Brandi Carlile, Elton John, Chappell Roan, and other iconic musicians had an impromptu jam session backstage at Joni Mitchell's first concert in 20 years. The video, shared by Carlile and John, shows the artists singing John's hit song "I'm Still Standing." Mitchell's return to the stage after a six-year hiatus was hailed as a "miracle" by Carlile, who also described the intimate and vulnerable experience of singing with her idol. The star-studded audience included Meryl Streep, Annie Lennox, and Rita Wilson.
Tamil Nadu all-rounder Washington Sundar displayed his brilliance with both bat and ball in the 2nd Test against New Zealand as he took his first Test wicket in more than three and a half years. His magic delivery to breach Rachin Ravindra's defence and end his comfortable 65-run knock has been making rounds on the internet. Sundar also impressed with his bowling in the third session, getting rid of Tom Blundell and Daryl Mitchell, helping India dominate the Kiwis on Day 1.
Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin broke the record for the most wickets in the history of the World Test Championship, surpassing Australia's Nathan Lyon on the first day of the 2nd Test against New Zealand. With 188 wickets to his name, Ashwin now holds the top spot on the all-time list, which includes names like Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Stuart Broad. This achievement solidifies Ashwin's position as one of the greatest bowlers in the world and further cements India's dominance in the longest format of the game.
After Kane Williamson's stepping down earlier this year, the Kiwis have named Mitchell Santner as the stand-in captain for their upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka. The team's long-term captaincy decision is yet to be confirmed. With six players from the current Test touring party in India also included in the squad, New Zealand's selector, Sam Wells, highlighted the importance of building depth for the team's future success in international events.
On the third day of the first test match between India and New Zealand, the Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant will not be playing due to a knee injury sustained during the second day’s play. The match resumed with Darryl Mitchell falling victim to Mohammad Siraj and Rachin Ravindra continuing to hold ground with 36 runs. Jasprit Bumrah got his first wicket, catching Tom Blundell on slip, while the Indian team management announced before the game that Pant will not be playing due to his injury.
The highly-anticipated Sheffield Shield match between Western Australia and Queensland saw thrilling performances from several international regulars and players vying for selection in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Western Australia declared their innings at 263, setting a target of 362 for Queensland. Despite standout performances from Mitchell Marsh (94 runs) and Josh Inglis (122 runs), it was Jimmy Peirson's four-wicket haul in Western Australia's second innings that ultimately secured victory for Queensland. However, the match was not without controversy as Cameron Bancroft registered a pair, fueling speculation about his availability for the upcoming series against India. Western Australia coach Adam Voges hopes to see Marsh contribute with the ball in their next match against Tasmania.
Liam Livingstone put up a powerful batting display during the fourth ODI against Australia at Lord's on Friday, scoring a 27-ball 62* with the help of three fours and seven sixes. His seven sixes also helped him tie with former English icon Andrew Flintoff for the most sixes in an ODI inning at Lord's. His final over blitz, which included four sixes and a four off Mitchell Starc, helped England finish with their highest ever ODI score against Australia at Lord's- 312/5 in 39 overs. The match saw fine contributions from England's top order as well, with Harry Brook (87) and Ben Duckett (63) providing strong partnerships with both scoring fifty each.
Despite a valiant effort from rookie Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever fell to the Connecticut Sun in Game 2 of their opening-round playoff series. Clark finished with 25 points, nine assists, and six rebounds, joining Maya Moore as only the second rookie in WNBA history to drop 25 points, five assists, and five rebounds in a playoff game. Alyssa Thomas once again led the Sun with 19 points and 13 assists, securing their spot in the semifinals for the sixth straight season. While the Fever have a young and promising core in Clark and Aliyah Boston, they may look to add a vet with deep playoff experience in the offseason to compete for championships in the future.
Australia cruised to victory in the third and final T20I against Scotland, completing a series cleansweep with a 70-run win. Travis Head and skipper Mitchell Marsh led the Australian charge, setting a record-breaking powerplay total and smashing 155 runs in just 58 balls. In the second match, Josh Inglis stole the show with a quick-fire century, leaving Scotland reeling. With the third match fast approaching, Scotland will need to find a way to halt Australia's powerful batting lineup if they want to avoid a humiliating series defeat. Fans can catch all the action live on ABP Live.
Ahead of their upcoming matches against Scotland and England, top Australian cricketers participate in a fun but revealing lie-detector test. Captain Pat Cummins, Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, and Usman Khawaja all shared some secrets about each other, with some interesting answers being revealed. The team is set to begin their long season with a T20 series against Scotland before taking on England and India.