Australia’s batters have been exposed by variable bounce, slower surfaces and a lack of experience in pacing T20 innings on the subcontinent.

Kanabar’s victory adds to India’s growing presence in international junior tennis and highlights a strong pipeline of emerging talent.

The AFL has also launched and promoted AFL Desi, a content and community handle created to connect South Asian audiences—both in Australia and abroad

The baggy green cap, worn by Sir Donald Bradman during his final home Test—where he notched his 100th first-class century—is heading to auction, already being hailed as “the holy grail” of cricket memorabilia.

The Bulls are led by former Fiji Airways Fiji 7s head coach Ben Gollings, who has returned to familiar territory with a Select side focused on long-term development rather than short-term results.

Hobden hopes to share not only her knowledge of netball but also the sense of belonging and self-belief the sport has given her.

The five-day tournament runs from January 12 to 16 and is being hosted in Western Australia, with matches played across Perth and Mandurah.

The Australian all-rounder was snapped up by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹25.2 crore (about A$4.2 million) after a spirited bidding contest with Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings.

Afridi, playing his first BBL game, conceded 0-45 from just 2.4 overs before the umpires deemed him a danger to the batsmen.

Mitchell Starc’s world-record wicket tally may headline the Ashes, but the story behind the story begins years earlier in a suburban schoolyard, where a teenage keeper met the Indian heritage coach Neil D'Costa who changed his life.