Australian Cricket Team: News

Australia vs India: Will rain disrupt Boxing Day Test?

The much-anticipated Boxing Day Test between Australia and India at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) could be disrupted by rain.

Who is Sam Konstas? Meet Australia's 19-year-old half-centurion

Sam Konstas, Australia's 19-year-old recruit made his international debut in the Boxing Day Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on December 26.

24 Dec 2024

Travis Head

Will Travis Head play in Melbourne? Australia coach McDonald optimistic 

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald is hopeful about star batter Travis Head's availability for the upcoming fourth Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

India, Australia eye series lead in Boxing Day Test: Preview

The much-awaited Boxing Day Test between India and Australia will kick off on December 26, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

24 Dec 2024

Steve Smith

Steve Smith averages over 78 in Tests at MCG: Stats

The upcoming Boxing Day Test match between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), holds mighty significance.

24 Dec 2024

Travis Head

Konstas to debut in Boxing Day Test, Head's participation uncertain

Sam Konstas will make his Test debut in the upcoming Boxing Day match against India as he has been confirmed as the 468th Australian men's Test player.

23 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Uncapped Sam Konstas gears up for Bumrah challenge

Australian batter Sam Konstas is all set to make his international debut in the 4th Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday (December 26).

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Controversy erupts over pitches ahead of Boxing-Day Test

The upcoming Boxing Day Test match between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), has been marred by a controversy over the practice pitches.

22 Dec 2024

Big Bash League

Australia's Nathan McSweeney slams 78* in BBL after Test omission

25-year-old cricketer Nathan McSweeney made a stunning comeback in the Big Bash League (BBL) after being dropped from Australia's Test squad for the remaining two matches of the ongoing 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.

22 Dec 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Akash Deep shares mindset behind match-saving knock in Gabba Test

Indian pacer Akash Deep has opened up on his thought process behind the all-important innings he played in the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia.

21 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah eyes these records in Boxing Day Test

India's leading fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is all set to create history in the upcoming Boxing Day Test against Australia.

21 Dec 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: A look at India's record at MCG

The Indian cricket team, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, is preparing for the fourth Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series against Australia.

BGT 2024/25: Statistical preview of Boxing Day Test

The upcoming Boxing Day Test between India and Australia, scheduled to start on December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), is creating a lot of buzz.

20 Dec 2024

George Bailey

Michael Clarke criticizes Australian selectors for dropping Nathan McSweeney

Former Australian cricketer, Michael Clarke, has slammed the national team's decision to drop Nathan McSweeney from the last two Tests against India.

20 Dec 2024

Cricket News

Australia's domestic One-day cup renamed as Dean Jones Trophy

Australia's domestic One-Day Cup has been renamed after the late Dean Jones. The Cup is now known as the Dean Jones Trophy.

BGT 2024/25: Sam Kontas replaces McSweeney in Australia's Test squad

Cricket Australia has announced a change in its squad ahead of the impending Boxing Day Test against India scheduled at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), starting December 26.

19 Dec 2024

Mitchell Starc

Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc ready for increased responsibilities against India

Australian cricket team captain Pat Cummins has announced that he and fellow fast bowler Mitchell Starc are ready to take on more responsibilities in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

19 Dec 2024

Aaron Finch

Aaron Finch suggests selective approach to Josh Hazlewood's Test appearances

Australian cricketer Aaron Finch has suggested a selective approach to Josh Hazlewood's Test appearances after his recurring injuries.

19 Dec 2024

Brett Lee

Brett Lee lauds Jasprit Bumrah's performance in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australian cricket legend Brett Lee has lauded Jasprit Bumrah for his brilliant show in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

18 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Australian cricketers honor Ravichandran Ashwin with signed shirt post-retirement

Australian cricketers Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins have paid tribute to Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, after his retirement from international cricket.

