendulkar Leads, Joe Root Enters Elite Club - Check List

A list highlighting legendary Test cricketers who have dominated the first innings with exceptional consistency and run-scoring ability, featuring past icons and an active modern-day star.

 

Jul 26, 2025, 11:52 AM IST

Joe Root To Sachin Tendulkar: 10 Legendary Players With Most Fifties In Test Cricket History - In Pics

In the long and storied history of Test cricket, scoring fifty or more in an innings has been a hallmark of consistency, temperament, and technique. While centuries are rightly celebrated, it’s the ability to repeatedly cross the 50-run mark that reflects a batter's lasting value to his team. Here’s a look at the top 10 players with the most 50+ scores in Test history  the true pillars of their sides over the decades.

Jun 25, 2025, 10:32 AM IST

‘Hello Bunny’: Sunil Gavaskar Recollects Funny Banter With Allan Border

 It was Allan Border who broke his record back in February 1993. The former Australian skipper retired after scoring 11,174 runs from 156 matches.

Nov 14, 2024, 18:27 PM IST

Disappointed, Shell-Shocked and Angry: Allan Border Smashes Poor Cricket by Pat Cummins' Australian Side - Check

Australia's hopes of securing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India for the first time in 19 years were thwarted after collapsing to a second straight Test defeat.

Feb 19, 2023, 21:23 PM IST

On this day in 1979, Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Doshi guided India to first-ever series victory over Australia

Indian defeated Australia by an innings and 100 runs to clinch the six-match Test series by 2-1.

Nov 07, 2020, 18:53 PM IST

Fans to be allowed inside stadium for Australia vs New Zealand Women's series

Australia and New Zealand will play three ODIs and three T20Is beginning September 26 at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane.
 

Sep 14, 2020, 12:21 PM IST

On this day in 1993, Shane Warne's 'ball of the century' stunned Mike Gatting

Warne was brought on by captain Allan Border after fast bowler Merv Hughes had dismissed a resolute Mike Atherton to end his opening stand with Graham Gooch in the first Test in Manchester.

Jun 04, 2020, 18:02 PM IST

Women's T20 World Cup: Australia-West Indies warm-up match cancelled due to waterlogged outfield

Brisbane has seen exceptionally heavy rain over the past few weeks, with the cumulative rainfall already exceeding the average annual levels of rain.

Feb 14, 2020, 15:59 PM IST

It will be Steve Smith's Ashes if Australia prevail, says Allan Border

Smith has returned from his one-year ban for the Newlands ball-tampering scandal in quite sensational form and hit his ninth consecutive Ashes half-century with a knock of 82 on Saturday.

Sep 08, 2019, 16:11 PM IST

Steve Smith becomes second Australian cricketer to score 500 runs in consecutive Ashes in England

The 30-year-old reached this milestone after he added 122 runs in the ongoing fourth Ashes Test.

Sep 05, 2019, 22:54 PM IST

Allan Border warns rivals about Australia not playing well but still winning matches in ICC World Cup 2019

Former Australian skipper Allan Border praised David Warner's century although it was not a typical swashbuckling inning from the lefthander. 

Jun 13, 2019, 12:11 PM IST

Australia’s Mitchell Starc is the best bowler around: Allan Border

Former Australia captain Allan Border on Saturday heaped praises on fast bowler Mitchell Starc and said that an in-form Starc is the best bowler around.

Jun 09, 2019, 08:18 AM IST

ICC World Cup 2019: No clear favourite at the World Cup, says Allan Border

Pakistan pulled off arguably the biggest upset so far when they beat hosts and tournament favourites England on Monday, a day after Bangladesh sprung a surprise by defeating South Africa.

Jun 07, 2019, 16:04 PM IST

Steve Smith, David Warner will need to learn 'humility': Australian coach Justin Langer

Former captain Smith and Warner were selected in Australia`s World Cup squad last month after their ball-tampering bans expired but they will play under skipper Aaron Finch and a new leadership group.

May 03, 2019, 13:55 PM IST

Virat Kohli 'out of control', claims former Australian batsman Michael Hussey

Kohli's behaviour also drew criticism from ex-Australian captain Allan Border who stated that he had never observed such behaviour from any skipper. 

Dec 16, 2018, 21:46 PM IST

Allan Border hails 'amazing' Alastair Cook as he equals his record

Australia great Allan Border praised the "amazing" Alastair Cook as the England batsman equalled his record of 153 consecutive Tests by playing in the series opener against Pakistan at Lord's on Thursday.

May 24, 2018, 19:25 PM IST

Australia's tour of India: Allan Border says series win against India would be one of the best achievements

Border called the stunning 4-0 Ashes victory in 1989, with a team described as "possibly the worst side to ever tour England", the watershed moment of his career.

Mar 24, 2017, 13:46 PM IST

Ind vs Aus: Cricket legend Allan Border slams Matt Renshaw for retiring midway

Matt Renshaw had a conversation with incoming batsman Steve Smith and following the hand signals towards the dressing room, the southpaw was confirmed to be "retired hurt".

Feb 23, 2017, 20:30 PM IST