Australian Cricket Team: News

17 Feb 2025

Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke predicts India's victory in Champions Trophy 2025

Former Australian cricket team captain, Michael Clarke, has predicted India to win the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.

Virat Kohli's name surfaces in Matthew Kuhnemann's 'chucking' controversy

The cricket world is currently mired in a controversy over Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann's bowling action.

16 Feb 2025

Michael Clarke

Clarke feels India will defeat Australia in Champions Trophy final

Former Australian cricket team captain, Michael Clarke, has predicted that the Indian men's cricket team will defeat Australia in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Decoding Australia's lowest ODI totals on Asian soil

Australia suffered a heavy 0-2 series defeat in ODIs against Sri Lanka on their 2025 tour of the nation.

15 Feb 2025

Steve Smith

Champions Trophy: Smith backs 'dangerous' Jake Fraser-McGurk ahead of tournament 

Australian captain Steve Smith has thrown his weight behind Jake Fraser-McGurk ahead of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan and UAE.

14 Feb 2025

Hashim Amla

Decoding fastest batters to 6,000 ODI runs

Pakistan's Babar Azam just became the joint-fastest player to score 6,000 ODI runs, joining former South African opener Hashim Amla.

Dunith Wellalage claims match-winning 4/35 versus Australia in 2nd ODI

Sri Lanka's Dunith Wellalage claimed match-winning figures worth 4/35 versus Australia in the 2nd ODI on Friday, Febraury 14 at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

14 Feb 2025

Kusal Mendis

Sri Lanka thrash Australia by 174 runs in 2nd ODI

In the second ODI of the series, Sri Lanka posted a challenging target of 282 for Australia.

14 Feb 2025

Charith Asalanka

2nd ODI: Madushka, Asalanka power SL with half-centuries vs Australia

The second ODI between Sri Lanka and Australia at the R. Premadasa Stadium saw the home team post 281/4 in their allotted 50 overs.

14 Feb 2025

Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis gets to his maiden ODI hundred vs Australia

Kusal Mendis has smoked his fifth hundred in ODI cricket.

13 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy: India can face these teams in semi-finals

India are all set to embark on their 2025 Champions Trophy journey, hoping to win back-to-back ICC titles.

13 Feb 2025

Mitchell Starc

Spencer Johnson eager to fill Starc's shoes in Champions Trophy

Rising Australian cricket star Spencer Johnson will be replacing Mitchell Starc's place in the upcoming Champions Trophy.

13 Feb 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Decoding the highest successful run-chases for Pakistan in ODI cricket

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha smoked record-breaking tons versus South Africa in a crucial ODI tri-series contest on Wednesday (February 12, 2025) at National Stadium, Karachi.

13 Feb 2025

Indian Cricket Team

India, Australia skip Champions Trophy warm-up games: Here's why

India and Australia have decided to skip the warm-up matches ahead of the impending ICC Champions Trophy.

12 Feb 2025

Maheesh Theekshana

Maheesh Theekshana claims his 7th four-fer in ODIs: Key stats

Sri Lankan cricket's rising star, Maheesh Theekshana, led his team to an impressive 49-run victory over Australia in the first ODI of the two-match series.

12 Feb 2025

Anrich Nortje

Champions Trophy 2025: Key players who will miss the tournament

The Champions Trophy 2025 will be affected by a string of player absences.

12 Feb 2025

Maheesh Theekshana

Sri Lanka beat Australia in low-scoring 1st ODI: Key stats

Sri Lanka's cricket team pulled off a stunning 49-run victory over Australia in the first ODI match in Colombo.

12 Feb 2025

Alyssa Healy

Alyssa Healy's cheeky response to Mitchell Starc's Champions Trophy exit

In a major blow, Australia's star pacer Mitchell Starc withdrew from the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy due to personal reasons.

12 Feb 2025

Charith Asalanka

Charith Asalanka hammers his 4th ODI century: Key stats

Charith Asalanka was the lone warrior for Sri Lanka in the first ODI against Australia at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Wednesday.

12 Feb 2025

Aaron Finch

Finch criticizes Stoinis's sudden ODI retirement ahead of Champions Trophy

Former Australian captain Aaron Finch has criticized Marcus Stoinis's sudden retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs), which came just days before the Champions Trophy 2025.

