Australia Cricket Team
India seek answers as batsmen come unstuck against the bounce
While Pujara, Rahane and Saha displayed some grit, the team is yet to fully adapt to long-form mode
April 20, 2024
Why are India holding back Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Mayank Agarwal?
Trio hasn't played long-form cricket since March, and weren't included in the XI for the second T20I either
April 17, 2024
Brisbane Heat's Tom Banton pulls out of BBL as bubble life takes toll
"It has been harder than I thought spending so much time in the hubs and bubbles, it wasn't doing me much good"
April 17, 2024
The Adam Zampa role in Yuzvendra Chahal's supersub display
Watching his RCB team-mate taught the India leggie a thing or two about bowling in Australia
April 17, 2024
Henriques questions Chahal being 'like-for-like' substitute for Jadeja
Henriques, though, clarified that Australia had no problem with Jadeja being substituted for concussion
April 18, 2024
Aaron Finch adds to Australia's injury concerns after opening defeat
The captain said he had a problem with a "hip or glute" and would probably go for a scan
April 12, 2024
Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal take India 1-0 up amid concussion controversy
Hosts bring in D'Arcy Short, Mitchell Swepson, Sean Abbott and Moises Henriques
April 20, 2024
T20 World Cup planning back in focus in what could be high-scoring series
David Warner and Pat Cummins both miss the series while Australia have a few other niggles in the squad
April 17, 2024
Cameron Green 'taken aback' by KL Rahul's encouragement during his debut
A cautious approach will continue to be taken with the allrounder's bowling workload
April 12, 2024
Joe Burns rediscovers the fundamentals of opening ahead of David Warner's absence
He has put his lean run of scores down to being too eager to cash in on flat pitches, and has learnt form his mistake
April 20, 2024
Glenn Maxwell on the switch hit: It's up to the bowlers to evolve
"I just see it as a different part of the evolution of the game," the allrounder said after his 100-metre shot
April 19, 2024
Australia's depth promising, but shows up a few shallows
The team's bench-strength is yet to assume the proportions of 20 or so years ago when they dominated the cricket world
April 17, 2024
Tasmanian government slams Seven BBL allegations
The broadcaster has claimed that starting the BBL in the state was "commercially irrational"
April 13, 2024
India and Australia look to test bench strength in high-scoring Canberra
The last seven games here have all been won by the side batting first, six of them while defending 320-plus totals
April 17, 2024
Channel Seven divulge private dialogue as part of Cricket Australia claim
The details have been divulged by the network as part of its ongoing argument for a discount to their rights fees, which has become an increasingly ugly spectacle for the two parties
April 12, 2024
ODI and WBBL final draw more than one million viewers
For Foxtel, the subscription broadcaster, the second ODI had its third-biggest viewership of all time
April 12, 2024
David Warner in Test fitness race, Pat Cummins rested for remaining limited-overs matches
D'Arcy Short has been called up as a replacement for Warner
April 12, 2024
Marnus Labuschagne puts hand up to open in David Warner's absence
He played an important hand in the second ODI to help build on Steven Smith's barnstorming hundred
April 20, 2024
Steven Smith and Australia turn batting masterclass into Groundhog Day
Their one-day batting seems to be evolving with each game, and could soon leave the rest of the pack behind
April 12, 2024
Powerless in the powerplay - India have too many holes in their bowling unit
New ball not bringing them wickets, their two wristspinners separated, India have major bowling issues to address
April 18, 2024
David Warner to undergo scan for groin injury
Picks up injury while attempting to intercept the ball on the field
April 18, 2024
Australia's batting might led by Steven Smith century gives them series
India unchanged
April 17, 2024
India search for balance with series on the line
Australia may be thinking about handing a debut to the highly rated Cameron Green
April 17, 2024
ICC makes U-turn, to revisit plan for extra global event in next eight-year cycle
Those reliant on ICC revenue want it, while ones that earn more from bilateral series don't
April 19, 2024
Chants, roars and boos - cricket finds its voice back at Sydney
When the gates opened at the SCG on Friday, spectators entered a men's international match for the first time since March
April 16, 2024
Stats: Steven Smith, Aaron Finch and David Warner drive Australia to highest ODI total against India
Smith's century was also the third-fastest by an Australian in ODIs
April 16, 2024
Zampa, Hazlewood defend big total set up by Smith, Finch tons
The hosts had only one change from their last ODI team, with Marsh absent and Smith returning after he had been unavailable due to concussion
April 16, 2024
Rachael Haynes, Hannah Darlington, Sam Bates put Sydney Thunder in WBBL final
Defending champions Heat lost 6 for 12 in a chase of 144
April 13, 2024
ICC news
Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steven Smith, Joe Root nominated for ICC men's cricketer of the decade award
Kohli is the only men's player who has been nominated for all major awards
April 14, 2024
Alana King, Nat Sciver power Melbourne Stars to maiden WBBL final
Scorchers could not recover sufficiently from King's strikes to post a target large enough to test the Stars
April 13, 2024
Brisbane Heat set out to make a 'great statement' as they peak at the right time
"People wrote us off before we even came here, we just had to keep backing ourselves," Delissa Kimmince says
April 12, 2024
Justin Langer: Will Pucovski won't play in front of Matthew Wade or Travis Head
"But he's a gun player, he's knocking hard, and the opportunity will come for him at some point."
April 19, 2024
Sachin Tendulkar: Bowl in the fifth-stump channel to Steven Smith
He also expects the timing of declarations to play a crucial role in the day-night Test in Adelaide
April 18, 2024
Belinda Clark: Below-par Ellyse Perry will 'solve the problem in front of her'
The hamstring surgery that ended her T20 World Cup impacted Perry leading into the WBBL
April 13, 2024
Steven Smith: India will struggle to match Neil Wagner's short-ball skill
He believes resorting to short bowling is "flattery" when other options have been exhausted
April 17, 2024
India on notice: Steven Smith 'finds his hands' again after disappointing IPL
He does not believe the India attack will be able to replicate the short-pitched approach of Neil Wagner last summer
April 11, 2024
David Warner says Australia 'trying not to engage' in verbal volleys
"It's about going out there as a team and trying to control our emotions and play them on skill"
April 20, 2024
David Warner won't return to BBL during Australia career
He also says the impacts of Covid-19 on the schedule will make it very tough to play all cricket
April 12, 2024
Perth and Melbourne handed BBL fixtures in January
Sydney will also host games in the lead-in to the finals as the tournament plans to go to every major market
April 12, 2024
David Warner carefully bats for Joe Burns in opening debate
While backing his current partner, Warner also said he would have full faith in Will Pucovski
April 18, 2024
Adam Voges: Fourteen-game BBL season 'too long'
"I've love to see it reduced a little bit and find a window where we can get the best players playing"
April 13, 2024
Andrew McDonald: Short stuff no weakness for Steven Smith
Australia assistant coach also backed captain Aaron Finch to come good
April 12, 2024
Sydney Sixers fined for incorrectly naming Hayley Silver-Holmes in XI
Her return to the 15-player squad had not been approved by the tournament technical committee
April 19, 2024
CA investigates Sydney Sixers' playing XI 'administrative error'
WBBL technical committee had not approved Hayley Silver-Holmes' return to squad but she was listed in starting XI
April 18, 2024
Marcus Stoinis expects Virat Kohli to be 'extra motivated' in abridged tour of Australia
"I just have to be adaptable about batting in every position, pretty much from one to seven"
April 12, 2024
New BBL rules - Marcus Stoinis expects 'a few floaters' and 'a lot more tactics'
"I don't think we can afford to get too attached to anything when it comes to Twenty20 cricket"
April 13, 2024
Concerns over Adelaide Test ease with South Australia lockdown lifted
The six limited-overs matches in Sydney and Canberra have almost sold out
April 19, 2024
Glenn Maxwell keen to put lean IPL run behind him as India series and BBL loom
Melbourne Stars captain says new BBL rules will allow teams to "show the tactical side of the game"
April 13, 2024
ICC confirms altered points system for World Test Championship
The board also introduced a minimum age restriction for international cricket which will apply across all cricket
April 16, 2024
2022 Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa postponed to February 2023
The major tournaments on the women's calendar for 2022 now include the ODI World Cup, the Commonwealth Games and the Ashes
April 13, 2024
Josh Hazlewood: 'Tiring out' Jasprit Bumrah is the key for Australia
Fast bowler says Kohli returning home after the first Test will not hurt India "that much"
April 16, 2024
Kane Richardson to miss limited-overs series against India, Andrew Tye called up
Richardson has opted to stay in Adelaide with his wife and newborn son
April 12, 2024
Tim Paine, Marnus Labuschagne in mass airlift to avert summer disruption
Australia and BBL players have been moved to NSW after border restrictions were imposed on South Australia
April 13, 2024
Glenn McGrath: 'Australia slightly ahead' because of Mitchell Starc's X-factor
However, he still believes India will be buoyed by their win in 2018-19
April 18, 2024
Is Alex Carey set to leave the Adelaide Strikers?
The Australia keeper says there will be "an announcement in the coming days"
April 18, 2024
Will Pucovski: I've put in a mountain of work, I'm ready for Test debut
The 22-year old says he is ready to bat anywhere in the top six
April 08, 2024
Shane Watson: Seven 'have no legs to stand on' in BBL dispute
The ACA president feels the addition of a third overseas player makes the league second only to the IPL
April 13, 2024
'Three or four years' time': Tim Paine hints at longer captaincy
Admits being in the broadcast commentary box last summer made him eager to spend more time playing
April 17, 2024
Pat Cummins: Australia 'haven't done enough' to address racism
Men's team to hereon form a Barefoot Circle ahead of every series it plays, starting with the ODI series against India this month
April 08, 2024
Ian Chappell on how Australia should discuss taking a knee: 'It's got to be ongoing'
The former Australia captain gives his view on how the game should acknowledge Black Lives Matter
April 19, 2024
Cricket Australia considers mass airlift of players and staff after Adelaide Covid-19 outbreak
The cluster of cases that emerged over the weekend could have implications for the Test series if restrictions return
April 13, 2024
Introducing the BBL Power Surge, X-Factor and Bash Boost
Trent Woodhill the man behind new powerplay rules, return of the supersub - called X-factor - and an incentive in the run chase
April 19, 2024
Tim Paine: Australia 'love to hate' Virat Kohli, but 'love watching him bat'
Paine believes Kohli's absence for three Tests won't make series "less intense"
April 18, 2024
Quality training during quarantine key to Sean Abbott's success
Lyon 'took him under his wings' while Woodhill worked closely on his batting
April 19, 2024
Steven Smith to India's fast bowlers: Bring on the short stuff
"I've faced a lot of short bowling in my life and I haven't had too many stresses with it"
April 18, 2024
Will Pucovski switches off from Test 'bat-off' talk after India series call-up
"All I can really control is how I go about it in my preparation," said the 22-year-old
April 08, 2024
FICA wants 'clear global solutions' to tackle contract breaches in sanctioned cricket
Body calls on ICC and its member boards to show "willingness to prioritise and act on" the matter
April 20, 2024
Justin Langer hints that Joe Burns will retain opening spot ahead of Will Pucovski
The Australia coach has said, however, that Will Pucovski has 'been so good we can't ignore him'
April 13, 2024
David Warner will be asked about opening partner, but selectors confident Will Pucovski 'has the game'
Pucovski "not just in good form, he's in great form," says selector Trevor Hohns
April 20, 2024
Joe Burns and Will Pucovski set for Australia A showdown to earn Test berth
Steve Smith, David Warner, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood will not play any long-form games prior to the Test series
April 18, 2024
Will Pucovski, Cameron Green and Sean Abbott named in Australia's Test squad
Mitchell Swepson and Michael Neser have also been included among the 17 names to face India
April 13, 2024
Australia men's team to wear Indigenous shirt for T20Is against India
Kirrae Whurrong woman Aunty Fiona Clarke designed the shirt alongside CA's Courtney Hagen
April 08, 2024
Ground capacities confirmed for Australia-India matches
Spectators will be able to attend the matches in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra
April 19, 2024
Five innings, 57 runs: will Joe Burns keep his Test place?
Queensland's decision to bat again have Burns another innings but he fell for 11
April 13, 2024
Will Pucovski focusing on his 'batting bubble', not potential Australia call-up
Pucovski became the first Shield batsman since Dene Hills in 1997-98 to make consecutive double-hundreds
April 18, 2024
Sean Abbott 'as ready as anyone' for a Test call-up against India - Trent Copeland
The New South Wales allrounder is already part of Australia's limited-overs set-up
April 20, 2024
Australia Test squad: who has staked their claim for a call-up?
A host of players have produced impressive performances in the first stage of the Shield season
April 17, 2024
Morne Morkel to play for Brisbane Heat in BBL as local player
Former South Africa fast bowler has gained permanent Australian residency and now lives in Sydney
April 11, 2024
Callum Ferguson retires: 'It is gone to wear the baggy green again'
The South Australia batsman had been told his performances weren't consistent enough
April 20, 2024
Callum Ferguson to retire from first-class cricket after next Sheffield Shield match
The South Australia batsman will continue to play BBL and hopes to be part of the Marsh One-Day Cup
April 10, 2024
Shane Watson retires from all cricket
He ends a nearly 20-year career during which he was of the world's premier white-ball allrounders
April 19, 2024
Marcus Harris and Will Pucovski set new Sheffield Shield record with 486-run stand
The Victoria opening pair beat the previous mark of 464 set by Mark and Steve Waugh
April 13, 2024
Stuart Broad says he 'got lucky' during David Warner hot streak
Broad dismissed Warner seven times in 104 balls during 2019 Ashes series
April 12, 2024
'Absolutely no chance' - Steven Smith rules out playing in Big Bash League
"It's still early days with the bubbles. We don't know how long it's going to last for. There's an uncertainty there"
April 13, 2024
Cameron Green's runs defy Justin Langer's first impression
The Australia coach is pleased by the competition for places at the start of the season
April 17, 2024
Australian team reach out to former footballer Adam Goodes for racism education
Justin Langer is seeking a range of advice and guidance on what actions the men's team should take
April 17, 2024
India in Australia 2020-21
David Warner, Steven Smith, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood likely to be rested before India Tests
The four players were part of Australia's September tour of England, then went straight to the UAE for the IPL
April 16, 2024
Indian summer to give true insight into Covid's 'new normal' for Cricket Australia funding
The board's AGM was a reminder of the precarious position for the game in the current climate
April 15, 2024
Chris Rogers lauds 'extraordinary' talent of Cameron Green
Australia's newest ODI and T20I squad member has impressed everyone who has seen him from junior cricket to Sheffield Shield level
April 19, 2024
Cameron Green earns Australia call-up, Moises Henriques returns after three years
The 21-year-old has been in outstanding form early in the season and is also in the running for a Test berth
April 13, 2024
How SCG's Boxing Day offer turned into India tour start
The strengthened relationship between the ground and Cricket Australia has proved vital
April 10, 2024
Brisbane's loss is new host Sydney's gain
NSW tourism minister concedes "politics has been driving most decisions in Queensland"
April 16, 2024
Marcus Harris hopes small tweaks will revive his Australia Test career
The opener has spent pre-season and quarantine training working closely with new coach Chris Rogers
April 12, 2024
India-Australia schedule confirmed; Adelaide hosts day-night Test, hope of 25,000 at MCG
The tour includes three ODIs, three T20Is and four Tests
April 19, 2024
Cameron Green set to return to bowling crease for Western Australia
Emerging allrounder has not bowled in a match since November 2019 due to back issues
April 13, 2024
Mitchell Johnson opens up about struggle with depression since retirement
Fast bowler admits the transition to post-playing career has been tough
April 19, 2024
Victoria Premier 'very confident' over Boxing Day crowd at MCG
Melbourne will come out of a four-month Covid-19 lockdown on Wednesday
April 17, 2024
New Zealand-New South Wales air bubble could help bring top West Indies players to BBL
Players arriving in Sydney from New Zealand won't need to quarantine for 14 days and will be allowed to move freely
April 12, 2024
Sheffield Shield catch-up: Allrounders to the fore, Test batsmen shine, and all eyes on Cameron Green
What has stood out from the opening two rounds?
April 20, 2024
Cameron Green eyes bowling return after innings that made him 'proud'
The allrounder fell three runs short of a double century against New South Wales
April 13, 2024
India tour of Australia gets government green light; Sydney, Canberra to host white-ball leg
The MCG has been penciled in for Boxing Day but Adelaide Oval is on standby should the Covid-19 situation require a change
April 17, 2024
New Cricket Victoria chairman backs Earl Eddings for second Cricket Australia term
David Maddocks believes it is important for stability as the game battles the Covid-19 pandemic
April 13, 2024
Cameron Green has 'a great cricket brain' but hope we don't put too much pressure on him: Ashton Agar
Agar believes Green can cope with the jump to international level but cautioned against burdening him with too much expectation after his career-best 185 not out
April 18, 2024
Sydney and Canberra firming to host India ODIs and T20Is
The New South Wales government appears more likely to allow players to train during quarantine
April 16, 2024
Women's cricket lines up for 2022 Commonwealth Games debut on opening day
The eight-team women's T20 competition will begin on July 29 and will be contested over eight days at Edgbaston
April 19, 2024
Kurtis Patterson: Injury-hit season 'put a few things in perspective'
The left hander is confident that having a Test century under his belt will stand him in good stead if runs flow for New South Wales
April 18, 2024
Cricket Australia confident WBBL plans can adapt to changing Covid-19 situation
There has been a return to community cases in NSW but the tournament model allows for measures to be tightened if required
April 17, 2024
States to vote on adding 10th director to Cricket Australia board
Dr Vanessa Guthrie, who has also served as deputy chair of the Western Australian Cricket Association in recent years, is likely to be offered the spot
April 18, 2024
Ellyse Perry determined to play full part as allrounder in WBBL
She is confident of being ready for the Sydney Sixers' opening game on October 25
April 19, 2024
Michael Neser and Ashton Agar achieve rare double in the space of an hour
Neser followed a five-wicket haul with a century while Agar backed up a hundred with a five-wicket bag
April 13, 2024
Australians at the IPL: Glenn Maxwell 'shattered', Marcus Stoinis flourishing and David Warner v Jofra Archer
The latest round-up of how the Australia players are going in the UAE as the IPL starts to take shape
April 20, 2024
Alistair Nicholson steps down as Australian Cricketers Association chief executive
Nicholson's six-year stint include the Newlands ball-tampering scandal and more recently the Covid-19 fallout
April 19, 2024
How James Pattinson is turning the heat on from 'back-seat role'
After being "surprised to get a game", Pattinson is at present joint-fourth on IPL 2020's wicket charts
April 20, 2024
Victoria to play just two Shield games in Adelaide; Handscomb flags pacers' concerns
Victoria captain Peter Handscomb said their pacers are unable to build up bowling loads due to quarantine restrictions
April 18, 2024
Meg Lanning resumes reign at top of ODI rankings, Rachael Haynes achieves career-best
Lanning achieves No. 1 ODI position for fifth time, spinner Jess Jonassen retains the bowlers' top spot
April 16, 2024
Sheffield Shield edges back from Covid-19 precipice but uncertainty will remain
Cricket Australia hopes to be able to complete a full top-level domestic schedule, with the season set to extend well into April
April 13, 2024
Cricket Australia high performance chief concedes spin bowling needs greater focus
There is a hope that pitches will start to provide more encouragement in first-class cricket
April 18, 2024
Matthew Mott: Alyssa Healy's pre-match talk helped motivate record-equalling victory
Praises stand-in captain Haynes, and others for stepping up 'at different times' in absence of Lanning and Perry
April 12, 2024
Sheffield Shield preview: Squads, players to watch, new signings and fixtures
Australia's first-class competition will start in an Adelaide-based hub for four rounds with New South Wales looking to defend their title
April 13, 2024
Stats - How does Meg Lanning's Australia compare to Ricky Ponting's invincibles?
Stats highlights from Brisbane as Australia completed a record-breaking seventh series win 3-0
April 09, 2024
Rachael Haynes reflects on 'special achievement' as Australia prove unstoppable
Australia produced one of their most dominant displays in their 21-match unbeaten run
April 17, 2024
Marnus Labuschagne's mind wanders to facing Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami
With four Sheffield Shield matches over the next month, Labuschagne is looking forward to getting back in the groove
April 13, 2024
Australia women equal record 21-ODI winning streak with rout of New Zealand
Meg Lanning and Ellyse Perry missed the third ODI as stand-in captain Haynes and Healy set-up a 232-run victory
April 09, 2024
Dean Jones farewelled in final lap of the MCG
In a memorial service limited to just 10 attendees by Victoria's ongoing coronavirus lockdown, Jones was remembered by those closest to him
April 16, 2024
Legal battle looms as players seek commercial rights protections from ICC
FICA has written to ICC seeking recompense for players' commercial exploitation with ICC partners
April 18, 2024
Cricket Australia-Channel Seven dispute edges closer to court as broadcaster demands arbitration
The broadcaster wants independent assessment of the value of their rights which includes Tests and the BBL
April 19, 2024
Megan Schutt: 'I haven't been overly pleased with how I've bowled'
The Australia strike bowler has enjoyed opening the attack with the 'raw pace' of Annabel Sutherland
April 11, 2024
Meg Lanning masterclass extends Australia's hold of the Rose Bowl
They've not lost a series to New Zealand in 21 years
April 09, 2024
Australians at the IPL, week two - Smith v Cummins, Pattinson v Finch and Watson finds form
There have been some lively head-to-heads over the past week in the IPL
April 10, 2024
Georgia Wareham, Jess Jonassen and Sophie Molineux extend Australia's domination
The spin trio combined to take 6 for 80 to hurt New Zealand's chances of posting a competitive score
April 19, 2024
Australia aim to protect 20-year dominance with a chance of world record
New Zealand were given a confidence boost by victory in the last T20I but still look short of spin resources for the conditions
April 19, 2024
Tim Paine nursing hamstring tendonitis but set to start Sheffield Shield season
The Australia Test captain believes he pushed himself a bit too hard during winter training
April 12, 2024
Mitchell Marsh faces wait to see if ankle injury requires surgery
Scans showed the allrounder suffered "a moderate to high grade" injury to his right ankle
April 13, 2024
England's Sarah Glenn reaches career-best T20I rankings, Meg Lanning moves up
Glenn breaks into top ten on bowlers' list; Georgia Wareham reaches career-best-equalling No. 10 position
April 16, 2024
Ellyse Perry 'determined to come back as a genuine allrounder' - Matthew Mott
Delissa Kimmince is set to miss the start of the ODI series against New Zealand after picking up a hamstring injury
April 18, 2024
Sophie Devine: 'It must be something in the Kerr family, nerves of steel'
Amelia Kerr won the match for New Zealand but sister Jess started it in fine style as well
April 10, 2024
Channel Seven pay up in broadcast battle with Cricket Australia
A payment A$10 million was made on Wednesday as discussions continue at board level
April 13, 2024
Amelia Kerr helps New Zealand end 13-match losing streak to Australia
She turned in a masterly display with the ball before arresting a batting collapse to deliver victory
April 09, 2024
Mitchell Marsh in 'weird situation' as ankle scan reports don't reach CA from UAE
"We don't really know what happened with the scans over in the UAE," Marsh says
April 12, 2024
Ellyse Perry to continue rehab in hope of being fit for WBBL
The allrounder was hopeful of playing a part in the ongoing home series against New Zealand
April 20, 2024
Belinda Clark quits as Cricket Australia community cricket chief
Moves away from a role she reshaped over the past two and a half years
April 17, 2024
New Zealand secure extra Australia T20Is
Among other tours in the works, the New Zealand women's team will host England for a series in February and March
April 10, 2024
New Zealand must find response to formidable Australia to stop tour running away
The T20I series has been decided in the blink of an eye and Sophie Devine's team need to quickly find some answers
April 19, 2024
Dettol become naming-rights sponsor of Australia men's ODIs and T20Is
The company will also supply product to thousands of cricket clubs around the country as the game resumes with new health protocols in place
April 13, 2024
Modest Alyssa Healy doffs hat to the bowlers after surpassing MS Dhoni's record
Her alert catch to remove Lauren Down was her 92nd T20I wicketkeeping dismissal
April 11, 2024
Wareham and Molineux help Australia win the series
Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney were rampant in the chase helping Australia take the series 2-0
April 19, 2024
No DRS excuses from Sophie Devine, New Zealand must take 'long, hard look in the mirror' after defeat
The New Zealand captain blamed her side's poor fielding and decision-making with the bat
April 15, 2024
Ashleigh Gardner, Megan Schutt give Australia winning start to home summer
Gardner's counter-attacking 61 gave Australia enough runs to defend
April 17, 2024
'Lived his life with every bit of energy' - Jane Jones' tribute to husband Dean Jones
Family eager to celebrate his life and contribution to cricket in memorium
April 18, 2024
New Zealand women in Australia 2020
Sophie Devine eyes chance to topple world champions Australia as trans-Tasman rivalry resumes
Australia captain Meg Lanning confirmed allrounder Ellyse Perry is unavailable for series opener selection
April 18, 2024
'Revolutionary' Dean Jones was coming back into the Australia fold
Coach Justin Langer said he was thinking of having Jones work with the T20 team ahead of the next World Cup
April 19, 2024
New Zealand home international summer gets green light, but Australia limited-overs tour postponed
The limited-overs tour across the Tasman early next year proved too difficult to schedule due to quarantine requirements
April 12, 2024
Dean Jones, ODI batting pioneer, dies aged 59
He is understood to have suffered a massive heart attack
April 18, 2024
Australia's women shine light on Aboriginal deaths in custody
Australia will carry a giant silk adorned with the Walkabout Wickets logo onto Allan Border Field and then form a barefoot circle with New Zealand
April 16, 2024
All-round Sophie Molineux delivers warm-up win for Australia after Sophie Devine cuts loose
Amy Satterthwaite made 48 in her first innings for 18 months before a late collapse cost New Zealand
April 16, 2024
Cricket Australia juggles flight and quarantine challenges to get Mitchell Marsh home
The current hope is that Marsh will be available for the Sheffield Shield which will start next month
April 16, 2024
Injury, illness, selection: the ups and downs of Mitchell Marsh
The allrounder faces another period on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury in his first IPL outing
April 17, 2024
World's best Beth Mooney bolsters her self-belief ahead of new challenges
Among Australia's new target is the record of 21 consecutive ODI victories held by the men's team
April 18, 2024
Alex Carey fights against Josh Philippe's rising tide in wicketkeeper succession
Carey's first one-day hundred came at a crucial personal time but his position as Tim Paine's understudy in the Test side could yet be challenged
April 13, 2024
New Zealand women in Australia 2020
Alyssa Healy aims to develop 360-degree strokeplay: 'You might see some new things from me'
The Australia wicketkeeper-batter wants to be able to score 360 degrees around the wicket
April 18, 2024
Cricket for some, not for all - where does the women's game stand?
As top-level women's cricket resumes this week, what's the state of the game among the major nations after six months of Covid-19 hiatus?
April 11, 2024
Steven Smith ruled out of England series after first game: 'We saw how unwell he looked' - Langer
The batsman was struck by a throwdown before the first ODI and was still struggling with concussion days later
April 19, 2024
Commercial pressure takes Cricket Australia's Seven-Foxtel fight behind closed doors
Broadcasters are pushing for a discount in their belief the value of cricket has diminished due to Covid-19
April 12, 2024
Jason Gillespie surprised England, Australia did not take a knee but backs 'genuine intent for change'
Gillespie also identifies with experiences of fellow Indigenous Australian player Dan Christian
April 15, 2024
ICC ODI Rankings: Chris Woakes moves to second among allrounders, fourth among bowlers
Jofra Archer reached a career-best tenth on the latest ODI rankings for bowlers
April 17, 2024
Steven Smith's extended concussion symptoms leave Rajasthan Royals with question mark
Smith will be landing in the UAE on Thursday; franchise still confident he will be ready for their first game on September 22
April 19, 2024
AB de Villiers sees his younger self in Josh Philippe
"I watched him play for the Sydney Sixers. He takes the new ball on, he is a very talented player"
April 11, 2024
Justin Langer casts doubt on Steven Smith's return after 'rusty' net session
Australia will make a decision shortly before the start of the deciding match
April 17, 2024
Great escape gives England chance to maintain formidable home record
Can Australia bounce back from their horror collapse when they had the series for the taking?
April 19, 2024
Steven Smith firming for place in series decider
"He did all his running yesterday, worked hard as part of the protocols, he has ticked every box at the moment," coach Langer said
April 09, 2024
Black Lives Matter: Justin Langer accepts Michael Holding's criticism about not taking a knee
"If it looked like there was a lack of respect there, that certainly wasn't the intention of our team"
April 20, 2024
Seven and Foxtel won't pay full rights fee to Cricket Australia as broadcast dispute escalates
The move pushes the situation further towards a possible court room
April 18, 2024
Spectators set for return to Australian cricket - with minimal cheering
Women's series between Australia and New Zealand later this month to have a limited crowd
April 15, 2024
England's bowling plan was 'attack, attack, attack' - Chris Woakes after thrilling win
Jofra Archer and Sam Curran also instrumental in scripting improbable fightback
April 20, 2024
Australia men's squad to quarantine and train at Adelaide Oval on return from England
The ground now has an onsite hotel which will part of the biosecure bubble, meanwhile discussions are ongoing about arrangements for the India tour
April 10, 2024
Australia's reminder to World Champions - we'll always be the benchmark
England didn't do much wrong, but they didn't do enough right against a formidable foe
April 18, 2024
Australia close out victory for 1-0 series lead despite Sam Billings hundred
England included ten World Cup winners, with Sam Billings deputising for the absent Ben Stokes
April 10, 2024
Cricket Australia v Channel Seven: Gold Coast glow forgotten in broadcast battle
The board believe they have a strong legal position, but the key day will be next Tuesday when payment instalments are due from broadcasters
April 13, 2024
Channel Seven dispute with Cricket Australia escalates towards crisis point
The broadcaster is threatening to pull out of its deal due to anger at the proposed schedule for the summer
April 20, 2024
We're still the biggest show in town - BBL's first boss defends tournament
Anthony Everard was part of the original BBL planners and believes the competition remains strong for the future
April 13, 2024
Michael Holding: England, Australia reasons for not continuing to take a knee are 'lame'
ECB says it remains committed to "critical change" after comments from West Indian great
April 18, 2024
Australia tour of England
England v Australia, 1st ODI, Fantasy Pick, team predictions
Our fantasy suggestions for the first ODI between England and Australia
April 19, 2024
Josh Philippe 'could be the solution' for Australia's ODI batting ills - Adam Gilchrist
Former wicketkeeper-batsman tips Philippe as a "catalyst for change" in Australia's approach
April 09, 2024
Eoin Morgan calls for new dynamic as England begin to adapt for 2023 World Cup
Old Trafford offers ideal preparation for Asian pitches, as England turn to World Cup defence
April 10, 2024
England's big guns return as Australia look to kickstart path to 2023 World Cup
Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer and Mark Wood could all play their first ODIs since the World Cup final
April 09, 2024
Aaron Finch seeks winning formula as Australia look to reset ODI record
Captain says team can't afford another sluggish start against World Champions
April 20, 2024
Cricket Australia investigates racist abuse towards Dan Christian
The posts were sent shortly after Christian had spoken on CA's Cricket Connecting Country panel
April 13, 2024
Josh Hazlewood expects 'enough red-ball cricket' before first India Test
"Hopefully I get a few games for Chennai and every time I get out there in T20 just keep taking the opportunity"
April 17, 2024
Dawid Malan goes past Babar Azam to become No. 1 T20I batsman
Kane Richardson has broken into the top ten for bowlers for the first time in his career
April 09, 2024
Do Australia know their best middle order for T20s?
