Former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson has lashed out at compatriot Josh Hazlewood for prioritising the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa, saying it had raised “eyebrows”. One of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s standout bowlers, Hazlewood, 34, had rejoined the franchise after the IPL was temporarily suspended due to … Read more
Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s LIVE coverage of Day 4 of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s. SA vs AUS WTC FINAL 2025 – LIVE SCORECARD WTC FINAL 2025 – DAY 3 REPORT Hobbling captain Temba Bavuma and hundred-hitter Aiden Markram pushed South Africa to the brink of a … Read more
After sending back both South African openers back to the hut early into the first innings, Mitchell Starc piled more misery on the Proteas during the World Test Championship (WTC) final. With Australia reeling at 73 for seven on the second day, Starc added 61 with wicketkeeper Alex Carey and then allied with Josh Hazlewood … Read more
If Josh Hazlewood was roused from his sleep in the dead of night and handed a cricket ball, he would likely land it on a good length at the first time of asking. Such is the 34-year-old’s metronomic accuracy, a trait that has made him a fundamental part of Australia’s pace attack in Tests for … Read more
If there was a blueprint for Royal Challengers Bengaluru after opting to bowl in IPL’s Qualifier 1, it would have been pretty similar to how things transpired at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium on Thursday. Almost everything that the RCB bowlers did fell into place as Punjab Kings’ catastrophic explosion with the bat saw it … Read more
In a big boost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood was named in the Playing XI for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Qualifier 1 against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on Thursday. Hazlewood was named in the Playing XI in place of Nuwan Thushara, who picked one for 26 from his four overs … Read more
Josh Hazlewood was not named in the starting XI of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2025 match against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Tuesday. Hazlewood’s return to RCB was highly anticipated. However, captain Jitesh Sharma confirmed during the toss that the Australian won’t be taking part in the game. Jitesh, though, said that … Read more
Royal Challengers Bengaluru spin-bowling coach Malolan Rangarajan emphasised on Monday the depth in the squad, while also acknowledging Josh Hazlewood’s significant impact on the team. “We believe in the strength of the whole squad. There is Nuwan Thushara, who is chomping at the bit. And people forget that we have a very talented Indian pacer, … Read more
Royal Challengers Bengaluru director Mo Bobat said skipper Rajat Patidar has been recuperating fast from his finger injury, and the swelling has gone down considerably. Patidar batted in the nets on Thursday and Friday without wearing the protective splint, raising hopes of his availability for the match against Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday. “Rajat’s going … Read more
Even as a majority of Delhi Capitals’ Indian contingent trained at the Arun Jaitley Stadium for the first time since the Indian Premier League (IPL) was suspended on May 8 owing to cross-border tensions with Pakistan, uncertainty persists on the availability of a few key overseas players. Barring Sri Lankan pace bowler Dushmantha Chameera, none … Read more