Australian Cricket Team: News

20 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

Steve Smith cleared to join Australia Test squad: Details here

Australia's middle-order batter Steve Smith has been medically cleared to rejoin the Test squad.

19 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

Steve Smith's SL tour in jeopardy with elbow injury: Details

Australian cricketer Steve Smith's participation in the upcoming Sri Lanka tour remains uncertain, following an elbow injury.

17 Jan 2025

Marnus Labuschagne

Matt Kuhnemann's Sri Lanka tour in doubt after thumb injury

Brisbane Heat's key player Matt Kuhnemann is uncertain for the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka.

Australia's tour of Sri Lanka: Additional ODI added to schedule

Australia's upcoming cricket tour of Sri Lanka has been extended with an additional One-Day International (ODI) match.

15 Jan 2025

Cricket News

Sam Konstas admits emotions affected his performance in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Promising Australian batter Sam Konstas, who recently made his international debut against India, has admitted that his emotions might have affected his performance in the first two Test matches of his career.

13 Jan 2025

Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell reacts to Test snub for Sri Lanka tour

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has said that he understands the decision to leave him out of the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka.

13 Jan 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Australia name preliminary squad for Champions Trophy: Details here

Australia have announced their 15-member preliminary squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

12 Jan 2025

Jhye Richardson

Australian bowler Jhye Richardson's season ends prematurely with shoulder surgery

Fast bowler Jhye Richardson, who is contracted with Cricket Australia, is set to undergo his third shoulder surgery.

12 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

Steve Smith eyes 2028 Olympics, aims to extend T20 career

Star batter Steve Smith has revealed his desire to play for Australia in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

10 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

Steve Smith explains Cooper Connolly's selection for Sri Lanka Tests

Australia's interim Test captain Steve Smith has backed the selection of uncapped spinner Cooper Connolly for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka.

10 Jan 2025

Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting questions Sam Konstas's Test future despite impressive debut

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has raised doubts over Sam Konstas's longevity as a Test opener.

09 Jan 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

South Africa's sports minister supports boycott of Afghanistan in cricket

South Africa's Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has openly backed the increasing calls to boycott Afghanistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy.

09 Jan 2025

Pat Cummins

Here's why Pat Cummins could miss 2025 Champions Trophy 

Australian cricket team captain Pat Cummins is uncertain about his participation in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

09 Jan 2025

Mitchell Starc

Steve Smith named Australia's captain for Sri Lanka tour: Details

Steve Smith has been appointed the captain of the Australian cricket team for their upcoming tour of Sri Lanka.

09 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

WATCH: Young Indian cricketer accurately imitates Steve Smith's batting style

A young Indian cricketer has gained traction on social media with his eerily accurate imitation of Australian cricket team's star batter, Steve Smith.

08 Jan 2025

Keshav Maharaj

Keshav Maharaj confident of South Africa's victory in WTC

South African cricketer Keshav Maharaj has backed the team to win the World Test Championship (WTC) title 2023/25.

07 Jan 2025

Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting discusses BGT's popularity in comparision to Ashes 

The 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) has set a new benchmark in the history of Australian cricket, drawing the highest crowd for a non-Ashes series.

07 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

Steve Smith opens up after missing 10,000-run milestone (Tests)

Australia's star batter Steve Smith has said he was surprised by the difficult SCG pitch during the fifth and final match against India.

07 Jan 2025

Josh Hazlewood

Hazlewood likely to miss Sri Lanka Tests, Cummins's availability uncertain

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood is likely to be ruled out of the upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka, as per The Sydney Morning Herald.

07 Jan 2025

Kagiso Rabada

WTC final: Rabada confident of South Africa's chances against Australia

South Africa's star pacer Kagiso Rabada is confident that his team will be able to defeat Australia in the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final.

06 Jan 2025

Michael Vaughan

Michael Vaughan believes 2025 Ashes will test England's Bazball method

Former batter Michael Vaughan has called the upcoming 2025 Ashes series a litmus test for England's 'Bazball' method.

