British and Australian PMs are taking shots over a cricket game. Here’s why
Controversy has emerged after the Australian cricket team travelled to England to take part in the Ashes – the bilateral cricket series between England and Australia.
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‘Stay in your crease’: Anthony Albanese offers Rishi Sunak advice following controversial Ashes dismissal
Australian PM says he wishes his UK counterpart wellRishi Sunak had claimed Australia contravened ‘the spirit of cricket’The Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has offered some advice to his UK counterpart after Rishi Sunak weighed into the c…
Australia’s actions in Ashes Test not in the spirit of cricket, says Rishi Sunak
Spokesperson says PM agrees with Ben Stokes about Jonny Bairstow’s dismissal at Lord’sRishi Sunak has weighed into the row over Jonny Bairstow’s controversial dismissal at Lord’s on Sunday, saying Australia did not act in the spirit of the game.Downing…
Rishi Sunak speaks of sting of racism after damning cricket report
Prime minister says he experienced racist abuse when growing up but progress has been made in tackling itRishi Sunak has spoken of the pain he felt from racism when he was growing up, as he said he believed the cricketing authorities were committed to …
Pat Cummins hailed as a ‘legend’ by Anthony Albanese after Ashes heroics
‘One of the greatest Test matches of all time,’ Australian PM saysAlbanese pays tribute to ‘remarkable’ leadership of Cummins against EnglandPat Cummins’ overnight Ashes heroics caught the attention of many back home in Australia, including the prime m…
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka to stand trial accused of raping woman in Sydney
The 32-year-old has pleaded not guilty to one count of sexual intercourse without consent, a court has heardGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka will stand trial accused …
Sam Kerr carries flag for Australia as sport marks King Charles III coronation
Footballer leads Australian delegation at Westminster AbbeyPlayers sing national anthem at county cricket matchesThe Chelsea forward, Sam Kerr, led the Australian delegation as flag-bearer for King Charles III’s coronation at Westminster Abbey on Satur…
Man charged with foreign interference to remain behind bars until Monday – as it happened
The 55-year-old businessman appeared via video link at Parramatta magistrates court. This blog is now closedAustralian man who allegedly sold information to foreign spies faces courtGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podc…
Australia crash to defeat against India in first ODI after losing eight wickets for 59
Hosts chase down 189 despite shaky start left them on 89-5Australians imploded in Mumbai from 129-2India have overcome a scintillating spell from Mitchell Starc to post a five-wicket win over Australia in the series-opening one-day international clash …
Dawn start, pageantry and lap of honour: Modi serves up irregular day of Test cricket
Australia’s PM and cricketers had walk-on parts on Indian leader’s big day, although Ahmedabad fell way short of the MCG’s record attendanceTest cricket doesn’t normally require setting an alarm for 5:45am. One of the game’s charms is a leisurely late-…