Despite the No. 1 ranking, it was the area of uncertainty heading into the England series and remains that way
April 19, 2024
Landmark moment as Moeen Ali captains England, even if it's a one-off
He owed his opportunity to a number of absentees, but it's a notable honour nonetheless for allrounder
April 18, 2024
Mitch Marsh digs deep to salvage pride for Australia, and the No.1 ranking
Australia ring changes too with No.1 ranking at stake in third T20I
April 10, 2024
Dan Christian lifts lid on casual racism in Australian cricket
Allrounder points to throwaway comments on skin colour and a lack of cultural training for professional cricketers
April 18, 2024
Ellyse Perry targets comeback at start of New Zealand series but realistic on workload
The allrounder, who injured her hamstring six months ago at the T20 World Cup, wants to be able to go full tilt in the middle
April 11, 2024
World No.1 rankings face-off enlivens England, Australia dead-rubber
England will usurp their rivals at the top of the pile if they can complete 3-0 clean sweep
April 10, 2024
Why Dawid Malan remains on England fringe despite absurd T20I record
After just 15 games, Malan has piled on 661 runs and passed 50 in more innings that he has not
April 19, 2024
Ashton Agar taking 'small steps' as he aims to fulfil Australia's finisher need
"It's a tough role and one I really need to improve on because it's really important at that backend of an innings"
April 09, 2024
Mitchell Starc: Lack of cricket in last five months costing Australia
He also wants Australia's openers to bat till the end, much like Jos Buttler did yesterday
April 15, 2024
Western Australia quarantine snub forces India tour to the east
India's tour set to begin in Adelaide and Brisbane as WA government remains firm on a strict hotel quarantine for any international visitors
April 17, 2024
Jos Buttler plays opener and finisher to keep debate about best role bubbling
England may have fewer options at finisher but Jos Buttler's form as an opener makes him look irresistible
April 09, 2024
Supreme Jos Buttler takes England to series win after pace makes Powerplay inroads
England can secure the series with victory after their come-from-behind win two days ago
April 16, 2024
Pat Cummins: Australia to persist with Marcus Stoinis in middle order
"I think we're pretty happy with our combination, it's worked for us over the last couple of years in T20 cricket," he says
April 19, 2024
England's hard-length plan pays off at death as Chris Jordan hails bowling effort
Seamers banged ball into the pitch in the final five overs, defying conventional logic
April 12, 2024
Australia need middle-order solution as England look to take series
England pulled off a terrific comeback in the opening game, but both teams will want better batting displays
April 11, 2024
Aaron Finch and David Warner accept blame for failed chase but Australia's middle order exposed
Somehow Australia failed to scored 39 off 35 balls in the opening T20I against England
April 16, 2024
England v Australia, 1st T20I, Ageas Bowl
Eoin Morgan hails bowlers' belief as England steal improbable epic
Tom Curran and Chris Jordan praised for holding nerve as England close out two-run win
April 09, 2024
England v Australia, 1st T20I, Ageas Bowl
England storm back to choke chase and take 1-0 series lead
England include Dawid Malan and Tom Banton while leaving out Sam Billings
April 18, 2024
Ehsan Mani: 'Healthier' to not have next ICC chairman from 'Big Three'
PCB chairman says "ICC is crying out for more independent directors"
April 15, 2024
Coffee machines, an Xbox and three hours of training: Australia women prepare for life in quarantine
On Sunday, the Victoria and New South Wales-based players will arrive in Brisbane for two weeks' quarantine
April 18, 2024
BBL finale set to be given clear air for broadcasters by shifting New Zealand series
A change to the schedule could allow more of Australia's international stars to appear in the tourament
April 16, 2024
WBBL season to be held entirely in Sydney hub amid Covid-19 challenges
The tournament will now start on October 25 with the full schedule to be confirmed in the coming weeks
April 17, 2024
England v Australia, 1st T20I, Ageas Bowl
Autumnal Aussie offering promises perfect send-off to extraordinary English summer
Australia's visit makes for the perfect dessert after a slap-up cricketing feast
April 12, 2024
Aaron Finch: BBL jump from 10 to 14 games was 'too drastic'
The Australia captain hopes that a return to the cricket field will help focus minds ahead of the home summer
April 09, 2024
Kane Richardson on missing IPL: couldn't risk missing birth of my first child
The difficulty of travelling at the moment was a key reason behind the pace bowler's decision
April 17, 2024
Marcus Stoinis and Marnus Labuschagne long shots for place in Australia's T20I XI
Despite their form, the duo won't be dislodging the current top three of David Warner, Aaron Finch and Steven Smith
April 09, 2024
Tim Paine urges Cricket Australia and broadcasters to 'work together' for benefit of the game
Channel Seven has made its frustrations clear over the last two weeks amid uncertainty over the summer
April 18, 2024
Alex Carey and Marnus Labuschagne hit centuries in Australia's T20 warm-up
Aaron Finch, Matthew Wade and Marcus Stoinis also hit fifties, while Ashton Agar and Nathan Lyon stood out with the ball
April 20, 2024
Vodafone returns as Australia men's Test naming-rights sponsor
The three-year deal will also see the brand associated with the WBBL and the Australia Women's team
April 13, 2024
Jason Behrendorff sets his sights on the BBL and beyond, on road back from spinal surgery
The left-arm quick is coming along nicely, having undergone a major operation to prolong his career
April 13, 2024
Matthew Hayden appointed trade envoy to India by Australian government
His appointment to the board of the Australia-India Council was announced on Monday
April 20, 2024
BBL contract embargo lifts amid pressure over headline players
A number of big-name players are currently off contract ahead of a season of huge challenges
April 16, 2024
Josh Hazlewood will 'keep pushing' for chance to revive his T20I career
The fast bowler knows the success of the current attack will make it tough to earn a chance
April 17, 2024
Josh Hazlewood on CSK's Covid-19 outbreak: 'It's obviously a little bit of a concern'
Currently in UK, Hazlewood is being updated about IPL developments through a CSK WhatsApp group
April 12, 2024
Glenn Maxwell hits century, Marcus Stoinis shines with bat and ball in Australia warm-up
Riley Meredith left Steven Smith flat on his back when he dismissed him with a bouncer
April 18, 2024
David Warner 'mentally as strong as ever' ahead of international resumption
The batsman's long-time mentor Trent Woodhill says the opener remains hungry for runs across all three formats
April 12, 2024
Back in Australia set-up, Marcus Stoinis wants to 'change the dynamic' of his batting
Allrounder believes he can add value to the team with his death bowling while on tour in England
April 09, 2024
Two-week quarantine for Australia's Victoria and New South Wales players before New Zealand series
It is hoped that fans will be able to attend the matches staged at Allan Border Field
April 19, 2024
David Warner, Aaron Finch, Matthew Wade find form before Australia warm-up washed out
Pat Cummins, Kane Richardson and Adam Zampa claimed two wickets apiece
April 09, 2024
'Train wreck' - Channel 7 launches attack on Cricket Australia, threatens to terminate contract
Reaction following concerns that this year's BBL might be a diluted event because of Covid-19-related restrictions
April 20, 2024
Australia tour of England
Australia implement stricter protocols around use of sweat for England tour
"Can't use sweat from around the face, neck or head," Starc said
April 09, 2024
Adam Zampa on England tour: I've come with experience and more confidence
The legspinner has settled into a key role in both Australia's ODI and T20I teams
April 11, 2024
IPL 2020
IPL 2020: Daniel Sams to replace Jason Roy at Delhi Capitals
The England opener is understood to have opted out of IPL 2020 in the UAE
April 19, 2024
Cricket Australia insists it will deliver 'our part of the bargain' on broadcast deal
Channel 7 CEO expressed frustration this week at the delay in confirming the season's fixtures
April 10, 2024
Mel Jones: Need to be 'more strategically smart' about scheduling women's domestic competitions
CA hopes that the doubling up of WBBL and T20 Challenge is a one-off scenario created by challenges of the pandemic
April 18, 2024
Will Pucovski's development high on Chris Rogers' list in new Victoria job
He wants more players from the state to force their way into Australia squads
April 14, 2024
Glenn Maxwell eyes ODI all-round role and T20 finisher's job on Australia return
The allrounder hasn't played international cricket since last October and is excited about a comeback against England
April 09, 2024
Chris Rogers comes 'full circle' in being named Victoria head coach
For former Australia batsman played seven seasons for the state
April 20, 2024
IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals sign up Ryan Harris as bowling coach
Replaces compatriot James Hopes, who has opted out because of personal reasons
April 15, 2024
Jacques Kallis, Zaheer Abbas and Lisa Sthalekar enter ICC's Hall of Fame
They become the fourth South African, fifth Pakistani and fifth Australian woman respectively to join the elite list
April 19, 2024
Australian team leaves for England series after gathering in Perth
The squad linked up from around the country for the first time since March
April 20, 2024
Alex Carey: Losing Australia vice-captaincy 'doesn't change anything from my end'
"I would love to still have the title next to my name but it doesn't change anything from my end"
April 09, 2024
WBBL v Women's T20 Challenge
Alyssa Healy: 'There's no need for domestic competitions to clash in the women's game'
She reiterated her stance that success of women's competitions is contingent upon the participation of the "best players from around the world"
April 18, 2024
Alyssa Healy: 'Opportunity to play four big events in 2022 daunting but also exciting'
Feels it will provide a chance to "showcase the women's game on an international scale"
April 18, 2024
ECB chairman Colin Graves says ICC can 'recut the pot'
Adds a fresh finance model needed to keep all countries 'sustantainable'
April 14, 2024
Cameron White calls time on professional career
The 37-year-old now wants to shift his focus to coaching
April 13, 2024
Maitlan Brown's Australia call-up: 'I'm speechless right now and I can't really think'
The pace bowler has a chance for a debut against New Zealand next month, the latest step on an impressive rise
April 19, 2024
'Very pumped' Andrew Tye eyes career turnaround in England after long layoff
Reassured by the board, he now has his eyes on the back-to-back T20 World Cups in 2021 and 2022
April 18, 2024
Tayla Vlaeminck ruled out of New Zealand series and WBBL; Maitlan Brown earns first Australia call
Ellyse Perry has been included in the squad but her fitness will be assessed nearer the matches next month
April 18, 2024
D'Arcy Short encouraged to work on his bowling after Australia omission
The allrounder played Australia's previous four ODIs but couldn't find a place on the England tour
April 09, 2024
Justin Langer: Australian cricket will need to compromise to keep game going
The head coach says that domestic cricket may miss big-name players due to larger Australia squads
April 18, 2024
Marnus Labuschagne working on his death batting in ODIs and legspin
Wants to "become a better option for the skipper in the middle overs" with the ball
April 09, 2024
Aaron Finch targets 2023 ODI World Cup retirement as lockdown reaffirms his drive
The Australia limited-overs captain hopes to be able to finish with a world title in India
April 09, 2024
Aaron Finch: T20 World Cup schedule change won't rip up Australia's plans
Australia had enjoyed plenty of success and the captain believes they have a team that can adapt to all conditions
April 19, 2024
Pat Cummins' 'calmness' key for Aaron Finch after push to streamline vice-captaincy
Australia have reverted to a traditional leadership structure for the England tour having previously used two vice-captains
April 12, 2024
Australia men in England 2020-21
Aaron Finch: Mental health 'something to monitor heavily' in bio-secure bubble in England
Australia to resume international cricket with England tour, which is likely to be the beginning of a long period in bio-secure bubbles
April 09, 2024
IPL 2020
IPL 2020: Rajasthan Royals COO not worried about late arrival of England, Australia players
Jake Lush McCrum believes playing in a competitive series prior to the season will only be an advantage
April 11, 2024
India tour of Australia 2020-21
India could start Australia tour with white-ball cricket, not Tests
Cricket Australia and BCCI working out different options to finalise the itinerary
April 16, 2024
Steven Smith: The nuts and bolts of a one-of-a-kind batsman
The Australia batsman breaks down his unorthodox and extremely effective technique
April 19, 2024
Lisa Sthalekar: Women's T20 Challenge 'not necessarily the best product' without top overseas players
"After the T20 World Cup final at the MCG, you needed another event within a 12-month period to recapture all of those people who fell in love with the game"
April 14, 2024
David Warner, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins set to miss start of IPL 2020
The former Australia allrounder was appointed Rajasthan Royals coach for three years from IPL 2020
April 15, 2024
Riley Meredith, Josh Philippe and Daniel Sams included as Australia tour to England confirmed
A 21-man squad has been named for a tour that will include three T20Is and three ODIs
April 18, 2024
ECB considering cost-cutting move away from Lord's despite Australia boost
September white-ball series set to be confirmed but financial challenges remain
April 19, 2024
IPL 2020: No relaxation likely in quarantine rules for English and Australian players
Some of the players from these two countries will arrive in the UAE after playing a limited-overs bilateral series
April 20, 2024
ICC to release documentary on Women's T20 World Cup 2020
The featured, titled 'Beyond the Boundary', will premiere worldwide on August 14
April 11, 2024
Ice broken as Cricket Australia meets with states, players
All parties resolve to put aside their differences for the successful staging of the coming season
April 19, 2024
Cricket Australia's grassroots numbers edging closer to the truth
Figures have shown a rise in those involved in the sport ahead of a season likely impacted by Covid-19
April 19, 2024
Former Australia wicketkeeper Lorna Beal dies aged 96
She played seven Tests between 1948 and 1951
April 12, 2024
Australia v India: 'Will do everything we can' to play Boxing Day Test at MCG, says CA CEO
With the tight restrictions set to be in place until mid-September in Melbourne, CA is willing to wait until much later into the year to make a decision for the event
April 19, 2024
ICC Board set to discuss fate of next three World tournaments
Will the 2021 Women's World Cup go ahead? Who will host the 2021 and 2022 men's T20 World Cups?
April 17, 2024
Victoria training paused as Covid-19 lockdown clarity is sought
The state was seeking confirmation as to whether their elite sport exemptions remained
April 13, 2024
Australia v West Indies T20Is postponed, IPL to not clash with any international cricket
Fixtures-wise, the only potential clash for the IPL - even if just by two days - is with the proposed Lanka Premier League
April 16, 2024
Trent Woodhill to advise Cricket Australia on the BBL's future
Relinquishes his Stars BBL role but will still work as head coach of the Stars' WBBL team
April 14, 2024
FICA report: 76% of men's players surveyed are against four-day Tests
Also: more than half of the 277 players polled want more than 10 teams playing the World Cup
April 19, 2024
FICA finds players with pay issues from six T20 leagues, including BPL
Others on the list, including the GLT20 Canada, the Abu Dhabi T10 and the Euro T20 Slam, have attracted big-name players
April 11, 2024
Cricket Victoria vote will have Cricket Australia implications
Calls for governance reform at Cricket Australia may gain or lose impetus depending on the outcome of the Cricket Victoria board elections
April 18, 2024
WACA to become boutique base after funding confirmed
The ground will serve as a training base for WA's state, WBBL and BBL teams, plus a venue for state league football
April 14, 2024
Women's T20 Challenge v WBBL: Alyssa Healy, Suzie Bates upset with BCCI decision
Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami, among others, welcome the announcement by Sourav Ganguly
April 13, 2024
Alister McDermott retires at 29 after string of injuries
Craig McDermott's son had recently returned to the Queensland side after a three-year absence
April 13, 2024
David Warner: Don't see Sunrisers Hyderabad captaincy as 'redemption tale'
Players from England and Australia might join the IPL late after completing their white-ball series in September
April 11, 2024
WBBL 2020-21
WBBL: Beth Mooney quits Brisbane Heat to fill Meg Lanning's shoes at Perth Scorchers
Mooney, part of Heat's title-winning sides in the last two seasons, signed a two-year deal with Scorchers
April 13, 2024
Australia news
David Warner eyes Stuart Broad rematch after paceman's recall
'The way he's been bowling the last 18 months has been outstanding'
April 09, 2024
SCG's 'keeper returns for youth homeless sleepout
Phil Emery will join the likes of Mitchell Starc and Alyssa Healy for the Sport Stars Sleepout to raise money for the homeless
April 13, 2024
Covid-19 restrictions might make David Warner 'rethink' international future
Players with families might choose to retire, the Australia batsman says, instead of long stints on the road
April 12, 2024
Men's Future Tours Programme
Explainer: Men's ODI World Cup Super League
With a handful of days left for the ODI World Cup Super League, here's all you need to know about it
April 10, 2024
Mark Taylor raises prospect of Boxing Day Test being moved
Adelaide and Perth may be able to host larger crowds than Melbourne
April 16, 2024
Scotland cancel Australia T20 fixture due to Covid-19 pandemic
The possibility of scheduling the match later in the summer has also been ruled out
April 18, 2024
T20 World Cup 'unrealistic' and 'unlikely' this year - Cricket Australia chairman
Earl Eddings says CA has presented different options to the ICC Board
April 17, 2024
Matthew Wade won't be trying to get under Virat Kohli's skin
He believes India feed off confrontation and also expects players to be able to adapt to empty stands
April 17, 2024
T20 World Cup fate under 'very high risk'- Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts
Number of venues for the Test series against India later this year could also be brought down based on circumstances
April 19, 2024
2020 T20 World Cup prospects fade, as alternatives sought
A board official says hosting it this October would be 'too big a risk'
April 20, 2024
Crowds, not teams, the big issue - Australian sports minister on men's T20 World Cup
A decision would need to be made about the value of a global event behind closed doors
April 08, 2024
Cricketing heads meet to plot way out of crisis
Thursday's ICC meeting starts contingency planning process
April 18, 2024
Australia news
Cricket Australia backs down on 45% cut to state grants
It entered fresh talks with the ACA and states to clarify its finances and assuage fears that it could go broke by August
April 20, 2024
Bangladesh-Australia Test series postponed amid Covid-19 threat
The series was to be played in June as part of the World Test Championship cycle
April 11, 2024
Australia news
Pucovski returns as captain against England Lions
The 21-year-old batsman had taken a mental-health break ahead of the Test summer against Pakistan and New Zealand
April 09, 2024
Scotland announce 2020 fixtures against New Zealand, Australia
New Zealand will visit Edinburgh for an ODI and a T20I, while Australia will also play a T20I in June
April 19, 2024
SCG dramas raise ICC eyebrows ahead of men's T20 World Cup
There is a short turnaround between the end of next year's rugby league season and Sydney's first match of the men's T20 World Cup
April 19, 2024
Ashes 2019
Paine, Siddle played Oval Test with injuries
Australia captain says his thumb is "broken but not displaced", praises Siddle for pushing through and bowling despite hip injury
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, 5th Test, The Oval
A good team, not a great one yet - Langer
Having set out upon a gruelling twin tour of the UK for the World Cup and the Ashes, he witnessed a pair of strong and successful campaigns without either fully satisfying
April 16, 2024
How Broad has owned Warner
Seven dismissals in 10 innings. Stuart Broad has enjoyed a stranglehold over the Australian opener
April 20, 2024
Broad and Leach secure series-levelling win despite defiant Wade
Matthew Wade struck a brilliant 117 but England removed Steven Smith for just 23 and wrapped up a convincing 135-run victory
April 17, 2024
'I want to be the man to bring the Ashes back to England' - Joe Root
Root insists he wants to lead England in 2021-22 Ashes in Australia, while vice-captain Ben Stokes says skipper is "100 percent" the man to take side forward
April 18, 2024
I have 'unfinished business' as Test captain, declares Tim Paine after Oval defeat
"There's a little bit of cricket left in this old body" says Paine, who admits he has "a couple" of regrets about the defeat at The Oval
April 16, 2024
Trevor Bayliss hails 'change of player attitude' as he bows out as England coach
Victory at The Oval provides upbeat send-off for coach who delivered England's maiden World Cup success
April 18, 2024
'Jofra thought he could rip my head off or get me out' - Matthew Wade on epic duel
Gripping duel lights up final afternoon of series, as Hobart team-mates epitomise the intensity of Ashes cricket
April 18, 2024
'I'm still learning how to get the best out of Archer' - Joe Root
England captain warns not to expect too much too soon from spearhead after incisive maiden Test series
April 19, 2024
Denly and Stokes build England's chance for series-levelling win
England built a commanding lead of 382 on the third day to leave Australia a mountain to climb if they are to hold onto the series
April 16, 2024
Australia news
Finch and Langer already plotting Australia's T20 World Cup campaign
Australia's T20 captain and coach have begun planning for the home T20 World Cup in October next year with the Ashes series still ongoing
April 08, 2024
England v Australia, 5th Test, The Oval, Day 2
Archer and Curran dismantle Australia to earn valuable lead
England earned a lead of 69 despite Steven Smith scoring 80 with Jofra Archer claiming 6 for 62 on the second day at The Oval
April 16, 2024
Joe Root's luck leaks away as Pat Cummins proves skill trumps all
It might have been the England captain's day after three early lives, but he encountered a familiar nemesis, and a familiar ball
April 20, 2024
England v Australia, 5th Test, The Oval
Buttler rescues England after Marsh swings things Australia's way
England suffered a middle-order collapse against the recalled Mitchell Marsh before a late counterattack helped save face
April 16, 2024
England v Australia, 5th Test, The Oval, Day 1
'Yeah, most of Australia hate me' - Mitchell Marsh on his latest comeback
Candid allrounder accepts lifestyle fell short of standards during tough year, but is itching to make up lost ground
April 16, 2024
Issues abound as England reach the end of tumultuous four-year cycle
From Root's role to the search for a viable batting line-up, England know that they've got more questions than answers right now
April 16, 2024
Recalled Mitchell Marsh challenged to emulate Ben Stokes
Travis Head makes way as allrounder reaps reward for increased focus on fitness
April 18, 2024
More than pride at stake for England as Australia seek to confirm Ashes dominance
Hosts seek victory at The Oval to square series as end of the Bayliss era approaches
April 16, 2024
How Peter Siddle put the wobble back into Australia's attack
The adoption of a key skill has helped propel Australia to the Ashes, and it's one that England recently mastered
April 20, 2024
BBL news
Strikers add Salt to spice up their top order
Sussex batsman joins coach Jason Gillespie in signing with the Adelaide Strikers for the upcoming BBL season
April 14, 2024
Smith genius buys time for Warner and young batsmen
Langer admitted that Smith's talents had dragged an otherwise underperforming bating unit to victory in a series dominated by bowlers
April 19, 2024
'Is it out? Is it out? What do you reckon, Josh?'
Nathan Lyon recalls nerve-shredding final moments of Old Trafford Test
April 16, 2024
WBBL new
Tammy Beaumont joins Melbourne Renegades for the WBBL
England right-hander comes in as a replacement overseas player after Amy Satterthwaite was ruled out of the tournament
April 10, 2024
BBL news
Perth Scorchers sign Kurtis Patterson on three-year deal
Left-hander heads west after not playing a game for Sydney Thunder last year despite being in career-best form
April 19, 2024
England are not as good as they think they are
This England side is full of batsmen with big reputations and small averages and bowlers who were put in the shade by Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood
April 20, 2024
Headingley loss would have broken a lot of teams - Tim Paine
Still plenty to play for in last Test at The Oval, despite England's failure to reclaim the Ashes, Root says
April 19, 2024
A scream, a win, and an urn dearly earned - Mission accomplished for Australia
Captain ecstatic as Australia seal the Ashes with a thrilling 185-run win at Old Trafford
April 16, 2024
'Bloody beauty. This Test cricket isn't bad is it?'
Reactions on social media after Australia retain the Ashes at Old Trafford
April 18, 2024
'Pumped' Tim Paine says Steven Smith is the 'best' he's seen
Captain ecstatic as Australia seal the Ashes with a thrilling 185-run win at Old Trafford
April 19, 2024
The Ashes 2019
Australia retain the Ashes as England fall short in gutsy rearguard
Australia have retained the Ashes on English soil for the first time since 2001, after digging deep into their reserves in the final hour at Old Trafford
April 16, 2024
Jofra Archer's precious talent must be nurtured and protected
Archer and the England team are still coming to terms with each other's little ways
April 20, 2024
Joe Root ball blueprint for Australia's Ashes charge
Pat Cummins' pearler may go down as the moment Australia truly believed they were set to win the Ashes
April 16, 2024
Trevor Bayliss holding out for a hero
England go into the fifth day needing another miracle to sustain their hopes of winning back the Ashes
April 20, 2024
The Ashes 2019
Steven Smith transcends the contest as Pat Cummins puts one hand on the Ashes
Australia on brink of Ashes retention after remarkable half-century draws sting of England attack
April 16, 2024
David Warner sent back to the drawing board
Only way is up for struggling Australian opener, who could learn something from Mitchell Starc
April 16, 2024
Rory Burns shows the value of picking specialists
Already Burns has become just the third England opener since Andrew Strauss retired to reach fifty three times in a series
April 16, 2024
The Ashes 2019
Josh Hazlewood surges for Australia after Joe Root and Rory Burns give England hope
Late wickets as England limp to the close on 200 for 5, still 98 runs shy of saving the follow-on
April 19, 2024
Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood in rescue tandem
For a while it looked as though Australia were still haunted by Headingley
April 16, 2024
'Cut Jofra Archer a bit of slack', Chris Silverwood warns after wicketless innings
Bowling coach warns against heightened expectations following low-key showing in Australia's first innings
April 19, 2024
'Going short played into our hands' - Steven Smith
Smith was almost never troubled by the short ball during his 319-ball stay for 211 runs
April 16, 2024
Team-mates finally turn up to Steve Smith's party
Star batsman needed allies and, much to Australia's relief, he was able to find them
April 16, 2024
We may look back on Jack Leach no-ball as tipping point in this series
Spinner's over-step handed Steve Smith an alimighty reprieve which could cost the hosts dear
April 18, 2024
The Ashes 2019
Steve Smith double-century pushes England to the brink once again
Third Ashes double-hundred puts Smith into different league as England struggle to 23 for 1 in reply
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, 4th Ashes Test, Old Trafford, 2nd day
Two Australian fans ejected for abusing Jofra Archer
The pair, who were standing below the England dressing room, are alleged to have shouted 'Jofra, show us your passport,' according to the Daily Telegraph
April 16, 2024
Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne together at last
Smith united with Labuschagne, his like-for-like replacement in more ways than one
April 18, 2024
The key to Stuart Broad's edge over David Warner
Broad dismisses Australian opener for fifth time in 87 balls this Ashes series
April 17, 2024
The Ashes 2019
Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne blow England off-course on blustery day
Australia's captain, Tim Paine, won the toss and chose to bat first, as a gripping Ashes series prepared to get back underway in the fourth Test at Old Trafford
April 12, 2024
England v Australia, The Ashes, 4th Test, Old Trafford
'I've lost a bit of sleep thinking how we're going to get Stokes out' - Paine
Australia captain dismissive of Jofra Archer's comments that Australia panicked towards the end of the Headingley Test
April 16, 2024
England v Australia, The Ashes, 4th Test, Old Trafford
Smith's return gives Australia hope amid another England reshuffle
England pick Craig Overton to replace Chris Woakes knowing that they cannot afford to lose another Test in the series
April 12, 2024
The Ashes 2019
Tim Paine admits Leeds errors, explains Usman Khawaja axing
Australia's captain has conceded that he should have kept the field up to Ben Stokes during the England allrounder's last-wicket stand with Jack Leach
April 12, 2024
Root commits to grinding Australia down at Old Trafford
England's top three need to dig in to give their middle order the chance to 'do as much damage as possible', says Root
April 17, 2024
Steven Smith topples Virat Kohli, becomes No. 1 Test batsman again
Jasprit Bumrah and Jason Holder move into top five for bowlers after Jamaica Test
April 09, 2024
The ups and downs of Khawaja's Test career
What does the future hold for Usman Khawaja after he was dropped for the fourth Test against England?
April 12, 2024
England v Australia, 4th Test, Old Trafford
Usman Khawaja dropped, James Pattinson rested for fourth Ashes Test
Marnus Labuschagne set to take over at first drop, Peter Siddle likely to claim third seam bowling spot
April 19, 2024
Stuart Broad looking forward to another Jofra Archer-Steven Smith duel
Broad warns there will be no respite in England's attempt to discomfort Smith on his return
April 19, 2024
'We felt a bit like we got the Ashes stolen' - Justin Langer
Langer admits past week has been one of the most challenging of his coaching career
April 19, 2024
Steve Waugh rejoins Australia squad in hour of need
Originally set to be a part of the touring party only for the first two Tests, the former captain has flown back to help the Australians bounce back from the Headingley loss
April 16, 2024
Ashes news
World Cup final umpires Dharmasena, Erasmus to stand in last two Ashes Tests
ICC make a change for Old Trafford with Kumar Dharmasena to stand on-field alongside Marais Erasmas instead of Ruchira Palliyaguruge
April 16, 2024
England v Australia, The Ashes, 4th Test, Old Trafford
'We could have communicated better' - Hazlewood on Australia's last hour at Headingley
Pacer reckons a greater sharing of ideas between captain Tim Paine and the bowlers may have been useful as Ben Stokes took charge in Leeds
April 16, 2024
Australia consider Mitchell Marsh for Matthew Wade switch
Matthew Wade could find himself out of the Test side at Old Trafford as Australia ponder adding another right-hander
April 19, 2024
Mitchell Starc polishes off Derbyshire to push Old Trafford case
Australia completed their tour match promptly on the third day in Derby, wrapping up an innings win
April 08, 2024
Big Bash League News
Bird flies north to Sydney again for the BBL
Australia fast bowler returns to the Sixers where he played three seasons after helping Melbourne Stars to the final in 2018
April 15, 2024
Steven Smith makes low-key batting return after concussion
Steven Smith makes 23 from 38 balls before heading to nets for extended session
April 19, 2024
Nathan Lyon 'still a huge weapon' against Ben Stokes - Tim Paine
Australia have had plenty of time to address but also rationalise the madness of their final hour at Headingley
April 18, 2024
Marcus Harris fights for spot with fifty to delay Steven Smith's batting return against Derbyshire
Harris scores unbeaten 52 in front of selectors but Smith waits in wings after bowling one over in comeback match
April 16, 2024
The Ashes 2019
Usman Khawaja to captain, Alex Carey to keep in tour game
Steven Smith will make his comeback in the three-day game against Derbyshire after missing the third Test of the Ashes series
April 18, 2024
Women's Big Bash League
Alex Blackwell, Rachael Haynes extend stints with Sydney Thunder
Blackwell's one-year contract will extend her domestic career into a record-equalling 19th season
April 18, 2024
Ben Stokes inspires Steven Smith to greater Ashes feats
Year out has given Smith perspective to see the bigger picture
April 16, 2024
Steven Smith's first thought was of Phillip Hughes after being struck by ball to the neck
'Particularly where I got hit, just a bit of past came up, if you know what I mean, from a few years ago' - Smith
April 18, 2024
Ben Stokes rises to career-best ranking after Headingley blockbuster
As a collective, fast bowlers made the biggest impression in Leeds, North Sound and Colombo in the three World Test Championship games
April 20, 2024
Ashes News
Pat Cummins seeks perspective amid Leeds chaos
The calamity of Cape Town 18 months ago has helped Australia accept that the Headingley loss was simply a game of cricket they can learn from
April 19, 2024
Batting in spotlight as Australia plot resurrection of their own
Justin Langer concedes batsmen haven't produced as tourists head for Derby with questions aplenty
April 17, 2024
'Really poor' DRS use cost Australia at Headingley - Justin Langer
Both Tim Paine and the Australia coach felt umpire Joel Wilson shouldn't be blamed for the Ben Stokes not-out call and that the team should get better with their reviews
April 19, 2024
Match Analysis
Stokes asserts his greatness, blossoming in the heat of competition just as others wilt
Now is the time to marvel and wonder, to congratulate and celebrate. Thanks to Stokes, cricket in England seems relevant again
April 18, 2024
Tim Paine counsels distraught Nathan Lyon in wake of nightmare
Spinnner was the raw face of Australia's gut-punched emotions after Headingley defeat
April 16, 2024
Mistakes haunt Australia as Headingley hoodoo strikes again
The challenge for Tim Paine's team will be to pick themselves up after another scarring defeat
April 17, 2024
Ashes 2019
'Test cricket isn't boring and Stokesy is Superman'
Reactions from around the sporting world after a Ben Stokes-powered one-wicket win kept England alive in Ashes 2019
April 19, 2024
'Holy hand grenades, Stokes is a monster' - England's last-wicket stand as it happened
How ESPNcricinfo's ball-by-ball commentary recorded Ben Stokes' match-winning stand of 76 with Jack Leach
April 16, 2024
'Said I'd take back my 92 immediately for one run out here' - Jack Leach
"I know I look stupid when I'm out there but it got the job done" says number 11 after match-winning partnership with Ben Stokes
April 15, 2024
One of the 'top two moments I've ever had on a cricket field' - Ben Stokes
"it's one I'll never forget" says Stokes after stunning innings seals improbable England victory
April 15, 2024
Ben Stokes century seals historic one-wicket win to keep Ashes alive
Stokes scores unbeaten 135, Jack Leach holds his nerve as England post their highest successful run chase in Tests
April 17, 2024
England v Australia, 3rd Test, Headingley
Joe Root digs in during fight to save Test - and his captaincy
Root's unbeaten 75 was the innings of a leader
April 15, 2024
Match Analysis
Marnus Labuschagne sets the example for Australia - and England
Labuschagne has not only shored up Australia with his doughty, brave and intelligent batting, but set the blueprint for England's batsmen to work from
April 18, 2024
Joe Root keeps England hopes alive
England captain unbeaten on 75, Joe Denly reaches fifty with hosts chasing another 203 runs at Headingley
April 15, 2024
Josh Hazlewood leads way as Australia squeeze free-scoring England
Plan to 'dry up the runs and force mistakes' pays off as England skittled for 67
April 15, 2024
Josh Hazlewood five-for leaves England's Ashes hopes hanging by a thread
Hazlewood claims 5 for 30 as England are bowled out for 67 and Australia close in on 300-plus lead
April 17, 2024
Australia find Ashes gold at end of pace rainbow
How did Josh Hazlewood, James Pattinson and Pat Cummins bowl together for the first time on the most important day of the 2019 Ashes series?
April 18, 2024
Stats: England's fourth sub-100 total in two years
England's Headingley horror show was their lowest total at the ground, and their lowest in the Ashes since 1948
April 19, 2024
England v Australia, 3rd Test, Headingley
The moment Jofra Archer revealed his instinct for greatness
Star bowler shows remarkably mature approach for a young man playing just his second Test
April 15, 2024
'I had a lot of luck,' admits David Warner on return to form
Australia opener would have been "happy to get out to a good ball" after working on tightening technique
April 18, 2024
Australia ride their luck, but only so far
Tourists thankful for David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne staving off the potential of a 2015 Trent Bridge horror show
April 17, 2024
Jofra Archer claims six as Australia are rolled for 179
Playing just his second Test, Archer claims 6-45 as England win a rain-interrupted day
April 16, 2024
Australia must stare down the monster that is Jofra Archer's bouncer
Just like getting back in the saddle after being thrown from a horse, batsmen have to confront danger
April 18, 2024
Australia yearn to take back control at Leeds
Australia will hope to attack down the Headingley hill and keep things tight going up it as they continue their attempts to 'win boring'
April 15, 2024
England quietly confident in Steven Smith's absence
Australia are unbeaten in eight Tests against England, but with their best batsman out, head to Leeds with the tide against them
April 18, 2024
How can David Warner emerge from his batting funk?
Opener has failed to reach double figures in the Ashes so far but Tim Paine thinks Smith absence can be the 'poke and prod he needs' to rediscover his form
April 18, 2024
England confirm Pakistan, West Indies Tests for 2020, 12 white-ball internationals
Home summer to start with West Indies Tests in June, with Ireland and Australia white-ball tours and The Hundred window all confirmed
April 19, 2024
England v Australia, The Ashes, 3rd Test, Leeds
Here to win the Ashes not engage in bouncer war, says Justin Langer
Australia coach says team won't be swayed from pre-series plans for how to win in England
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, The Ashes, 3rd Test, Leeds
Concussed Steven Smith out of Headingley Test
Australia batsman yet to fully recover after being struck on the neck by a bouncer at Lord's
April 17, 2024
The Ashes 2019
Travis Head brings out the stem guard after blow to Steven Smith
Some Australia players added the stem guard - which will likely be made mandatory by CA in the next 12 months - to their helmets mid-way through the Lord's Test
April 15, 2024
'The sky is the limit' for Jofra Archer - Ben Stokes
Vice-captain says Archer's fifth spell in the first innings was "one of the best" spells of fast bowling he has seen as a player
April 15, 2024
Ben Stokes 'just finds a way' as his rediscovered authority takes on a new significance
Allrounder's hundred and Steven Smith's concussion means his could be the most prized wicket on either side at Headingley
April 19, 2024
IPL news
Sunrisers Hyderabad rope in Brad Haddin as assistant coach
Haddin and Bayliss have worked together before, winning the Champions League T20 for Sydney Sixers as captain and coach respectively, in 2012
April 19, 2024
ICC news
Steven Smith moves to No. 2 in Test rankings for batsmen
Dimuth Karunaratne broke into the top ten after his fourth-innings 122 handed Sri Lanka 60 points in Galle
April 19, 2024
Tim Paine vows to keep hooking as Australia stick to Ashes blueprint
Captain unconcerned after being dismissed by Jofra Archer short ball and says "message won't change" after Lord's draw
April 19, 2024
Super sub Marnus Labuschagne steps into the breach for Australia
The first concussions substitute in the history of Test cricket did more than his bit to help stave off an Australia defeat
April 08, 2024
England v Australia, 2nd Test, Lord's
Australia hold out for draw, despite best efforts of Jofra Archer, Jack Leach
Steve Smith's concussion replacement Marnus Labuschagne scores fifty to help Australia avoid defeat
April 20, 2024
Steven Smith hoping to be fit for Headingley Test after 'mild concussion'
Steven Smith's hopes of participating in the third Ashes Test will rest in the hands of Australia's medical team
April 15, 2024
Steven Smith withdrawn from Lord's Test due to concussion
Cricket Australia have become the first team to apply to the ICC for a concussion substitute under the new protocols
April 09, 2024
'They're not cricket fans' - Mitchell Johnson condemns booing of Steven Smith
Former Australian fast bowler says heckling Smith after he 'braved up' to bat again is beyond the pale
April 20, 2024
Jofra Archer proves natural born thriller after visceral Steven Smith duel
England's debutant shook up Lord's and knocked the previously serene Steven Smith off his stride
April 15, 2024
Madness of Test cricket sets up compelling finish to Lord's drama
England's fragile top order was again exposed by Australia's attack but there is time for a few more twists on the final day
April 17, 2024
'I can't get on the honour board unless I'm batting' - what Smith said to Langer
The Australia coach insisted Steven Smith was right to resume his innings although said he may have to reconsider his use of stem guards after the sickening blow from Jofra Archer
April 17, 2024
Steven Smith takes centre stage again on day of high drama as Australia give themselves a chance
Smith suffers brutal blows to neck and arm as Jofra Archer unleashes hell
April 10, 2024
Steven Smith blow brings cricket to a standstill
The Australia batsman was able to resume his innings shortly after a sickening blow from Jofra Archer but it would have rekindled some awful memories
April 18, 2024
Australia's batsmen knuckle down to stem the blood loss
On previous tours, Australia would have crumbled in a session like this. Today, they escaped with only minimal damage
April 15, 2024
Jofra Archer claims maiden Test wicket as England take upper hand
Australia must turn to Steven Smith and Matthew Wade after collapse on rain-affected day
April 15, 2024
Jofra Archer will relish bouncer battle - Rory Burns
Debutant is "looking forward to getting his own back" after Pat Cummins short-ball barrage, suggests Burns
April 19, 2024
Nathan Lyon critical of Australia's standards at Lord's
Falling short of usual standards a "positive sign we can get better" argues Lyon
April 08, 2024
England v Australia, 2nd Test, Lord's
Jonny Bairstow, Rory Burns stand up for England but Australia edge day
Australia reached 30 for 1 during a tricky period at the end of the day after their bowlers put England under pressure again
April 19, 2024
'Cherry ripe' Josh Hazlewood brings peak precision
Australia have managed Hazlewood's workload carefully to ensure he was in peak condition at Lord's
April 15, 2024
Josh Hazlewood's economy leaves Mitchell Starc on the periphery for Lord's
'Tough call' to omit Starc, admits Justin Langer, but right-arm seamer's miserly spells give him the edge
April 20, 2024
England v Australia, 2nd Test, Lord's
Jofra Archer forced to wait for Test debut as first day of second Ashes Test is a washout
Play abandoned without a ball being bowled, toss to take place on Thursday
April 14, 2024
Back surgeon doubted he could fix Pattinson
The fast bowler has learned how to manage his body but revealed there were serious doubts whether he would recover from his back stress fractures
April 10, 2024
England v Australia, 2nd Ashes Test, Lord's
Nine years after debut, Paine returns to Lord's for defining Test
Inexperienced but well travelled in life, Paine is chasing a victory that will help chart a more open-minded path for those who follow
April 13, 2024
England prepare to pit hope against bullish expectation
Jofra Archer and Jack Leach's selections rely on the hope, rather than conviction, that England can turn this Ashes series around
April 09, 2024
Preview: Will Jofra Archer prove to be England's Ashes X-factor against Australia at Lord's?
From the match Australia weren't expected to win to one they're not expected to lose, how quickly things can change during the Ashes
April 15, 2024
England v Australia, 2nd Test, Lord's
Must ignore Steven Smith's twitches and 'stick to a plan' - Joe Root
Jofra Archer will 'cause a lot of problems' to the Australian batsmen, hopes the England captain
April 17, 2024
England's allrounders give Root options and flair
It is a happy coincidence that they currently have so many multi-skilled players
April 18, 2024
Langer lauds Australia's fast-bowling depth but warns against complacency
Australia coach happy to have options in attack as they look to strengthen grip on series at Lord's
April 09, 2024
'Keep wearing him down' - Justin Langer's plan for Jofra Archer
The Australia coach wants his players to not be satisfied with one win, and arrive at Lord's with the same hunger they displayed at Edgbaston
April 09, 2024
The Ashes 2019
Pat Cummins aims to be Australia's five-Test ironman
"I'll be hoping to play every game, and if I'm fully fit and bowling well I expect to"
April 20, 2024
Mitchell Starc adapts to conditional Ashes role
Paceman recognises squad ethic is vital to success in England after missing Edgbaston Test
April 19, 2024
Australia keen to maintain 'control' as Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood bide time
Tim Paine suggests Australia won't go far from plans that succeeded in first Test as team moves on to London
April 20, 2024
Josh Hazlewood dares England to dish out greentops
The quick bowler is eager to get back into the Test side for Lord's where he expects there to be a bit more life in the surface
April 18, 2024
Lower-order resistance leaves Australia pondering pace options
Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood manage two wickets in the day as Worcestershire recover from 75 for 8
April 15, 2024
Agar out of T20 Blast with fractured ankle
The left-arm spinner could face a race to be fit for the start of Western Australia's One-Day Cup campaign in mid-September
April 19, 2024
Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood give reminder of contrasting styles
Starc fiery but expensive, while Hazlewood gives nothing away, after Travis Head warms up for Lord's with ton
April 19, 2024
Keep us neutral, ICC umpires declare
Questions had been asked as to whether neutral umpires are still needed after Joel Wilson and Aleem Dar came under fire at Edgbaston
April 20, 2024
The Ashes 2019
Australia's plan: curb England's boundary-hunting
Coach Justin Langer explains why Peter Siddle was picked ahead of Mitchell Starc at Edgbaston
April 15, 2024
The Ashes 2019
Specialist batsman Matthew Wade sheds the gloves and the pressure
Matthew Wade, playing the Edgbaston Test without having to keep wicket, was more relaxed than he has ever been for Australia, and it paid off
April 15, 2024
Australia news
Jhye Richardson added to National Performance Squad for India tour
The fast bowler, on a comeback trail from injury, will work with Glenn McGrath at the MRF Pace Foundation and could feature in the matches against MRF Academy
April 14, 2024
'The Three' block out the boos as Steve Smith's bubble proves to be the real fortress
England fans' dreary, repetitive boos lose their bite as Smith sculpts his perfect comeback
April 20, 2024
Steve Smith and Nathan Lyon will get better, Tim Paine warns
"If you come and watch both of them train you see why they keep improving and keep getting better", says Australian captain
April 15, 2024
Australia's resurrection from 122 for 8 to a 251-run victory
Stats highlights from Edgbaston where Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins reached career milestones
April 15, 2024
England v Australia, 1st Test, Edgbaston, 5th day
Lyon and Cummins complete crushing victory for Ashes lead
England were blown away for 146 on the final day at Edgbaston to leave them with a host of questions early in the series
April 19, 2024
Call in the DRS, or not: umpiring in the spotlight at Edgbaston
Everyone makes mistakes, but there were quite a few on the opening day at Edgbaston
April 09, 2024
Dobell: When England desperately needed their spinner to stand up, Moeen Ali failed to deliver
First Test feels like an ending, for these are the days when spinners must earn their keep
April 15, 2024
England v Australia, 1st Test, Edgbaston, 4th day
Steven Smith, Matthew Wade hundreds set up Australia for victory push
England set a target of 398 in 97 after a day of leather-chasing at Edgbaston as bowling attack runs out of steam
April 15, 2024
Steven Smith's rare twin hundreds in first Test of an away series
The stats and milestones as Smith breaks yet more Ashes records at Edgbaston
April 15, 2024
Should Smith move up to No. 3, like Root?