06 Jan 2025

Dan Christian

Australia's Dan Christian comes out of retirement to play BBL

Former Australian all-rounder and current Sydney Thunder assistant coach Dan Christian has announced his return to professional cricket.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy draws record crowd of over 8 lakh

The recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy witnessed a record-breaking crowd of 8,37,879 spectators. This was recently confirmed by Cricket Australia in an official statement.

06 Jan 2025

Travis Head

Records and stats scripted in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 

The 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy ended with Australia reclaiming the title after a decade, winning the series 3-1.

06 Jan 2025

Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins backs Usman Khawaja's aspirations for home Ashes farewell

Australian cricket team captain Pat Cummins has thrown his weight behind Usman Khawaja's dream of bidding adieu at a home Ashes series.

06 Jan 2025

Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins defends Sam Konstas amid controversy: Details here

Australian cricket team captain, Pat Cummins, has defended young opener Sam Konstas.

05 Jan 2025

Brett Lee

Brett Lee compares Scott Boland's situation to Stuart MacGill: Details

Former Australian cricket star Brett Lee has compared the careers of current fast bowler Scott Boland and former leg-spinner Stuart MacGill.

05 Jan 2025

Sunil Gavaskar

Cricket Australia responds to Sunil Gavaskar's disappointment over trophy presentation

Cricket Australia has addressed Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar's disappointment over not being invited to present the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Pat Cummins becomes first bowler to claim 200 WTC wickets

Australian Pat Cummins has created history by becoming the first bowler to take 200 wickets in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).

05 Jan 2025

Pat Cummins

Captain Pat Cummins enhances trophy cabinet with BGT triumph

Australia have reclaimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a decade, under the leadership of captain Pat Cummins.

05 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah accomplishes these prominent feats in BGT 2024-25

India's spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was named the 'Player of the Series' in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024.

05 Jan 2025

Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj gets to 100 Test wickets: Key stats 

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has reached a major landmark in his cricketing career.

05 Jan 2025

Indian Cricket Team

WTC 2023-25: India knocked out after losing BGT 3-1

India's hopes of making it to the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) final were dashed on Sunday after they lost to Australia by six wickets in the fifth and final Test in Sydney.

Scott Boland equals Glenn McGrath's record in SCG Test: Details 

Scott Boland was the chief architect of Australia's six-wicket triumph in the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Australia attain this feat with BGT triumph after 10-year wait 

Australia emphatically reclaimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years, having defeated India by six wickets in the final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Australia claim maiden Test series win over India since 2015 

Australia have clinched the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after the wait of 10 long years.

04 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma

Sanjay Manjrekar suggests Kohli and Rohit to play County cricket

Former Indian cricketer and current commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has advised Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play County cricket.

Boland, Pant shine as SCG Test hangs in balance

The ongoing fifth Test between India and Australia is hanging in balance at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

04 Jan 2025

Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant scripts history with breathtaking fifty in SCG Test 

Rishabh Pant left an indelible mark in the fifth Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), by scoring the second-fastest half-century by an Indian.

04 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli

Boland joins elite list with his dominance against Virat Kohli 

Indian cricket star, Virat Kohli, had a moment of sheer frustration on the second day of the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

04 Jan 2025

Test Cricket

Oldest Australians with 50+ scores on Test debut (21st century)

Beau Webster made a stunning entry into Test cricket, scoring a half-century on debut against India.

04 Jan 2025

Indian Cricket Team

SCG Test: Beau Webster shines with debut fifty against India

Beau Webster has made a sensational entry into Test cricket, scoring a half-century on debut against India in the fifth and final game at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

04 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

Steve Smith accomplishes 5,000 Test runs at home: Key stats 

Talismanic Australian batter Steve Smith has gone past 5,000 Test runs at home.

03 Jan 2025

Sydney Cricket Ground

SCG sets new attendance record during 5th Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test

The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) has set a new attendance record on the first day of the fifth Test between Australia and India.

03 Jan 2025

Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant labels Rohit Sharma's decision to drop himself 'emotional'

India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has hailed regular skipper Rohit Sharma's decision to leave himself out of the final Test against Australia in Sydney.

Scott Boland accomplishes 50 Test wickets, scripts these prominent records 

Australian fast bowler Scott Boland has etched his name in history books in the ongoing fifth Test match against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Boland shines as India folded for 185 in SCG Test

The Indian batting line-up faltered on Day 1 of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at Sydney Cricket Ground.