12 Feb 2025

Big Bash League

Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann's bowling action under ICC scrutiny

Australian left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has been reported for a suspect bowling action following the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

12 Feb 2025

Alex Carey

Mitchell Starc withdraws from Champions Trophy; Australia revamp squad

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has pulled out of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy for personal reasons.

Charith Asalanka-led Sri Lanka name squad for Australia ODI series

Sri Lanka have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-match ODI series against Australia.

10 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Australia dented by injuries ahead of Champions Trophy: Squad analysis 

The Australian team has been dented by multiple injuries ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, where they will face England, South Africa, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

10 Feb 2025

Marnus Labuschagne

Steve Smith backs Labuschagne amid selection doubts for WTC final

Australian cricket team's star batsman Steve Smith has come out in support of Marnus Labuschagne.

09 Feb 2025

Dhananjaya de Silva

Dhananjaya de Silva questions Sri Lanka's strategy on spin-friendly pitches

Sri Lankan cricket team captain, Dhananjaya de Silva, has ignited a debate over the nation's dependence on spin-friendly pitches for home matches.

Ravichandran Ashwin names strongest Champions Trophy contender after Team India 

Indian cricket legend Ravichandran Ashwin feels New Zealand are the leading contenders to win the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy after Team India.

09 Feb 2025

Nathan Lyon

Steve Smith leads Australia to historic Test series win

Steve Smith, who has been leading the Australian cricket team in Pat Cummins's absence, has led his team to a historic 2-0 victory.

09 Feb 2025

Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis shines in Galle Test, hammers twin half-centuries: Stats 

Australia defeated Sri Lanka in the second Test match, played in Galle. With this win, the Australian team has swept the series 2-0.

09 Feb 2025

Steve Smith

Steve Smith becomes first Australian to complete 200 Test catches

Steve Smith has created history by becoming the first Australian outfielder to take 200 catches in Test cricket.

Australia whitewash Sri Lanka to further enhance WTC tally 

Australia have successfully wrapped up the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) league stage with a thumping victory over Sri Lanka.

09 Feb 2025

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon surpasses Shane Warne's record against Sri Lanka (Tests) 

Nathan Lyon has gone past Shane Warne's 59 wickets to become Australia's most successful Test bowler against Sri Lanka.

All-round Australia beat SL to complete Test series whitewash: Stats 

Australia have completed a Test series whitewash against Sri Lanka, beating them by nine wickets in the second and final game in Galle.

09 Feb 2025

Glenn McGrath

Nathan Lyon recalls lessons from Ponting, Hussey on Test debut 

Australian cricket team's legendary spinner Nathan Lyon recently became the third player from his nation to take 550 Test wickets.

08 Feb 2025

Angelo Mathews

Angelo Mathews slams 76 versus Australia in 2nd Test: Stats

Despite a fighting 76-run knock from Angelo Mathews, Australia are inching closer to a series sweep against Sri Lanka in the second Test in Galle.

08 Feb 2025

Alex Carey

Matthew Kuhnemann's 4-for puts Aussies on top against Sri Lanka

Australia are on the cusp of a series victory against Sri Lanka after a commanding day three performance.

08 Feb 2025

Travis Head

Konstas aims to excel as Australia's next all-format cricket star

Australia's next big thing Sam Konstas has revealed his desire to become an all-format player.

08 Feb 2025

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon becomes third Australian to accomplish 550 Test wickets

Nathan Lyon, the veteran Australian off-spinner, has reached a remarkable career milestone- 550 wickets in Test cricket.

Carey open to sharing keeping duties with Inglis in Tests

Australia's first-choice Test wicketkeeper since the 2021/22 Ashes, Alex Carey, remains optimistic about his future alongside Josh Inglis.

08 Feb 2025

Adam Gilchrist

Alex Carey surpasses Gilchrist's record with 156-run knock in Galle

Australia's wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey has broken a long-standing record with his brilliant 156-run innings against Sri Lanka in Galle.

07 Feb 2025

Alex Carey

2nd Test, Day 2: Centurions Smith, Carey punish Sri Lanka

Steve Smith and Alex Carey's centuries have taken Australia to a dominant position in the second Test against Sri Lanka.

07 Feb 2025

Adam Gilchrist

Alex Carey joins Adam Gilchrist with Test century in Asia

Alex Carey has become the second Australian wicketkeeper to score a Test hundred in Asia.

07 Feb 2025

Steve Smith

Steve Smith breaks records en route to 36th Test ton

Steve Smith has brought up his second successive century in the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka.

07 Feb 2025

Ricky Ponting

Steve Smith breaks another Test record of Ricky Ponting: Details 

Star batter Steve Smith has set a new record by becoming Australia's highest run-scorer in Tests in Asia Asia.

07 Feb 2025

Cricket News

Sam Konstas addresses axing with composed and classy statement

Australia's rising cricket star Sam Konstas, has opened up on his early exit from the second Test in Galle, Sri Lanka.

06 Feb 2025

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon completes 150 Test wickets in Asia: Stats

Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon has completed 150 Test wickets in Asia.

06 Feb 2025

Ricky Ponting

Steve Smith breaks this unique record of Ricky Ponting (Tests)

Steve Smith, the stand-in captain of the Australian cricket team, has created a new record in Test cricket.

06 Feb 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 sets new viewership record in India

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 has become India's most-watched away Test series on television.

06 Feb 2025

Dinesh Chandimal

2nd Test, Day 1: Australia put SL on back foot

Australia's versatile bowling attack, under stand-in captain Steven Smith, has left Sri Lanka in a difficult position on the first day of the second Test.

06 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Australia's Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Champions Trophy 

Australia's cricket team has suffered a major setback ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, with star players Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood ruled out due to injuries.

06 Feb 2025

Dinesh Chandimal

Dinesh Chandimal slams his 32nd half-century in Test cricket: Stats

Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal continued to be amongst the runs in Test cricket.

Australia to tour West Indies: All you need to know

Australia will tour the Caribbean in June and July for a highly anticipated cricket series, as confirmed by the West Indies Cricket Board.

06 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Marcus Stoinis announces retirement from ODI cricket with immediate effect

In a shocking development, Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has announced his immediate retirement from One Day International (ODI) cricket.

06 Feb 2025

Steve Smith

Cooper Connolly debuts for Australia in 2nd Test vs SL

Promising spin-bowling all-rounder, Cooper Connolly, has made his Test debut for Australia against Sri Lanka in Galle, the second match of a two-Test series.

05 Feb 2025

Josh Hazlewood

Ian Healy backs Boland over Josh Hazlewood in Test cricket

Former Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy has backed Scott Boland as a better option than Josh Hazlewood in the Aussies' Test pace-attack.

Spin to play key role in 2nd Sri Lanka-Australia Test

The second Test match between Sri Lanka and Australia will be played on a much drier pitch than the one used for their first encounter.

SL vs AUS: Will rain play spoilsport in Galle Test?

Sri Lanka and Australia will clash in the 2nd Test at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, February 6. The match will start at 10am IST.

Ramesh Mendis returns to Sri Lanka's Test squad: Here's why

Ramesh Mendis has been recalled to Sri Lanka's Test squad for the second match against Australia.

Australia eye series sweep against Sri Lanka: 2nd Test preview

Sri Lanka and Australia are all set to renew their Test rivalry in the second match of the ongoing two-match series.

05 Feb 2025

Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins 'heavily unlikely' for Champions Trophy due to injury

Australia's cricket team captain Pat Cummins has been dealt a massive blow with an ankle problem.

05 Feb 2025

Cameron Green

Australia's Cameron Green eyes return ahead of WTC final

Australian cricketer Cameron Green aims to make a Sheffield Shield comeback for Western Australia before the domestic summer ends, with plans to play County cricket in England.

04 Feb 2025

Sheffield Shield

Australia's Sam Konstas leaves Sri Lanka tour for Sheffield Shield

Australia cricketer Sam Konstas has left the ongoing Sri Lanka Test tour midway to play the Sheffield Shield for New South Wales.

03 Feb 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Sam Konstas wins Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year award

Sam Konstas, the 19-year-old prodigy, has been awarded the prestigious Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year award at the Australian Cricket Awards 2025.