But Tim Paine will have his work cut out to make a convincing case
April 18, 2024
Dobell: Four problems England must fix
A spinner under pressure, a batsman in a Test slump, an Australian hungry for runs and an irreplaceable star make for a tough to-do list
April 09, 2024
Brettig: Steven Smith too good for England, but also Australia
England play one intriguing Test against Smith and another rather different one against the rest of Australia
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, 1st Test, Edgbaston, 3rd day
England edge ahead in tight tussle but Smith looms large
After lower-order runs scrambled a lead of 90, England made early inroads before Australia wiped off the deficit
April 17, 2024
England v Australia, 1st Test, Edgbaston, 2nd day
Rory Burns' maiden hundred puts in England in control
Opener ends the day unbeaten on 125 as England move to within touching distance of taking the lead
April 20, 2024
Steven Smith sculpts the stuff of dreams
A hostile English crowd, a dicey pitch, a batting collapse, a rearguard century and adulation for one of the greatest innings ever
April 19, 2024
'I didn't know if I was ever going to play cricket again' - Steven Smith
Smith admits there were times during his ban for the Newlands scandal where he fell out of love with cricket
April 20, 2024
Smith's magnificent return leads Australia's fightback
A wonderful century from the former captain lifted Australia from the tatters of 122 for 8 on a dramatic opening day to the Ashes
April 19, 2024
Ashes 2019
Where should Joe Root bat? How many runs will Steven Smith make this series?
Our writers on the ground answer the pressing questions before the Ashes and make their predictions
April 13, 2024
England strike right mix of youth and experience to claim consolation Ashes win over Australia
Australia walk away with 12-4 points victory after England win final T20I by 17 runs
April 18, 2024
'Smithy needs that big score to tick the last box' - Mark Taylor
Taylor, one of Smith's mentors, thinks the captain needs one dominant hundred to complete his reintegration into the Australia side
April 13, 2024
Batting at No.3 'was completely my decision' - Joe Root on Ashes batting order
Anderson and Broad reunited as paceman continues recovery from side strain
April 13, 2024
Jofra Archer Ashes debut delayed as he continues injury comeback
Anderson and Broad reunited as paceman continues recovery from side strain
April 19, 2024
Edgbaston Factor offers England the edge as Ashes arrives with indecent haste
Only weeks after the World Cup, the oldest rivalry in cricket has rolled back onto centre stage
April 13, 2024
Australia news Ashes
Australia bargain big three breakup as Mitchell Starc falls behind
Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc have been told they won't play together in the first Ashes Test in order to help prolong their careers after being relied upon too heavily in previous major Test series
April 19, 2024
World Test Championship 2019-21
'There will be more on the line' - captains welcome World Test Championship
We have longed to have something to play for that gives proper context to Test cricket, says Faf du Plessis of the competition
April 16, 2024
Australia news
James Pattinson, Usman Khawaja in line to play first Ashes Test
Bancroft appears likely to partner Warner, with Wade looking set to bat No.6, while Hazlewood, Starc and Siddle are in a tussle for the last fast bowling spot
April 13, 2024
ICC news
FAQs: All you need to know about the 2019-21 World Test Championship
Nine teams will contest a total of 27 bilateral series in the inaugural World Test Championship between 2019 to 2021
April 11, 2024
Australia news
No day-night Sheffield Shield games scheduled ahead of pink ball Tests
Cricket Australia have scheduled Australia A to host day-night tour matches against Pakistan and England Lions
April 15, 2024
'It's England v Australia but we'll still shake hands' - Bairstow on Warner friendship
Previous alliances - and battles - put to one side for Ashes contest says England wicketkeeper
April 19, 2024
James Anderson the key as Glenn McGrath 'sits on fence' in Ashes prediction
Australian great avoids usual whitewash prediction, but remains confident the strength of their seamers gives them an edge
April 11, 2024
World Test Championship
FAQs - What happens if World Test Championship final ends in a draw or tie?
We get two winners. Here's everything you need to know about the tournament that will bring new meaning to Test cricket
April 18, 2024
Ashes 2019
Josh Hazlewood questions Jason Roy's Ashes opening credentials
Australian quick cites Aaron Finch's difficulties as an indicator of how challenging it is for limited-overs specialists to successfully open the batting in Tests
April 08, 2024
Resilient Jhye Richardson raring to go again
The fast bowler has paid a hefty price for diving in the field in an ODI against Pakistan in March, missing the World Cup and Ashes, but is now looking ahead
April 14, 2024
Langer reveals personal toll of coaching Australia
The Australia coach has opened up on how the pressure got to him earlier this year and recounts an old story regarding James Anderson
April 19, 2024
Ellyse Perry becomes first player to reach 1000 runs, 100 wickets in T20Is
Unbeaten 47 in Australia's win over England makes allrounder the first player - male or female - to reach the milestone
April 10, 2024
Ashes build-up
Khawaja one session away from Ashes fitness
Batsman edges closer to selection for the first Test, an unlikely prospect when he hobbled off at the World Cup
April 10, 2024
Meg Lanning, Ellyse Perry steer Australia within touching distance of white-ball Ashes sweep
Assured partnership guides tourists to comfortable win in penultimate match of series
April 10, 2024
The Ashes 2019
Siddle thought Test career was over in 2015
Australia quick had been dropped in helpful conditions at Trent Bridge but believes Australia are more evolved in their strategy of how to play in English climes
April 17, 2024
Dobell: More hand-wringing over top order as England try to persuade Joe Root to bat at No.3
Team management want Root to move up from No.4 in the Ashes, but it will be captain's call
April 09, 2024
Jofra Archer earns Ashes call-up after star turn at World Cup
England name 14-man squad to face Australia in the Ashes
April 10, 2024
Australia news
'I wasn't as true to myself as I could have been' - Bancroft battles back
In the many recriminations and deliberations that followed the Newlands scandal, there was little doubt that Bancroft had the hardest road back to regaining a place in the Australian team
April 12, 2024
'I hit the ball as well as I have for a long time' - Lanning
The Australia captain wants her team to continue to strive for perfection in what has become a dominant Ashes campaign
April 19, 2024
Time is now for first-choice Pattinson
The quick bowler has matured through a series of injury setbacks and is primed to make a telling impact on the Ashes
April 10, 2024
Meg Lanning's record knock grinds England into the dirt
Lanning hits unbeaten 133 as Australia inflict England's heaviest T20I defeat to win Ashes outright on points
April 18, 2024
Ashes 2019
Post-viral fatigue hurt Joe Burns' chances - Trevor Hohns
Hohns conceded that the fatigue, which forced Burns home after just one match in county cricket, played heavily against him
April 19, 2024
How Wade became too good for Australia to ignore
Matthew Wade has churned out the runs at state and Australia A level and has been rewarded with a place in the Ashes squad
April 19, 2024
Bancroft, Wade and Mitchell Marsh earn Ashes call-ups
Marnus Labuschagne has also been included but Kurtis Patterson and Joe Burns miss out while there is no second frontline spinner
April 18, 2024
Mitchell Starc on edge as Australia prepare to name Ashes squad
Seamer could miss Edgbaston Test, with Cameron Bancroft's 93* on "dangerous pitch" likely to secure him his spot in 17
April 18, 2024
Cameron Bancroft beats a path to selectors' door with determined 93*
Defining innings of low scoring scrap gives opener good chance of being named in Ashes squad
April 10, 2024
Pattinson bullet train set to break up big three
One of Mitchell Starc or Josh Hazlewood could have to make way with their fellow quick looking in irresistible form
April 19, 2024
Bowlers pose rare conundrum, snapping at the heels of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood
James Pattinson, Pat Cummins, Peter Siddle and Mitchell Marsh impress on day two
April 10, 2024
Marnus Labuschagne nonplussed after making Ashes case on wild wicket
Jackson Bird thrives as seamers make hay on unconventional Ageas Bowl surface
April 19, 2024
Australia news
CA chief Kevin Roberts concedes club cricket decline
Roberts also said that some players were counted twice on the way to reaching CA's overall census participation figures
April 19, 2024
Australia news
James Pattinson fights his way back to fulfill Ashes promise
The Australia fast bowler wants to live up to the potential shown on an injury-curtailed 2013 tour
April 10, 2024
Women's Ashes 2019
Should women's Tests be played over five days?
Losing two sessions to rain did not help the Taunton match gain momentum while neither side put the foot down with the bat
April 18, 2024
Ellyse Perry to the fore again as Australia retain Ashes in drawn Test with England
Perry adds unbeaten 76 to first-innings ton, Molineux makes fine debut with bat and ball as Australians secure 8-2 points lead
April 19, 2024
Newlands scandal ended reverse swing arms race - Paine
Australia skipper claims teams had been trying to outdo each other in finding new ways to manufacture movement
April 10, 2024
Stitches but no scars for Carey in Ashes hunt
In next few days, World Cup revelation will be looking either at a setback, or a continuation of his rise
April 18, 2024
Nat Sciver shows fight for England but Australia close in on Ashes
Allrounder scores unbeaten fifty but three wickets for debutant spinner Sophie Molineux keep Australia in control
April 18, 2024
The Ashes 2019
Pat Cummins goes from drinks waiter to Ashes main man
Four years ago Pat Cummins was just happy to be involved running drinks - now he shapes as Australia's key bowler
April 19, 2024
The Ashes 2019
Steven Smith, Matthew Wade to face Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc in pre-Ashes trial match
The Haddin XII and the Hick XII have been selected for Australia's internal warm-up match at Southampton
April 10, 2024
Rain wrecks England's hopes of Ashes fightback as Perry stars with hundred
It is already nigh on impossible to see how England can claim the 20 wickets required to win the match and stay in the series
April 20, 2024
New Zealand news
New Zealand broadcaster Sky Sport extends deal with Cricket Australia for six years
Both men's and women's internationals in Australia plus the BBL, WBBL and some domestic cricket will continue to be broadcast on Sky Sport in New Zealand
April 19, 2024
ICC news
Sachin Tendulkar, Allan Donald, Cathryn Fitzpatrick inducted in ICC Hall of Fame
The trio were inducted in a ceremony in London on Thursday
April 17, 2024
Stuart Broad's bowling advice keeps Jackson Bird on a wire
Fast bowler has all the attributes for English conditions, but lessons learnt from previous trips may stand him in good stead
April 14, 2024
Ellyse Perry's 84 not out leads the way as Australia put one hand on the Ashes
It is already nigh on impossible to see how England can claim the 20 wickets required to win the match and stay in the series
April 19, 2024
Australia news
Ian Chappell diagnosed with skin cancer
The former Australia captain has revealed that he has been undergoing intense radiotherapy
April 15, 2024
BPL news
Shakib Al Hasan moves from Dhaka Dynamites to Rangpur Riders
The Australian allrounder was the first of the two direct signings for Khulna Titans
April 11, 2024
The Ashes 2019
Captain Paine wary of familiar failings haunting Australia
Plenty of focus has been put on avoiding batting collapses against the swinging ball that have plagued them on the past four failed Ashes tours
April 19, 2024
Will there come a time when women play more Test matches?
Most want to, with the exception of one Australian, who has a very good point
April 19, 2024
Australia XI v England Lions, 4th day, Canterbury
Sam Curran, Sam Hain thwart Australians' hopes of beating England Lions
Tim Paine gloves four catches for Aussies as Lions pair post unbeaten fifties to force draw
April 19, 2024
England, Australia brace for pitch battle as Women's Ashes reach point of no return
England captain Heather Knight hopes spinning wicket will bring her side back into contest after ODI defeats
April 20, 2024
Ellyse Perry plays down personal feats as Australia look to clinch Ashes in Test against England
After taking 7 for 22 in the last ODI between the sides, Australian all-rounder says the stage is set for an exciting Test
April 19, 2024
Georgia Elwiss determined to make England return 'special' with Ashes on the line
The allrounder has been named in Test squad after months out with back injury and hopes to help turn England's fortunes around
April 19, 2024
ICC news
Concussion substitutes set to debut in Ashes
The issue is on the agenda at the ongoing ICC annual conference, and ESPNcricinfo understands the changes to playing conditions will almost certainly be approved
April 09, 2024
Megan Schutt relishing red-ball prospects in England as Australia look to clinch Ashes
'With the white ball, once it's gone it's gone, but with the red ball you can bring it back to life, that's the beauty of it'
April 10, 2024
Australia XI v England Lions, 2nd day, Canterbury
Sam Curran gets into Ashes swing as Australia find going tougher
Tourists lose last six wickets for 17 before Dom Sibley's 74 underpins Lions reply
April 19, 2024
The Ashes 2019
Matthew Wade a likely addition in smaller Ashes squad
The Australia wicketkeeper-batsman maintained his prolific current run by clouting 114 against the England Lions on the day of the World Cup final at Lord's
April 10, 2024
Women's Ashes
Haynes shrugs off quad issue ahead of women's Ashes Test
Left-hander retired on 47 during the warm-up game against the England Academy with tightness but declared she will be fine for Thursday's Test in Taunton
April 16, 2024
Australia XI v England Lions, 1st day, Canterbury
Wade, Head lead strong Australian batting display
The pair add 219 for the fourth wicket after the visitors were sent in to bat under overcast skies against a competent attack
April 11, 2024
The Ashes 2019-2020
Bancroft, Labuschagne get chances for Ashes bid
Carey's made a compelling case to be considered as a specialist batsman, even as Smith and Warner are set for Test return
April 19, 2024
The Ashes 2019
An Ashes campaign amid boos and questions
Australia's improved behaviour will have little impact on the jeering Smith and Warner could face during the series, and on the questions still being asked about Sandpapergate
April 19, 2024
Australia v England, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Edgbaston
Langer pinpoints costly loss of Khawaja with eye on the Ashes
Reflecting on Australia's semi-final defeat, the coach acknowledged that the likes of Maxwell and Stoinis would be disappointed with how their World Cups had gone
April 14, 2024
Australian thoughts turn to Ashes as World Cup trio join squad to face Lions
Peter Handscomb, Matthew Wade and Mitchell Marsh have been added to the squad for Sunday's four-day game at Canterbury
April 17, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup semi-final, Edgbaston
Australia choose worst time to put in 'worst performance' of the World Cup
Aaron Finch admits his side were simply 'outplayed' by England
April 20, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup semi-final, Edgbaston
Kimber: Maybe winning World Cups is not in Australia's DNA, perhaps believing they will is in ours
Most of our lives has been Australia winning, but that doesn't change the genuine problems of the team
April 14, 2024
England v Australia, 2019 World Cup, 2nd semi-final, Edgbaston
The unreality of Adil Rashid's greatness
Maybe England have understood the thing about legspinners, ancient or modern, is that you have to be patient with them
April 18, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, 2nd semi-final, Edgbaston
Jason Roy avoids suspension after outburst against umpires
England opener fined 30% of his match fees in addition to being handed two demerit points
April 13, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup semi-final, Edgbaston
'The best thing for our beautiful game, a 1st time winner!'
The reactions following England's eight-wicket win over five-time and defending champions Australia at Edgbaston
April 08, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Edgbaston
Jason Roy caps bowlers' onslaught as England blaze a trail to World Cup final
England banished the angst and restored the roar that had carried the side to the top of the world ODI rankings
April 20, 2024
Australia news
Australia A rout Sussex to get Ashes preparation off to a winning start
Marcus Harris, Joe Burns and the bowlers star as Australia A and Test captain Tim Paine says they are striving for results in the tour matches leading into the Ashes series
April 14, 2024
Australia news
Australia A rout Sussex to get Ashes preparation off to a winning start
Marcus Harris, Joe Burns and the bowlers star as Australia A and Test captain Tim Paine says they are striving for results in the tour matches leading into the Ashes series
April 18, 2024
2nd Semi-final: Australia v England, Edgbaston
Tactics Board: Where the Australia - England game could be won and lost
Who will come out on top at Edgbaston, how will England cope with left-arm pace and will Australia's middle order stand up?
April 19, 2024
World Cup 2019
Can Glenn Maxwell make it a Freaky Thursday for Australia?
He's a cricketer capable of extraordinary deeds, but Maxwell's World Cup has been distinctly bit-part so far ... if not in a bad way
April 19, 2024
Dobell: Trophies matter and this England side needs to win one
'This semi-final didn't need any more on it, but having Australia as opponents has provided it anyway'
April 19, 2024
England v Australia, 2nd semi-final, Birmingham, World Cup 2019
England hope to keep ambition alive in historic rematch with old enemy
The hosts have got their mojo back since the group meeting between these sides but Australia know all about the pressure of knockout matches
April 18, 2024
Australia v England, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Edgbaston
Peter Handscomb 'definitely in', Marcus Stoinis fit - Justin Langer
The Australia coach said both Handscomb and Stoinis would feature in the XI for the semi-final against England
April 14, 2024
Billy Stanlake ruled out of Derbyshire T20 stint
Australia quick Billy Stanlake withdraws from county spell after scan detects minor injury
April 18, 2024
Handscomb will treat semi-final as 'any game'
Having missed out on the initial World Cup squad, Handscomb is on the brink of coming into the side when the pressure is at its greatest
April 14, 2024
'England have the chance to inspire a new generation' - Joe Root
Root believes his side can replicate the feats of the 2005 Ashes winners with World Cup success
April 17, 2024
Australia v England, World Cup semi-finals, Edgbaston
'We'll be doing everything we can to nullify Bairstow and Roy' - Justin Langer
Australia's head coach has likened England having their first-choice opening pair fit and firing to his own team having Smith, Warner and Starc back after long absences
April 13, 2024
Ellyse Perry bags seven wickets as Australia take 6-0 lead in Women's Ashes
Perry's career-best 7 for 22 hands Australia a 6-0 points lead to put England under the Ashes blowtorch
April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019
Usman Khawaja out of World Cup, Matthew Wade lined up as replacement
'We have to work hard on getting him up for the Ashes now,' coach Justin Langer said
April 19, 2024
ICC rankings
Rohit Sharma closes in on Virat Kohli on top of ICC ODI rankings for batsmen
Big movers after the round-robin stage of the World Cup include Babar Azam, Kane Williamson, Mitchell Starc and Mujeeb Ur Rahman
April 14, 2024
Lyon begins the mind games - World Cup England's to lose
Australia will take confidence from their group-stage win over England, but Lyon insisted they were underdogs for the semi-final
April 13, 2024
Australia v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
Khawaja, Stoinis injury doubts for semi-final; Wade, Mitchell Marsh called as cover
Usman Khawaja will go for a scan on a hamstring strain that was described as "not ideal" by his captain
April 19, 2024
Australia v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
Faf du Plessis ton sets up consolation win and hands Australia semi-final against England
South Africa held their nerve in the face of David Warner's hundred to seal a 10-run victory in the final group game
April 19, 2024
Women's Ashes
Warning for England with Australia's top order 'due' big scores
Australia have held their nerve in the first two ODIs to gain the early running in the Ashes and coach Matthew Mott believes there is more to come
April 20, 2024
World Cup 2019
Australia 'proud' of fielding efforts - but have they been the best?
Fielding has always been a grey area in cricket, but Australia's emphasis on "creating energy in the ring" tells a story in itself
April 13, 2024
Australia v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Manchester
Smith, Warner's records will speak louder than one-off incident - Du Plessis
South Africa captain says his team won't invoke the events that happened in Newlands last year to gain psychological advantage
April 08, 2024
Australia v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
Glenn Maxwell doubtful; Australia eye top-of-table finish
This will be only the third World Cup meeting between both sides since that epic Edgbaston game
April 19, 2024
Refreshed Marcus Harris prepares to make his Ashes case
The opener admitted to be being worn out after a home season which included his first taste of Test cricket and knows nothing is guaranteed about an Ashes berth
April 10, 2024
Steve Waugh to mentor Australia's Ashes campaign
Waugh will link up with the tour ahead of the first Test at Edgbaston on August 1 as Australia seek to win their first away Ashes since 2001
April 16, 2024
World Cup 2019
Peter Handscomb replaces injured Shaun Marsh in Australia's World Cup squad
Marsh has suffered a fractured forearm after being struck by a ball from Pat Cummins during a net session
April 13, 2024
Kia Super League 2019
Harmanpreet, Blackwell set to return to Lancashire Thunder
India's T20I captain is the first overseas signing for the franchise for 2019, while Alex Blackwell will take up the role of head coach once again
April 09, 2024
England seek better batting performance against Australia in second Ashes ODI
Bowler Anya Shrubsole says England won't change approach which saw them unbeaten in 14 matches before meeting Australia
April 18, 2024
Australia news
Joe Burns added to Australia A squad with Ashes on the horizon
The selectors added the opener to the squad after he was given a medical clearance to play following post-viral fatigue issues
April 18, 2024
Ellyse Perry, Alyssa Healy lead Australia to opening Ashes win against England
Tourists hold their nerve against spirited England bowling effort to take 1-0 series lead
April 18, 2024
Australia news
Joe Burns fit to play again but Ashes prospects in limbo
Opener has overcome his post-viral fatigue issues but at present has nowhere to play ahead of the Ashes squad being picked on July 27
April 12, 2024
Australia news
Mitchell Marsh shines with bat and ball as Australia A remain undefeated
All-rounder takes three wickets and makes a half-century, while Will Pucovski and Peter Handscomb also make half-centuries as Australia A beat Gloucestershire
April 14, 2024
Australia still searching for perfect game - Starc
In an ominous note to whoever they meet in the semi-finals, Mitchell Starc believes there is more to come from Australia as they aim to peak in knockouts
April 14, 2024
Kimber: 'It was a game of dots'
Every dot made Australia look like the kind of attack that wins World Cups
April 19, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc to the fore as Australia thump New Zealand
Australia survived the loss of early wickets and a Trent Boult hat-trick to cruise to an 86-run win at Lord's
April 18, 2024
Six players to watch in the Women's Ashes
The multi-point Women's Ashes begins on Tuesday and here are some of the names to keep an eye on
April 12, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Starc must blast his way past the little fort Williamson will build
The Australia paceman has 19 wickets so far, and the New Zealand captain 414 runs - they are the most important cogs in their teams' wheels
April 19, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Finch's Australia shed aggression but not winning ways
Australia captain says 2015 World Cup "quite aggressive on the field, mainly from us" but this time around it's "great spirit" on display from the teams
April 13, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Lord's
New Zealand seek semi-final security against confident Australia
There are a couple of selection issues for New Zealand to ponder as they look to avoid being dragged into a last-minute battle for qualification
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
Gary Stead backs New Zealand openers Colin Munro and Martin Guptill against Australia
Coach plays down speculation about Henry Nicholls moving to top of the order
April 18, 2024
Warner reveals unlikely secret to slower tempo
His strike-rate has been a regular topic of conversation during a prolific World Cup and David Warner said it has been a conscious effort to slow things down
April 19, 2024
ICC World Cup 2019
Which is the best ball of the World Cup?
Which of these do you think is the ball of the tournament so far?
April 17, 2024
Starc's day goes from breakfast sledge to wonder ball
All Mitchell Starc wanted was some eggs to start his morning, but another hotel guest wanted to share a few words with him
April 18, 2024
No backwards steps, say England, as Kevin Pietersen criticises Eoin Morgan "weakness"
Short ball to England captain raises eyebrows of former team-mate, as England face battle for semi-final berth
April 12, 2024
Mitchell Starc: The Grand Old Duke of Yorker
Australia's strike bowler is no ordinary left-arm seamer. He is the most lethal weapon ever to play one-day cricket
April 17, 2024
Mitchell Starc, Jason Behrendorff reprise left-arm double act to upstage England
The last time Australia opened the bowling with two left-arm quicks it was all about the Mitches
April 19, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Smart Stats - Behrendorff the standout performer in Australia win
Aaron Finch got the man of the match award, but his contribution to the win was lower than that of Australia's new-ball duo
April 20, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Finch combines forces with Behrendorff and Starc to put Australia in semi-finals
England's plans of qualifying for the final four hang in the balance after a second successive loss, this one by 64 runs
April 20, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Finch combines forces with Behrendorff and Starc to put Australia in semi-finals
England's plans of qualifying for the final four hang in the balance after a second successive loss, this one by 64 runs
April 13, 2024
Australia had 'bitter taste' after fading in previous Ashes - Mott
The Australia coach has said the way the team faded in the 2017-18 series provided motivation to bring more ruthlessness to their game
April 17, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup 2019, Lord's
The magic World Cup-winning DNA - Australia have it, England don't
Australia have lost ten of their 11 previous ODIs against England, but none of them were at the World Cup
April 20, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Jonny Bairstow and David Warner set to put IPL bromance behind them
They were lighting up stadiums in India as opening partners three months ago. All that will be forgotten on Tuesday when England meet Australia at Lord's
April 19, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup 2019, Lord's
'They can do what they want' - Morgan won't do a Kohli if fans heckle Smith, Warner
It will take time for the Australian duo to be accepted back into the cricket community, says the England captain
April 13, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Ashes can wait as England, Australia gear up for mega World Cup clash
The question is whether Australia now have a team that will match-up effectively against an England team who, for all their former success, need to keep it together in the here and now
April 12, 2024
Australia A tour of England 2019
Wade's record-breaking 155 gives Australia A victory
Playing as a specialist batsman, he smashed the second fastest List A century; Andrew Tye picked up six wickets
April 15, 2024
Australia v England, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Dobell: Jofra Archer key to England becoming a stronger, better-balanced side
England v Australia looks set to be a quality encounter with plenty of context - exactly what the World Cup should be about
April 17, 2024
World Cup 2019
Jason Roy to have further scan on torn hamstring
England camp coy on severity of opener's injury but hopeful he can return against India on June 30
April 13, 2024
Australia v England, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Langer backs Australia's under-fire batting gameplans
There have been question marks over how the team has been too slow to start and aren't always explosive at the end, but the head coach is having none of it
April 14, 2024
County cricket catch-up: Labuschagne prods the selectors
With the Australia A tour of England having begun here's a quick look at the form of the Australians who are plying their trade in county cricket
April 17, 2024
Stoinis feared injury would end his World Cup
While recovering from his side strain, the allrounder put in extra work on his batting with Ricky Ponting
April 17, 2024
Australia v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge
New David Warner, same old wheelhouse
He's not quite been himself since returning from his ban, and he's been weirdly subdued in the Powerplay. But he's still the same player deep down
April 14, 2024
Australia v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Nottingham
Warner's rapid 166 trumps Mushfiqur's fighting 102*
More than 700 runs were scored at Trent Bridge as Australia took another big step towards the semi-finals
April 12, 2024
Australia v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Nottingham
Stats - Warner clobbers his sixth 150-plus score
Stats highlights from Trent Bridge, where the defending champions piled on the runs against Bangladesh
April 19, 2024
Women's Ashes
Nicole Bolton relieved after bouncing back from first-baller ahead of Ashes
Bolton took a break from the game midway through last season's WBBL but returned to the fold when the squad for the Ashes tour was announced
April 15, 2024
Australia v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Nottingham
Australia's World Cup of gambles
Their planning in the lead-up to the tournament has been poor and as a result they have a line-up full of top-order batsmen and not enough bowling cover
April 18, 2024
Australia v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Nottingham
Bangladesh's chance to spur World Cup magic
A possible return for Stoinis could give Australia the balance as they look to surge closer to the semi-finals
April 11, 2024
Olympian Ginn to challenge fast bowler management
With his background in rowing, one of the new high performance heads at Cricket Australia may look to do things differently says his Tasmania boss
April 14, 2024
Marcus Stoinis on course for recall as Australia brace for Bangladesh threat
Allrounder on the mend after side strain as Langer prepares for side on the rise, thanks to Shakib Al Hasan's exploits
April 18, 2024
Australia women's news
'Australia are not losing a game' - Alyssa Healy on women's Ashes
Australia's wicketkeeper channels Glenn McGrath ahead of the women's Ashes starting next month
April 18, 2024
World Cup 2019
'Australia still trying to find best XI' - Brad Haddin
Australia's assistant coach also talks of Maxwell's batting position and the Khawaja conundrum
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
Steven Smith praises Virat Kohli but is happy to brush off the boos
He said the India captain's gesture to silence spectators' heckling was "lovely", but he is more focused on scoring the runs Australia need from him
April 20, 2024
Ginn, Oliver to take on Pat Howard's former Cricket Australia role
Triple Olympic gold medal-winning rower Drew Ginn has taken on one of the newly created positions at Cricket Australia
April 16, 2024
World Cup 2019
Maxwell's bowling helps Australia make their balancing act work
The allrounder chipped in handily with the bat, but it was his ten overs that most aided Aaron Finch against Sri Lanka to leave Australia sitting at the top of the table
April 14, 2024
Aaron Finch's statement century gives sense of a corner turned
After his chronic form dip in the Australian summer, captain is back to form ... with the bat if not the coin
April 09, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Aaron Finch and Mitchell Starc headline big Australia win
The opener scored his second World Cup hundred to set base for an imposing total, and the left-arm quick blew Sri Lanka away after they had threatened to make a game of it
April 09, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Too soft or too hard so far, how good will the perfect Australia be?
Disappointed with the collapse against Pakistan, Aaron Finch hopes Australian batsmen learn from their mistakes, make better decisions
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
Australia to wait until Bangladesh clash to decide Marcus Stoinis' World Cup future
The allrounder, who is recovering from a side strain, will miss Saturday's match against Sri Lanka
April 19, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Stalled Sri Lanka must stand up to Australia's might
Rain has followed the Sri Lankans around the World Cup but the forecast is better in London, where the main challenge will be their batting
April 17, 2024
Warner's hundred another stage of the homecoming
His hundred against Pakistan was recognition that his singular match-winning skills remain very much intact
April 14, 2024
Australia news
Hazlewood learns lessons from past Ashes disappointment
The pace bowler was dropped before the end of the last series in England but now feels better equipped to make the most of the Duke ball
April 18, 2024
World Cup 2019
How Kane Richardson learned to stop worrying and love the game
According to Justin Langer, Richardson epitomises Australia's transformation after a dismal 2018
April 19, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Taunton
Thought I might never score hundred for Australia again, admits Warner
Batsman credits wife Candice for helping him 'get out of bed' on long road back from ball-tampering ban
April 18, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Taunton
David Warner finds old mindset to flick switch for Australia
This was a difficult innings in testing conditions but there was a familiar assertiveness in David Warner's footwork
April 18, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, World Cup, Superstats
Pat Cummins the enforcer, and Asif Ali's costly miss
Why Pat Cummins was the biggest contributor to Australia's win, and how much Asif Ali's drop cost Pakistan
April 19, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Taunton
Missing scorer leads to last-minute call up for Australia-Pakistan match
James Emmerson deputises after official match scorer fails to show up for World Cup game
April 10, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Taunton
David Warner hundred enough for Australia as Pakistan comeback falls short
Mohammad Amir five-for and heroics from the tail not enough as Australia hold on for 41-run win
April 10, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Taunton
Live Report - Australia v Pakistan
ESPNcricinfo's Live Report for Australia's game against Pakistan in Taunton
April 10, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Taunton
Warner needs 'a little mindset change' to go from slow to spectacular
Why can't the opener replicate his IPL form at the World Cup? Trickier pitches and better bowling attacks, says Aaron Finch
April 14, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Taunton
Australia's balance in question against Pakistan threat
A few months ago Pakistan were beaten 5-0 by their next World Cup opponents but they have already shown that recent form can go out of the window if things click
April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019
Marcus Stoinis out of Pakistan game with side strain, Mitchell Marsh flown in as cover
Final decision on Stoinis' future in the tournament will be made before Australia's game against Sri Lanka on Saturday
April 13, 2024
Australia news
Trying to avoid the World Cup as much as I can - Josh Hazlewood
Disappointed with his omission, Josh Hazlewood has been avoiding World Cup coverage back home - a task that will be much harder when he lands in England with Australia A later this week
April 13, 2024
World Cup 2019
'Confident in our game plan, open to shuffling batting order' - Langer
Langer concedes that Australia haven't played their perfect game yet but believes that they will get better and better as the tournament progresses
April 13, 2024
Faith Thomas and Mike Whitney handed Queen's Birthday Honours
Both have been handed the Order of Australia, Thomas for services to cricket and to the Indigenous community and Whitney for services to cricket and the broadcast media
April 14, 2024
Australia v India, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Are Australia dynamic enough with their batting order?
One defeat does not mean it's time to panic, but it does raise the question of how flexible Australia's methods are while batting
April 14, 2024
Australia v India, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Virat Kohli tells India fans not to boo Steven Smith
India captain makes intervention from the middle after "Cheater!" chants directed at Steven Smith
April 11, 2024
Australia v India, World Cup 2019, The Oval
'Not getting wickets early on was key' - Aaron Finch
Australia captain praises Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma for "swallowing their pride" against new ball
April 20, 2024
Australia v India, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Dhawan 117 and Bhuvneshwar's three-for secure India's victory
Australia's bowlers conceded their highest total in World Cup cricket and their batsmen were unable to bail them out
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, World Cup, stats
Australia leak runs, and Rohit-Dhawan topple Greenidge-Haynes
In putting together their 16th century stand, they did something that has been done only twice in World Cups against Australia
April 17, 2024
World Cup 2019
Mitchell Starc - chained to his yorker, and liberated by it
The yorker is the delivery that makes him - nothing else comes close
April 15, 2024
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Tactics Board: How India can beat Australia
No two teams have met more often at World Cups, but the results have been one-sided in Australia's favour. Is there a way for Virat Kohli's men to change that?
