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It was 25 years ago that Mark Butcher scored a monumental 173 not out in England’s successful chase against Australia in the Headingley Test. He scored seven other Test hundreds, some of them against the most fearsome attacks. He is now a popular commentator and sharp analyst of the game. Excerpts from Butcher’s exclusive interview…
Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head of Sunrisers Hyderabad. | Photo Credit: Sandeep Saxena Following his side’s win over the Mumbai Indians (MI), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opener Travis Head hailed Abhishek Sharma as “one of the best” spin hitters he has ever seen and expressed happiness at finally getting a big knock under his belt this…
Hot commodity: Samson, who delivered a masterpiece at the ICC T20 World Cup and won the Lead Actor honours, is primed to extend his purple patch in Chennai’s Yellow. | Photo Credit: CSK History warns us of the paradox of choice and we are often reminded that an overabundance of excellent options is its own…
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Australia’s Travis Head celebrates his century on day 3 of the third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide on December 19, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Danger man Travis Head crunched his fourth century in as many Tests at Adelaide Oval on Friday (December 19, 2025) as Australia built a 356-run lead over England to…
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Australia captain Steve Smith with Travis Head after winning the first Ashes Test against England in Perth on November 22, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Travis Head may have batted himself into a permanent role as Australian opener after his swashbuckling 123 against England, casting doubt on the future of an ageing Usman Khawaja. The…
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Mohammed Siraj reacts to Australia’s Travis Head after dismissing him on day 2 of the second Test in Adelaide on December 7, 2024. | Photo Credit: Getty Images A glorious century marred by the manner of departure, was the theme when Travis Head squared upto the media here at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday (December…
Australia’s Travis Head celebrates his century on day 2 of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Adelaide on December 7, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters After a forgettable day for India at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday (December 7, 2024), bowling coach Morne Morkel turned up at the press conference for some fire-fighting. With a…
The faithful, who congregated at the Adelaide Oval, relished the local hero’s exploits. Travis Head, back in his city, and against a familiar rival, turned on his aggressive mode. The southpaw’s blistering hundred held Australia in good stead as the second Test swung the host’s way in Adelaide on Saturday (December 7, 2024). If Head’s…
Australia’s Travis Head prepares for the second Test against India in Adelaide, reflecting on past successes and facing formidable challenges. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Under quirky Adelaide skies, sunny at one point, damp at another, Travis Head always feels at home. Back in his city in the lead-up to the second Test against India…
England’s Liam Livingstone celebrates hitting his half-century during the second One Day International match between England and Australia at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Liam Livingstone and Jacob Bethell shared 90 runs off 47 balls to lead England to a Twenty20 series-tying win over Australia at Sophia Gardens. The…
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