24 years ago, Pakistan’s hopes of a remarkable Test victory in Australia were dealt a hammer blow via umpiring controversy – and history may have been repeated at the MCG near the close of a gripping Day 4. In this instance, replace Wasim Akram with Australian captain Pat Cummins and Justin Langer with Pakistan wicketkeeper […]
Rafa says he’s facing a mission ‘impossible’ but will attack comeback with ‘right spirit every day’
Rafael Nadal has attempted to play down his “impossible” Australian Open title hopes in what shapes as the first stop on his 2024 farewell world tour. But for the Spanish 37-year-old who is set to return at the Brisbane International from Sunday after almost a year out with injury, Australia is a place where impossible […]
John McEnroe gets his way after ‘crazy’ and ‘absurd’ reaction: Why this year’s Australian Open will be longest in history
The 2024 Australian Open will be the longest in its 118-year history with tournament organisers starting it a day early to make it run 15 days instead of the traditional 14. The decision to start on Sunday January 14 – instead of the following day as per usual procedure – means there are 52 playing […]
Tennis News: ‘Sleeping on the pullout’ – Aussie’s cheeky sledge ahead of love match, Djoker’s cryptic message, AO’s massive sugar hit
Australian Open tennis officials have announced an increase in prize money by $10 million for the upcoming tournament which begins on January 14 at Melbourne Park. Tournament director Craig Tiley said in a statement on Friday that the Grand Slam tournament will now offer $86.5m in total prize money. Watch every Australian Open match ad-free, […]
‘One of the best fielders in Pakistan’? Bizarre claim over cordon nightmare, Marsh backs bowlers
Pakistan have rallied around embattled fielder Abdullah Shafique after his drop of Mitch Marsh that opened the door for Australia to take control of the Boxing Day Test. The opening batter dropped a sitter with the allrounder on 20 and Australia 100 runs ahead – and it cost the tourists badly, with Marsh and Steve […]