April 12, 2024
Australia v India , World Cup 2019, The Oval
Big contenders on show as India look to halt Australia's charge
It was against India in Ranchi three months ago that Australia found some confidence that has since translated into a ten-match winning streak, including two of two in the World Cup so far, but India will be a different kettle of fish at the World Cup
April 18, 2024
World Cup 2019
Australia net bowler in hospital after hit to the head
The medium-pacer, Jai Kishan, was bowling to David Warner and was struck by a shot that came back at him before he could react
April 19, 2024
World Cup 2019
Ponting concerned by Australia's short-ball troubles
"It's pretty fair to say some of the boys are a bit disappointed with their batting at the top," he said about their batting against West Indies
April 09, 2024
The story behind Coulter-Nile's World Cup batting record
The allrounder has hinted at his batting potential without really delivering until he faced West Indies at Trent Bridge - and his success goes back to a wet day two years ago
April 19, 2024
Mitchell Starc excited that Australia can get 'a lot better' after scrappy win
Five-wicket haul secures second win in a row but fast bowler thanks Coulter-Nile for saving the team with the bat
April 17, 2024
Mitchell Starc strips away the resistance as Australia revive their fear factor
It wasn't pretty but it was mightily impressive, and from the brink of certain defeat Australia have sent a World Cup warning
April 19, 2024
Australia face down their Trent Bridge demons as Nathan Coulter-Nile leads stirring revival
Torrid beginning against new ball gives way to smart batting and savvy bowling in tightly fought contest
April 17, 2024
Australia v West Indies, Nottingham
West Indies' fury at 'dodgy' decisions as Australia get rub of the green
The openers was given out lbw on umpire's call, but the ball before that, Mitchell Starc had over-stepped - an error the umpire didn't spot
April 20, 2024
Australia v West Indies, ICC World Cup, Nottingham
Live Report - Australia v West Indies
All the latest updates and talking points from the game, dissected by our correspondents and writers
April 10, 2024
Australia v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge
Finch backs introduction of concussion substitutes in international cricket
"It's all about the safety of the player, and at the end of the day, the game of cricket isn't as important as someone's health"
April 12, 2024
Australia v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge
Australia bank on tighter game to counter West Indies threat
Where Jason Holder's team are counting on its aggression, Australia are hoping to induce errors by creating pressure with their bowling and fielding
April 13, 2024
ICC World Cup 2019
Aaron Finch and Australia brace for short-ball treatment from West Indies
Although Australia won a warm-up game between the teams last month, the Australia captain remains wary of the 'aggressiveness' that West Indies bring to their game
April 11, 2024
Australia women's news
Tayla Vlaeminck's raw pace set to be unleashed in women's Ashes
Exciting 20-year-old Australia fast bowler has overcome serious injury to be part of the 14-strong squad for the tour of the UK
April 19, 2024
Fast machines of Australia and West Indies promise to shake us all game long
Carlos Brathwaite says while short-pitched bowling is a 'preferred tactic' there's more to it
April 16, 2024
Australia news
Joe Burns diagnosed with 'fatigue disorder'
Burns ended his stint with Lancashire in county cricket after one match last month and it has been revealed he was suffering extended symptoms of fatigue and burn out
April 20, 2024
Australia news
Queensland Cricket chief resigns in third year of tenure
Max Walters has become the third state chief in a little more 12 months to resign, due to internal squabbles over club cricket in the state
April 18, 2024
World Cup 2019
Adaptability may be key in unpredictable World Cup - Kane Williamson
The New Zealand captain expects a diversity of conditions through the tournament, and says 'there won't be one way to play'
April 16, 2024
Afghanistan v Australia, World Cup 2019, Bristol
Boos follow Warner, but determination shines through
The reminders of sandpaper and everything that happened will continue to follow David Warner but his response remains one thing: runs
April 19, 2024
Afghanistan v Australia, World Cup 2019, Bristol
Afghanistan's team of No. 8s behind the eight ball in this World Cup
While they have a number of potentially dangerous hitters, the worry is Afghanistan won't consistently put up competitive totals
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan v Australia, World Cup 2019, Bristol
World Cup trending: Bouncers to the fore as bowlers hunt wickets
With short, straight boundaries to defend in England and wickets more important than economy, expect teams to keep banging the ball in
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan v Australia, World Cup 2019, Bristol
Nerves getting back into the camp - David Warner
Warner, who was declared the Man of the Match, was tentative at the start of his innings before growing more assured
April 17, 2024
Afghanistan v Australia, World Cup 2019, Bristol
David Warner marks international return with match-winning 89*
Australia beat Afghanistan by seven wickets after sterling performance by their bowlers followed by half-centuries by the openers
April 10, 2024
Afghanistan v Australia, World Cup 2019, Bristol
Live Report - Afghanistan v Australia
ESPNcricinfo's live updates and analysis of Afghanistan v Australia at the World Cup
April 18, 2024
Australia news
Ashes opener locked in for Gabba, but no India guarantee
The ground will undergo extensive improvement works after gaining Government funding which aim to be completed for the Men's T20 World Cup in 2020
April 14, 2024
Afghanistan v Australia, World Cup 2019,
Australia come to the World Cup singing and dancing
Is it all coming together at just the right time? Justin Langer and Ricky Ponting are impressed with the belief in this group, so they must be on to something. Right?
April 20, 2024
Afghanistan v Australia, World Cup 2019,
You talk, Steven Smith bats
There has been no shortage of words written and spoken about Steven Smith's comeback, but the man himself cares only about batting
April 19, 2024
Afghanistan v Australia, World Cup 2019, Bristol
Warner fit to play as Australia brace for early spin test
The spin of Rashid Khan and a serviceable bevy of seam and swing operatives present the opportunity for Afghanistan to trip up Finch's men early
April 09, 2024
Justin Langer makes one last plea for fans not to heckle Steve Smith and David Warner
'The are human beings. They made a mistake. They have paid the price for it' - Langer
April 17, 2024
Australia news Ashes squad
Tim Paine saying 'prayers' for a fully fit James Pattinson for Ashes
Pattinson also met with Australia coach Justin Langer in Southampton last week to map out a plan over the coming months, which is likely to include more four-day games
April 19, 2024
World Cup 2019
World Cup 2019 opening party - live
Get in the World Cup mood with updates from the tournament opening party on the Mall
April 18, 2024
Australia news
Gavin Robertson battling aggressive brain cancer
The former offspinner has undergone surgery to remove a brain tumour and is now set to begin an intensive course of chemo and radiation therapy
April 19, 2024
World Cup 2019
Three questions Australia still need to answer
Australia's warm-up in England brought three victories, but now Justin Langer has to finally nail down his starting XI for the opening game of the World Cup
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
Usman Khawaja stakes claim despite injury scare in World Cup warm-up
Batsman returns to make 89 against Sri Lanka after hobbling from the field when he was struck on the knee while fielding
April 16, 2024
World Cup 2019
Usman Khawaja injury worries Australia ahead of World Cup opener
The batsman hobbled off the field after being struck on the left kneecap while trying to make a diving stop during the warm-up match against Sri Lanka
April 19, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, World Cup warm-up, Southampton
Usman Khawaja's 89 allays injury fears as Australia win
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April 19, 2024
World Cup 2019
England are 'favourites' for the World Cup - Glenn McGrath
McGrath is impressed by the way the World Cup hosts have gone about scoring runs in ODIs recently, and believes India and Australia are the other contenders for the Cup
April 12, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup 2019 warm-up
Crowd abuse is 'water off a duck's back' as Steven Smith arrives in England with a hundred
Century sends message of ominous form as hosts are given reminder of Australian's qualities in opening warm-up
April 08, 2024
Mark Wood to undergo 'precautionary scan' as England endure more injury scares
Brace of injury worries for two fastest bowlers, as England concerns mount in lead-up to World Cup
April 13, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup 2019, warm-up, Southampton
Smith, Warner and bowlers stall England
Catch all the action, analysis, numbers, tweets, banter and more from the England v Australia warm-up match
April 18, 2024
World Cup 2019
Barmy Army songs? Heckling from the crowd? All welcome, says Brad Haddin
Australia's fielding coach said he will be disappointed if the England fans weren't involved in the game
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
'Very tough event for corruptors to come near' - ICC ACU chief
Alex Marshall says he has written to known unscrupulous elements on ACU's radar and warned them they are "not invited" to the World Cup
April 15, 2024
Australia news
Michael Slater retains World Cup commentary role after flight altercation
ESPNcricinfo understands he was spoken to by host broadcasters and reminded of the behavioural standards all commentators must uphold
April 19, 2024
World Cup 2019
Who will win the World Cup? The captains have their say
Is it England? Or India? Or Australia? Or is there a dark horse lurking?
April 10, 2024
Australia news
Spin to define Australia's World Cup - Ricky Ponting
The former Australia captain believes the team is in a better space now than they were 12-18 months ago
April 14, 2024
Australians v West Indians, 2019 World Cup warm-ups
Smith hits top gear as Australians warm-up with victory
Australian batsman retires hurt, goes for precautionary scans on his jaw
April 18, 2024
Big Bash League news
David Hussey replaces Stephen Fleming as Melbourne Stars coach
Hussey won the duel with the ex-Victoria coach David Saker for the role to replace the outgoing Fleming
April 19, 2024
World Cup 2019
Glenn Maxwell keen to control with the ball and finish with the bat
The allrounder is pretty clear about what his roles will be in the Australian XI going into the World Cup
April 14, 2024
Australia news Mitchell Starc gearing up for the World Cup
Rejuvenated Starc swings into World Cup defence
The Player of the Tournament in the 2015 World Cup hopes to rediscover his best after recovering from yet another injury
April 18, 2024
World Cup 2019
Moeen hopes fans don't get personal with Smith and Warner
The England allrounder says the two who are returning to national duty after their ball-tampering bans are "really good people deep down"
April 13, 2024
World Cup 2019
Adam Zampa keen to continue dual spin threat with Nathan Lyon
Despite Australia's battery of quicks, the legspinner believes the two slower bowlers can play a vital role together in the World Cup
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
Smith, Warner ready to 'face the fire' on Australia comebacks - Langer
Australia coach delighted to have Steven Smith and David Warner back ahead of World Cup and Ashes in England
April 15, 2024
County news
Billy Stanlake to join Derbyshire for Vitality Blast
Giant quick signs after fellow Australia international Kane Richardson pulled out of planned T20 stint with Derbyshire
April 17, 2024
Cameron White signs BBL deal with the Adelaide Strikers for the 2019-20 season
White signs BBL deal with Adelaide Strikers
Veteran batsman switches teams after not being offered a new deal with reigning champions Melbourne Renegades
April 14, 2024
Big Bash League
AB de Villiers saga exposes whiff of BBL panic
The hope that the South African would bring some mega-star quality to the BBL have been dashed and raised further questions about the direction the tournament is heading
April 15, 2024
World Cup 2019
Finch ponders tactics to counter World Cup run-fests
The Australia captain may keep Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins with overs in reserve to quell run-scoring in the middle of the innings
April 13, 2024
Australia news
AB de Villiers pulls back from BBL interest
The batsman's decision to stay away will b a significant blow to Cricket Australia's search for marquee names in the tournament
April 13, 2024
New Zealand XI in Australia 2019
Aaron Finch backs experience of past winners for World Cup campaign
Finch addressed the media after their third and final warm-up game against New Zealand in Brisbane, and also praised Steven Smith's successful return into the Australian set-up
April 14, 2024
Australia XI v New Zealand XI, 3rd unofficial ODI, Brisbane
Steven Smith 91*, Glenn Maxwell 70 deliver Australia XI victory
Pat Cummins picked four wickets to reinforce his standing as the in-form bowler in Australia's attack
April 19, 2024
World Cup 2019
Langer 'slept better' after Smith's show of form
Smith struck an unbeaten 89 in the second match against a New Zealand XI as he continues to prepare for his international return at the World Cup
April 13, 2024
Cameron White faces end of first-class career after Victoria release
He has also been cut by Melbourne Renegades although could continue his BBL career with other teams showing interest
April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019
From 1999 on VHS to Kane Richardson earning his World Cup 'dream'
Only a few months ago Kane Richardson had stopped thinking about his World Cup chances, but a combination of BBL success and misfortune to his namesake has opened the door
April 14, 2024
How busy are Australia's cricketers?
A look at who has played the most days for Australia under current central contract period and how that compares with players worldwide
April 18, 2024
Seam to the fore as ECB orders favoured batch of Dukes balls for the Ashes
Concerns over batsman-friendly specification for 2019 leads ECB to revert to 2017-18 batch
April 20, 2024
Australia news
Starc's surge of pace on return sparks Australian hopes
In his first bowl in three months, albeit in brief spells, Mitchell Starc was pushing the speed gun needles and awing his team-mates and the opposition
April 13, 2024
Australian XI v New Zealand XI, warm-up game, Brisbane
Young 130 underlines NZ XI's comfortable win; Smith's confident 89* in vain
Although the visitors chased down the target with seven wickets to spare, Mitchell Starc's return to action provided some good news for Australia
April 17, 2024
World Cup 2019
Jhye Richardson out of World Cup, Kane called up
The pace bowler has not recovered from a dislocated shoulder in time for the tournament with Kane Richardson take his place
April 18, 2024
Australia news
Labuschagne sparkles while Burns returns home
A look at how the Australians have fared in the county circuit as the 'A' tour and the Ashes edge closer
April 15, 2024
World Cup preparation
How are Australia's quicks shaping up for the World Cup?
The biggest question mark surrounds Jhye Richardson's injury but Pat Cummins continues to look in fine form and Nathan Coulter-Nile offers an all-round option
April 14, 2024
Australia news
Player power helps 'fortress' Gabba regain opening Test but challenges remain
Brisbane will again host the first Test of the Australian summer, but the ground will need to pull good crowds and have further investment to be assured of that position in the future
April 19, 2024
Australia news
Aussies overseas: Ferguson fires in a lean week for Australians
The latest round-up of how the Australians are performing in the IPL and county cricket as the World Cup and Australia A tours edge closer
April 18, 2024
Australia news
Big Bash to take over Australia Day from national team
The BBL is expected to take centre stage on January 26 in a season where five internationals tour alongside the hosting of the Women's T20 World Cup
April 13, 2024
Australia XI v New Zealand XI, Brisbane, warm-up game
Australians' one-wicket win over NZ XI marks Smith, Warner's return in yellow
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April 11, 2024
Australia XI v New Zealand XI, Brisbane
David Warner down to bat No. 3 on Australia return
The matches against a New Zealand XI offer the chance for Australia to try various combinations but Warner may not walk back into opening at the World Cup
April 10, 2024
Australia news
Bowling success an unexpected boost for Glenn Maxwell
With spin set to play a key role at the World Cup, Maxwell could have a vital part to play in providing Australia the balance they want
April 14, 2024
Australia news
CA-BCCI dispute shunts New Zealand's tour to late March
Not since a Test series against Pakistan in late March 1979 have Australia hosted bilateral games so late in their season
April 10, 2024
Australia news
Langer's biggest lesson: 'You don't mess with the Barmy Army'
With Steven Smith and David Warner expected to gain much attention from England supporters, Australia's coach has passed on some words of advice
April 19, 2024
Australia news
Smith, Warner need to develop humility - Langer
Australia's coach said that the team will use the experience of Smith and Warner at the World Cup as they return to the international stage
April 14, 2024
World Cup build-up
Australia's top three, Smith's fielding, Nicholls' new role: Brisbane talking points
A full-strength Australia ramp up World Cup preparations next week against a shadow New Zealand team with fringe players looking to impress
April 10, 2024
Australia news
'It's all rosy' for Australia as Warner, Smith rejoin
No evidence of any bad blood as duo arrives in Brisbane for Australia's pre-World Cup training camp
April 19, 2024
Australia news
Aaron Finch feared for World Cup spot amid 'huge anxiety' over form
Finch feared his authority as captain could be eroded by his poor form but was grateful for the support he had during the lean run which ended with a prolific series against Pakistan
April 20, 2024
Australia news
'Never, ever condoned any sort of cheating' - David Saker
The former Australia assistant coach is ready to relaunch his career after a bit of time away following Justin Langer's appointment as the head coach
April 18, 2024
Australia news
Turner set for further shoulder surgery to boost Australia chances
The Australian batsman has been struggling in the field and unable to bowl since late last year and will have another operation in July
April 14, 2024
Aussies overseas
Aussies overseas: Warner's world in the IPL, Siddle sizzles in the UK
The latest round-up of how the Australians are performing in the IPL and county cricket as the World Cup and Australia A tours edge closer
April 15, 2024
Australia news
Cricket Australia fears USD 1 million loss if India tour is not rescheduled
However, top BCCI officials maintain that schedules can't be changed, with India having already signed off on the ICC's FTP schedule with other member boards
April 18, 2024
IPL women's exhibition matches
Perry, Lanning, Healy miss IPL payday
Cricket Australia informed the players that the BCCI would not reverse its decision to omit the trio from the exhibition matches scheduled for next month
April 19, 2024
Big Bash news
Shane Watson ends Australian career with BBL retirement
The allrounder has played his last Big Bash match having decided to spend more time with his family but will remain available for overseas teams
April 15, 2024
Women's T20 Challenge
BCCI-CA conflict leaves female stars in limbo
Australia's women players have been caught in the middle of a tussle between the two boards stemming from tensions over scheduling
April 13, 2024
Women's T20 Challenge
No Australian players in Women's T20 Challenge
While stars from England, New Zealand and West Indies feature in this year's tournament, the likes of Meg Lanning and Ellyse Perry will miss it
April 17, 2024
IPL 2019
'Massive boost' - Stoinis excited about Australia's World Cup chances after Smith-Warner return
The allrounder believes batting in the middle-order in high-pressure games in the IPL is ideal preparation for a similar role at the World Cup
April 17, 2024
Aussies Overseas: Smith times his run, Pattinson knocks over Maxwell
The latest round-up of how the Australians are performing in the IPL and county cricket as the World Cup and Australia A tours edge closer
April 18, 2024
Australia news
Alyssa Healy 'realistic' about current gender pay gap in cricket
Although Healy understands the situation she has "no doubt" the women's game will continue to close the pay difference
April 14, 2024
New Zealand news
New Zealand allrounder Hayley Jensen marries Australia's Nicola Hancock
The two became the third pair of active women cricketers to walk down the aisle in the last three years
April 13, 2024
Australia news
Mitchell Marsh's rise and fall, now what next?
Selection in the Australia A squads offers the allrounder hope he can force his way back after losing his CA central contract
April 15, 2024
Australia news
Aussies overseas: Maxwell's career-best haul, Warner keeps on rolling
The latest round-up of how the Australians are performing in the IPL and county cricket as the World Cup and A squads are named
April 10, 2024
Australia news
Finch locks himself in to open, but with who remains unanswered
Australia face a selection headache at the World Cup with Usman Khawaja and David Warner vying to partner the captain at the top of the order.
April 17, 2024
Australia news
The winners and losers from Australia's big day
Good news for some meant bad news for others as Australia laid down their plans for the World Cup, Ashes and beyond
April 14, 2024
Australia news
Pattinson, Warner, Smith handed central contracts; Mitchell Marsh dropped
Steven Smith and David Warner are back in CA's 20-man list for the next year after completing their one-year bans
April 14, 2024
Australia news
James Pattinson and Matthew Wade named in strong Australia A squads
The four-day leg of the Australia A tour of England will be a final play-off for places in the Ashes squad
April 20, 2024
World Cup 2019
Smith and Warner make World Cup return; Handscomb and Hazlewood out
Hazlewood's back injury has meant the selectors won't risk him for the World Cup while Handscomb is the unlucky batsman in the logjam for places
April 08, 2024
Australia news
'Sometimes thought I might never get back' - James Pattinson puts injuries behind him, targets Ashes
Australia quick fit and firing for spell with Nottinghamshire as he seeks route back into Test side
April 12, 2024
Australia news
Australia prepare to show their World Cup hand
The CA central contracts for 2019-2020 and the Australia A sides to tour England will also be named on Monday
April 14, 2024
Australia news
Pattinson could be a two-Test Ashes matchwinner - McDonald
The Victoria coach said the quick will need to be handled carefully to avoid recurrence of injury and the selectors should pick their moments to unleash him
April 14, 2024
Australia news
Ball-tampering investigation a whitewash - Wisden editor
The editor of the Wisden Almanack has said that Australia had got to a stage where they believed they were above the law
April 19, 2024
'Australia know how to win World Cups' - Jason Gillespie
Former fast bowler believes the reigning champions can be dark horses in England in 2019
April 19, 2024
Australia news
Mitchell Starc initiates legal action over IPL insurance payout
The fast bowler took out a specialist insurance for his IPL 2018 deal but then missed the tournament because of an injury
April 14, 2024
Australia news
India the key to more women's Tests - Meg Lanning
The Australia captain is keen for the format to expand beyond the single Ashes Test that is currently played every two years
April 14, 2024
Australians in IPL and county cricket
Aussies overseas: Warner and Smith find form, Renshaw misses out
An enormous number of Australians are playing in overseas competitions in the lead up to the World Cup and Ashes tours. Here is how they are faring so far.
April 17, 2024
County news
Steven Smith endorses Cameron Bancroft as 'good choice' for Durham captain
The former Australia captain believes Bancroft 'has shown great character' in coming back from his ball-tampering ban
April 14, 2024
Australia news
Georgia Wareham handed first full Cricket Australia contract
Wareham has been rewarded for an excellent first season in international cricket as she replaces fellow legspinner Amanda Jade-Wellington on the list
April 10, 2024
Delhi v Sunrisers, IPL 2019, Delhi
Tom Moody on David Warner: 'He has come back with a lot to prove'
Sunrisers Hyderabad coach says the opener, who is returning from his ball-tampering ban, had spent time preparing "mentally more than technically" for his return
April 18, 2024
Bairstow-Warner bromance like Ronaldo-Rooney - Eoin Morgan
Shared IPL experience has helped Ashes rivals put aside past differences, says England ODI captain
April 18, 2024
World Cup 2019
Decision time - how are World Cup squads stacking up?
Injury concerns, big calls, wildcard selections. World Cup squads need to be named by April 23 so here's a rundown of how the teams stand.
April 16, 2024
County cricket
Marnus Labuschagne pens Glamorgan deal ahead of Ashes push
He has been signed as cover for Shaun Marsh who is expected to be part of the World Cup squad but that is not yet certain
April 15, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, 5th ODI, Dubai
Haris Sohail's ton in vain as Australia complete clean sweep
Australia also made one change with Jason Behrendorff replacing Nathan Coulter-Nile
April 10, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 5th ODI, Dubai
Glenn Maxwell 'can be Virat Kohli' - Justin Langer
Training with focus and purpose has helped the allrounder achieve consistency of late, says the Australia coach
April 19, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 5th ODI, Dubai
Can Australia sign off Asian leg with whitewash?
Can an improved Pakistan showing in the fourth game galvanise them sufficiently to stave off another whitewash?
April 17, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 4th ODI, Dubai
'It'd be great for this group to win 5-0' - Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell is proud of his team for finding ways in foreign conditions to make it 4-0 against Pakistan, but he wants just a little more from them
April 14, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 4th ODI, Dubai
Australia muscle to six-run victory despite Mohammad Rizwan and Abid Ali brilliance
Meanwhile, Australia make two changes in their fast bowling department
April 09, 2024
Victoria v New South Wales, Sheffield Shield 2019, final, Melbourne, 2nd day
Siddle sends out Ashes reminder with five-for on grey day
Claiming his first five-for in Australia since 2015, Peter Siddle also stated a case for his bowling partner James Pattinson's inclusion
April 14, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 4th ODI, Dubai
Shoaib Malik out injured, one more chance for fringe players to impress
With the series already wrapped up, both Australia and Pakistan will view the remaining two games at the Dubai International Stadium as World Cup primers.
April 19, 2024
Australia news
CA chief calls for evidence of pre-Newlands tampering
Kevin Roberts conceded that further revelations about the scandal 12 months ago would be damaging to the game
April 14, 2024
Australia news
Richardson's World Cup hopes alive with serious injury ruled out
Scans have shown there is no bone damage or fracture and Australia are 'hopeful' he won't require surgery
April 18, 2024
County news
Cameron Bancroft 'a no-brainer' as Durham captain, says stand-in Alex Lees
Stand-in skipper supports decision to appoint Australian in wake of nine-month ban for ball-tampering
April 18, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 3rd ODI, Abu Dhabi
Maxwell and Cummins the difference as Australia take series
Pakistan bring in Usman Shinwari and Junaid Khan as they bid to keep the series alive
April 14, 2024
Australia news
Former Australia spinner Bruce Yardley dies aged 71
The former cricketer, commentator and coach lost a prolonged battle with cancer. He reached his peak in 1981-82, being named International Cricket of the Year
April 19, 2024
Australia news
Key Newlands scandal questions unanswered - Mark Taylor
The investigation commissioned by the CA Board was limited in scope to the Cape Town Test match specifically
April 18, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 3rd ODI, Abu Dhabi
Problems galore for Pakistan as Australia eye series win
Following a meek performance in Sharjah, the onus is on Shoaib Malik and his men to stave off a series loss in Abu Dhabi
April 17, 2024
Australia news
Griffith, Cooley named Australia bowling coaches for World Cup, Ashes
While Griffith has previously worked alongside Langer in the BBL, Cooley is currently working with the ODI team support staff on the UAE tour
April 17, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Sharjah
Jhye Richardson's World Cup hopes in doubt with dislocated shoulder
With the World Cup two months away, Richardson sent a significant injury scare through the Australia camp
April 19, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Sharjah
Aaron Finch's career-best 153 not out keeps Australia rolling
The 18-year-old pace bowler replaced Mohammad Amir in the Pakistan XI, even as Australia fielded an unchanged side
April 10, 2024
Sheffield Shield 2019
Sean Abbott's 7 for 45 vaults NSW into Sheffield Shield final
The fast bowler took four of the first five wickets to reduce Tasmania to 5 for 23 and more or less put the result beyond doubt inside 10 overs
April 14, 2024
Sheffield Shield 2018-19
Dean, Harris lead Victoria into Sheffield Shield final
Victoria's captain Travis Dean made his first half-century since December as the visitors rumbled over South Australia at Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide
April 18, 2024
Australia news
The crisis that shook Australian cricket - Newlands ball-tampering, a year on
There are signs of recovery on and off the pitch from the scandal that rocked the game, but there remain unanswered questions
April 18, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 2nd ODI, Sharjah
Finch's Australia keep defying expectations as World Cup nears
Pakistan, meanwhile, are experimenting with their squad and while that is necessary their performance in Sharjah on Friday was rather listless
April 13, 2024
IPL 2019
Williamson to lead Sunrisers despite Warner's availability
India fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been named the franchise's vice-captain
April 09, 2024
County news
James Pattinson returns to Nottinghamshire for Ashes push
Pattinson is in line to play seven County Championship matches and the full Royal London Cup campaign
April 14, 2024
Australia news
'Nervous' Steven Smith, David Warner want to fit in - Aaron Finch
The Australia one-day captain is determined that the team shouldn't be distracted in any way by the return of the banned pair
April 19, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st ODI, Sharjah
Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh the heroes as Australia take 1-0 lead
Umar Akmal was a notable inclusion after spending over two years out of the side
April 12, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali
Dhawan puts doubts to rest with signature century
Questions were raised about his lean patch, and he answered them in his trademark style, with a career-best 115-ball 143
April 10, 2024
County news
Cameron Bancroft to captain Durham on comeback from ban
Durham coach says Bancroft showed 'mental toughness, skill and attitude to excel' upon return to first-class cricket
April 18, 2024
Sheffield Shield 2018-19
Will Pucovski's 82 gives Victoria the upper hand
Pucovski, who has faced his own struggles for runs since he was picked in the Australian Test squad against Sri Lanka, played patiently to keep the visitors in the middle throughout the day
April 11, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st ODI, Sharjah
Shoaib Malik's captaincy in focus as Pakistan seek ODI turnaround
Australia are coming off an unexpected triumph against India, but will be without the ill Glenn Maxwell for the first ODI
April 19, 2024
Pakistan v Australia
Adam Zampa rebuilding confidence as Australia turn to spin
Although the legspinner has become Australia's No. 1 option in the one-day side he is taking nothing for granted ahead of the World Cup
April 18, 2024
The Ashes 2019
England, Australia could adopt shirt names and numbers for Ashes
Edgbaston Test could be the first to feature innovation after 142 years of rivalry
April 18, 2024
Australia news
Ricky Ponting sees room for Usman Khawaja in World Cup XI
The returning David Warner should open, and Steven Smith can move down to No. 4 or No. 5, says the former Australia captain
April 19, 2024
Sheffield Shield
Sheffield Shield final bid helps Bancroft press Ashes claims
The three rounds of the Shield season since resumption after the Big Bash League have tossed up some thought-provoking numbers
April 20, 2024
Cricket Australia XI v Indians, One-off warm-up, Day 2, Sydney
Four half-centuries, but KL Rahul remains a conundrum
The opener was out to a loose shot for 3, on a day when Shaw, Pujara, Kohli, Vihari and Rahane all made fifties
April 08, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra, Day 2
Princely Kurtis Patterson adds steel to his elegance
In the eight years since his first-class ton on debut, Patterson has always looked bound for the Test team. But he first needed to learn how to get the best out of himself and his game
April 19, 2024
India v Australia, 5th ODI, New Delhi
0-2 to 3-2 - Australia script a comeback to remember
Pat Cummins and Usman Khawaja top the charts at the end of Australia's memorable series win
April 09, 2024
India v Australia, 5th ODI, New Delhi
From 0-2 down, Khawaja, Zampa, Cummins and Handscomb stun India
Kohli says "India close to playing their ideal World Cup XI" as they leave out Chahal for Jadeja's allround abilities
April 12, 2024
India v Australia, 5th ODI, Delhi
A series decider and a marker flag for teams
The match in Delhi takes on significance in indicating where India and Australia are in their in terms of their bid to lift the World Cup trophy
April 17, 2024
India v Australia, 5th ODI, New Delhi
Destroyer Alex Carey embraces finisher's role
Australia's limited-overs vice-captain buoyed by tour success; believes team peaking well ahead of the World Cup
April 15, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali
Australia's Ashton Turner fulfills Scorchers finisher role to burn India
On only his second ODI appearance, Ashton Turner announced himself as a man for the big occasion
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali
Kohli questions DRS, says 'it's not consistent at all'
The India captain said it had become a 'talking point every game' and that a review that didn't go their way was a "game-changer moment"
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali
Turner 195.34 as Australia complete their highest chase
Stats highlights from the fourth ODI in Mohali, where Australia broke a whole host of records
April 19, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali
'AT was incredible!'
Twitter was abuzz with reactions to Australia's stunning chase in Mohali, and Ashton Turner's match-winning 43-ball 84 not-out
April 19, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali
All the chances 'sloppy' India missed in the field
A list of the missed stumpings and catches India put down that led to a four-wicket loss in Mohali
April 20, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali
Handscomb, Turner, Khawaja stun India in dewy Mohali
Stoinis' hand injury meant another game for Ashton Turner, while Behrendorff replaced Lyon
April 18, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali
Changes on the cards for India as Australia look to pull level
A close contest wasn't really expected when the ODI series kicked off, but it's played out beautifully so far, and can only get more interesting
April 08, 2024
Australia news
Smith, Warner, Starc not in squad for ODIs against Pakistan
However, the Indian Premier League, which starts one day after the Pakistan series, will feature Smith and Warner
April 19, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Ranchi
Kohli 123 in vain as bowlers help pull one back for Australia
Expecting dew to play a major role, India chose to field in Ranchi. Virat Kohli expected better conditions for batting than in the first two ODIs
April 19, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Ranchi
Bhuvneshwar back as India aim to sew up series
Having dug deep into their reserves all series, India will be looking to do more of the same in Ranchi against Australia
April 12, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Nagpur
Shikhar Dhawan's patchy form posing difficult questions for India
Since the Asia Cup in UAE, the opener has managed a mere 376 runs in 15 innings at 26.85. Has he become a concern for the Indian think thank?
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Nagpur
Kohli and Vijay Shankar bring up India's 500th ODI victory
Australia's captain Aaron Finch won the toss and chose to send India in to bat in the second ODI in Nagpur
April 10, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Nagpur
Australia need to find the right tempo to challenge India
The visitors' bowling attack caused some problems for India but once the hosts' middle order settled down, there weren't too many hiccups
April 12, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Nagpur
Aaron Finch needs a break, not the sack
Australia's limited-overs captain is in a batting rut which is becoming a serious issue as the team tries to prepare for the World Cup
April 11, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Nagpur
How Adam Zampa married style with substance
The legspinner has claimed the prized scalp of Virat Kohli four times in nine international innings but he knows he needs to do well against others also
April 15, 2024
Australia Women v New Zealand Women, 3rd ODI, Melbourne
Wareham and Perry shine as Australia sweep Rose Bowl 3-0
An impressive bowling performance on an oppressively hot day meant New Zealand didn't have enough runs to play with on a good batting surface
April 12, 2024
India v Australia, 1st ODI, Hyderabad
Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni steer India home after wobble
India strengthened their lower middle order by playing both Vijay Shankar and Kedar Jadhav, while Australia handed a debut to Ashton Turner
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 1st ODI, Hyderabad
Search for ideal XI continues as India and Australia square off in Hyderabad
Australia have confirmed that Alex Carey will keep wicket, while India may look to try out KL Rahul with only five ODIs left before the World Cup
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 1st ODI, Hyderabad
Under-pressure Aaron Finch has a 'balancing act' on his hands
The Australia captain is pleased with Glenn Maxwell's form and excited about seeing new boy Ashton Turner bat in ODIs
April 18, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd T20I, Bengaluru
India suffer their third T20I series whitewash
Glenn Maxwell, meanwhile, has joined Colin Munro on three T20I hundreds, behind only Rohit Sharma's four
April 12, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd T20I, Bengaluru
Glenn Maxwell century helps Australia beat India 2-0
Kaul returns to T20I side for the first time after England tour in July
April 16, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd T20I, Bengaluru
India ponder options after series-winning streak ends
Australia's display with the ball was diligent, but issues still remain with their batting
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 1st T20I, Visakhapatnam
Nathan Coulter-Nile and Glenn Maxwell make the difference in low-scoring thriller
The visitors handed Peter Handscomb his first T20I cap and picked four frontline quicks
April 09, 2024
Australia Women v New Zealand, 2nd ODI, Adelaide
Perry's maiden ton and Jonassen's five secures series for Australia
Perry was on 97 with two balls left in the innings but a dropped catch allowed her to reach three figures then New Zealand collapses after a promising start
April 11, 2024
India v Australia, 1st T20I, Visakhapatnam
T20 prelude to World Cup prep as India and Australia meet again
India have brought back Virat Kohli for this T20I series but the key factor could be how Australia combat the wristspinners
April 10, 2024
India v Australia, 1st T20I, Visakhapatnam
Finch hopes to build on 'improvements' from home summer
Australia's limited-overs captain also stressed on the importance of BBL in having his squad game ready in India
April 10, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, 1st WODI, Perth
Jonassen trumps Satterthwaite as Australia go 1-0 up
The New Zealand captain had put her team on course for victory but they couldn't hold their nerve in the final 10 overs
April 10, 2024
New Zealand women in Australia 2019
Australia look to extend 20-year dominance over New Zealand
New Zealand have a temporary coach and uncertain form coming into the three-match series against a powerful home side
April 11, 2024
Australia tour of UAE 2019
Warner, Smith bans to expire during Pakistan series in March
All of the five matches will be played in UAE from March 22, with the fourth one significant to Australia because Warner and Smith will have served out their bans
April 18, 2024
Australia news
Ponting named Australia assistant coach for World Cup
The appointment of the former Australia captain is the first of what is likely to be a number of short-term, specific roles handed to past players
April 14, 2024
Australia's Test season
Australia's gains and the unanswered questions for the Ashes
They were outplayed by India and then crushed an injury-hit Sri Lanka who couldn't compete. What does it mean for Australia's Test side?
April 15, 2024
Australia feature
Through clouds of overthought and failure, a better Australian team emerges
Equally important as the series sweep over Sri Lanka is that the Australians have earned back some of the respect they had lost
April 19, 2024
Australia news
Tim Paine targets Ashes glory after Sri Lanka sweep
The possible returns of Steven Smith and David Warner have also raised the Australia captain's hopes
April 19, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra
Starc's ten-for powers Australia towards crushing victory
Starc was not quite as quick as he had been in the first innings but having already roughed most Sri Lanka batsmen up, he was no less fearsome
April 18, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra, 3rd day
Ratnayake confident of Kusal's fitness for second innings
Sri Lanka fast-bowling coach Rumesh Ratnayake admitted it was rare to see so many instances of batsmen being hit on the helmet in one match
April 18, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra, 3rd day
Starc clears his head and goes whang
In the midst of a summer in which his ability and place in the Australian side has been questioned, Starc has fallen back to a simple approach
April 19, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra, 3rd day
Khawaja reveals strain of brother's arrest after century
In a summer where he's had to battle injury and some very good bowling, the off-field issues really took a toll on Australia's No. 3
April 19, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra
Starc's five and Khawaja's ton leave Sri Lanka on the ropes
Sri Lanka succumbed to both spin and fearsome short-pitched barrage from Australia's quicks on the third morning
April 17, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra, 2nd day
Dimuth Karunaratne cleared to bat again after being discharged from hospital
Although clearly in immense discomfort, it is generally believed to be a good sign that Dimuth was conscious throughout the episode
April 18, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra, Day 2
Princely Kurtis Patterson adds steel to his elegance
In the years since his debut first-class ton, he has always looked bound for Test cricket. But he first needed to learn to get the best out of himself
April 19, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra
Australia strike late blows after Dimuth Karunaratne injury scare
Joe Burns fell for 180 early on the second day but Sri Lanka couldn't make any further inroads
April 17, 2024
World Cup 2019
India to play New Zealand and Bangladesh in 2019 World Cup warm-ups
The ten participating teams will play two warm-ups each
April 13, 2024
Australia news
Will Pucovski opts out of Australia squad for mental health reasons
The 20-year old batsman is expected to return to cricket for Victoria when the Shield resumes after the end of the Big Bash League in the second half of February
April 19, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra, 1st day
Australia end their century drought
The 308-run partnership between Joe Burns and Travis Head, meanwhile, was Australia's biggest against Sri Lanka for any wicket
April 17, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra, 1st day
Travis Head's maiden Test century a tearful tribute to Phillip Hughes
For Joe Burns, too, it was an emotional occasion as his fourth Test century came after a roller-coaster couple of seasons
April 19, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra, 1st day
Australia's last resort Joe Burns makes their first hundred of the summer
Joe Burns' many omissions over the past two years began looking curiouser and curiouser as he strode to his fourth hundred in 16 Tests
April 19, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra, 1st day
Canberra's Test dream started with Fingleton scoreboard
Archival material has revealed the dream of Michael Hodgman, the minister for the ACT from 1980 to 1983, to 'see the Ashes played right here in the national capital'
April 19, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra
Australia hunt Test solace against crisis-hit Sri Lanka
The home side will take in an unchanged XI as they look to end the season with a 2-0 series win against a Sri Lanka battling injury and off-field distractions
April 20, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra
Tim Paine seeks keys to consistency in wake of rare victory
Stung by memories of a flat performance in Melbourne after levelling the series against India, Australia's captain has told his team to be at their most vigilant against Sri Lanka
April 19, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Brisbane, 3rd day
Sri Lanka flunk the Gabba examination
It was always going to be a tough ask on the type of surface the Australians have dreamed of all season, but it was still disappointing that the visitors capitulated twice
April 18, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Brisbane, 3rd day
Present tense but future can be perfect for Tim Paine's young Australia
The roles played by debutant Richardson and inexperienced batting pair of Labuschagne and Head left Paine especially satisfied following the series loss to India
April 19, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Brisbane, 3rd day
Pat Cummins' career-best fashions Australia's innings win
Jhye Richardson's wicket off the session's penultimate over means Sri Lanka have their last recognised batting pair in the middle
April 18, 2024
Sri Lanka in Australia 2018-19
Gabba five-for a 'dream come true' for Suranga Lakmal
Senior paceman was forced to shoulder additional responsibility following the injury to Lahiru Kumara
April 17, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Brisbane, 2nd day
Head and Labuschagne offer a measure of cheer in Australia's parched summer
No home batsman has yet made a century this season, but there were encouraging signs from a few of the newer faces at the Gabba
April 19, 2024
Australia news
Drafting Patterson in showed 'common sense', says CA chief
Balancing the short-term and longer-term views will be a challenge for the selectors, feels Kevin Roberts
April 19, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Brisbane, 2nd day
Labuschagne, Head hit 80s as Australia stamp their authority
After losing Marcus Harris and nightwatchman Nathan Lyon early, Australia's fifth-wicket stand of 77 has taken them past Sri Lanka's 144
April 17, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Brisbane, 1st day
Debutant Richardson makes himself at home
Australia's bowling attack at home has not had many changes in the recent past, but Jhye Richardson's successful debut can bring in longer-term gains for the side
April 18, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Brisbane, 1st day
Cummins and Richardson bring back Australia's cheer
The visiting side went with six batsmen and four bowlers, with only the single spinner in Dilruwan Perera
April 17, 2024
Sri Lanka tour of Australia, 2018-19
Kurtis Patterson, Jhye Richardson to debut as teams seek turnaround
Both teams have concerns with their batting, and are coming into the two-Test series on the back of poor recent records
April 19, 2024
Sri Lanka in Australia 2019
Paine eyes short-ball offensive, Chandimal a 'miracle'
Tim Paine hinted that Australia wouldn't hold back on the bouncer with his view that it was underused against India, but with their top six shuffled again, Sri Lanka may be in with a chance
April 19, 2024
Cricket Australia XI vs Sri Lankans, tour match, Hobart, 3rd day
Kurtis Patterson and Jon Holland shine on another disappointing day for Sri Lankans
The visiting batsmen ended without a half-century between them in either innings, after Kurtis Patterson smacked his second unbeaten hundred of the match
April 13, 2024
CA XI v Sri Lankans, tour match, 2nd day
Solid outing for Labuschagne as Sri Lanka's batting stutters
The legspinning allrounder contributed well with both bat and ball, even as other Test picks had middling outings
April 17, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd ODI, Melbourne
Finch's repetitive Bhuvneshwar nightmare
There was only one winner in the battle between India's opening bowler and Australia's opening batsman
April 11, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd ODI, Melbourne
Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni clinch series win in tight chase
Kedar Jadhav and Yuzvendra Chahal come into the side for the series decider while Australia also make two changes
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd ODI, Melbourne
India grapple with sixth bowling option with series on the line
Whereas Australia's bugbear has been their inability to push past the 300-run barrier twice in a row
April 16, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd ODI, Melbourne
Finch reminds himself that 'he's still very good'
As back-to-back ODI tours of India and UAE loom, Finch is in a race against time to hit peak form ahead of the World Cup
April 15, 2024
Test picks falter as Patterson, Doran slam centuries against Sri Lankans
Dushmantha Chameera impresses, but centuries from Kurtis Patterson and Jake Doran take CA XI to 5 for 316 on first day of tour game
April 18, 2024
Sri Lanka tour of Australia 2019
'Never seen myself as competing with Renshaw' - Joe Burns
The tour game against Sri Lanka will be a pace-setter for the upcoming series rather than a rush to grab individual Test spots, says CA XI captain
April 19, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd ODI, Adelaide
Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni star as India force series into decider
Khaleel Ahmed has been left out as India aim to level the series but they have not changed the balance of their side
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd ODI, Adelaide
India's balance problems with series on the line
Australia put in an impressive performance at the SCG and could wrap up their first ODI series victory in two years with a win in Adelaide
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 1st ODI, Sydney
Rohit thinks Dhoni at No. 4 is 'most ideal'
Rayudu averages 45.72 at the position and has the captain's backing, but "personally speaking" Rohit feels Dhoni is best-suited there
April 18, 2024
Australia v India, 1st ODI, Sydney
Richardson's four-for trumps Rohit ton
India have had to contend with the controversy around Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul leading into the ODI series
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 1st ODI, Sydney
Unsettled Australia v settled India at start of World Cup year
The attention now shifts to the main one-day event as the two teams, in vastly different positions at the start of the final run-in to the tournament, face each other in Sydney
April 18, 2024
India in Australia, 2018-19
Vote: Where does Australia's latest ODI kit rank among their greatest?
While Finch's men will hope their new retro kits bring with them renewed fortune, go ahead and vote for your favourite Australian ODI kit
April 18, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 5th day
Kohli's 2019 Ashes advice for Australia: 'Dukes ball buries egos'
India's captain said Australia could compete in England if their batsmen were patient against the swinging ball
April 17, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 5th day
Tim Paine rues lost chances in Adelaide
The Australia captain says if his team had done better in the key moments in the series opener, the 2-1 scoreline might have been reversed
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 5th day
India break into the "Che-Che-Che"
The celebratory jig aside, Cheteshwar Pujara came away from the series having finally earned the unquestioned confidence of the leaders of the side
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 5th Test, Sydney, 5th day
How do Australia fix their batting before the Ashes?
After the three ODIs against India there is a two-Test series against Sri Lanka and they are shaping as vital matches in determining how the Test side may shape up later this year
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 5th day
'This is as big as it has come in the toughest format'
How the cricketing world reacted to India's first-ever Test series win in Australia
April 13, 2024
Australia v India, 5th Test, Sydney, 5th day
Kohli's India script historic series win in Australia
Follow the ESPNcricinfo live report on the final day of the Test series as India push for victory
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 4th day
Australia follow-on at home for first time in 31 years
The last time Australia were asked to follow-on at home was against England in 1988
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 4th day
Ricky Ponting slams Australia for showing 'no desperation'
Criticism comes after Nathan Lyon walks off lbw without reviewing - and Mitchell Starc seemingly offers him no guidance - with two reviews at Australia's disposal
April 17, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 4th day
Rain, bad light delay India's quest for 3-1 after Kuldeep five-for
Follow ESPNcricinfo's coverage of the New Year's Test between Australia and India in Sydney
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 3rd day
Australian batting malfunctions to new low
Australia's first innings in Sydney was a microcosm of all the problems they are facing: shot selection, concentration, absorbing pressure, building on starts
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 3rd day
I really worked on my bowling after Lord's Test - Kuldeep
Playing only his sixth Test, the wristspinner is learning how to adapt to bowling in Test cricket as batsmen get more familiar with his style of bowling
April 18, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 3rd day
Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja ensure India's dominance
Follow ESPNcricinfo's coverage of the New Year's Test between Australia and India in Sydney
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 2nd day
We were clear about bowling tactics - Paine
Tim Paine denied a major difference of opinion with his bowlers and insisted there had been no following out in the camp following interviews by Nathan Lyon and bowling coach David Saker
April 16, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 2nd day
The puzzle of Mitchell's stark struggles
The recent unflattering numbers may well be a dip in form or confidence, but should also be seen in the context of Australia's longer-term ball-management policy and their batting struggles
April 19, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney
Ponting slams Kohli boos as 'disgraceful'
The was a distinct mixed welcome when the India came to the crease on the opening day in Sydney
April 12, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney
Pujara 193, Pant 159* grind Australia to dust
Follow ESPNcricinfo's coverage of the New Year's Test between Australia and India in Sydney.
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 1st day
Labuschagne, Australia's unlikely No. 3, learns from Pujara
A surprise choice for first drop, Marnus Labuschagne spent the opening day at Sydney watching and learning from his Indian counterpart, Cheteshwar Pujara
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 1st day
Pujara makes the case for defence
Pujara's success in Australia goes much deeper than the 30 hours he has spent at the crease so far in this series. It is the triumph of a batting genre
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 1st day
Patient Pujara blunts Australia on his way to record books
During his unbeaten 130, Pujara became the first batsman since Geoffrey Boycott in 1970-71 to face 200-plus balls on four occasions in a series in Australia
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 1st day
Pujara 130*, Agarwal 77 as India take the day
The action moves to Sydney. Can Australia come back to make it 2-2? Or will India hold on to their lead?
April 19, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney
India make Ashwin U-turn, Ishant left out
KL Rahul is set to regain his place in the line-up, meanwhile, with Hanuma Vihari dropping back down the order to No. 6
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney
Australia ponder changes as India chase history
Marnus Labuschagne and Peter Handscomb could be recalled to the team in Sydney, with Aaron Finch potentially missing out
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney
Australia's balancing act between present and future needs
Tim Paine will have to juggle the need to win the fourth Test against India, with getting the right balance for when Smith and Warner eventually return
April 12, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra
Burns and Head hundreds end Australia's barren spell and flay toothless Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka have been forced to entirely change their pace attack after a string of injuries
April 19, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 5th day
Tim Paine's Australia in dire need of Steven Smith and David Warner's return
After the Melbourne defeat, the Australia captain bluntly admitted that the team has been unable to fill the hole left by the duo
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, 5th day, Melbourne
Virat Kohli joins Sourav Ganguly on top of India's away pile
Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant also hit the statistical heights during India's win at the MCG
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 4th day
Kerry O'Keeffe 'devastated' by Indian reaction to on-air comments
On day four, the commentator produced another moment that riled Indian fans, joking about the pronunciation of the players' names
April 19, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne
Bumrah finishes with nine as India retain Border-Gavaskar trophy
Follow ESPNcricinfo's live report for the third Test between Australia and India in Melbourne
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 4th day
Australia slip well behind India in old-ball duel
The numbers show Bumrah, Ishant and Shami have been markedly more effective at using the ageing Kookaburra than Starc, Cummins and Hazlewood
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 4th day
Gritty Cummins makes India wait for victory
Follow ESPNcricinfo's live report of the third Test, in Melbourne
April 16, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, 3rd day, Melbourne
Australia's MCG meltdown the best PR for Smith and Warner
At a time when their faces fill your TV screens and newspapers, their names are glaringly absent from the scoreboards
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 3rd day
Exhausted Pat Cummins gets belated reward
Having taken four quick wickets late on day three, the fast bowler said Australia could still 'dare to dream' on a pitch he felt was still 'pretty good' to bat on
April 15, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 3rd day
India's perfect team effort produces near-perfect day
India burst through the tiny opening left by a side that let its guard down on a supposedly dull pitch, and that was all down to their fine planning and execution
April 18, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 3rd day
A dream year for Bumrah and India's quicks
Bumrah's 2018 tally of 45 wickets is the highest by an Indian bowler in away Tests, and he could become the fastest Indian pacer to 50 Test wickets
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 3rd day
MCG spectators evicted over racist taunts
Chants of 'show us your visa' were a regular feature of the first two days, leading to a formal warning from CA to spectators in the bottom tier of the Great Southern Stand
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Day 3
Reactions: 'Bumrah, bowling equivalent of the 360-degree batsman'
What they said about Jasprit Bumrah's unplayable slower ball to Shaun Marsh
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 3rd day
Jasprit Bumrah's 6 for 33 puts India in command
Follow ESPNcricinfo's live report of the third Test in Melbourne
April 18, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 2nd day
Resourceful Cummins abides with Australia's needs
The dropped chance aside, Pat Cummins once again showed his value to the Australia side, whether it was with his intelligent bowling or his readiness to bat as nightwatchman
April 14, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, MCG, 2nd day
Pujara, Kohli and Rohit set Australia stiff task
Follow ESPNcricinfo's coverage of the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India in Melbourne
April 20, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 1st day
Australia's Kohli mirage sums up MCG dilemma
After such a build-up, the behaviour of the MCG track on the opening day was a disappointment, and while the ground staff and management may be looking at long-term development, the clock is ticking for the venue
April 12, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne
'Disappointing to see MCG boo Marsh' - Head
The loud booing appeared to be an expression of the Victorian crowd's disapproval that Peter Handscomb was dropped
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, MCG, 1st day
Agarwal, Pujara and Kohli make Australia toil
Follow ESPNcricinfo's coverage of the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India in Melbourne
April 19, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne
India drop both openers; Jadeja plays; Mitch Marsh recalled
All eyes are on the MCG pitch which has led to both teams making changes to the XIs for the Boxing Day Test
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne
Inside the MCG's pitch reboot
The need for a rethink at the MCG was clear after a "poor" pitch rating last year. Matt Page, the ground's curator, deconstructs the process and planning behind the changes to the pitch
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne
Mitchell Marsh's bowling edges out Handscomb's chance
While Handscomb's batting technique has been widely dissected and analysed, Australia captain Tim Paine stressed that Mitchell Marsh's bowling was a significant factor in the selectors' decision
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne
Aaron Finch-Marcus Harris union a Boxing Day gift for Victoria
For the first time in 45 years, the MCG will witness two Victorian batsmen walking out as openers - a mark of the state's evolution from a successful system that wins trophies to one that has created an effective pathway for national cricketers
April 18, 2024
Australia
Don't judge MCG pitch by its grass cover - Marcus Harris
The batsman is expecting slow scoring but the opportunity for runs to be made by batsmen diligent enough to play within their lanes
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth
Ishant-Jadeja spat throws spotlight on use of stump mics
Plenty of exchanges have been picked up during the first two Tests as the role of the host broadcaster becomes increasingly dominant
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 5th day
'As long as there is no swearing, the line doesn't get crossed' - Virat Kohli
Tim Paine, meanwhile, said he enjoys watching Kohli play, and felt he 'brings out the competitive spirit in a lot of people, which is great'
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth
By performance and behaviour, Paine's men draw their line
Leadership has not broken the new captain - instead it has strengthened his authority and skill, and that was a large part of Australia's performance in Perth
April 12, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 5th day
Lyon King, and Australia's top-and-tail advantage
How bad have India's top three been in the fourth innings this year? Even worse than you think
April 14, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth
Paine's relief after crossing his fingers on opening day
Australia's quicks battered India's lower order while Nathan Lyon took his match haul to eight wickets to secure a 146-run success
April 18, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 5th day
Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc blow away lower order to level series for Australia
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April 12, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 4th day
Australia and India play down Kohli v Paine banter
The series had been incident-free on the first seven days, but on the eighth the two captains exchanged a few verbals, which carried on into the ninth day
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 4th day
It's strange but it's fun - Hazlewood on Perth Stadium pitch
The fast bowler has given his stamp of approval to the Perth Stadium pitch but has also admitted to being puzzled by its characteristics
April 12, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth
Crafty Lyon casts web around India, Kohli again
A severely weakened batting lineup meant Australia needed to accumulate the pressure with the ball and in the field in order to stay competitive. Lyon and co were up to the challenge
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 4th day
Virat Kohli, Tim Paine collide, exchange words before umpire interrupts
The two captains extended their altercation from the third evening when Paine had called Kohli a "big head"
April 18, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 4th day
Nathan Lyon leaves India five down and sinking
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April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 3rd day
India 'surprised' by soft signal on Virat Kohli catch - Jasprit Bumrah
Australia equally certain it was a fair catch, says Lyon, while former players criticise Kohli's behaviour in Perth
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 3rd day
Australia, and the Perth pitch, switch into the fast lane
Australia ended the day with a reasonable degree of confidence that the "faster and faster" nature of this Test is now more likely to result in India's demise
April 18, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 3rd day
How did Bumrah only get one wicket?
Jasprit Bumrah had Australia's batsmen, especially the left handers, in all sorts of trouble
April 19, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 3rd day
Finch cleared of serious injury after latest blow to finger
Aaron Finch was taken for x-rays on a possible fractured right index finger after he was hit by Mohammed Shami
April 10, 2024
Australia news
WACA chief lays blame at Cricket Australia for poor crowds
Christina Matthews, the WACA chief executive, also spoke about how the banned Cameron Bancroft has embraced his community service
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 3rd day
Nathan Lyon establishes substantial lead for Australia
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April 19, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 2nd day
Brief lapse undoes hours of Australian work
Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins bowled with the right balance between skill and emotion for most of day two. For one key sequence, however, they did not
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth
Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane repel Australia's attack
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April 18, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 1st day
Marcus Harris steps up to give Australia a foothold
Marcus Harris took guard first up in Perth, for the first time in first-class cricket. Selflessness and teamwork on display, and it did the trick for his side
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 1st day
Usman Khawaja: 205 balls, one boundary
If crease occupation turns itself into a substantial innings, Khawaja's method is not a problem, but, so far this series, the tactic hasn't translated into runs
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 1st day
Ricky Ponting's history with Ishant Sharma steels Aaron Finch
Ponting's lessons from a decade ago helped Finch make headway in his battle to prove himself as a Test opener in home conditions
April 19, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 1st day
Marcus Harris, Travis Head make India toil in Perth furnace
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April 18, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth
India and Australia batsmen steel for testing time at 'new' Perth
Virat Kohli's team are in the rare position of leading a series in Australia as the home side's brittle top order remains in the spotlight
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth
Under-scanner Ishant works hard to rectify no-ball problem
Ishant had missed out on two wickets in Adelaide because he had over-stepped, but the no-balls not called on the field have also attracted scrutiny
April 18, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth
Pace, bounce and live grass - Perth surface gets India excited
Virat Kohli was almost salivating at the prospect of playing on a pitch that is not shaved of the lush green look it wore on the eve of the second Test
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth
Unchanged Australia call in Ponting for test of fundamentals
Ponting's advice followed time-honoured lines of Perth - leaving the ball on length, being selective on balls to drive and cashing in on the cut and the pull
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 5th day
A genuine fight, but more pain for Australia
Australia batted more balls in this Test match than India, a simple but clear indicator that they really did try their very hardest in the face of big challenges
April 18, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 5th day
'Brought back memories of 2003'
The reactions on Twitter following an enthralling final day in Adelaide, where India took a 1-0 lead in the series
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide
Paine adamant about finger, less sure on DRS
The Australia captain insisted there was no damage after he took a blow while batting and also offered support to Mitchell Starc ahead of the Perth Test
April 19, 2024
India v Australia, 1st Test, Adelaide, 5th day
Pujara was "priceless" in Adelaide - Kohli
Virat Kohli credited the efforts of Cheteshwar Pujara and the bowlers in India's historic Adelaide win
April 11, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 5th day
Stats - India savour a high not felt in 50 years
This is the first time since the victorious New Zealand tour of 1968 that India have three wins outside the subcontinent in a calendar year
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 5th day
Bumrah stars but Australia's tail makes India sweat for famous victory
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April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 4th day
Cheteshwar Pujara kicks away Nathan Lyon's threat
The threat of the offspinner's overspin and bounce was magnified by the rough outside off stump, but India's No. 3 found an unusual and highly effective way to deal with it
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 4th day
We can be heroes on day five, says Lyon
The Australia offspinner is confident of Shaun Marsh and Travis Head countering R Ashwin on the final day
April 12, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 4th day
Accessible Australia worn down over test of time
False strokes and quick interviews were all in the mix for Australia, as the demands of four days of Test cricket started to take a toll
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 4th day
Should Finch have been saved twice?
The Australia opener was saved by a no-ball before he'd scored - after calling for the DRS - but opted against a review moments before tea
April 16, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide
R Ashwin, Mohammed Shami leave Australia limping
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April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 3rd day
For Adelaide read Abu Dhabi: Australia lose grip again
So far, the team under Langer and Paine has proven more adept and comfortable being underdogs and fighters than front-runners and dominators
April 17, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 3rd day
Toss advantage > home advantage?
India have had a rough year trying to dismiss tails, but how much of a difference did batting first make in Adelaide? Quite significant
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide
Australia would be 'worst blokes in the world' if they celebrated like Kohli - Langer
The Australia coach also defended his batsmen for their scoring rate against R Ashwin after their tactics were questioned by Sachin Tendulkar among others
April 17, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide
Kohli and Pujara forge strong position for India
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April 16, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 2nd day
Australia's day reflects slim resources, slender confidence
Despite Travis Head's resourcefulness, the hosts' modest batting resources stood exposed in the absence of Steven Smith and David Warner
April 17, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 2nd day
The day Kim and Marcus Harris were always waiting for
There was nerves, pride and joy for the Harris family at the Adelaide Oval as the 26-year old Marcus finally got to walk out and bat for Australia
April 17, 2024
Australia v India, Day 2, 1st Test, Adelaide
New television era in Australia fails to crack 1 million mark
Australia's first day of Test cricket on the new broadcasters, Seven and Fox Sports, recorded a combined average of fewer than 1 million viewers nationally at peak time in the final session
April 11, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 2nd day
Head, Ashwin star in fierce battle for lead
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April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 1st day
Starc rediscovers his 2015 World Cup swing
Making tweaks to stay more upright while bowling has been central to the pacer finding form of old, work he has done in combination with bowling coach David Saker
April 17, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 1st day
New Australian era marked by old virtues
The basics worked well for Australia - highlighted by two stunning pieces of fielding - after India gifted them a head start
April 19, 2024
India in Australia, 2018-19
Who wins India's worst shot of the day award?
India's top four were out to reckless drives, the fifth to an ugly hoick. Whose was the worst of the lot?
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 1st day
Pujara's century saves the day for loose India
Analysis, colour, stats and graphics from the opening match of the series
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide
Australia pick Handscomb, India ditch five-bowler policy
Marcus Harris confirmed for a Test debut with Mitchell Marsh dropped, while India will have to pick between Rohit Sharma and Hanuma Vihari
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide
Mitchell Marsh omission leaves Australia's quicks facing hefty workload
The allrounder has been sent back to Shield cricket to find some form with Tim Paine expecting him to be needed later in the series
April 10, 2024
India tour of Australia 2018-19
How friendly can Australia v India actually be?
Over the years, it's been a contest marked by fiery exchanges but Virat Kohli and Tim Paine seemed to suggest the focus would be more on bat v ball this time
April 18, 2024
India in Australia 2018
In-game interviews to break fresh ground for Tests
Channel 7 said the idea was to have players or coaches speaking with commentators such as Ricky Ponting, either on the sidelines or through an earpiece
April 09, 2024
Cricket Australia XI v Indians, 4th day, Sydney
Vijay slams brisk hundred in drawn game
M Vijay showed sparkling form, hitting a brisk century, while KL Rahul broke a lean run with a half-century on the final day of the India's tour match
April 08, 2024
India in Australia 2018-19
'Silly' to try and bowl like Nathan Lyon - R Ashwin
'You're not going to ask Ishant Sharma to bowl like Philander, can you? It's not going to happen'
April 13, 2024
Cricket Australia XI v Indians, 3rd day, Sydney
India quicks toil on day headlined by Shaw injury
Shaw's injury disrupted India's plans for the first Test or even beyond
April 18, 2024
Cricket Australia XI v Indians, One-off warm-up, Day 2, Sydney
Five half-centuries, but KL Rahul remains a conundrum
The opener was out to a loose shot for 3, on a day when Shaw, Pujara, Kohli, Vihari and Rahane all made fifties
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd T20I, Sydney
Australia fall short as Kohli, Krunal level series
Mitchell Starc will play his first T20I in more than two years - and his first at home in more than four - as Australia hunt the victory that would give them a series win over India
April 19, 2024
Australia v England, Women's World T20 final, North Sound
'Hopefully it inspires a lot of boys and girls in Australia to play cricket'
How the players felt after winning their fourth World title
April 10, 2024
England v Australia, Women's World T20 final 2018, North Sound
Gardner, Wareham help Australia lift fourth title
England's quest for being double world champions ends in a whimper after batting implosion
April 10, 2024
Australia v England, Women's World T20 final, North Sound
Australia alternate between sublime and sloppy
Australia's Player of the Tournament Alyssa Healy showed she was human, after all
April 18, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd T20I, Sydney
Starc replaces injured Stanlake for series decider
Starc, who has not played a T20I since 2016, has been drafted into the side as India look to level the T20I series in Sydney
April 17, 2024
Australia v England, Women's T20 World Cup 2018, final
Why women's domestic cricket needs a leg-up
The two teams with the best domestic T20 competitions have made the final of the Women's T20 World Cup. No surprises there
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, Women's World T20, final, North Sound
Favourites Australia stand in the way of England's bid to be 'double white-ball champs'
While England find themselves within touching distance of their second world title in 15 months, Australia are in their fifth straight World T20 final
April 14, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd T20I, Melbourne
Australia take 1-0 lead to Sydney after MCG washout
The weather in Melbourne was poor in the lead-up to the second T20 international
April 08, 2024
West Indies v Australia, 1st semi-final, Women's World T20 2018
Healy, Perry give Australia a shot at fourth title
West Indies' hopes of a home final to do an encore of Kolkata 2016 went up in flames less than halfway through their chase
April 18, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd T20I, Melbourne
All eyes on Kohli's captaincy as India look to level series
A win in the first T20I would have lifted Australia's spirits, especially with India having started the tour as favourites
April 10, 2024
West Indies women v Australia women, 1st semi-final, Women's World T20 2018
Healy set to return as Australia look to redress 2016 loss
West Indies have been unbeaten so far in the World T20, and will be coming into the semi-final high on confidence and form
April 16, 2024
Australia v India, 1st T20I, Brisbane
India fall short despite Dhawan, Karthik blitz
On a humid evening in Brisbane, Kohli chose to give his bowlers first chance to make an impression, with his batsmen still adjusting to higher bouncing Australian surfaces
April 08, 2024
India in Australia 2018-19
Finch wants 'hard' cricket, not 'easy' sledging
Australia captain urges team to do the hard things against India, rejecting verbal confrontation as 'the easy stuff'
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, first T20I, Brisbane
India ponder bowling combination ahead of first T20I
While India start as favourites, the absence of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon for Australia skews this T20I series further
April 12, 2024
India in Australia 2018-19
'We always draw a line at our self-respect' - Kohli
The India captain's comments come with the Australian team facing an uproar over their on-field behaviour in the aftermath of the ball-tampering scandal
April 17, 2024
Australia v India, Women's World T20 2018, Providence
Mandhana, spinners demolish Australia as India top Group B
Australia were hit by a concussion to Alyssa Healy, their Player of the Match for the last three games, as it ruled out her participation in the chase
April 08, 2024
Australia v South Africa, Only T20I, Carrara
Morris and Shamsi impress as South Africa extend Australia's misery
The start of the first international cricket match ever hosted on the Gold Coast was delayed by an hour and 50 minutes due to heavy downpour that turned the T20I into a 10 overs-a-side affair
April 14, 2024
Australia v South Africa, Only T20I, Gold Coast
Gold Coast's debut something 'a bit different' for T20I
South Africa will look to follow up their one-day series victory by taking the one-off T20 against an Australia side juggling resources
April 12, 2024
Australia v South Africa, Only T20I, Gold Coast
Lynn wants Australia to 'throw the first punch'
Chris Lynn believes the upcoming T20 matches can help Australia kickstart their season following the ODI series defeat
April 11, 2024
Australia news
Australia players to have only limited IPL role
Those named in the World Cup squad will have to attend a preparation camp and play warm-up matches in early May
April 14, 2024
Australia news
Starc released from IPL amid Australia contracts debate
Starc will be part of a star-studded New South Wales attack as Australia frontline quicks tune up for the India Tests
April 18, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, Women's World T20, Group B, Providence
Megan Schutt in awe of Alyssa Healy's consistency
The Australia wicketkeeper batsman won her third successive Player of the Match award as the team cruised to the Women's World T20 semi-finals
April 08, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, Women's World T20, Group B, Guyana
Alyssa Healy and Megan Schutt put Australia into semi-finals
Suzie Bates briefly gave New Zealand hope in their chase, but defeat left them facing the exit
April 16, 2024
Australia v Ireland, Group B, Women's World T20 2018, Guyana
Healy's 21-ball half-century blows Ireland away
Australia wicketkeeper smashes the fastest World T20 fifty to give Australia's net-run-rate a massive fillip after their second win
April 18, 2024
Australia v South Africa, 3rd ODI, Hobart
Australia concede their biggest stand, Starc his worst over
Stats highlight from the final ODI where South Africa made their first 300-plus total against the hosts in Australia.
April 19, 2024
Australia v South Africa, 3rd ODI, Hobart
Did David Miller make his own DRS review?
The first signal came from the non-striker Faf du Plessis, before the umpire was satisfied that Miller's late gesture signalled his intent to review
April 12, 2024
Australia v South Africa, 3rd ODI, Hobart
Miller, du Plessis centuries clinch series for South Africa
Australia are set to juggle their order when they chase with Travis Head moving down after a couple of low scores
April 18, 2024
Australia v South Africa, 3rd ODI, Hobart
Australia's win sets up series decider against South Africa in Hobart
Can the hosts build on the victory in Adelaide? Or will South Africa bounce back to win their first ODI series in Australia since 2009?
April 10, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, Women's World T20, Group B, Guyana
Alyssa Healy's fireworks set up convincing Australia win
The wicketkeeper-batsman's blistering 48 set the tone in a match that made the gulf between the two teams painfully obvious
April 18, 2024
Australia v South Africa, 2nd ODI, Adelaide
Fast bowlers finally end Australia's worst ODI streak
South Africa have made one change as they assess options ahead of the World Cup with Dwaine Pretorius replacing Andile Phehlukwayo
April 17, 2024
Australia v South Africa, 2nd ODI, Adelaide
Australia seek end to longest losing streak in ODIs
The defeat against South Africa in the first ODI in Perth was Australia's seventh in a row
April 12, 2024
Australia v South Africa, 1st ODI, Perth
Tactical decision to not give Mitchell Starc new ball - Aaron Finch
The left-arm quick didn't open the bowling for the first time since September 2014, and Australia's captain said the move had nothing to do with fitness concerns
April 11, 2024
Australia v South Africa, 1st ODI, Perth
Australia suffer their worst losing streak in ODIs
The 19 runs scored by Australia in the first powerplay was their fewest in an ODI at home
April 15, 2024
Australia v South Africa, 1st ODI, Perth
Shaun Marsh requires surgery on buttock abscess
It was hoped Marsh would be available for the second ODI in Adelaide on Friday
April 11, 2024
Australia v South Africa, 1st ODI, Perth
Dale Steyn sets the tone to set up crushing South Africa win
Shaun Marsh was ruled out of the opening ODI due to needing minor surgery while both teams packed their pace bowling
April 13, 2024
Australia news
Perth ODI not quite behind paywall
Australia's first international match under the new terms of the broadcast rights agreement with Fox Sports will not take place entirely behind the paywall due to the fact the network's flagship sports streaming app has not yet launched
April 18, 2024
Australia v South Africa, 1st ODI, Perth
Cape Town cloud lingers as Australia resume at home
After a week of dramatic boardroom developments, Australia's international season gets underway in Perth with the hosts desperate to find some ODI form
April 09, 2024
Australia v South Africa, 1st ODI, Perth
Justin Langer explains concept of 'elite honesty'
The phrasing inside Australia's dressing room at Perth Stadium certainly provoked a response
April 11, 2024
'He's honest, but is he elite honest?'
"Elite honesty" was among the slogans in Australia's dressing room for the Perth ODI. And honestly it got elite attention on Twitter
April 19, 2024
Prime Minister's XI v South Africans, Canberra
Jason Behrendorff, Usman Qadir bag three-fors to inflict defeat on South Africans
Fifties from Josh Philippe and George Bailey steered the Prime Minister's XI home in a chase of 174
April 12, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 3rd T20I, Dubai
Shadab Khan's choke headlines Pakistan's 3-0 whitewash against Australia
Australia went in with an extra spinner in Nathan Lyon in a bid to earn a consolation win in Dubai
April 18, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 3rd T20, Dubai
Can embattled Australia stave off whitewash?
Their best chance could be to target Pakistan's shaky middle order that is heavily reliant on top-order contributions from Babar and Hafeez
April 09, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 2nd T20I, Dubai
Maxwell heroics in vain as Pakistan win 10th T20I series in a row
Ashton Agar and Hussain Talat were left out, while Mitchell Marsh and Shoaib Malik returned to their respective XIs
April 10, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st T20I, Abu Dhabi
Australia's collapse a "car crash" says Aaron Finch
Changes will be considered for the second match of the series after Australia's top order was blown away inside the Powerplay
April 16, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 2nd T20I, Dubai
Humiliated Australia seek to prove their mettle
Pakistan will be boosted by Shoaib Malik's availability, while Australia expect a better show from a top-order quartet that is the envy of T20 franchises around the world
April 09, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st T20I, Abu Dhabi
Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf knock out Australia for 89
Imad Wasim and Mohammad Hafeez returned for Pakistan, who are without Shoaib Malik for the first T20I
April 10, 2024
Vote - The most bizarre trophy in cricket
The trophy unveiled for the Pakistan-Australia T20I series caught the attention of many. But does it take the biscuit when it comes to cricket trophies?
