Australian Cricket Team: News

26 Jan 2025

Usman Khawaja

Usman Khawaja open to retirement for Australia's future

38-year-old Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has said that he is ready to retire from his Test career if it serves the national team.

24 Jan 2025

Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting backs Sam Konstas as opener for SL tour

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has backed 19-year-old Sam Konstas for the opener's spot in the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka announce 18-member squad for Australia Test series: Details

Sri Lanka have announced their 18-player squad for the upcoming home Test series against Australia.

24 Jan 2025

Cricket News

Adam Griffith named Cricket Australia's new pace bowling coach

Cricket Australia has announced the appointment of Adam Griffith as the new pace-bowling coach.

23 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Rohit Sharma hits new low after disappointing Ranji Trophy return 

India's cricket captain Rohit Sharma had a disappointing return to the Ranji Trophy.

23 Jan 2025

Nathan Lyon

Kuhnemann hopeful to join Australia's Test squad post thumb surgery

Australian cricketer Matthew Kuhnemann has remained optimistic about his recovery from a recent thumb injury.

23 Jan 2025

Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Former Australian World Cup-winning captain, Michael Clarke, has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.

22 Jan 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Jaiswal named in next 'Fab Four' by Hussain, Atherton 

Former England cricket team captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton have picked Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal in their future 'Fab Four' of cricket.

22 Jan 2025

Mohammad Kaif

Kaif backs Rohit, Kohli to excel in Champions Trophy

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has expressed confidence in the abilities of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, ahead of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai.

22 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

Steve Smith talks about injury scare ahead of SL Tests

Australia's veteran batter Steve Smith has raised concerns over his recent elbow injury, which he suffered during a Big Bash League match.

21 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Virat Kohli to play Ranji Trophy match after 12 years

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli will make a long-awaited return to the Ranji Trophy after a 12-year gap.

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).