18 Dec 2024

Pat Cummins

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Cummins backs Australia's top-order batters amid squad selection 

Australia's cricket team captain Pat Cummins has thrown his weight behind his top three batters, particularly makeshift opener Nathan McSweeney.

18 Dec 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India risk missing out on WTC final after PCT dip

India's points percentage (PCT) in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) dipped after a draw against Australia in the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match held at The Gabba in Brisbane.

18 Dec 2024

Travis Head

Australia's Travis Head uncertain for MCG Test, suffers groin injury

In another blow to the Aussies, star batter Travis Head could be sitting out of the impending Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

Brisbane Test: Rain threat looms over final day of play

According to Australia's Bureau of Meteorology, there are "high chance of showers" Day 5 of the ongoing Gabba Test between Australia and India.

17 Dec 2024

Darren Lehmann

Darren Lehmann questions George Bailey's close involvement with Australian team

Former Australia head coach Darren Lehmann has expressed concerns over chief selector George Bailey's proximity to the national cricket team.

17 Dec 2024

Pat Cummins

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Pat Cummins becomes captain with third-most Test wickets

Pat Cummins, who has been leading Australia's Test team since 2021, has crossed a major milestone by going past West Indies legend Sir Garfield Sobers in the list of most wickets taken by a Test captain.

17 Dec 2024

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja shines with 77 in rain-marred Gabba Test

Ravindra Jadeja was at his best as India successfully avoided a follow-on against Australia in the ongoing third Test at The Gabba, Brisbane.

17 Dec 2024

Josh Hazlewood

Injured Josh Hazlewood likely to miss rest of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood is expected to be out for the rest of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, owing to a calf strain.

17 Dec 2024

Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood's injury mars Australia's chances in Gabba Test

Australian cricket team has suffered a major blow as pacer Josh Hazlewood developed calf soreness on Day 4 of the ongoing Gabba Test against India.

16 Dec 2024

Jhye Richardson

Australian pacer Jhye Richardson eyes Test return after injury setbacks

Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson has returned to the T20 setup, after a series of injuries hampered his career.

16 Dec 2024

Mitchell Starc

Gabba Test: Australia dominate India on rain-hit Day 3

Australia's pace attack ruled the third day of the ongoing Test match against India at The Gabba in Brisbane.

16 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah completes 50 Test wickets in Australia: Key stats 

Indian cricket team's pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, has been on a roll in the ongoing Test series against Australia.

15 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Isa Guha faces backlash for racially-insensitive comment about Jasprit Bumrah

Former England cricketer-turned commentator, Isa Guha has come under fire for making a racially-insensitive remark about Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah.

15 Dec 2024

Steven Smith

Steven Smith sets these records with ton in Brisbane Test

Australian batter Steven Smith slammed a superb century in the 3rd Test against India at The Gabba, Brisbane.

15 Dec 2024

Travis Head

Travis Head scripts this unique record at The Gabba

Australian cricketer Travis Head has become the first batter to record a king pair and a century on the same ground in a calendar year.

15 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah becomes Indian pacer with second-most Test fifers: Stats 

Indian cricket team's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has reached yet another career milestone.

15 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Gabba Test: Bumrah does damage control after Head-Smith assault 

Centurions Travis Head and Steve Smith headlined the proceedings on the second day of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test between India and Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane.

15 Dec 2024

Steve Smith

Steve Smith equals Root with 10th Test hundred versus India 

Australia's batting talisman Steve Smith has ended his lean run with a superb century.

15 Dec 2024

Travis Head

Travis Head hammers his second successive Test hundred vs India

Australian batter Travis Head has shown his class against India in the ongoing third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, scoring a sensational 152 in the first innings at Brisbane's Gabba.

14 Dec 2024

Ricky Ponting

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Ricky Ponting predicts 'even contest' in Gabba Test

Former Australian cricket team captain, Ricky Ponting, has backed Australia's chances against India in the ongoing third Test at the Gabba, Brisbane.