Head confident new-look Australia can thrive without Smith and Labuschagne – SUCH TV

Travis Head said Monday Australia were experienced enough to cope as they prepare for their first Test without Steve Smith or Marnus Labuschagne since 2018. An out-of-form Labuschagne has been dropped for the opening Test against the West Indies in Barbados this week, while fellow batting stalwart Smith is nursing an injured finger. Sam Konstas…

Babar Azam joins Sydney Sixers for BBL 15: Pakistani cricket icon shares reaction online | The Express Tribune

The Sydney Sixers have secured Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) 15 season. The signing, confirmed on June 13, marks one of the most significant acquisitions in the history of the competition. Babar Azam, widely regarded as one of the finest batters in modern cricket, will bring his skill,…