April 17, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st T20I, Abu Dhabi
Aaron Finch leaves Test series baggage behind
Australia are bolstered by Big Bash stars, including Chris Lynn who is making another return from shoulder problems
April 13, 2024
Women's news
Sana Mir becomes top-ranked ODI bowler
Ellyse Perry and Meg Lanning retained their top and second positions respectively on the rankings for batsmen
April 20, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st T20I, Abu Dhabi
Australia, Pakistan begin T20I leg on even keel
Shoaib Malik is not available for the first T20I, which allows the trio of allrounders - Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan and Faheem Ashraf - to all start
April 10, 2024
UAE v Australia, one-off T20I, Abu Dhabi
Nathan Coulter-Nile, D'Arcy Short impress as Australia romp home
Shaiman Anwar and Mohammad Naveed impressed for UAE but they couldn't prevent Australia from picking up a morale-boosting win ahead of their T20Is against Pakistan
April 17, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, 3rd women's ODI, Kuala Lumpur
Alyssa Healy, Ashleigh Gardner complete 3-0 whitewash of Pakistan
The pair made explosive half-centuries to lift Australia to 324, a total Pakistan never threatened to surpass
April 20, 2024
Pakistan women v Australia women, 2nd ODI, Kuala Lumpur
Meg Lanning ton leads Australia women to series win
Skipper's 181-run stand with Rachael Haynes flattened the Pakistan bowling, after which Sophie Molineux's 4 for 14 bowled Pakistan out for 123
April 10, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 2nd Test, Abu Dhabi, 4th day
Crestfallen Paine confronts batting woes
The low quality of Australia's batting, particularly in the first innings of both Tests, reflected a wider pattern, not only for the national team but also the domestic system beneath
April 19, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 2nd Test, Abu Dhabi, 4th day
Langer must make something of UAE jumble
Australia have to quickly review a number of strategic decisions and selection matters ahead of a high-profile home summer
April 09, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 2nd Test, Abu Dhabi, 4th day
Abbas' Test average best in 100 years
He became only the second Pakistan fast bowler in the last 28 years to take a 10-wicket haul against Australia
April 10, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 2nd Test, Abu Dhabi, 4th day
Abbas takes ten-for as Pakistan seal 1-0 series win
At lunch on the fourth day, Australia were seven down and 383 runs away from their improbable target of 538
April 12, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 2nd Test, Abu Dhabi, 3rd day
Injured Usman Khawaja in doubt for India Test series
Following a seemingly innocuous incident in a fielding drill, he hobbled off the field for assessment and treatment, where he would remain throughout Pakistan's second innings
April 09, 2024
Australia in UAE 2018
UAE to play their first T20I against Australia in Abu Dhabi
It will precede Australia's three-T20I series against Pakistan starting October 24
April 08, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 2nd Test, Abu Dhabi, Day 3
Siddle's decade of toil amid batting decline
Australia have already underestimated Siddle's value in helpful conditions once, and to do so again would be to pay scant regard to the bowler who has had to cope with far many more average teams around him
April 09, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 2nd Test, Abu Dhabi, 3rd day
Six fifties, three nineties, no hundreds
Babar Azam was the closest to a century, falling one short in the end
April 09, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st women's ODI, Kuala Lumpur
Schutt, Carey skittle Pakistan for 95 for dominant win
The two seamers shared six wickets between them before Australia women chased down a revised D/L target of 92
April 15, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 2nd Test, Abu Dhabi, 3rd day
Babar 99, Sarfraz 81 ensure Australia need a whopping 538 for victory
It had begun firmly as Australia's session, but by lunch, Pakistan had crushed any challenges to their authority, firmly establishing themselves in total control once more
April 14, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 2nd Test, Abu Dhabi, 2nd day
Tim Paine seeks clarification on 3-metre rule
Azhar Ali was ruled not out on referral, despite ball-tracking showing the ball hitting middle and off stumps halfway up, since the point of impact with his pad was more than 3m from the stumps
April 10, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 2nd Test, Abu Dhabi, 2nd day
Australia undone by familiar challenges
Yet another abject first-innings performance against top-class opposition has left the team management with more headaches
April 10, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 2nd Test, Abu Dhabi, 2nd day
Mohammad Abbas, Fakhar Zaman and Azhar Ali extend Pakistan's dominance
Mohammad Abbas added two more wickets to his overnight tally and Bilal Asif struck twice before lunch as Australia wobbled their way to lunch, still 191 behind with only three wickets in hand
April 12, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 2nd Test, Abu Dhabi, 2nd day
Fakhar Zaman: 'Changed my game because of the situation'
He was brought in to inject positivity, but Pakistan gladly took his strike rate of 47.47 during the course of his debut 94
April 17, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 2nd Test, Abu Dhabi, 1st day
Lyon nails his moment, and Pakistan
Starting with the steady envelopment of Azhar Ali, it was the sort of spell occasionally delivered by great bowlers at moments of import
April 09, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 2nd Test, Abu Dhabi, 1st day
Marnus Labuschagne's incredible juggle sets scene for Australia
He used hands, body and knee before clasping the ball to his chest to take an extraordinary catch at short leg in the third over of the Test
April 19, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 2nd Test, Abu Dhabi, 1st day
Abbas strikes after Fakhar, Sarfraz rescue act
Australia have named an unchanged side
April 09, 2024
Pakistan v Australia 2018-19
Unsatisfied by draw, Tim Paine chases series win
While hugely encouraged by the efforts of his side to salvage an unlikely draw in Dubai, Australia's captain is mindful of the need to view the result in perspective
April 15, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 2nd Test, Abu Dhabi
Australia seek desert glory; Fakhar eyes Test cap
If Dubai was anything to go by, Australia have shown they're up for a fight. For a bruised Pakistan, nothing but a win will do
April 09, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st Test, Dubai
Dubai miracle can be this team's Hobart '99 - Justin Langer
Australia coach reckons that the performances of Usman Khawaja and Tim Paine have entered the same career-changing territory he shared with Adam Gilchrist against Pakistan in 1999
April 19, 2024
Australia in the UAE 2018-19
Usman Khawaja and Aaron Finch's success as openers could push Matt Renshaw down the order
Coach Justin Langer says Renshaw's numbers have been brilliant and it was only lack of time in the middle that kept him out of the first Test
April 10, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st Test, Dubai, 5th day
Usman Khawaja's masterpiece puts perceptions to rest
The Australia batsman declared his match-saving 141 proof that he was a hard worker as anyone, having fought perceptions of laziness and weakness in Asian conditions
April 09, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st Test, Dubai, 5th day
Sweat, sweeps and salvation for Australia
In the year of ball-tampering and bans, a weakened team found a way to survive more overs than any Australian side before them to snatch a dramatic draw
April 18, 2024
Australia in Pakistan, 2018
Great escapes this decade
Australia's four-session battle to save the Dubai Test is part of a select group of such performances by teams batting last, since 2010
April 18, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st Test, Dubai, 5th day
Record fourth-innings effort from Australia in Asia
Usman Khawaja's 141 off 302 balls and Australia's score of 362 broke several fourth-innings records in the UAE and Asia
April 09, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st Test, Dubai, 5th day
Paine, Khawaja the heroes in Australia's great escape
Usman Khawaja and Travis Head disregarded history as they kept Pakistan's spinners waiting on a fifth-day Dubai track, and going into lunch without having lost a wicket
April 18, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st Test, Dubai, 4th day
Evolving Usman Khawaja sets the example for Australia
In the space of just 13 months, Khawaja has firmly overcome his problems against spin, an issue that had earlier seen him lose his place in the Test side
April 09, 2024
Pakistan v Australia 2018-19
I would have picked Maxwell for the UAE tour - Mark Waugh
The former selector has backed Maxwell as a good player of spin who could take the attack to the bowling side
April 09, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st Test, Dubai, 4th day
Abbas three-for puts Pakistan seven wickets away from victory
The pair's half-century stand negated any hopes Australia may have had after picking up three late wickets on Tuesday
April 17, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st Test, Dubai
Samiuddin: Don't tell Bilal Asif he's not a Test cricketer
Before the first Test there were a lot of questions around why Bilal Asif shouldn't be in the Pakistan side. In one spell he showed why he should be
April 09, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st Test, Dubai
Justin Langer tutorial highlights Australia shortcomings against Bilal Asif
Australia coach Justin Langer took his team's left-hand batsmen for a debrief and discussion on how to handle a spinning pitch after the touring team were flattened on day three
April 18, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st Test, 3rd day, Dubai
Australia suffer one of the worst collapses in Test history
Australia made their second-highest opening stand in Asia but the numbers after that weren't flattering
April 11, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st Test, Dubai, 3rd day
New team writes fresh chapter of old story
Australia's issue surrounds the production line of talent, and the way young players are schooled. They once led the world in this respect, and now lag behind many
April 09, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st Test, Dubai, 3rd day
Bilal's six-for gives Pakistan the grip despite late blows
Australia's openers showed that there were still no demons in the pitch in Dubai, taking their team to 137 without loss on lunch on day three
April 19, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st Test, Dubai, 2nd day
Marnus Labuschagne's leggies re-open an old question
Australia's fingerspinners have learned to adapt to Asian pitches that offer turn or inconsistent bounce. On flat tracks like Dubai's, however, they lack the cutting edge that a specialist wristspinner can bring
April 12, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st Test, Dubai, 2nd day
Haris Sohail's maiden Test ton sets Australia uphill task
Pakistan inched their way towards and then beyond 300, with the loss of just their nightwatchman Mohammad Abbas, extending their command over the Test
April 09, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st Test, Dubai, 1st day
Against the ropes, Langer's Australia persevere
After going wicketless in the first two sessions on a flat pitch in inhospitable weather conditions, the bowlers hit back to make inroads into Pakistan's line-up
April 13, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st Test, Dubai, 1st day
Mohammad Hafeez and Imam-ul-Haq achieve rare feat against Australia
This was only the 10th double-century opening stand ever made against Australia in Test cricket
April 09, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st Test, Dubai, 1st day
Mohammad Hafeez, Imam-ul-Haq grind Australia in the Dubai heat
Australia lost the toss in their first full Test series since the infamous South Africa tour earlier this year
April 18, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st Test, Dubai
Spearhead Starc faces new reality in the desert
Well rested and injury free, the fast bowler says he'll be looking at playing more of a support role to the spinners in the UAE
April 10, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st Test, Dubai
Pakistan seek respite as Australia pick three debutants
The Tim Paine-led side is more decidedly second-favourite than Australia have ever been against Pakistan
April 14, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st Test, Dubai
Bowlers take ownership of reverse swing after Newlands
Taking care of the ball, this time by legal means, will no longer be the purview of the batsmen
April 13, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st Test, Dubai
Paine's new Australia face first Test of their quality
After nearly giving up playing cricket in 2017, Paine will be at the forefront of Australia's rebuild operation, of performance and public trust, among other things
April 09, 2024
Australia tour of UAE 2018/19
(Hand)shaken, not stirred?
One of the first things Tim Paine did after finding himself cleaning up the mess post-Newlands was to make it a point for his team to shake hands with the opposition
April 20, 2024
Pakistan v Australia 2018-19
How Matt Renshaw turned out at the Bull Ring on Red Bull
The Australia opener went out of the side as his form dropped, but he was back - and running on energy drinks - as the ball-tampering saga dramatically flared up
April 18, 2024
Pakistan v Australia 2018-19
Chris Lynn back for Australia; two vice-captains named for T20Is too
Alex Carey and Mitchell Marsh to assist captain Aaron Finch in the three T20Is against Pakistan; Nathan Coulter-Nile also back from injury
April 12, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, 1st Test, Dubai
Labuschagne, Neser likely to be among four debutants for Australia
The Queensland duo is looking increasingly likely to join Aaron Finch and Travis Head for debuts in the first Test against Pakistan
April 13, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, 3rd women's T20I, Canberra
Perry, Molineux and Healy destroy New Zealand
Perry and Molineux took seven wickets between them to consign New Zealand to 103 all out, before Healy smashed a 44-ball 67 in an easy chase, as Australia swept the series 3-0
April 15, 2024
Pakistan v Australia 2018-19
Australia turn focus on playing the long innings
Coach Langer wants his team to "be prepared to bat for a long, long time". That goal was on show in the tour game, which could define the Test XI
April 09, 2024
Pakistan A v Australia, tour match, Dubai 2018
Jon Holland's five-for caps Australia's 'perfect preparation'
The left-arm spinner cut through Pakistan A's middle order before the game ended in a draw
April 13, 2024
Australians v Pakistan A, Dubai, Tour match, 3rd day
Marsh brothers, Head punish Pakistan A on third day
A Pakistan A side with no specialist spinners was made to toil on the third day as the Australians went 216 ahead on the back of Mitchell Marsh's 162 and nineties from Shaun Marsh and Travis Head
April 09, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, 2nd women's T20I, Brisbane
Healy and Villani make it 2-0 Australia
The pair struck fifties after Megan Schutt restricted New Zealand to a below-par total, sealing the T20I series with a game to play
April 19, 2024
Australia women v New Zealand women, 1st T20I, Sydney
Lanning, Haynes star as Australia take series lead against NZ
The captain and her understudy hit fifties to lead Australia's comeback after they were reduced to 4 for 45 in a chase of 163
April 11, 2024
Australia in UAE 2018
Tim Paine, Australia plotting for war of attrition
The Australia captain says patience, not aggression, will be a "real key" in the upcoming series against Pakistan in the UAE
April 18, 2024
Australia news
How Justin Langer slipped up on centuries statistic
The Australia coach had cited players' century counts to justify Glenn Maxwell's omission from the Test squad, but ended up counting international hundreds twice
April 09, 2024
Pakistan v Australia 2018
Maxwell, Handscomb dumped for Tests against Pakistan; Finch, Siddle recalled
The Queensland trio of Labuschagne, Neser and Doggett were also named in the 15-man squad. The first Test begins on October 7 in Dubai
April 10, 2024
Pakistan v Australia 2018
Brettig: 'Get hundreds' no simple task for unwanted Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell was asked to make more runs, but then passed over for others who were given the opportunity to score while he wasn't
April 19, 2024
Pakistan v Australia 2018-19
Backing of Justin Langer gave Peter Siddle belief
The pace bowler pushed thoughts of an Australia recall to the back of his mind as he battled form and fitness
April 20, 2024
Australia news
Ricky Ponting slams Maxwell's exclusion from Test squad
The former captain said he did not understand why Maxwell had been left out of the A tour of India and not been given a chance to claim a Test spot
April 09, 2024
Australia news
Tim Paine in doubt for pre-season camp ahead of UAE tour
The wicketkeeper-batsman is likely to miss out as he awaits the birth of his second child, but could be available to lead Australia against Pakistan
April 09, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, T20 tri-series, Harare
Justin Langer hints that Aaron Finch could become Australia's ODI captain
Australia's coach has said he will have a 'close look' at various aspects of the side including leadership, and that Finch had 'put his best foot forward' with his performances in the T20 tri-series
April 20, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, T20I tri-series final, Harare
Fakhar Zaman's 91 seals record chase to give Pakistan the title
Australia bring back D'arcy Short, while Hasan Ali also returns for Pakistan
April 11, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, T20I final, Harare
Finch the key against Pakistan's fearsome attack
Pakistan and Australia have seen the quality of their play veer from one extreme to another in Zimbabwe, paving the way for a final that is brimful of possibilities
April 20, 2024
Zimbabwe v Pakistan, tri-series final, Harare
'We're saving our best for last' - Finch
Australia have packed 10 days of cricket into the last three weeks, and their T20I captain hopes the team can cap a hard month on the road with a title win
April 13, 2024
Zimbabwe v Australia, 6th T20I, tri-series, Harare
Maxwell credits head coach Langer for finding form
After his match-winning performance in Harare, Maxwell said that he's also set his sights on a return to Australia's Test team
April 13, 2024
Zimbabwe v Australia, T20 Tri-Series, Harare
Maxwell, Head bail Australia out in thrilling finish
Jack Wildermuth, the Queensland allrounder, has replaced D'Arcy Short in Australia's XI, while the legspin-bowling allrounder Brandon Mavuta has come in for Tendai Chisoro
April 09, 2024
Pakistan v Australia, T20 tri-series, Harare
We were well off the mark in all aspects - Tye
Andrew Tye said he needed to improve his game and focus on being more economical after Australia's 45-run defeat to Pakistan in Harare
April 18, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, T20I tri-series, Harare
Pakistan thump Australia in dress rehearsal for final
Pakistan included the youthful Shaheen Afridi for his second T20I in place of Hasan Ali, while Usman Khan came in for Mohammad Nawaz
April 18, 2024
Zimbabwe v Australia, T20 tri-series, Harare
Long-suffering Zimbabwe fans turn on team, ZC - but Aaron Finch wins support
Zimbabwe fans at Harare Sports Club were seen cheering on Aaron Finch after expressing their dissatisfaction with the home team
April 15, 2024
Zimbabwe v Australia, 3rd T20I, Harare
New environment has made difference, says 'satisfied' Finch
Australia T20I captain Aaron Finch said the mood in Australia's camp has been positive despite their horror run against England this year
April 15, 2024
Zimbabwe v Australia, 3rd T20I, Harare
'And selectors wanted you to bat down the order!'
With Aaron Finch seeing them like beach balls, who'd want to be a bowler? So wonders the Twitter world
April 18, 2024
Zimbabwe v Australia, 3rd T20I, Tri-series, Harare
Finch fury in Harare
A record partnership of 223 and a record T20I individual score of 172 - Aaron Finch and D'Arcy Short made a light snack of the Zimbabwean attack in the tri-series
April 09, 2024
Zimbabwe v Australia, 3rd T20I, Harare
Finch record 172 in Australia's biggest T20I win
Kyle Jarvis dropped out of the Zimbabwe XI with a broken finger, with his place taken by Chris Mpofu. Australia were unchanged
April 12, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, T20I tri-series, Harare
Stanlake credits Langer for aggression
Nicknamed 'camel', the fast bowler recorded the most economical spell - 4-0-8-4 -
by an Australian in T20Is
April 18, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, T20I tri-series, Harare
Stanlake and Finch lead rout of Pakistan
Aaron Finch's XI featured the left-hander Nic Maddinson, who was included in the squad despite losing his state contract with New South Wales
April 11, 2024
Zimbabwe T20I tri-series
Ailing Australia brace for another trial by spin
They had struggled against England's slower bowlers, and could face similar troubles in Zimbabwe, where the conditions are more suited to the spinners
April 12, 2024
England v Australia, only T20I, Edgbaston
'It won't get tougher than this' - Justin Langer expects Australia to develop character, not scars, after England beatings
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, only T20I, Edgbaston
Jos Buttler and Adil Rashid ensure Australia end tour winless
Australia seek consolation victory in final match of a disappointing tour of England
April 17, 2024
England v Australia, only T20I, Edgbaston
Rejigged Australia seek final chance to make their mark on England
Australia's search for a consolation victory moves to Edgbaston, and a return to a format in which they have plenty of form
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, only T20I, Edgbaston
Paul Farbrace confirms interest in England head coach role
Interim coach plays down importance of four-match spell in charge of T20 team, but earmarks long-term role
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, only T20I, Edgbaston
Pressure for batting places hots up as Jos Buttler vaults to head of England's T20 queue
Interim coach plays down importance of four-match spell in charge of T20 team, but earmarks long-term role
April 17, 2024
England v Australia, only T20I, Edgbaston
Aaron Finch says 'settled' Australia ready to hit back in one-off T20I
Australia's T20 captain believes they will take confidence from their recent success against England in the shortest format
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, 5th ODI, Old Trafford
Jos Buttler earns 'best in the world' tag after immense century
The series was long-since won, but the most thrilling passage of play was left for the end as an incredible innings unfolded at Old Trafford
April 17, 2024
England v Australia, 5th ODI, Old Trafford
Tim Paine's agony after Jos Buttler special: 'That one stung'
Australia's captain admitted his own position will come under scrutiny after the 5-0 defeat but retained belief in the future of the one-day side
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, 5th ODI, Old Trafford
England and Australia get their second 5-0
A round-up of the key numbers from the final ODI at Old Trafford as England's spinners again come to the fore
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, 5th ODI, Old Trafford
Australia must find a way to stop one-day rot
The defending World Cup champions have a mountain to climb over the next year and even the return of key names is no guarantee they will turn things around
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, 5th ODI, Old Trafford
Breathtaking Buttler secures England their whitewash in one-wicket thriller
Australia's captain Tim Paine won the toss for the fifth match in a row and chose to bat first against England in the final ODI at Old Trafford
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, 5th ODI, Old Trafford
Whitewash looms as Australia strain for an answer to England dominance
England are on the hunt for 5-0 as the visitors look to save face at the end of a difficult series
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, 5th ODI, Old Trafford
Ashton Agar says Australia must be 'at our absolute best' to avert whitewash
Ashton Agar has said Australia have "no choice" other than to believe they can defeat England in the final ODI at Old Trafford
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, 4th ODI, Chester-le-Street
Nowhere to hide against England - Finch
Australia's vice-captain says his side are always chasing the game against an England team that is setting the benchmark in ODI cricket
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, 4th ODI, Chester-le-Street
Jason Roy hundred breaks 311 chase as England ease to 4-0 series lead
Glenn Maxwell has picked up a shoulder injury while Australia have opted to play an extra bowler after their Trent Bridge thrashing
April 10, 2024
England v Australia, 4th ODI, Chester-le-Street
How do England follow 481? 500 or bust?
England are on the hunt for a whitewash, Australia are looking to save face after their record hammering at Trent Bridge
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, 3rd ODI, Trent Bridge
Trent Bridge: England's records-breaking venue
India A's second-highest List A record lasts just three hours as England shatter records at breakneck speed
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, 3rd ODI, Trent Bridge
Jonny Bairstow and Alex Hales condemn Australia to heaviest defeat after record-smashing 481 for 6
An England victory would seal the series with two matches to spare
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, 3rd ODI, Trent Bridge
Patchwork Australia still retain threat but England on course for series win
Eoin Morgan is expected to be fit to captain England as they look to take an unassailable lead in the series
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, 3rd ODI, Trent Bridge
Alex Hales admits he needs 'big runs' to reclaim first-choice England place
England No.3 faces spell on sidelines when Stokes returns, but has three matches in which to restate credentials
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, 3rd ODI, Trent Bridge
Aaron Finch admits Australia have under-performed amid ODI rankings slump
Australia vice-captain backs team to come good under Justin Langer's new regime
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, 2nd ODI, Cardiff
Jason Roy takes pleasure in 'favourite' England innings
Jason Roy was a contented man after his fifth ODI hundred, but Shaun Marsh had only bittersweet memories to take away from Cardiff
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, 2nd ODI, Cardiff
Jason Roy and Jos Buttler put England out of reach despite Shaun Marsh heroics
Australia chose to bat in Cardiff, handing D'Arcy Short a debut and bringing in Jhye Richardson, while England were without captain Eoin Morgan due to a back spasm
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, 2nd ODI, Cardiff
Australia seek batting high notes to stretch England
Australia found some English weaknesses at The Oval but need an improved display with the bat to pull themselves back into the series
April 18, 2024
England v Australia
One year to the World Cup: Australia's sluggish top order, England's expensive bowling
You can question why this one-day series is being played, but it allows us to measure up the two sides before next year
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, 1st ODI, The Oval
Spirited Australia can't mask batting frailties as Moeen Ali spins England to victory
Tim Paine seemed a relieved man to be able to put the talking behind him and get on with playing cricket, as he won the toss and chose to bat first
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, 1st ODI, The Oval
England look to move on from Scotland shock as Australia begin new era
Australia play their first international since the end of the controversy tour of South Africa against an England side shocked by Scotland a few days ago
April 17, 2024
England v Australia, 1st ODI, Kia Oval
England and Australia agree to pre-series handshakes
Australia captain Tim Paine hopes the move will underline the changed image of the team team since events in South Africa
April 08, 2024
England v Australia, 1st ODI, The Oval
Tim Paine has everything to gain as Australia look to turn words into deeds
Australia's captain has been asked the same questions in countless press conferences since taking over as captain. At last, he's about to play some cricket
April 18, 2024
Sussex v Australians, Tour match, Hove
Marcus Stoinis hits century as Australia open tour with victory over Sussex
Sussex threatened to pull off victory but Ashton Agar's three wickets derailed their chase as Australia began their post ball-tampering life
April 15, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, 5th day, Johannesburg
'A lot of us have to step up' - Paine
The Australia captain hopes the team, under a new head coach, will embrace a culture shift and start with a clean slate
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 5th day
In darkest hour, Australia start to listen
After years of either wilful or inadvertent ignorance, Australia have recognised the need for a change in attitude for the benefit of their most influential stakeholders: their fans
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 5th day
Biggest Test win since 1934
Statistical highlights of the final day of South Africa's home summer, which culminated in a 492-run win against Australia
April 15, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, 5th Day, Johannesburg
Philander six-for completes historic series win for South Africa
South Africa wrapped up the series 3-1 - their first home win against Australia since readmission - with a 492-run victory
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 4th day
Du Plessis satisfies his needs, Elgar fulfils his wants
Du Plessis was coming off low scores which is why he needed the hundred more than he wanted it. Elgar didn't need a hundred because he already scored a big one in this series but he still might have wanted it
April 18, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 4th day
Sounds of Australian silence a marker of change
Throughout a 250-ball stay that would usually have attracted plenty of unflattering Australian commentary, Dean Elgar was mainly faced with an unusually silent visiting team
April 19, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 4th day
Morkel takes SA closer to 3-1 after du Plessis ton
Faf du Plessis and Dean Elgar batted on on the fourth day in Johannesburg, where they extended South Africa's lead from 401 at the start of play to 469 at lunch
April 18, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
'Permanent' Paine shows stomach for fight
Since an injury in late 2010, Paine has fought his way back into the Tasmanian and Australian teams, before quickly assuming a senior role by dint of his deft glovework, neat, determined batting and the mind and temperament of a leader
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
Australia made to grind as SA lead crosses 400
Tim Paine and Pat Cummins produced Australia's biggest partnership of the series to significantly reduce the visiting team's chances of being forced to follow on the third morning
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, 2nd day, Johannesburg
Cricket failings set scene for Australia's disintegration
The controversies of the past week won't be forgotten soon, but Australia's batting has been equally responsible for their freefall despite a win in Durban
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 2nd day
Bee-stung de Kock misses Shaun Marsh stumping
Keshav Maharaj's flight left Australia's No. 5 stranded outside his crease, but he lived to fight on (though not for too long) thanks to the timely efforts of a wicketkeeper-hating bee
April 10, 2024
Australia v England, Tri-Nation Women's T20 Series, Final, Mumbai
Lanning's 88* powers Australia to tri-series title
Meg Lanning's fourth straight unbeaten knock of the series led Australia to the highest total in women's T20Is as they beat England in the final by 57 runs
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, 2nd Day, Johannesburg
Bavuma, Philander leave Australia staring at follow-on
Australia picked up only one wicket in the morning as South Africa continued to cash in on a solid start
April 10, 2024
Australia v England, Women's T20 Tri-series, Final, Mumbai
Australia women seek first T20 series win in nearly three years
England, meanwhile, are hoping to recover quickly after losing their last two matches back-to-back
April 19, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, 1st day, Johannesburg
What Australia lost, and what they gained
A hard-nosed battle without sledging left stump mics redundant and provided glimpses of new a Australia
April 18, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Johannesburg, 1st day
Paine redefines Australia and captaincy
The new Australia captain wanted to foster an environment where players did not feel they had to conform to a narrow idea of what an Australian Test cricketer should be
April 11, 2024
Australia v South Africa, 4th Test, Johannesburg
Australia find the will to fight after Markram 152
Back to the cricket after several days of off-field chaos, South Africa captain Faf du Plessis chose to bat at the Wanderers, in their bid to secure their first home Test series win against Australia since 1970
April 19, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
South Africa aim to farewell Morkel with historic series win
Despite the tumult of the ball-tampering controversy, Australia have a Test to play, and a record of not having lost a series in South Africa since 1970 to keep alive
April 10, 2024
Ball-tampering scandal
Smith's tears force Lehmann to step down as Australia coach
Darren Lehmann has announced that the Johannesburg Test will be his last as Australia coach, as the ball-tampering scandal that occurred in the Cape Town Test continues to take its toll on Australian cricket
April 18, 2024
Australia in South Africa 2017-18
Smith 'a good guy caught in a bad place' - du Plessis
South Africa's captain has expressed sympathy for Steven Smith, but was less charitable to David Warner, whom he hoped would 'reflect and see if he can change the way he has played the game'
April 17, 2024
Australia v England, Women's T20 tri-series, Mumbai
Kimmince, Perry inflict crushing England defeat
Australia captain Meg Lanning becomes the first Australian - male or female - to pass 2000 T20I runs during the course of a modest chase
April 19, 2024
India v Australia, Tri-Nation Women's T20 Series, Mumbai
Megan Schutt's hat-trick knocks out India
Pacer snuffs out Indian chase, after Elyse Villani and Beth Mooney's Australian record third-wicket stand in T20Is fires visiting team to a hefty 186
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 4th day
South Africa find their sweet moments in 'soap opera'
The achievements of Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram and AB de Villiers should be celebrated and the form of Faf du Plessis should be questioned but that will come on another day, a less strange day
April 12, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 4th day
Australia must forge new identity - Paine
After echoing the Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland in apologising to fans of the game, Australia's captain for now, Tim Paine, believes his team must forge a new and better identity out of the wreckage of Newlands
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 4th day
Today is the highlight of my life - Morkel
Morne Morkel has waited 12 years for a day like this, a day when he could stand out and revel in the highest high of his career
April 12, 2024
Australia in South Africa 2018
Smith, Warner could face life ban from CA
An ICC suspension from the final Test against South Africa may be just the start of sanctions for Australia's captain and vice-captain
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 4th day
Steven Smith banned for one Test, Bancroft given three demerit points
Australia captain Steven Smith will not play the fourth Test against South Africa in Johannesburg, after the ICC gave him the maximum penalty for tampering with the ball
April 18, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 4th day
Broad pours scorn on Australian double-standards
England fast bowler openly questions Smith's defence of his team's actions, and accuses coach Lehmann of hypocrisy
April 12, 2024
This is Australia's moment of truth
It's beyond ball-tampering. It's about how they want to play the game
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 4th day
Steven Smith and Warner stood down as captain and vice-captain
Wicketkeeper Tim Paine will lead the side for the last two days of the contest, and Smith and Warner will play under him
April 18, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 4th day
Despondent Australia crushed in a session
South Africa tightened their grip on the third Test at Newlands, but the real story was elsewhere
April 16, 2024
Australia in South Africa 2017-18
The ball-tampering incident: full coverage
Full coverage of the ball-tampering incident and its aftermath during Australia tour of South Africa 2017-18
April 18, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day
Australian government calls for Steven Smith to be removed as captain
Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland declared further action will be taken against the national team beyond the ICC charge accepted by Cameron Bancroft
April 15, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day
South Africa back on the moral high ground
Having been so forthright about insisting they play hard but fair, Australia have now been shown up as disingenuous, and have horns on their heads where South Africa have halos
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day
Brettig: Australia's 'line' becomes their noose
Australia wondered why there was little sympathy for their players in the face of personal abuse from the Newlands crowd. Then Cameron Bancroft was caught ball-tampering
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day
Desperation drove Australia to cheat - Smith
Australia's captain said it was the decision of the team's 'leadership group' to try and rough up the ball in an effort to get it to reverse, and that the coaches had nothing to do with it
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day
Bancroft, Smith admit to ball tampering
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day
Some players have 'failed our culture' - Steve Waugh
Dale Steyn called for a conversation on Cameron's Bancroft's perceived actions at Newlands and Twitter did not disappoint
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day
Cameron Bancroft at centre of alleged ball-tampering row
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April 12, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, 3rd day, Cape Town
Smith, Boucher take aim at Lehmann and Australian crowds
Former South Africa cricketers weigh in after Australia coach labels Newlands crowd behaviour "disgraceful"
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day
South Africa tighten grip as ball-tampering row erupts
South Africa strengthened their already solid grip on the third Test in Cape Town, where they extended their lead to 121 runs with nine wickets in hand
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
Rabada puts Warner, Australia in fight-or-flight mode
Eleven balls, one blow to the arm, five fours, one six, and one cartwheeling off stump: these were the ingredients of a brief and potentially series-defining bout
April 11, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
Newlands crowd abuse 'disgraceful'- Lehmann
Cricket Australia has made a written complaint to Cricket South Africa about taunts largely directed at the partners and families of Steven Smith's team
April 18, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
Warner in heated exchange with spectator after dismissal
David Warner was involved in a heated exchange with a spectator as he walked off the ground after his dismissal by Kagiso Rabada on day two of the third Test in Cape Town
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, Tri-Nation Women's T20 series, Mumbai
Gunn, Sciver and Beaumont thrash Australia
Jenny Gunn's three-wicket haul limited Australia to 149 for 8, before unbeaten half-centuries from Sciver and Beaumont powered England to an eight-wicket victory with three overs to spare
April 18, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
Bowlers keep SA on top after Elgar carries bat
Dean Elgar became the first player in Test history to carry his bat twice in the same year, and just the second man after Desmond Haynes to carry his bat three times overall
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 1st day
Cummins channels big Merv in spell of heart and skill
There was a fittingness about Allan Border's moustachioed battering ram being in the crowd at Newlands to watch his svelte modern-day avatar go to work in a display that turned day one of the third Test
April 14, 2024
India v Australia, Tri-Nation Women's T20 series 2017-18, Mumbai
Mooney, bowlers power Australia to six-wicket win
Australia dominated again, thanks to Beth Mooney's 45, two wickets each from Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner, and India's inability to prop up Smriti Mandhana's third successive half-century
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 1st day
Elgar stands firm as Cummins leads Aussie revival
Faf du Plessis won the toss for the first time in this series and South Africa will bat first against Australia at Newlands
April 15, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town
Rabada reprieve adds spice to simmering contest
South Africa will be buoyed by the availability of No. 1 Test bowler Kagiso Rabada while Australia hope to have Mitchells Starc and Marsh fit
April 15, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town
Starc fit as Smith seeks a game-changer
Australia's captain, meanwhile, has looked notably assertive with the bat in net sessions this week, and reckons himself to be hitting the ball far better than at any stage during his prolific Ashes summer
April 10, 2024
Women's tri-series 2018
Increased interest around women's cricket has been brilliant - Perry
The Australia allrounder is thrilled at the attention the women's game has been getting over the last couple of years, and is all praise for the atmosphere she has experienced at Indian grounds
April 18, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd women's ODI, Vadodara
Always going to play more aggressively than others - Healy
The centurion said scoring a blistering 133 gave her a "relief" after her 37-ball 19 in the second ODI of the series, which Australia sweeped 3-0 and saw as "revenge" after the World Cup semi-final loss last year
April 14, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd women's ODI, Vadodara
Healy 133 leads Australia to massive victory
Alyssa Healy's maiden international hundred took Australia to their highest score against India ever, and a 3-0 clean sweep in the ODI series
April 17, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd Women's ODI, Baroda
Perry, Bolton and Mooney dismantle India
The three Australians struck half-centuries each to set up a score of 287 and spinners Jess Jonassen and Amanda-Jade Wellington harnessed all of that scoreboard pressure to limit India to 227
April 18, 2024
India women v Australia women, 2nd ODI, Baroda
Mithali Raj set to return for must-win game
India's ODI captain has hinted that Jemimah Rodrigues will make way for her return from illness rather than the experienced Punam Raut
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 4th day
Smith's decreasing returns leave Australia vulnerable
From his recent form, you would think Steven Smith is at the top of his game. Against South Africa, though, his efficiency has fallen steadily
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 4th day
Mitchell Marsh's groin injury spells trouble for Australia
The allrounder also suffered a bout of gastro that had him well below 100% fitness on day one of the Port Elizabeth Test
April 10, 2024
India Women v Australia Women, 1st ODI, Vadodara
Jonassen, Bolton rout Mithali-less India Women
India lose eight wickets to spin; No. 9 batter Pooja Vastrakar offers lone resistance with maiden ODI half-century
April 12, 2024
South Africa v Australia. 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth
Rabada's 11-for helps South Africa level series
Kagiso Rabada's six-for ensured Australia could manage only a 100-run lead at the end of the visitors' second innings
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 4th day
Rabada picks up second disciplinary charge in same Test
Fresh charge levelled against South Africa quick for Warner send-off, even as he awaits ruling on Smith shoulder nudge
April 19, 2024
India v Australia, 1st women's ODI, Baroda
'We have learned from the World Cup loss' - Lanning
The Australia women captain has said her team will respond better to pressure against a resurgent Indian side ahead of the first ODI in Baroda
April 18, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 3rd day
The ABC of AB de Villiers
Hero, gloveman, captain, friend, fan favourite: the South African has played several roles in an illustrious career
April 16, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 3rd day
Rabada set to learn fate after disciplinary hearing
Match referee Jeff Crowe will deliver his verdict on Monday, with Kagiso Rabada facing the possibility of a ban for the rest of the series
April 19, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 3rd day
Troubling patterns emerge for Australia
As the series nears its halfway mark, the home side seems rejuvenated by the deeds of AB de Villiers while the visitors have begun showing worrying signs of top-order frailty
April 19, 2024
South Africa v Australia. 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth
De Villiers and Rabada tighten South Africa's grip
AB de Villiers scored his first Test century in more than three years as South Africa extended their lead to very healthy proportions on the third day at St George's Park
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day
When the reverse became relentless
Reverse swing, like rock and roll, has gone from revolutionary art to mainstream craft, yet remains uniquely compelling. Australia took its effectiveness a step further, exploiting it as a unit in Port Elizabeth
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day
De Villiers' mastery secures South Africa lead
South Africa strengthened their position in the Port Elizabeth Test by adding 71 runs for the loss of Kagiso Rabada's wicket in the morning session
April 13, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day
CSA apologises to Australia for mask slip-up
Cricket South Africa has issued an apology to Cricket Australia after two CSA officials were photographed posing with fans, who were wearing Sonny Bill Williams masks at St George's Park
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Port Elizabeth, 1st day
Tough talk no match for tough cricket
No matter how much 'mental disintegration' the Australians engage in, one rule of thumb they must remember: you've got to stick it out if you're going to dish it out
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 1st day
Rabada makes contact with Smith during wicket celebration
The incident could end up attracting the attention of match officials, already alert to such moments in a series that is not short of them
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 1st day
Rabada's five-for puts South Africa in command
Steven Smith won the toss for the second time in the series and again chose to bat first as Australia seek a 2-0 lead in the four-Test campaign
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth
Back to cricket after Warner-de Kock saga
Australia have a chance to take an unassailable lead, South Africa have an opportunity to build on an improved performance in Durban. That's all that matters in Port Elizabeth.
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, 5th day, Durban
The many battles of South Africa and Australia
David Warner, Quinton de Kock and Nathan Lyon were only small parts of a long-standing rivalry that has often pushed the limits beyond cricket
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 5th day
Nip it in the bud on the field - du Plessis
The SA camp and former Australia batsman Simon Katich have called on match officials to play a more proactive role to ensure that tensions between the two sides don't boil over
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
South Africa's twin collapses make the difference
Mitchell Starc's prowess against the tail, Aiden Markram's fighting fourth-innings century, and other key numbers from the Durban Test
April 18, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 5th day
Australia, South Africa point finger at the other over stairwell incident
Australia believe Quinton de Kock's words crossed a line; South Africa insist that David Warner got personal
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban
Davey's XI: Warner's long history of altercations
April 15, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
Starc, Hazlewood swing Australia to 118-run win
Starc misses out on hat-trick but South Africa's resistance lasts 22 balls on the fifth and final day at Durban
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
Warner involved in heated exchange with de Kock
Cricket Australia is investigating after CCTV footage emerged of an altercation between David Warner and Quinton de Kock on the steps leading into the dressing rooms at Kingsmead in Durban
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
New Australia, same old hostility
The 'pack of dogs' that Faf du Plessis spoke of four years ago was back in full force at Kingsmead, 'headbutting the line' in a manner more reminiscent of Zinedine Zidane than Jonny Bairstow
April 19, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, 4th day, Durban
Paine stands up and makes his keeping count
In November, he earned a Test recall after seven years purely on his wicketkeeping credentials. On Sunday, he proved his worth with a stunning grab
April 18, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
South Africa take fight to fifth day with Australia one wicket away
Set 417 for victory, which would be the second-highest successful chase in Test history, South Africa stumbled to lunch at 63 for 4
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 3rd day
Australia break the cycle of collapses
Australia did not bat particularly well at Kingsmead, but well enough to ensure the process of constructing a consistently successful team was not stalled
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 3rd day
Give me time to improve - Bancroft
In a bid to keep on improving, the young Australia opener spoke at length with the seasoned David Warner about "an array of topics", including their respective approaches to the game
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 3rd day
South Africa left wondering 'how' things went wrong
Maybe the hosts were undercooked. Maybe they had underestimated Australia or maybe they are facing uncertainty on the administrative front
April 12, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 3rd day
Elgar to bat in second innings despite finger injury
The South Africa opener had dislocated his finger while taking a diving catch to dismiss Mitchell Starc in Australia's second innings
April 18, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 3rd day
South Africa show fight but Australia's lead crosses 400
Cameron Bancroft scored the second half-century of his short Test career as Australia extended their lead past 300 on the third day against South Africa at Kingsmead
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 2nd day
Marsh and Lyon script their Second Act
A little over 12 months ago, neither man was certain of his place in the Australian Test XI. Now, they have become immensely vital cogs
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 2nd day
De Villiers rallies around team-mates after 'softies'
The South Africa batsman put some of the side's problems down to conditions, which he expects to become more difficult to bat on as the game goes on
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban
Australians give a XXXX as they ambush stump microphone
Australia close fielders talk up virtues of rival ICC and CSA sponsors in a bid to silence the eavesdropping stump mics
April 20, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 2nd day
Five-star Starc builds on M Marsh 96 to secure big lead
Mitchell Marsh brought up his half-century and Mitchell Starc provided an entertaining lower-order cameo as Australia pushed their total to 300 for 8 by lunch on the second day
April 15, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 1st day
Australia top-order lose battle of the crease
Australia's hopes of setting a dominant agenda were stymied by an attitrional South Africa bowling effort led by Vernon Philander
April 16, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 1st day
Warner counsels Bancroft after 'soft' dismissal
Australia's hopes of setting a dominant agenda were stymied by an attitrional South Africa bowling effort led by Vernon Philander
April 17, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban, 1st day
Warner, Smith fifties underpin close-fought day
Steven Smith won the toss and Australia will bat first in the opening Test of the series against South Africa in Durban
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban
Unchanged Australia seek South African glory
Australia will take the same team that lifted the Ashes urn into the first Test against South Africa, for a series the captain Steven Smith believes can be the making of many younger members of his side
April 12, 2024
South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Durban
Can South Africa break the home disadvantage?
