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"He's greatest to play the game": Lyon opens up on playing in Warne's shadow

Nathan Lyon is 34 wickets shy from overtaking Glenn McGrath to become the second-leading wicket-taker for Australia in Test cricket. Despite enjoying a successful outing with the red ball for more than a decade, Lyon still sometimes feels that he is in Warne's shadow

16 September,2024 02:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

"...felt like losing someone from family": Yadav on demise of this cricketer

Kuldeep Yadav who is in Australia along with his family visited the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) where he posed with Shane Warne's statue outside the stadium. Kuldeep Yadav's trip to Australia came just a few months before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024

23 August,2024 06:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
KheloMore and Cricket Victoria announce the launch of Melbourne Cricket Academy

KheloMore and Cricket Victoria announce the launch of Melbourne Cricket Academy

The collaboration will aim to introduce MCA in Indian schools which will provide opportunities to cricket coaches and young talents. This will also help to change the method of cricket coaching being played in India by providing high-quality programs by Cricket Victoria

02 April,2024 05:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The ball that became an 'instant classic'

The ball that became an 'instant classic'

In what was to be battle of spinners, Bumrah has by far been most impactful bowler, his yorker to Pope was pièce de résistance

07 February,2024 07:04 AM IST | Visakhapatnam | R Kaushik
Australia's lead pacer completes 650 wickets in international cricket

Australia's lead pacer completes 650 wickets in international cricket

Starc has played 84 test matches and has taken 342 wickets. Registering 14 five-wicket hauls and two 10-wicket hauls, Starc's best bowling figures in Tests are six wickets for 50 runs. He is the fifth-highest wicket-taker in Tests, with Warne (708 wickets) at the top

30 December,2023 12:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Australia's lead spinner Nathon Lyon claims 500th Test wicket

Australia's lead spinner Nathon Lyon claims 500th Test wicket

He is the third Australian player in the top 10 players to claim 500 Test wickets. Previously, Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath were the two Australians to etch their names in the list. The 36-year-old veteran, whose longevity is partly due to having not played international white-ball cricket since 2019, reached the milestone in his 123rd match

17 December,2023 02:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
World Cup: Kuldeep Yadav opens up on Shane Warne's influence on his bowling

World Cup: Kuldeep Yadav opens up on Shane Warne's influence on his bowling

ICC World Cup 2023: Kuldeep opened up about how Warne would often give him advice about spin bowling before his death last year

23 October,2023 03:49 PM IST | Dharamsala | mid-day online correspondent
G’bye Tabsy, we’ll miss you!

G’bye Tabsy, we’ll miss you!

Brian Taber displayed staunch fighting qualities to reach 83. He was resilient; he never complained and just got on with life and did his job. The cat was not well at times but he was alive until Friday

23 July,2023 07:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian Chappell
Shane Warne miniseries actors injured while filming sex scene

Shane Warne miniseries actors injured while filming sex scene

Alex Williams (33) and Marny Kennedy (29) star as Warne and his wife in the upcoming two-part miniseries

17 June,2023 07:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies
Ashes Series: Three key factors that will define outcome of England vs Australia

Ashes Series: Three key factors that will define outcome of England vs Australia

Mid-day takes a look at three key factors that are expected to set the tone and change the complexion of the highly anticipated Test series

15 June,2023 07:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent