Australian Cricket Team: News

Australian players prepared for pay cuts, says Tim Paine

Australian captain Tim Paine believes the players are aware of the delay in central contracting which will lead to pay cuts.

Coronavirus outbreak: India's Australia tour under doubt with travel restrictions

The Australian government's travel restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) may severely impact India's international calendar.

29 Mar 2020

David Warner

Steve Smith's captaincy ban ends, eligible to lead Australia again

Steve Smith may resume captaincy for Australia as his two-year ban comes to end.

This is like nirvana: Langer on Australian cricketers staying home

Australian cricket team coach Justin Langer has likened the self-isolation of his players to nirvana.

26 Mar 2020

Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell opens up on his gruelling mental struggle

Speaking on a recent Podcast, Australian batsman Glenn Maxwell spoke about his struggle with mental health.

#ThisDayThatYear: When the sandpaper saga rattled Australian cricket

On March 24, 2018, the cricket fraternity was jolted, owing to the infamous ball-tampering controversy.

Ponting reveals about giving up Australian captaincy in 2011

Ricky Ponting, who was a two-time ICC World Cup winner as the captain of the Australian cricket team, has opened up about giving up the leadership role back in 2011.

Reserve Day for ICC World T20 semi-finals could be reconsidered

Cricket Australia would welcome the idea of having reserve days for the knockout stages of this year's ICC World T20.

'I was scared of Indian pace attack', Marcus Harris confesses

In Amazon's recently released series 'The Test', Australian opener Marcus Harris opened up about the dominance of Indian pace attack during India's 2018 tour down under.

'Warner will play if IPL is on', says his manager

David Warner is likely to feature in the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League despite the coronavirus scare.

Coronavirus outbreak: Tim Paine supports suspension of cricket leagues

Australian Test skipper Tim Paine urged the people to take the coronavirus pandemic seriously.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Cricket Australia chief has his say on ICC WT20

The coronavirus pandemic that has wrecked havoc around the world to turn things into a worldwide catastrophe.

Sheffield Shield: New South Wales declared champions amid coronavirus outbreak

The remaining matches of Sheffield Shield were called-off on Tuesday, owing to coronavirus pandemic.

Kane Richardson tested for coronavirus after reporting illness

Australian fast bowler Kane Richardson has been quarantined and tested for the novel coronavirus ahead of the first ODI against New Zealand.

Australia in search of a finisher like Dhoni, says Langer

Australian cricket team head coach Justin Langer said his side needs a limited-overs finisher like MS Dhoni.

Women's World Cup T20 final, Australia vs India: Key takeaways

Australia Women defeated India by 85 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to clinch their fifth ICC Women's World Cup T20 title.

Hamstring injury rules out Ellyse Perry for six months

An injured hamstring has ruled Ellyse Perry out of action for at least six months.

02 Mar 2020

David Warner

Cummins should lead Australia across formats, feels Michael Clarke

Former Australian batsman Michael Clarke feels fast bowler Pat Cummins is an ideal candidate to lead Aussies in all three formats of the game.

Rabada to miss Australia, India ODIs due to groin strain

A groin strain has ruled South African pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada out of the upcoming ODI series against Australia and the India tour next month.

Stoinis should play for Australia in all formats: David Hussey

Former Australia batsman David Hussey believes all-rounder Marcus Stoinis should play for Australia across formats.

Warner seeks respect as South Africa tour series close-in

Australian opener David Warner has urged the Proteas fans to show some respect in Australia's upcoming limited overs assignment against South Africa.

These tournaments are part of ICC events for 2023-2031

The ICC has decided to come up with two new tournaments for the 2023-31 cycle.

Inexperienced Australia couldn't say 'no' to ball-tampering, feels Ponting

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting believes Steve Smith & Co. were too naive to avoid the Cape Town ball-tampering fiasco that jolted the Aussies.

12 Feb 2020

Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell ruled out of South Africa tour: Here's why

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of the upcoming limited-overs tour of South Africa, later, this month, owing to a surgery he is scheduled to undergo on his left elbow.

Warner hints retirement from T20 Internationals

In a massive revelation, Australian opener David Warner is considering retirement from the shortest format following the impeding two ICC World T20s.

Warner bags Allan Border Medal at Australian Cricket Awards

Australian opener David Warner beat his team-mate Steve Smith by a mere one vote to win the Allan Border Medal at the Australian Cricket Awards ceremony.

09 Feb 2020

Ricky Ponting

Bushfire Cricket Bash raises over USD 7.7 million: Details here

Cricket Australia on Sunday confirmed that the Bushfire charity cricket match featuring several legends of the past managed to raise over USD 7.7 million for the communities devastated by the fires that have ravaged Australia for months.

Ganguly heads to England, 4-nation tourney talks gather focus

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has headed to England and it is believed that discussion on the much-talked about 4-nation series is on the cards.

06 Feb 2020

Sachin Tendulkar

Bushfire Cricket Bash rescheduled from Sydney to Melbourne: Details here

The highly anticipated charity match for the Bushfire Relief Fund was to be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Saturday.

Australia recall Glenn Maxwell for limited-overs series: Details here

Australia have recalled star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell to the side for the upcoming limited-overs assignments against South Africa, starting February 21.

Brian Lara named in final squad for Bushfire Bash

Cricket Australia on Saturday announced the full squad for the upcoming Bushfire Bash.

29 Jan 2020

Australia

U-19 World Cup: Australia's Fraser-McGurk ruled out after monkey scratch

Australia batsman Jake Fraser-McGurk is set to return back home from the Under-19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa.

2nd ODI, India vs Australia: Preview, Dream11 and stats

The Indian cricket team is in a must-win scenario against Australia in the ongoing three-match ODI series.

Australia bushfires: Warne, Ponting to captain one-off fundraising match

With Australia facing a severe crisis in the form of bushfires plaguing the nation, a one-off fundraiser cricket match is set to be played on February 8.

'Big Three' meet to discuss 4-day Tests, 4-nation tourney

Cricket's 'Big Three', India, England and Australia, along with South Africa, is all set to meet in Mumbai next week to discuss multiple issues.

10 Jan 2020

Virat Kohli

Marnus Labuschagne keen to emulate the Fab Four: Details here

Australia's in-form batsman Marnus Labuschagne has the best Test average currently.

10 Jan 2020

Shane Warne

Shane Warne's baggy green eclipses Don Bradman's: Here is how

Australia have been ravaged by severe bushfires in the past couple of months.

India-Australia ODIs: Aaron Finch confident of beating Virat Kohli's men

India and Australia are all set to face each other in a three-match ODI series, starting January 14.

ICC Test Rankings: Marnus Labuschagne grabs career-best third place

Marnus Labuschagne has been grabbing the headlines in Test cricket for a while now.

There's nothing tougher than India in India, says Marnus Labuschagne

Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne had a dream 2019 season in Test cricket and continued the form in the recently-concluded third Test against New Zealand in 2020.