On paper, yes. South Africa enter this series ranked No. 2 in the world, with winning form behind them, and no shortage of class and experience
April 10, 2024
Australia in South Africa 2017-18
Dangerous nostalgia at heart of rivalry
South Africa's Test battles with Australia have been reliably hard-fought. But an overdue victory on home soil is important to the hosts for numerous reasons
April 10, 2024
South Africa A v Australians, tour match, Benoni, 3rd day
Starc bags four as Australians wrap up five-wicket win
As in the first innings, there were plenty of starts for the Australian batsmen in their chase of 140, but Peter Handscomb fell for another low score
April 15, 2024
South Africa A v Australians, tour match, Benoni, 2nd day
Hendricks' five-for restricts Australians' lead to 109
Ten of the visiting batsmen got to or past 18, but only one - Pat Cummins at No. 8 - went on to score a half-century
April 19, 2024
South Africa A v Australia, tour game, Benoni, 1st day
Australian quicks sound warning ahead of SA Tests
A much anticipated series, at least for fans of fast bowling, kicked off in style as Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc began their South African odyssey by knocking over the A team for 220 in only 58.5 overs
April 10, 2024
NZ v Australia, tri-series final
Warner's captaincy credentials grow after series triumph
David Warner has an exceptional record as Steve Smith's stand-in, and now he's picked up a tri-series trophy as well.
April 16, 2024
NZ v Australia, tri-series final
Lynn set to miss PSL after suffering shoulder dislocation
Chris Lynn's run of injury misfortune continued during the tri-series final at Auckland, after he suffered a dislocated right shoulder while diving in the field
April 13, 2024
New Zealand v Australia, Tri-Series final, Auckland
Australia cruise to tri-series title in low-scorer
Kane Williamson chose to try and set Australia a target they couldn't chase after winning the toss in the tri-series final at Eden Park
April 16, 2024
New Zealand v Australia, Tri-Series final
Trans-Tasman rivals brace for final reckoning
Australia and New Zealand meet in the inaugural final of the Trans-Tasman T20 tri-series at Eden Park
April 20, 2024
New Zealand v Australia, Trans-Tasman Tri-series, final, Auckland
Warner targets 'obscure fields' for Eden Park's short boundaries
Australia's stand-in T20 captain is going to rely on enterprising leadership as an answer to Eden Park's short boundaries for the tri-series final against New Zealand on Wednesday
April 09, 2024
New Zealand v Australia, Trans-Tasman Tri-series, Auckland
Records tumble after Auckland witnesses boundary barrage
New Zealand's best batting effort in T20Is, a Powerplay carnage, and Guptill ascends a new peak
April 18, 2024
New Zealand v Australia, Trans-Tasman T20 tri-series, Auckland
Australia hammer record chase after Guptill's 49-ball ton
New Zealand chose to set a target at Eden Park after Kane Williamson won the toss in the re-run of the first-ever T20 international
April 17, 2024
New Zealand v Australia, Trans-Tasman T20 tri-series, Auckland
NZ eye final berth, England need Aussie favour
The side with the most riding on this match is the one not playing: England's chances of squeezing into the final rest on Australia winning then beating the hosts in Hamilton on Sunday
April 18, 2024
Australia v England, Trans-Tasman T20 tri-series, Melbourne
Buttler focused on chance for Australia revenge
While England are waiting to find out the seriousness of the injury to captain Eoin Morgan which ruled him out of the T20 in Melbourne, stand-in captain Jos Buttler hoped a change of scenery would help them revive their tri-series campaign when they cross
April 17, 2024
Australia v England, Trans-Tasman T20 tri-series, Melbourne
All-round Australia sweep into tri-series final
April 18, 2024
Australia v England, Trans-Tasman T20 Tri-Series, Melbourne
Australia look for winning end to home season
A loss would leave England with very little margin for error when the tournament enters its New Zealand leg
April 17, 2024
Australia v England, Trans-Tasman T20, Hobart
Maxwell's big show powers Australia home
David Warner won the toss and chose to send England into bat as the hosts chased a second win from as many matches in the Twenty20 triangular series
April 19, 2024
Australia v England, Trans-Tasman T20, Hobart
Buoyant England enter Trans-Tasman fray
England have Alex Hales, Jason Roy and Chris Jordan fit to select from as they get started in the tri-series following Australia's emphatic opening win
April 17, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, Trans-Tasman T20, Sydney
We weren't able to soak up early pressure - Taylor
New Zealand were too slow to adjust to the nature of the Sydney pitch according to Ross Taylor who thought a total of 140 would have given them a fighting chance
April 16, 2024
Australia v India, Under-19 World Cup final, Mount Maunganui
Sangha leaves World Cup with treasured memories
Although Australia were beaten in the final, their captain is grateful for the friendships he's made and the lessons he's learnt from the Under-19 World Cup
April 19, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, Trans-Tasman T20, Sydney
Stanlake and Lynn leading opening-night rout of New Zealand
Australia have handed maiden T20 caps to D'Arcy Short and the wicketkeeper Alex Carey
April 16, 2024
Australia v India, Under-19 World Cup final, Mount Maunganui
Manjot Kalra leads India Under-19 to World Cup glory
The opener smashed an unbeaten 101 off 102 balls to steer a chase of 217 and give the side an unprecedented fourth Under-19 World Cup title
April 15, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, Trans-Tasman T20, Sydney
Australia attempt BBL reboot against New Zealand
New Zealand will arrive for their first T20 in Australia since 2009 looking to put one over on an inexperienced home line-up
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, Under-19 World Cup 2018, final, Mount Maunganui
Untested India favourites as teams tussle for title
With India possessing in-form openers, a healthy mix of allrounders and an injury-free squad, Australia have more questions to answer ahead of the big final
April 09, 2024
Prime Minister's XI v England XI, Tour match, Canberra
Willey stars with bat and ball as England stroll to victory
David Willey stated his case to bat higher up the order in England's T20 side by hammering 79 from 36 balls - which included taking 34 runs off an over from Nathan Lyon - as the tourists cruised home
April 19, 2024
Australia v Afghanistan, U-19 World Cup semi-final, Christchurch
Australia's fearlessness too much for Afghanistan's nerves
"Everyone had their own plans to spinners and it worked really well. We did have a look at footage from their spinners, but it's actually different to seeing them on video to real life," Australia's captain Jason Sangha said
April 17, 2024
Australia v Afghanistan, U-19 World Cup semi-final, Christchurch
Australia halt Afghanistan's run in semi-finals
Three-time champions Australia will now face the winner of the second semi-final, to be played between India and Pakistan on Tuesday
April 09, 2024
Australia v England, 5th ODI, Perth
Smith, Warner at heart of Australia ODI woes
Australia are set to take a long, hard look at their one-day set-up after the series defeat to England showed how far they have to go ahead of the World Cup
April 13, 2024
Afghanistan v Australia, Under-19 World Cup, semi-final,
Australia brace for Afghanistan mystery spin
The threat of Mujeeb Zadran and Zahir Khan is substantial but captain Jason Sangha has reiterated that he wants his players to concentrate on their game
April 20, 2024
Australia v England, 5th ODI, Perth
Curran's five-for steals thrilling win for England
Australia's captain Steven Smith has won the toss and chosen to bowl first against England in the inaugural international match at the new Perth Stadium
April 18, 2024
Australia v England, 5th ODI, Perth
Final ODI marks start of new era for Perth
International cricket will arrive at the new Perth Stadium as the one-day series draws to a close with Australia looking to narrow the margin to 3-2
April 19, 2024
Australia v England, 4th ODI, Adelaide
'England are tottering like aunty on the gin'
England slumped to an abject 8 for 5 after being asked to bat first at Adelaide. Here's how the carnage unfolded
April 10, 2024
Australia v England, 4th ODI, Adelaide
Head's 96, Cummins four-for sets up consolation win
Australia's captain Steven Smith won the toss and chose to send England in to bat in the Australia Day ODI at Adelaide Oval
April 09, 2024
Australia v England, 4th ODI, Adelaide, January 26, 2018
Frazzled Australia look to halt English rampage
England are on a roll but Australia have never been whitewashed at home in an ODI bilateral series. Australia will lack in-form Aaron Finch and Liam Plunkett is an England absentee
April 10, 2024
Australia v England, 4th ODI, Adelaide
'We're not as far off as the results say' - Lehmann
Glenn Maxwell is back in Australia's ODI squad for the first time since last year's India tour but it is perception, not personnel or tactics, that is dragging down the team's limited-overs set-up, according to coach Darren Lehmann
April 09, 2024
Australia v England, Under-19 World Cup quarter-final, Queenstown
Wizard's spell makes for compelling sight
Lloyd Pope triggered an England collapse with a spectacular spell to propel Australia into the semi-finals of the Under-19 World Cup, but he will not want this to be the summit of his career
April 18, 2024
Australia v England, Under-19 World Cup, quarter-final, Queenstown
'I'm still shaking, it's quite unbelievable' - Pope
A shy-looking Pope could hardly put words to his thoughts and said he was not used to being surrounded by cameras, after his "surreal" spell
April 09, 2024
Australia v England, Under-19 World Cup, quarter-final, Queenstown
Pope's 8 for 35 lifts Australia into semi-finals
Lloyd Pope's 8 for 35, the best figures in the history of the Under-19 World Cup, sent England crashing from 47 for without loss to 96 all out chasing a target of 128
April 14, 2024
Australia v England, Under-19 World Cup, quarter-final, Queenstown
From Queensland to Queenstown: Australia, England set for U-19 showdown
After a series of one-sided encounters between the senior teams over the last three months, the Under-19 World Cup quarter-final is expected to be a battle of equals
April 10, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd ODI, Sydney
Smith calls for end of 'soft signal' rulings
Though he had calmed down somewhat after the match, Steven Smith was far from impressed when given out caught behind at a vital phase of Australia's innings
April 15, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd ODI, Sydney
Australia's losing streak
The best of the stats from the third ODI in Sydney as England continued their white-ball hold over Australia
April 11, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd ODI, Sydney
Buttler's blast sets up England to seal series
Australia bolstered their bowling attack after losing the first two ODIs as they attempt to keep the five-match series alive, making four changes to the side that played in Brisbane
April 15, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd ODI, Sydney
Australia pin hopes on big guns to keep series alive
A victory in Sydney will give England the one-day series with two matches to spare as the home side face growing questions over selection and tactics
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd ODI, Brisbane
Morgan pulls strings to tie down Australia
Eoin Morgan's plans at the Gabba, backed to perfection by the England bowlers, saw Australia outsmarted on a ground that so often suits them
April 11, 2024
Australia v PNG, Under-19 World Cup 2018, Lincoln
McSweeney 156, Ralston 7 for 15 bulldoze PNG
Half-centuries from captain Jason Sangha and Param Uppal contributed to Australia's all-round effort, handing PNG a mammoth 311-run drubbing in Lincoln
April 17, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd ODI, Brisbane
Finch fastest to 10 ODI hundreds for Australia
The best of the stats from the second one-day international at the Gabba as Aaron Finch continues his fine form
April 19, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd ODI, Brisbane
All-round Root stars as England take 2-0 lead
Alex Carey comes in for the ill Tim Paine and Jhye Richardson for Josh Hazlewood, as England name unchanged team
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd ODI, Brisbane
Hazlewood out of Brisbane ODI with virus
Jhye Richardson is a step closer to making his ODI debut with Josh Hazlewood laid low by a virus
April 09, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd ODI, Brisbane
Challenge for Australia to catch one-day pace-setters
Australia will have to make do without Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins as they seek to level the series against a confident England at the Gabba
April 09, 2024
Australia v Zimbabwe, Under-19 World Cup, Group B, Lincoln
Australia breeze past Zimbabwe to improve quarter-final chances
Their victory was set up by new-ball quick Xavier Bartlett, who knocked over the top three Zimbabwe batsmen inside 11 overs
April 19, 2024
Australia v England, 1st ODI, Melbourne
'Would love to see him open in the Test team'
Jason Roy went past team-mate Alex Hales to claim England's record ODI score. Hales was among those who reacted on Twitter
April 12, 2024
Australia v India, U-19 World Cup, Mount Maunganui
Speedy Nagarkoti, Mavi spring a surprise on Australia
The two Indian quicks generated speeds in excess of 145kph and rattled Australia who were expecting a trial by spin
April 10, 2024
Australia v England, 1st ODI, Melbourne
Rampant Roy rewrites England record-books
Stats highlights from England's record run-chase at the MCG, including a glut of records for Jason Roy
April 17, 2024
Australia v India, U-19 World Cup, Mount Maunganui
Shaw, Kalra set up India's dominating win
Shivam Mavi and Kamlesh Nagarkoti generated speeds in excess of 140 kmph, and took three wickets apiece to help bowl out Australia for 228
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 1st ODI, Melbourne
'It's been a while coming' - Roy
Jason Roy hailed the strength of England's ODI batting after he completed a stunning return to form following a difficult 2017 with a "special" innings at the MCG
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 1st ODI, Melbourne
Roy's record-breaking 180 leads England to handsome victory
England's captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and chose to bowl first against Australia in the first ODI at the MCG
April 11, 2024
Australia v England, 1st ODI, Melbourne
Ashes end, World Cup road begins
Australia had a poor 2017 in the one-day game while England continued to impress although did stumble at the Champions Trophy
April 09, 2024
Australia v England, 1st ODI, Melbourne
Speedy Richardson inspired by Steyn
The 21-year old has the same wiry frame and is said to be rather slippery off the pitch, even if he doesn't quite have the same outswinger
April 17, 2024
ICC Under-19 World Cup 2018
'Indian roots. How could I not be mad about cricket?' - Sangha
The Australia U-19 captain played a bit of basketball and soccer in school and college, and was only convinced of cricket as a career option when he made it to the Australia Under-16 side five seasons ago
April 12, 2024
Cricket Australia XI v England, Tour match, Sydney
Morgan, Moeen find form in warm-up canter
April 10, 2024
Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney
Tea and sympathy won't suffice as England face up to another drubbing
Stoicism is an admirable trait that serves the country well, but it's time to get really rather cross about the state of English cricket
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney
The futile finale of a drained Joe Root
Joe Root started the Ashes with boyish optimism but finished it asleep in the dressing-room, ill and exhausted after a tour of perpetual scrutiny and failure
April 13, 2024
Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney, 5th day
Smith bats for Bancroft after Ashes win
Steven Smith also spoke about the importance of keeping Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins together when the Ashes were up for grabs
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney, 5th day
The Ashes event now transcends the cricket
This was the second-highest attended Ashes of all time, viewing figures have been strong and Steven Smith has moved towards greatness. But much of the action was far from memorable
April 14, 2024
Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney, 5th day
Australia's bowling quartet dominate
Stats highlights from the last day's play of the 2017-18 Ashes, as Australia wrapped up an emphatic 4-0 win
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney, 5th Test
Rampant Australia seal Ashes 4-0, with Root crocked
After a trip to hospital, Joe Root resumed his innings after Moeen Ali's torrid series had finished with another dismissal to Nathan Lyon
April 19, 2024
Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney
Moeen facing Lyon: nine innings, seven wickets
Moeen Ali was a walking wicket against Nathan Lyon this Ashes
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney
Brother in arms leaves Mitchell Marsh in dire straits
A moment of brotherly love nearly went awry for Mitchell and Shaun Marsh on the fourth afternoon at Sydney
April 18, 2024
Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney
Farbrace calls for honesty after England failings are 'exposed'
Planning must start now, says assistant coach, if England are to mount a challenge on future Ashes tours
April 10, 2024
Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney
Lyon's share recalls Warne impact
Expectation rises whenever Nathan Lyon takes the ball, and England have largely been worried out of attacking him
April 13, 2024
Australia v England, 5th Ashes Test, Sydney
Brotherly hundreds, and Crane's record
Stats highlights from another day at the SCG completely dominated by Australia
April 19, 2024
Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney, 4th day
Australia close in on 4-0 after Marsh hundreds
England's Test match sank further into a metaphorical swamp as a pair of Marshes raised centuries for Australia on the fourth morning at the SCG
April 19, 2024
Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney
Crane's exoticism atones for lack of impact
Mason Crane was a source of endless fascination in spite of a tough first outing in Test cricket, but he bore the attention well
April 19, 2024
Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney
The toast is aflame but butter won't melt for England
England, in training, in batting, in self-appraisals, are beginning to sound just a little bit soft
April 13, 2024
Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney
Khawaja's Ashes hype grows into substance
Seven years on from an oddly overblown debut innings, Usman Khawaja finally attained Ashes fulfilment at the ground where it all began
April 18, 2024
Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney, 3rd day
Khawaja 171 sets the stage for Australia domination
Usman Khawaja scored his first Ashes century, and his first Test hundred at the SCG, as Australia continued to chip away at England's first-innings total on the third day
April 19, 2024
Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney
Mason Crane - how the experts saw it
As if being England's youngest specialist spinner for 90 years was not demanding enough, Mason Crane underwent the ritual glare from a posse of cricket experts
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney
Cosmetic changes won't mask England's deep structural flaws
England's inability to compete in the Ashes would once have been a matter of national shame. But the ECB's priorities lie elsewhere
April 20, 2024
Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney
Khawaja, Bancroft contrast on village day
The 22nd day of Ashes combat in this series stretched the mental reserves of both teams, but some players coped better than others
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney
Team-mates in awe as Smith matches Sobers to 6000 runs
Steven Smith became the equal-second fastest Test batsman to 6000 runs, and now has the chance to make his fourth century of this Ashes series
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney, 2nd day
Khawaja and Smith put Australia in control
England's tail wagged vigorously at the SCG, where Stuart Broad swung hard at Australia's persistent short-pitched attack, Tom Curran rode his luck, and the total moved on to 346
April 17, 2024
Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney
Nightwatchman would not have halted England's crime wave
England keep repeating the same errors without learning or suffering the consequences
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney
Pretty starts and brainfarts: the story of Vince's career
The beauty of James Vince's batting masks a consistent failure to convert starts into finishes, a flaw that would not be tolerated in a less attractive player
April 19, 2024
Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney
Australia reminded of Starc reality
Australia are not the same team without a 100% fit Mitchell Starc - and that includes when Starc is actually playing
April 13, 2024
Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney, 1st day
Starc and Hazlewood strike late as England waste hard work
Wet weather in Sydney meant that the toss was postponed by two hours and ten minutes, although an early lunch break was taken in an effort to minimise the amount of play lost
April 10, 2024
Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney
Crane to debut as England seek sign-off win
England have one more chance to secure their first Test win in Australia for seven years while there are places to play for in both teams
April 12, 2024
England v Australia, 5th Test, Sydney
'Never had ambitions to play for England' - Smith
At 18, Steven Smith was offered a contract from Surrey that "sounded like quite a fair amount of money" but he turned it down to pursue his career with Australia
April 19, 2024
England v Australia, 5th Test, Sydney
Starc gets SCG wish but ODI rest looms
Mitchell Starc has been passed fit for the SCG Test, but his captain Steven Smith says Australia are mindful of the need to keep the left-arm quick fit for the South Africa tour
April 19, 2024
Australia v England, 4th Test, Melbourne, 5th day
'It's a shame it's taken until now' - Root
April 10, 2024
Australia v England, 4th Ashes Test, Melbourne, 5th day
Warner tames the beast within (almost)
There was little in David Warner's career history to suggest he could bat Australia to a draw on a slow pitch - but he has long proved he is more than a six-hitting circus act
April 15, 2024
Australia v England, 4th Ashes Test, Melbourne, 5th day
Relentless Smith finds a fresh ally
Steven Smith gave praise for his partner on the fifth day at the MCG, as Mitchell Marsh slipped into a supporting role with a mature, unbeaten innings
April 10, 2024
The Ashes 2017-18
Which kind of pitch is worst for Tests?
If you were a part of the ICC's pitch-monitoring process, what would you clamp down hardest on?
April 10, 2024
4th Ashes Test, MCG
Smith continues his prolific run
Steven Smith hit yet another hundred - the 23rd of his Test career - to ensure a draw in the Boxing Day Test
April 10, 2024
Australia v England, 4th Test, Melbourne, 5th day
MCG drop-ins under review after bore draw
Outgoing Cricket Victoria chief executive Tony Dodemaide suggested the ground's drop-in wicket square was overdue to be dug out and remade from scratch
April 10, 2024
Australia v England, 4th Test, Melbourne, 5th day
Steven Smith caps epic 2017 with hundred to deny England
The wickets of David Warner and Shaun Marsh gave England's victory hopes a boost on the final day at the MCG.
April 10, 2024
Australia v England, 4th Test, Melbourne, 3rd day
The Ashes is sinking into the mire of its own hogwash
George Dobell observes a ball tampering beat-up at the MCG and not for the first time in this Ashes series doesn't like what he sees
April 11, 2024
The Ashes 2017-18
Fair game or moral outrage? How the argument raged
ESPNcricinfo's ball by ball coverage captured the passions of the ball tampering debate. Here are some of the highlights
April 19, 2024
Australia v England, 4th Test, Melbourne, 4th day
A pitch that saps Australia's will to win
Darren Lehmann had few thoughts of an Australian victory at the start of the day and a sluggish MCG pitch did nothing to challenge that view
April 17, 2024
Australia v England, 4th Test, Melbourne, 3rd day
Bayliss bemused as England are drawn into 'ball-tampering' row
Television footage appeared to show James Anderson digging his fingernail into the ball on a rain-affected fourth day of the fourth Test at Melbourne
April 20, 2024
Australia v England, 4th Test, Melbourne, 4th day
Warner, Smith and the rain frustrate England's push
Alastair Cook became the highest scorer ever to carry his bat in Test cricket before England further strengthened their position by claiming two wickets before lunch on the fourth day at the MCG
April 09, 2024
Australia v England, 4th Test, Melbourne, 3rd day
Glutton for punishment... Cook shows appetite of old
Alastair Cook gobbled up several more records during one of his most memorable Test knocks - suggesting there could still be plenty more to come
April 17, 2024
Australia v England, 4th Test, Melbourne, 3rd day
'What's the opposite of a Shane Watson?'
Twitter reactions to James Vince and Dawid Malan not using the DRS
April 09, 2024
Australia v England, 4th Test, Melbourne, 3rd day
MCG pitch battle spotlights issue for Australia
The surface prepared for the Boxing Day Test has come in for criticism from all sides, with only Adelaide currently succeeding in getting the balance right
April 09, 2024
Australia v England, 4th Test, Melbourne
Cook's double delight puts him in elite company
Stats highlights from an eventful third day at Melbourne, where Alastair Cook recorded his second double-century in Australia
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 4th Test, Melbourne, 3rd day
Cook's masterful 244* builds commanding lead
Joe Root again failed to convert a half-century and Dawid Malan neglected to review an lbw despite having gained a thick inside edge
April 18, 2024
Australia v England, 4th Test, Melbourne, 2nd day
Cook 'hurt and frustrated' at failure to influence series
Alastair Cook said he was proud to have showcased once again his ability to "go to the well" in recording his 32nd Test century
April 18, 2024
Australia v England, 4th Test, Melbourne, 2nd day
Cook can now determine his future on his own terms
Alastair Cook emerged from a troubled phase of his career to reassert the qualities that have served England well for so long
April 17, 2024
Australia v England, 4th Test, Melbourne, 2nd day
Broad rediscovers his competitive edge
Stuart Broad believes a more attacking mindset was key to his much-improved performance at the MCG
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 4th Test, Melbourne, 2nd day
Shaun Marsh stands up
It may not be enough for Australia at the MCG but, in a team beset by batting problems, Shaun Marsh has played a key role in regaining the Ashes
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 4th Test, Melbourne, 2nd day
Australia blunted on day of toil
With Mitchell Starc missing and Pat Cummins unwell, Australia's attack struggled to make an impact having failed to add customary lower-order runs
April 13, 2024
The Ashes
No day-night Ashes Test in 2019 - Harrison
Tom Harrison, the ECB chief executive, has effectively ruled out the scheduling of a day/night Ashes Test when Australia tour England in 2019
April 10, 2024
Australia v England, 4th Test, Melbourne, 2nd day
Cook's drought-breaking hundred puts England on top
England fought back admirably on the second day at the MCG, where debutant Tom Curran denied Steven Smith a century and Australia lost five wickets before lunch
April 17, 2024
Australia v England, 4th Ashes Test, Melbourne
The battle of lengths
England's seamers have been more effective than Australia's when bowling a good length, and this MCG pitch could test Australia's ability to take wickets off the short or full deliveries
April 09, 2024
The Ashes 2016-17
Moeen's Ashes ills are low point of sickly day
Moeen Ali has had an unhappy Ashes tour and an attritional Melbourne pitch did nothing to alleviate the suffering
April 20, 2024
The Ashes 2016-17
Curran reveals truth of no-ball agony
Tom Curran became the third England bowler in recent years to miss out on a maiden test wicket because of a no-ball - but it was because of over-ambition rather than carelessness
April 19, 2024
Australia v England, 4th Test, The Ashes 2017-18, MCG, Day 1
Prolific Warner joins elite 6000 club
Stats highlights from Day 1 of the fourth Test between Australia and England
April 09, 2024
Australia v England, 4th Test, Melbourne, 1st day
Smith and Warner transcend the sluggish G
Steve Smith continued the form of his life, as David Warner produced his best innings of the summer. It was a daunting combination for England
April 16, 2024
Australia v England, 4th Test, Melbourne, 1st day
England battle but Warner, Smith put Australia in charge
Jackson Bird replaces Mitchell Starc while England have handed a debut to Tom Curran in place of the injured Craig Overton
April 17, 2024
Australia v England, 4th Test, Ashes 2017-18, Melbourne
Sore hand forces Smith to make technical tweak
Australia captain Steven Smith admitted that he may have to use more of his top hand and be slightly less wristy after copping a freakish blow to his hand at training ahead of the fourth Ashes Test
April 20, 2024
Australia v England, The Ashes 2017-18, 4th Test, Melbourne
For Australia, 'tis the season to be jolly
Brydon Coverdale previews the fourth Test at the MCG as Steven Smith chases batting records and Tom Curran may make a Test debut for England
April 12, 2024
Australia women in India 2018-19
India to host Australia, England for women's T20 tri-series
Australia will also play a three-match ODI series as part of the ICC Women's Championship in March next year
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd Test, Perth, 5th day
Australia's Angry Ashes Avengers
Trevor Bayliss struggled to propose solutions to England's perennial shortage of truly fast bowlers
April 15, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd Test, Perth, 5th day
Bayliss short of answers to England travel sickness
Trevor Bayliss struggled to propose solutions to England's perennial shortage of truly fast bowlers
April 18, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd Test, Perth, 5th day
Starc decision needed after Smith's tears of joy
Steven Smith is desperate to complete a 5-0 whitewash over England but there could be a tricky decision to make over the fitness of Mitchell Starc
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd Test, Perth, 5th day
Australians apply Rule 140 to perfection
Australia have had the fast bowlers to dominate England and that has been no accident
April 15, 2024
3rd Test, The Ashes, Perth
Another one-sided Ashes result
Australia completed their 33rd Ashes series win to move ahead of England overall
April 13, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd Ashes Test, Perth, 5th day
'Men of the series: Australia's selectors'
Plenty of praise obviously for Australia after they regained the Ashes
April 13, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd Test, Perth, 5th day
'Amazing feeling' to regain Ashes - Smith
Steven Smith credited Australia's selectors with some "bold" moves after an innings victory secured the urn
April 09, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd Test, Perth, 5th day
Australia regain the Ashes with Hazlewood's five-for
England were 368 for 4 on the second day at the WACA. After a Steven Smith epic, they ended up losing by an innings
April 09, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd Test, Perth, 5th day
England concern over WACA wet patches
England may have been handed an Ashes lifeline after water crept under the covers in Perth overnight and delayed play on the final day
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd Test, Perth, 4th day
Tale of two tails tells the tale of England's Ashes struggle
England's inability to crack Australia's lower-order, or shore up their own, is the biggest indicator of the gulf between the sides
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd Test, Perth, 4th day
'Bradman's not touching that either'
Mitchell Starc combined with a crack at the WACA for an unplayable delivery, leaving many awestruck on Twitter
April 13, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd Test, The Ashes 2017-18, Perth, Day 4
Australia's highest Ashes totals, and Cook's woes
Stats highlights from the mammoth first innings score by Australia at Perth
April 19, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd Test, 4th day, Perth
England look to the heavens as Australia surge for the urn
England still found themselves in the field at lunch on day four as Australia extended their lead to 240 as the cracks began opening up significantly
April 18, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd Test, Perth, 3rd day
'Everything hit the middle of the bat' - Smith
Steven Smith said he had never felt better in the middle than during the first stage of his 239 at the WACA
April 10, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd Test, Perth, 3rd day
Marsh emulates father in breakthrough moment
The Ashes is proving memorable for the Marsh brothers, who both had reason to fear for their future before the Australian summer began
April 17, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd Test, Perth, 3rd day
Smith leaves bungling England feeling Alone and a long way from Home
A baby-faced defender of Australia's homestead left England's unwelcome intruders looking like Christmas movie villains
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd Test, The Ashes 2017-18, Perth, Day 3
Smith enters elite Ashes territory
Stats highlights from a dominant day of Australian batting on the third day against England at the WACA
April 20, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd Test, Ashes 2017-18, Perth, 3rd day
Smith, Mitchell Marsh heap pain upon England
The Australia captain also passed 1000 runs in a calendar year for the fourth consecutive year as his side continued to fight back in the third Ashes Test at the WACA
April 13, 2024
Australia v England, The Ashes 2017-18, 3rd Test, Perth, 3rd day
Steven Smith's glorious four-year run
Steven Smith is only the second batsman to get 1000-plus Test runs in four successive years, while his 20 hundreds during this period is the best ever
April 14, 2024
The Ashes 2017-18
From Bruce Reid to Mitchell Johnson: Five memorable Ashes collapses
ESPNcricinfo recalls five occasions in which England's batting malfunctioned after a seemingly serene start to an Ashes innings.
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd Ashes Test, Perth, 2nd day
How do you dismiss Steven Smith?
Readers get creative as England struggle against the world's No. 1 Test batsman
April 19, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd Test, Perth, 2nd day
Nothing shakes Smith's command and control
A lesser player than Steven Smith could have been distracted when he walked to the crease but currently he is on a level matched by few others
April 14, 2024
Australia v England, The Ashes 2017-18, 3rd Test, Perth, 2nd day
Record fifth-wicket stand for England against Australia
Stats highlights from day two in Perth, where England's top half tested Australia before the tail fell away quickly
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd Test, Ashes 2017-18, Perth, 2nd day
Smith masterclass puts pressure back on England
Jonny Bairstow scored his first Test century in 18 months, but Australia fought back strongly in the opening session on day two at the WACA
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd Test, Perth, 1st day
Australia caught on the hop as WACA lives up to billing
Australia's fielders in particular were slow to adapt to a WACA wicket with the pace and bounce of old
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd Test, The Ashes 2017-18, Perth, Day 1
Malan's maiden century and Stoneman's struggles
ESPNcricinfo presents the statistical highlights of the first day of the third Test at the WACA
April 09, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd Test, Perth, 1st day
Stoneman's WACA barrage and controversial end
Mark Stoneman was given a taste of the WACA of old during his half-century on the opening day before a controversial end to his innings.
April 09, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd Test, Ashes 2017-18, Perth
Malan's maiden hundred caps strong England day
Batsman Peter Handscomb was left out to accommodate the extra bowling option in what is expected to be the last Ashes Test at the WACA
April 12, 2024
The Ashes 2017-18
'No evidence' of corruption in Perth Test, says ICC
The build-up to the crucial third Ashes Test at the WACA has been overshadowed by claims that the match has been targeted by spot-fixers
April 18, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd Test, Ashes 2017-18, Perth
England hopes on the line at WACA's Ashes farewell
The last time a team came back from 0-2 to win the Ashes, Sir Don Bradman was at the forefront of that charge. Can England's batsmen strike similar form on a ground where they haven't had much success?
April 13, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd Ashes Test, Perth
Mitchell Marsh in line but Handscomb gets Smith backing
Steven Smith has spoken sympathetically about Peter Handscomb's struggles but suggested the selectors were leaning towards playing a fifth bowling option
April 19, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd Ashes Test, Perth
Lillee set to shun WACA's Ashes farewell
Dennis Lillee won't be attending the finale Ashes Test for the WACA Ground in protest at its decline as Australia's fast bowling fortress
April 14, 2024
Cricket Australia XI v England XI, Tour match, Perth
Wood grabs selectors' attention as England flirt with defeat
Mark Wood looks set to remain with the England squad for the rest of the Ashes tour after impressing in the warm-up match in Perth
April 13, 2024
Cricket Australia XI v England XI, Tour match, Perth
Jennings impresses on troubling day for England
While his colleagues were drawn into edges as the ball darted around on a grassy surface and under overcast skies, Jennings left well, played straight and put away anything on his legs or hips
April 19, 2024
The Ashes 2017-18
Moeen feels he has let England down
Moeen Ali will play in England's two-day warm-up match against a CA XI as a specialist batsman, with his spinning finger needing more time to heal
April 18, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd Test, Adelaide, 5th day
Spectre of the whitewash will test Root's belief
The Ashes currently seem a distant prize for England after they went 2-0 down but the captain believes the team are in a better state than they were four years ago
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd Ashes Test, Adelaide, 5th day
Hazlewood steps up in shades of McGrath
Josh Hazlewood has not been at his best in this series, but his pinpoint onslaught on the fifth day at Adelaide effectively sealed the Test
April 10, 2024
The Ashes 2017-18
Smith needed sleeping pill ahead of final-day showdown
Steven Smith was nervous enough about Australia's chances of closing out a 2-0 Ashes series lead that he popped a sleeping pill the night before day five in Adelaide
April 18, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd Test, The Ashes 2017-18, Adelaide, Day 5
Australia 4-0 in day-night Tests
Stats highlights from the final day's play between Australia and England at Adelaide
April 18, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd Test, Adelaide, 4th day
Starc, Hazlewood rip through England for 2-0
Josh Hazlewood struck twice in his first two overs before Mitchell Starc cleaned up England with the new ball to banish any thoughts of a famous upset
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd Test, Adelaide, 4th day
Anderson haul shows he is not the retiring type
James Anderson finally has a five-for in Australia and his continued excellence should be enough to win over his most reluctant admirers
April 15, 2024
The Ashes 2017-18
Four omens for England Ashes despair ...
Think England have got a chance on the final day at Adelaide? Pah, think again. Australia always find a way to be killjoys in crucial Ashes contests.
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd Test, Adelaide, 4th day
Smith feels the pressure under a blood-red sky
For the first time in the series, Steven Smith was not smiling as Australia's limitations began to tell
April 17, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd Test, Adelaide, 4th day
We got DRS wrong, will review follow-on - Saker
Australia's assistant coach admitted the team probably made an error in not enforcing the follow-on on the third day in Adelaide
April 13, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd Test, Adelaide, 4th day
Smith's burned reviews bring England fans cheer
Plenty has gone right for Steven Smith so far in the Ashes, but he endured a frustrating evening in Adelaide
April 18, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd Test, Adelaide, Day 4
Anderson's maiden five-for in Australia
James Anderson took his first five-wicket haul in Australia after 30 innings and also became the oldest to do so in Australia since Glenn McGrath in 2006.
April 20, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd Test, Adelaide, 4th day
Root keeps England alive in record chase
England will need their all-time highest successful run-chase to win the second Test at Adelaide Oval, after Australia set them a target of 354
April 15, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd Test, Adelaide, 3rd day
England provide a glimmer of what might have been
The realisation that Australia are not an outstanding side will just add to England's belief that they have let themselves down
April 09, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd Ashes Test, Adelaide, 3rd day
Batting again 'Smith's call' - Starc
Mitchell Starc said that Steven Smith did not consult his fast bowlers before opting not to enforce the follow-on on the third day of the second Ashes Test
April 18, 2024
The Ashes 2017/18
Ashes memento cheers Bairstow's troubled tour
A gift of a pair of signed wicketkeeping gloves belonging to his late father has been a happier Ashes moment for Jonny Bairstow
April 17, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd Test, Adelaide, 3rd day
Lyon goes from cult hero to real hero
For many years a support act, then last summer a novelty, Nathan Lyon has become very much the main attraction this summer
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd Test, Adelaide, 3rd day
Australia extend lead despite wobble under lights
Australia claimed four wickets during the afternoon session to leave England struggling to stay in the second Test
April 18, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd Test, Adelaide
Marsh delivers signature moment
Shaun Marsh celebrated his hundred by launching Stuart Broad for six and it is a shot that will take its place in Ashes history
April 13, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd Test, Adelaide, 2nd day
'Can everyone leave Shaun Marsh alone now?'