03 Jan 2025

Mitchell Starc

Sydney Test: Rishabh Pant suffers painful blows from Starc's deliveries

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant had a tough opening day at the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Friday.

03 Jan 2025

Indian Cricket Team

SCG Test: Mark Taylor criticizes 'Rohit Sharma rested' statement

Former Australian cricketer Mark Taylor has slammed the Indian cricket team's decision to 'rest' Rohit Sharma from the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

03 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

Smith disagrees with umpire's decision on Kohli's catch in Sydney

The opening day of the fifth Test between India and Australia in Sydney, was marred by a controversial incident involving Virat Kohli and Steve Smith.

Sydney Test: Rohit Sharma dropped as India elect to bat

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will end with the decider at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

02 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

Steve Smith eyes this massive milestone in Test cricket: Details

Steve Smith will be aiming to make his presence felt in the upcoming 5th and final Test against India at the SCG, starting January 3.

02 Jan 2025

Glenn McGrath

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Significance and history of Sydney's Pink Test

The fifth and final Test of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India will begin on January 3 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

02 Jan 2025

Pat Cummins

Steve Smith likely to lead Australia in Sri Lanka Tests

Steve Smith is likely to take over as Australia's captain for their impending Test series in Sri Lanka.

Australia vs India: Weather forecast for SGT Test

The fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India will start on Friday at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Beau Webster replaces Mitchell Marsh for Sydney Test

Australia have announced a change in their squad for the fifth and final Test against India, scheduled to be played in Sydney.

01 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

Allan Border lauds Steve Smith's performance in BGT 2024-25

Australian cricket legend Allan Border has praised Steve Smith's performance in the ongoing Test series against India.

01 Jan 2025

Sunil Gavaskar

Gavaskar defends Kohli's penalty, criticizes Australian media's reaction

The fourth Test match between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) was marred by a heated incident between Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and Australian debutant Sam Konstas.

01 Jan 2025

Test Cricket

2024: A historic year for Test cricket with record-breaking results

The year 2024 has carved its name in the history of Test cricket, by providing an unbelievable 50 outright results in just 53 matches.

31 Dec 2024

Mitchell Starc

Will Mitchell Starc miss Sydney Test against India? Coach answers 

Australian cricket team's head coach, Andrew McDonald, sounds optimistic about pacer Mitchell Starc's participation in the upcoming fifth Test against India, scheduled to start on January 3 in Sydney.

31 Dec 2024

Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke suggests Usman Khawaja to retire after BGT 2024-25

Former Australian cricket team captain, Michael Clarke, has opined that the upcoming fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 could be the perfect time for Usman Khawaja to bid adieu to international cricket.

31 Dec 2024

Alex Carey

Jasprit Bumrah leads Cricket Australia's Test team of 2024

Jasprit Bumrah, the leading wicket-taker this year and of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has been named the skipper of Cricket Australia's Test team for 2024.

31 Dec 2024

Andrew McDonald

Australia coach McDonald backs Mitchell Marsh amid calls for ouster

Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald has defended all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, amid increasing criticism and calls for his ouster from the side.

30 Dec 2024

Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins compares Australia's MCG win to one at Edgbaston

Australian cricket team captain Pat Cummins has likened their recent win against India in the fourth Test to their historic Ashes victory at Edgbaston in 2023.

30 Dec 2024

Travis Head

How Travis Head's bowling boosted over-rate of Australia at MCG

Despite not contributing with the bat, Travis Head played a crucial role in Australia's victory over India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Can India still qualify for WTC final after MCG defeat?

India's chances of making it to the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final have taken a major hit after losing to Australia in the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test.

30 Dec 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal scripts history with twin 80-plus score at MCG

Albeit in a losing cause, Yashasvi Jaiswal played a spirited knock for India in the final day of the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Australia beat India in MCG Test to take 2-1 lead 

Australia have sealed the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) to gain a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

30 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma

Sourav Ganguly unsure about Rohit Sharma's future in international cricket

Former Indian cricket team captain, Sourav Ganguly, has said he is not sure about Rohit Sharma's international cricket future.