The reactions on Twitter after Shaun Marsh, one of the much-debated picks in Australia's Ashes squad, scored a hundred in Adelaide
April 14, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd Test, Adelaide
Marsh makes his case as England are forced to toil
A counter-attacking half-century from Tim Paine pushed Australia towards a strong total at tea on the second afternoon in Adelaide
April 18, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd Test, Adelaide
England wait for Australian cat to skin itself
England managed plenty of verbal aggression but bowling aggressively was strangely beyond them
April 14, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd Test, Adelaide
Smith becomes Australia's lightning rod
England were enraged by Australia's conduct at the Gabba and Steven Smith was their chief target
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd Test, Adelaide
Top order wasted starts - Khawaja
Usman Khawaja accepted there was a lingering frustration that Australia's top order had spurned a chance to bat England out of the game
April 14, 2024
The Ashes 2017-18
ABC, BBC locked out of Ashes radios
Fans wishing to listen to commercial-free, ball-by-ball radio coverage of the Ashes series at the venue will need to bring their own radios after Cricket Australia froze out the ABC and the BBC
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd Test, Adelaide
Australia battle through after Root's toss gamble
Joe Root became the first captain ever to send the opposition in to bat in a day-night Test, hoping his bowlers can use the conditions to their advantage
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd Test, Adelaide
Aussies in the pink as England face fight to revive fortunes
Jonny Bairstow in the spotlight as England embark on a must-win second Ashes Test under the floodlights at Adelaide
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd Test, Adelaide
Ashes Quiz #2: Adelaide, day-nighters and day-nighters at Adelaide
Take our quiz, which also doubles up as your handy, go-to cheat-sheet for everything you need to know ahead of the first-ever day-night Ashes Test
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd Ashes Test, Adelaide
Reliable Smith seeks end to Australian rollercoaster
Steven Smith's extraordinary returns in recent years have contrasted with Australia's hit-and-miss results. Something will have to give at Adelaide
April 13, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, Brisbane, 5th day
Australia's targeted aggression sets the tone
The Australians have laughed off the Jonny Bairstow-Cameron Bancroft incident, but made full of use of it in the middle and are unlikely to stay quiet during this series
April 19, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, Brisbane, 5th day
'For me personally it was just really weird. It was so random'
How do you define a headbutt? Where did Jonny Bairstow make contact with Cameron Bancroft? And actually a bit of cricket as well. The full transcript of an unusual press conference
April 17, 2024
The Ashes 2017-18
Bayliss denies England 'drinking culture' in wake of Bairstow incident
Trevor Bayliss, England's head coach, has promised that his team will receive another "stern talking-to", after confirming that Jonny Bairstow was involved in an altercation with Australia's opening batsman, Cameron Bancroft
April 17, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, Brisbane,5th day
Australia's Gabba streak continues
Stats highlights from the final day of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba
April 13, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, Brisbane, 5th day
Warner and Bancroft seal crushing ten-wicket win
Australia eased to a crushing ten-wicket win in just over an hour's play on the fifth and final morning at the Gabba
April 17, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, Brisbane
Have your say: Which of these was your favourite moment from the Gabba Test?
The first Ashes Test swung back and forth multiple times, before Australia grabbed the initiative on the fourth day. Which of these moments was the game's biggest turning point?
April 10, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, Brisbane, 3rd day
'We have to score hundreds' - Moeen
Moeen Ali has admitted England "let themselves down" with the bat in the first Ashes Test in Brisbane
April 12, 2024
The Ashes 2017-18
Bairstow 'headbutt' allegations 'blown out of proportion' - Strauss
England's tour has been thrown into turmoil by allegations of another off-field incident involving Jonny Bairstow and Cameron Bancroft
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, Brisbane, 3rd day
Triple gamble pays off for Australia
Trevor Hohns and his selection panel made three big calls for the Brisbane Test - and they all contributed as Australia closed in on a series lead
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, The Ashes 2017-18, Brisbane, 4th day
Where the Test turned
The key moments that left Australia on the verge of a comprehensive victory at the Gabba
April 13, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, The Ashes 2017-18, Brisbane, 4th day
Lyon's best year and Root's conversion problem
In 2017 alone, Root has been dismissed four times between scores 50 and 59. On the other hand, Lyon has had a dream year with 51 wickets so far
April 15, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, Brisbane, 4th day
Wobblyline, shoddyline, bulge-gate: Twitter reacts to Moeen's close stumping
Moeen Ali was stumped by the finest of margins at the Gabba, and not everyone agreed with the third umpire's decision
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, Brisbane, 3rd day
Warner and Bancroft march Australia towards victory
Josh Hazlewood claimed the massive scalp of Joe Root for 51, after Nathan Lyon had struck twice in the midst of another exemplary spell of offspin
April 10, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, Brisbane, 4th day
Smith can be best of modern greats - Ponting
Ricky Ponting believes the Steven Smith can reach record peaks in his career but did caution that things could get tougher for the Australia captain
April 15, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, The Ashes 2017-18, Brisbane, 3rd Day
'Best-placed England side for 30 years' - Broad
Stuart Broad hailed England's position as the best at the Gabba for 30 years as the Brisbane Test remained in the balance
April 14, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Ashes Test, Brisbane, 3rd Day
Smith hundred 'up there' with his best
Steven Smith said he needed patience and resilience to achieve one of his finest Test hundreds in the face of England's defensive tactics
April 18, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, The Ashes 2017-18, Brisbane, 3rd Day
Cook's brainstorm wastes England's hard work
Alastair Cook has a deserved reputation for discipline and determination but he fell to a sucker punch at the Gabba
April 17, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, The Ashes 2017-18, Brisbane, 3rd Day
Smith's restraint brings special Ashes moment
Much has been made of the contest between rival Ashes captains Steven Smith and Joe Root and it is Smith who has drawn first blood
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Ashes Test, Brisbane, 3rd day
'13,600,798 fidgets'
The reactions on Twitter to Steven Smith's magnificent hundred at the Gabba
April 15, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, The Ashes 2017-18, Brisbane, 3rd Day
Smith's slow route to century No. 21
Steven Smith's 21 Test hundred was his slowest century - and it came at a critical time for Australia in the first Ashes Test at the Gabba
April 13, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, Brisbane, 3rd day
Smith epic takes Australia ahead before Hazlewood makes mark
A gripping, tactical, low-scoring session of cat-and-mouse cricket ended with England seizing control of Australia's first innings, irrespective of Steve Smith's refusal to buckle
April 13, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Ashes Test, Brisbane, 2nd day
It's one of the great Ashes romances!
A swimming pool, a beer or two and an Ashes Test in full swing - what better time to pop the question?
April 19, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, The Ashes 2017-18, Brisbane, 2nd day
Root reveals signs of England's plans
Not everything came off for England in Brisbane but Joe Root was a captain with a bag full of ideas
April 18, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Ashes Test, Brisbane, 2nd day
Lyon shrugs off trash-talk criticism
Nathan Lyon has defended his controversial pre-Ashes comments about Matt Prior and wanting to end England players' careers
April 15, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, The Ashes 2017-18, Brisbane, 2nd day
Marsh stays calm amid Maxwell clamour
April 15, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, The Ashes 2017-18, Brisbane,2nd Day
Containing Smith and Khawaja's spin problem
Stats highlights from the second day's play between Australia and England at the Gabba
April 17, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, The Ashes 2017-18, Brisbane, 1st day
England's "weak links" respond
Mark Stoneman, James Vince and Dawid Malan took the first step to justifying their much questioned Ashes selections
April 10, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, Brisbane, 2nd day
Smith leads Australia revival to leave Test in the balance
Australia roared into the ascendancy on the second morning at the Gabba, for arguably the first time in the Test, as six wickets tumbled for 56 runs in the space of 14.3 overs
April 16, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Ashes Test, Brisbane, 1st day
Digested Ashes: England stand firm
A bite-size breakdown of the key action from day one of the first Test in Brisbane
April 14, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, The Ashes 2017-18, 1st day, Brisbane
Vince leads the rabble's rebellion
Australian legend Matthew Hayden called England "no-hopers" and insisted he didn't know who James Vince was. You learn something new every day
April 15, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, The Ashes 2017-18, 1st day, Brisbane
Brisbane clouds clear for Cummins and Lyon
Two Australian bowlers in the thick of the first-day action found the Gabba shining more benignly upon them than usual
April 10, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, The Ashes 2017-18, 1st day, Brisbane
Assured Vince and Stoneman settle early nerves
For most of the first two sessions the two England batsmen - with fewer than a dozen Tests between them - quietened the shrill of the pre-series hype showered upon Australia's pace attack
April 16, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, The Ashes 2017-18, Brisbane, 1st day
Australia's early problem with full length
April 16, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, Brisbane, 1st day
Vince makes his name but Australia battle back
Joe Root won the toss for England and chose to bat first, as the banter and the trash talk was finally put to one side, and the 2017-18 Ashes prepared to get underway at the Gabba
April 14, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Ashes Test, Brisbane
Fortress Gabba, and key head-to-heads
Stats preview to the opening Ashes clash at the Gabba
April 16, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, Brisbane
History says Australia but new chapter can be written
England have not won at the Gabba in 31 years and few give them a chance on this occasion, but for all the talk Australia are not without their issues
April 16, 2024
The Ashes 2017-18
Ashes Quiz #1: All things Gabba
Can you crack this quiz and be as dominant as the Aussies at the Gabba? Go on, take a stab and find out
April 16, 2024
Australia v England, 1st Test, Brisbane
Smith likens pace trio to Johnson in 2013-14
The Australia captain acknowledges the importance of using Starc, Cummins and Hazlewood in short bursts, but assures that they are more than capable of keeping at it for longer periods
April 17, 2024
Australia v England, Women's Ashes, 3rd T20I, Canberra
Twin tons: A first in women's T20Is
England's Danielle Wyatt and Australia's Beth Mooney smashed a number of records during the course of breathtaking centuries in the Women's Ashes finale
April 15, 2024
Australia v England, Women's Ashes, 3rd T20I, Canberra
Wyatt's 56-ball century wipes out Australia
Danielle Wyatt and Heather Knight carved out a 2-1 series win for England, rescuing them from a position of 30 for 3 in pursuit of 179
April 16, 2024
Australia women v England women, 3rd T20I, Canberra
England seek edge in Twenty20 future
With the Ashes lost, England would look to secure the T20I series to extend Australia's losing streak in T20 bilateral series, already stretching back to mid-2015
April 19, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd T20I, Canberra, Women's Ashes 2017-18
Brunt, Sciver make it 1-1 in T20I series
The Ashes may have been lost but England have an opportunity to inflict a fifth successive T20I series loss on Australia at home
April 16, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd T20I, Women's Ashes, Canberra
Ashes won but T20I series still alive
Despite Australia having claimed the Ashes, both the hosts and England will have something to play for, especially in light of the World T20 in the Caribbean next year
April 15, 2024
Cricket Australia XI v England XI, Tour match, Townsville, 4th day
England endure worrying toil as Sangha shows his promise
England almost went wicketless on their final day of action before the first Ashes Test as Jason Sangha and Matthew Short hit maiden centuries
April 13, 2024
England v Australia, 1st T20I, Women's Ashes 2017-18, Sydney
Spin-heavy attacks a likelihood in Ashes T20I opener
Needing to win all three T20Is to claim the Ashes, England are facing a complication with the uncertainty around Anya Shrubsole's fitness and if she is unfit, the visitors could look to field a markedly spin-heavy attack
April 16, 2024
Cricket Australia XI v England, tour match, 1st day, Townsville
Woakes limbers up for Gabba with six-for
The England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow appeared to hurt a finger on his left hand after struggling to collect a delivery from Chris Woakes, and was forced off the field
April 13, 2024
The Ashes 2017-18
Joe Root urges Australia to 'bring it on'
Joe Root, the England captain, was dismissive of the notion that England feared Australia's bowling attack, calling it "a load of rubbish"
April 12, 2024
Australia v England, Women's Ashes, only Test, Sydney, 4th day
Knight, Elwiss doggedly secure draw for England
The drawn inaugural day-night women's Test meant the Women's Ashes was in the balance ahead of the Twenty20 leg of the series
April 14, 2024
Australia v England, Women's Ashes, Only Test, Sydney, 3rd day
Perry's record 213* gives Australia advantage
Ellyse Perry soared into rarified air with a double-century that redefined the Women's Ashes Test at North Sydney Oval
April 14, 2024
Cricket Australia XI v England, tour match, 4th day, Adelaide
England crush CA XI, but batting vulnerabilities persist
The performance of the bowlers was the most encouraging aspect for England in the tour game, but there are still issues around batting, particularly lower-order depth, that need addressing
April 10, 2024
Australia women v England women, Only Test, 2nd day, Sydney
Perry holds Australia reply together
Ellyse Perry holds the key to Australia's fortunes on day three after England made steady inroads against the hosts on day two
April 14, 2024
Cricket Australia XI v England, tour match, 3rd day, Adelaide
Woakes gives beleaguered England a lift
Chris Woakes claimed four wickets as England closed in on victory but there were again concerns about the vulnerability of the tourists' top order
April 19, 2024
Cricket Australia XI v England, tour match, 2nd day, Adelaide
Anderson shines as Collingwood fills breach
James Anderson and Mason Crane shared five wickets but an injury scare to Jake Ball took the edge off England's day
April 13, 2024
Australia women v England women, Only Test, 1st day, Sydney
Australia fight back after Beaumont, Knight fifties
Australia used the swing on offer under lights to claw their way back after a 104-run stand for the second wicket had threatened to take the game away
April 14, 2024
Australia v England, Women's Ashes, only Test, Sydney
England unfazed by Australia's promise of aggressive cricket
The first ever day-night Ashes Test between England and Australia is a spectacle of its own, but the game could also decide if Australia retain the Women's Ashes
April 14, 2024
CA XI v England XI, Adelaide, 1st day
Malan leads the way for England in sluggish contest
April 12, 2024
Western Australia XI v England, Perth
Anderson marks red-ball return with four-for
England's first-choice seam attack gained miles in the legs and gained exposure to the Australian conditions, but they may be concerned by a couple of dropped chances
April 18, 2024
Australia v England, Women's Ashes, 3rd ODI, Coffs Harbour
Knight, Hartley help England claim first points on tour
England made the most of the opportunity to bat first and set a target that was beyond Australia's reach in a rain-affected match
April 14, 2024
Australia v England, 3rd ODI, Women's Ashes, Coffs Harbour
Blackwell abides in changing times
From a nuggety get-out-of-strife type, the Australia batsman, who is set to play her 250th international match on Sunday, is now the side's most versatile player
April 14, 2024
Australia v England, 2nd ODI, Coffs Harbour, Women's Ashes 2017-18
Haynes, Schutt extend Australia's advantage
Stand-in captain Haynes blasts unbeaten 56-ball 89 to set Australia up, Schutt clinically dismantles England's threat with four wickets
April 14, 2024
Australia Women v England Women, 2nd ODI, Coffs Harbour
Ashes reaches Wellington's Waterloo
The legspinner could be Australia's trump card in Coffs Harbour as they look to go 2-0 up against the world champions
April 14, 2024
Women's Ashes 2017-18, 1st ODI, Brisbane
Blackwell's unbeaten 67 powers Australia to narrow win
After a top-order wobble, the Australia vice-captain scored an unbeaten 67 to win the Ashes opener in Brisbane
April 14, 2024
Womens Ashes 2017-18
Ashes edginess highlights change of fortunes
The Women's Ashes is set to begin on Sunday with England aiming to maintain their World Cup-winning form, but the weather may yet scupper the opening match
April 17, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd T20I, Hyderabad
Hyderabad washout hurts cricket's value
Almost 30,000 fans turned up at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium to watch India take on Australia. They didn't see any rain, but also didn't see a single ball being bowled
April 18, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd T20I, Hyderabad
Hyderabad T20I called off, India-Australia series tied
Nearly two weeks of heavy rain in the city meant that the deciding T20I between the two teams was abandoned without even a toss
April 18, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd T20I, Hyderabad
Middle-order issues for both teams ahead of big decider
David Warner returns to his IPL home with a chance to win a trophy as Australia's stand-in captain
April 10, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd T20I, Guwahati
Rock thrown at Australia's team bus, says Finch
The Australia batsman tweeted a picture of the vehicle with a shattered window soon after they beat India by eight wickets
April 14, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd T20I, Guwahati
Behrendorff helps Australia end losing streak against India
On a pitch that seemed moist and soft underneath, David Warner asked India to bat first at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, which is making its international debut
April 18, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd T20I, Guwahati
Australia scrambling to keep series alive
The new Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati will host its first international match, with India up 1-0 in the three-match T20I series
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd T20I, Guwahati
Warner happy to follow Steven Smith's captaincy ethos
Warner's captaincy has received praise from fellow opener Aaron Finch after the loss in Ranchi, and from his Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor VVS Laxman in the recent past
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 1st T20I, Ranchi
Bhuvneshwar outwits Warner, and Maxwell's legspin problem
Aakash Chopra takes a closer look at how some of the key moments and player match-ups panned out in the first T20I in Ranchi
April 19, 2024
India v Australia, 1st T20I, Ranchi
Kuldeep, Bumrah sparkle as India go 1-0 up
Virat Kohli, the India captain, won the toss and elected to bowl with rain in the air in the first T20I at the JSCA Stadium
April 09, 2024
India v Australia, 1st T20I, Ranchi
Steven Smith's injury adds more pressure on Australia
After a poor ODI series with the bat, can Australia change the narrative in a format that gives the batsmen licence to attack non-stop?
April 12, 2024
India v Australia, 1st T20I, Ranchi
Paine focused on short-term international goals
With the flux around Australia's wicketkeeping spot, Tim Paine is aware a few good performances can keep him in the selection mix but he insists he isn't looking too far ahead yet
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 5th ODI, Nagpur
'Not converting words into action' - Smith
Australia captain says domestic one-day cup could throw up a few players who could give those on current tour serious competition
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 5th ODI, Nagpur
Bowlers' attacking mindset the difference - Rohit
Being on the lookout for wickets even when Australia tried to dominate helped India's bowlers make significant contribution towards series win, says India vice-captain
April 12, 2024
India v Australia, 5th ODI, Nagpur
Spinners, Bumrah give India their No. 1 ranking back
Australia batted first again; and India recalled their frontline quicks for the final match of the series in Nagpur
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 5th ODI, Nagpur
Aware of the need to score runs - Wade
Under pressure to retain his spot with the Ashes looming, Matthew Wade says it's just a matter of time before he comes good with the bat
April 20, 2024
India v Australia, 5th ODI, Nagpur
Relaid pitch in focus ahead of series finale
Will the VCA Stadium produce a belter like it used to, or turn out slow and low as it has done in recent times?
April 13, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Bengaluru
Zampa wins the latest battle against Pandya
The Australian legspinner successfully figured out how to counter the Indian big-hitter after he had smashed him around earlier in the series
April 10, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Bengaluru
What makes Kedar Jadhav the spinner different?
From subtle changes in line to aid the spinners to fields that did not help the fast bowlers, Aakash Chopra breaks down the Bengaluru ODI for us
April 11, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Bangalore
Warner's special 100
The Australia opener's ODI career has hit top gear in the last two years, culminating in a record hundred in Bengaluru
April 12, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Bengaluru
Disciplined Australia halt Indian juggernaut
Australia dropped Maxwell while India gave an opportunity to Umesh, Shami and Axar
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Bengaluru
India eye record winning streak against wilting Australia
While India will be gunning to accomplish a 10-game winning streak for the first time in their ODI history, a consolation victory for Australia would feel like an achievement for the visitors at this point
April 12, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Bengaluru
Warner goes back to the type of bats he began with
As the Australia opener prepares for his 100th ODI, against India in Bengaluru, he says he's already complied with the ICC's regulations for reduced bat sizes
April 19, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Indore
Australia not making most of good positions - Smith
Despite a century from Aaron Finch, Australia conceded many clutch moments and, subsequently, the series, plagued by a familiar batting collapse
April 19, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Indore
Pandya proves his skill of building an innings
Aakash Chopra dissects Aaron Finch's well-paced century, Hardik Pandya's growth as a batsman, and Australia's new-ball tactics
April 16, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Indore
Pandya leads India to series win and No. 1 ranking
Having won his first toss of the series, Australia captain Steven Smith decided to give his strengthened batting line-up the chance to set a target on a seemingly flat surface at the Holkar Stadium
April 13, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Indore
'You have to have a game plan against spin' - Warner
Australia's vice-captain says the side's problem is not so much about failing to read India's spinners, but the struggle to cope with the pressure of losing wickets in clumps
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Indore
Australia look to resolve batting woes to save series
The bowling attacks of both teams have done well in the series so far but the difference has been Australia's failure to execute with the bat
April 17, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Kolkata
India's first ODI hat-trick since 1991
Stats highlights from the second ODI at Eden Gardens between India and Australia
April 20, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Kolkata
The Pandya incident - caught and run-out, but not out
Hardik Pandya thought he was caught, the Australians thought he was definitely run-out, but it turned out that neither of those dismissals applied to the delivery
April 17, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Kolkata
Kuldeep bags hat-trick as India defend 252
Virat Kohli, the India captain, has chosen to bat for the second time in the series, and for the third time in a row when he has won the toss
April 13, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Kolkata
Australia hope to bounce back on grassy pitch
Australia have lost each of their last nine completed ODIs on the road, and will hope they can turn their form around on an Eden Gardens surface that has aided seam rather than spin in recent months
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Kolkata
Smith's growth underlined by 100th game
Australia's captain reflects on his best one-day innings and his evolution as a white-ball player
April 19, 2024
India v Australia, 1st ODI, Chennai
Pandya's all-round heroics down Australia
India's line-up didn't change significantly from the one in their last match against Sri Lanka; Australia brought back James Faulkner and Nathan Coulter-Nile to their XI, while handing a debut to Hilton Cartwright
April 18, 2024
India v Australia, 1st ODI, Chennai
India, Australia set to resume high-scoring rivalry
Since January 2013, the average first-innings score in ODIs between the two sides is 321. Will the MA Chidambaram Stadium witness another run-fest?
April 09, 2024
Australia in India 2017
Kuldeep in focus as Australia wary of spin challenge
Australia's spin consultant S Sriram brings in Kerala-based left-arm wristspinner KK Jiyas to help the visitors train ahead of the first ODI in Chennai
April 08, 2024
Indian Board President's XI v Australians, Chennai
Agar, batting power help Australians make winning start
Australians' strong batting performance that included four half-centuries, followed by Ashton Agar's four-wicket haul helped them pick up a 103-run win over the Indian Board President's XI in their only warm-up match at the Chepauk Stadium
April 10, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 2nd Test, Chittagong, 4th day
Relief, and a few questions for Australia
Australia will come away from the Bangladesh Tests with a few questions to answer ahead of the home season: the wicket-keeper's spot, the batting line-up, and the frequent batting slides
April 16, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 2nd Test, Chittagong, 4th day
Mushfiqur explains batting order shake-up
The captain reflects on his multi-layered role in the Test team after Australia dashed hopes of a historic series win for Bangladesh in the second Test
April 17, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 2nd Test, Chittagong
Lyon cracks the Asian challenge
Nathan Lyon became only the second non-Asian, after Ian Botham, to take 13 wickets in a Test in Asia
April 11, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 2nd Test, Chittagong, 4th day
Lyon finishes with best figures by an Australian in Asia
Lyon also became only the second offspinner - the first in over 110 years - to take two ten-wicket hauls in Tests for his country
April 16, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 2nd Test, Chittagong, 4th day
Lyon, Warner power series-saving Australia victory
The offspinner took his match tally to 10 wickets, leaving Bangladesh effectively 11 for 5 on a dramatic fourth morning in Chittagong
April 18, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 2nd Test, Chittagong, 3rd day
'Patient' Warner masters unfamiliar grind
David Warner scored the slowest hundred of his career in an uncharacteristic manner and says it gave him the confidence to score more runs in Asia
April 16, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 2nd Test, Chittagong, 3rd day
Warner's slowest ton, Wade's horror run
Day three of the Chittagong Test saw David Warner become the third Australian opener, after Bob Simpson and Matthew Hayden, to score two hundreds in a series in Asia
April 17, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 2nd Test, Chittagong, 3rd day
Warner's hundred gives Australia healthy lead
David Warner's second hundred in as many innings was offset by his wicket plus those of Peter Handscomb and Hilton Cartwright as Bangladesh hit back in Chittagong
April 11, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 2nd Test, Chittagong, 2nd day
Lehmann hails 'gutsy' Handscomb and Warner
The Australia coach praised the fight shown by the two batsmen on an extremely hot and humid day in Chittagong
April 16, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, Second Test
Lyon: most five-fors in Asia in 2017
The offspinner also has the most seven-fors by a visiting bowler in Tests in Asia
April 15, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 2nd Test, Chittagong, 2nd day
Warner and Handscomb wear down Bangladesh
Australia lost Matt Renshaw cheaply after Nathan Lyon's 7 for 94 dismissed Bangladesh for 305 on a pitch showing increasing signs of assisting spinners
April 19, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 2nd Test, Chittagong
Stone thrown at Australia team bus
The incident is under investigation while security has been increased on the team's route to the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium
April 17, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 2nd Test, Chittagong, 1st day
Lyon exposes Bangladesh's offspin problem
Having struggled against Moeen Ali, R Ashwin and Dilruwan Perera over the past 12 months, Bangladesh's array of left-hand batsmen were undone by another orthodox offspinner on the first day of the Chittagong Test
April 11, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 2nd Test, Chittagong, 1st day
'Have to put my ego away and bowl ugly' - Lyon
Nathan Lyon's fine form in Asia continued with another five-for in Chittagong, also moving past Jason Gillespie to become the seventh-highest Australian wicket-taker in Tests
April 17, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 2nd Test, Chittagong, 1st day
Mushfiqur, Sabbir lift Bangladesh after Lyon's strikes
The hosts brought in a specialist batsman - Mominul Haque - in place of Shafiul Islam; Australia dropped Usman Khawaja in favour of Hilton Cartwright while also playing a third spinner in Steve O'Keefe
April 17, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 2nd Test, Chittagong
Buoyant Bangladesh eye landmark series win
The hosts are seeking their first series victory over Australia and only their fourth overall since being granted Test status in 2000
April 15, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 2nd Test, Chittagong
Unsettled Australia face wicketkeeper crisis
A day before the Chittagong Test - one that they need to win - the visitors remain unsure what their best XI is
April 16, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 2nd Test, Chittagong
How will Bangladesh respond to the pressure of a 1-0 lead?
The hosts could draw confidence from their recent ODI run and comeback wins against England and Sri Lanka in Tests
April 18, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 1st Test, Mirpur, 4th day
'I've got no excuse' - Smith
The Australia captain makes no excuses for his side's failure to adjust to the conditions after their first-ever loss to Bangladesh in Tests
April 13, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 1st Test, 4th day, Mirpur
Australia will show more respect now - Shakib
Recent upturn in fortunes at home has given team immense self-belief, says Bangladesh allrounder
April 17, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 1st Test, 4th day, Mirpur
Shakib joins Hadlee in rare club
The Bangladesh allrounder emulates New Zealand great in scoring a half-century and taking a ten-for in the same Test more than once
April 11, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 1st Test, Mirpur, 4th day
'Test cricket is thriving'
West Indies beating England. Bangladesh beating Australia. The cricket world celebrated two incredible Test results on Twitter
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 1st Test, Mirpur, 4th day
Shakib stars with ten-for in historic Bangladesh win
Bangladesh had snared five Australian wickets during the morning session for the addition of 90 runs, as they used the turn and variable bounce in the surface to apply pressure on the visitors
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 1st Test, Mirpur, 3rd day
Tamim disappointed at lost opportunities
There have been many such disintegrations of the batting line-up since last September for Bangladesh, which have sometimes cost them a game
April 18, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 1st Test, Mirpur, 3rd day
Warner, Smith, Lyon set up thrilling finish
Tamim Iqbal struck his second fifty of the Test to put Bangladesh in command of the first Test in Mirpur
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 1st Test, 3rd day, Mirpur
Hazlewood out of Bangladesh and India tours
The fast bowler left the field with soreness in his left side early in the first session
April 16, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 1st Test, Mirpur, 2nd day
Australia's juniors fight after seniors desert again
Up against Bangladesh's spin challenge, it was left to Australia's least-experienced trio of Ashton Agar, Matt Renshaw and Peter Handscomb to save face
April 18, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 1st Test, Mirpur, 2nd day
Shakib emulates Murali, Steyn and Herath
Stats highlights from the second day's play between Bangladesh and Australia in Mirpur, where Shakib Al Hasan became the fourth bowler to take five-wicket hauls against nine different Test teams
April 19, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 1st Test, 2nd day, Mirpur
Bangladesh gain control after Shakib's five-for
Bangladesh tightened their grip on the first Test against Australia by collecting three wickets in the opening session on day two in Mirpur
April 15, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 1st Test, Mirpur, 1st day
Lyon's persistence leaves only Warne ahead
While measuring up-and-coming Australian spinners against Shane Warne effectively sets them up for failure, Nathan Lyon has shown himself to be an example worth looking up to
April 16, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 1st Test, Mirpur, 1st day
Bangladesh tighten grip with late wickets
Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim chose to bat in the first Test between Bangladesh and Australia for more than 11 years
April 13, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 1st Test, Mirpur
Teams set to renew Test vows after 11 years
Australia enter the series without a warm-up game in Bangladesh and with a poor recent history in Asia. The hosts are quietly confident after their recent upturn in Tests
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 1st Test, Mirpur
Bangladesh tour a peek into Smith's long-term vision
Two years into the job, Steven Smith is already thinking of the 2021 Test tour of India, which he craves to lead in and win
April 16, 2024
Australia v India, Women's World Cup semi-final, Derby
Kaur's 171* sets up final against England
Harmanpreet Kaur's 171 not out off 115 balls razed Australia and vaulted India into their second World Cup final
April 18, 2024
2nd Semi-final, ICC Women's World Cup, 2017
103 off 40 balls, 22 off one over
Harmanpreet Kaur registered the highest score by a batsman in a World Cup knockout match against Australia
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, Women's World Cup semi-final, Derby
'I wanted to prove myself' - Harmanpreet
Facing the world champions, in the semi-final of the Women's World Cup, brought the best out of Harmanpreet Kaur
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, Women's World Cup semi-final, Derby
Defending champs brace for resurgent India
A rousing victory against New Zealand in their last league match will give India a measure of belief as they head into a semi-final against a dominant Australia side that seems to have all bases covered
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd semi-final, Women's World Cup, Derby
'India can beat Australia' - Chopra
The former India captain believes that Australia's confidence is the only thing which will be missing in the Indian line-up
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, Women's World Cup semi-final, Derby
Can India honour the unshackled Raj?
For her entire career, Mithali Raj has been burdened with being the one and only. Now, with her team-mates stepping up, she has a chance to bow out of her last World Cup in style
April 14, 2024
Australia v South Africa, Women's World Cup, Taunton
Australia defend 269, play India in semi-final
Australia beat South Africa by 59 runs and have set up a knockout clash with India, a team they had already beaten in the group stages of the Women's World Cup
April 13, 2024
Australia v India, Women's World Cup 2017, Bristol
Raj finds life lonely at the top
India's captain, Mithali Raj, reached the pinnacle of women's ODI run-scoring but afterwards could only lament what her side was missing in defeat to Australia
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, Women's World Cup 2017, Bristol
Spinners, Lanning power Australia into semi-final
Mithali Raj's world record and Punam Raut's maiden World Cup century were mere footnotes on a day when Meg Lanning, Ellyse Perry and Australia's spinners stamped their authority to seal a semi-final berth
April 10, 2024
Women's World Cup 2017
Semi-final berths up for grabs in triple-header
ESPNcricinfo previews the three Women's World Cup Games to be played on July 12, 2017
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, WWC, Bristol
A contest to ignite the Women's World Cup
England's first World Cup victory over Australia for 24 years was the thriller that the tournament needed. It could also have been a glimpse of the final
April 08, 2024
England v Australia, Women's World Cup, Bristol
Brunt, Gunn help England end 24-year wait
The all-round efforts of Katherine Brunt and Jenny Gunn helped England end a 24-year wait for Women's World Cup success against Australia
April 08, 2024
Women's World Cup 2017
Australia, England set to revive rivalry
Australia and England will look to firm up their chances of a semi-final spot, even as Sri Lanka and West Indies pursue their first win in this edition
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, Women's World Cup, Bristol
Serene England prepare to face their oldest rivals
Eighteen months ago in Delhi, Australia's World T20 victory triggered a chain of events for England women that culminate in tomorrow's rematch
April 09, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, Women's World Cup, Leicester
Australia canter to fourth straight victory
Australia recovered from 60 for 3 in the 20th over to post 290 for 8. It was 159 too many for Pakistan, whose lack of intent all but killed the chase early on
April 08, 2024
Women's World Cup 2017
Lanning grounded by shoulder problems
The state of Lanning's shoulder is a considerable worry for Australia given her pivotal role in the team, and there is no certainty that she will only be missing from the Pakistan fixture
April 08, 2024
Women's World Cup 2017
Australia, India eye fourth win on the trot
ESPNcricinfo previews the three Women's World Cup matches to be played on July 5, 2017
April 18, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, Women's World Cup, Bristol
Go-to girl Perry continues her rise
From teenage fast bowler to middle-order rock, Ellyse Perry has evolved into a match-winning allrounder over her decade in the game
April 18, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, Women's World Cup, Bristol
Jonassen, Perry star in Australia's third win
Ellyse Perry's 91-ball 71 formed the bedrock of Australia's 220 chase, which they saw off with five wickets in hand in the penultimate over
April 09, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, Women's World Cup, Bristol
Lanning stoops to conquer after Atapattu's tale of the unexpected
Chamari Atapattu produced an outstanding feat of individual brilliance, only to be outdone by a stunningly focused response from an all-time great opponent
April 10, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, Women's World Cup, Bristol
Lanning 152* trumps Atapattu 178*
Australia sauntered to an eight-wicket victory in Bristol but only after they were forced to chase 258 courtesy a marvellous unbeaten 178 from Chamari Atapattu
April 08, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, Women's World Cup, Bristol
Chamari Atapattu's one-woman effort
All the records Chamari Atapattu broke on her way to scoring 178* off 143 balls against Australia women in Bristol
April 18, 2024
Australia v West Indies, Women's World Cup, Taunton
A net session masquerading as a World Cup match
West Indies were brushed aside in a match that seemed like they were not ready to play
April 11, 2024
Australia v West Indies, Women's World Cup, Taunton
Bolton century leads Australia to breezy win
An opening partnership of 171 between Nicole Bolton and Beth Mooney paved the way for Australia women to begin their title defence with an eight-wicket win against West Indies
April 17, 2024
Women's World Cup 2017
Australia target 300 total in World Cup opener
Australia's captain Meg Lanning is targeting a total beyond 300 as the World Cup favourites commence their campaign against a familiar finals foe - West Indies
April 12, 2024
Australia v Bangladesh, Champions Trophy, Group A
'Every team would want Stokes' - Morgan
England captain Eoin Morgan has praised Ben Stokes for his all-round efforts in England's win over Australia
April 19, 2024
Australia v Bangladesh, Champions Trophy, Group A
Roy the sad exception as confidence courses through England's game
A distracted and angry team played without passion or practice, in a tournament that is off the radar for Australia's sporting public
April 08, 2024
Australia v Bangladesh, Champions Trophy, Group A
'We let ourselves down today' - Smith
Steven Smith insisted there were no excuses for his side's unsuccessful campaign
April 10, 2024
Australia v Bangladesh, Champions Trophy, Group A
Undercooked and underwhelmed, Australia head home to check the footy scores
A distracted and angry team played without passion or practice, in a tournament that is off the radar for Australia's sporting public
April 08, 2024
England v Australia, Champions Trophy, Group A, Edgbaston
Stokes fires in the rain
Ben Stokes saw off the swinging new ball before unleashing his raw power to dump Australia out of the Champions Trophy
April 12, 2024
England v Australia, Champions Trophy, Group A, Edgbaston
Wood, Stokes close the door on Australia
England's captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and sent Australia in to bat in a match Steven Smith's side must win in order to progress to the Champions Trophy semi-finals
April 18, 2024
England v Australia, Champions Trophy, Group A, Edgbaston
Australia's last chance to get their campaign started
For Australia this is a must-win game; for England, a victory would continue their winning momentum into the semi-finals, but their real incentive must surely be the chance to eliminate their oldest foe
April 10, 2024
England v Australia, Champions Trophy, Group A, Edgbaston
Morgan wants England's smiling assassins to offer Australia no mercy
England are in the unusual position of entering an ODI match against Australia as favourites. But their upsurge owes much to a common adversary
April 08, 2024
England v Australia, Champions Trophy, Group A, Edgbaston
Smith relishes chance to put off-field frustrations to one side
England are in the unusual position of entering an ODI match against Australia as favourites. But their upsurge owes much to a common adversary
April 09, 2024
Australia v Bangladesh, Champions Trophy 2017, Group A, The Oval
Smith says it's win or bust for Australia against England
The scenario for Australia to stay in the tournament beyond the group stage is pretty simple according to captain Steven Smith, with a win needed over England to qualify for the semi-finals
April 08, 2024
Australia v Bangladesh, Champions Trophy 2017, Group A, The Oval
Tamim sparks another revolt 10 years later
Tamim Iqbal carried Bangladesh's hopes for most of the afternoon, channelling the ebb and flow of crowd excitement manfully to give his side something to bowl at, with his 95
April 15, 2024
Australia v Bangladesh, Champions Trophy, Group A
Practice doesn't quite make perfect as Australia rub off the rust
Australia have two points from two rained-off fixtures, exactly the tally they'd have had in dry conditions. But they were never stretched in this latest washout
April 19, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, Champions Trophy, The Oval
Starc pounces on Bangladesh vulnerability
The left-arm pacer was happy to keep things tight till a window of opportunity was offered. And when it was, he finished with four wickets
April 08, 2024
Australia v Bangladesh, Champions Trophy 2017, Group A, The Oval
So close, but rain denies Australia victory
Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza chose to bat first at The Oval despite a forecast for heavy rain in London at 6 PM. They brought in offspinner Mehedi Hasan for Mosaddek Hossain
April 08, 2024
Australia v Bangladesh, Group A, Champions Trophy, The Oval
Warner warns against too-hard approach
David Warner has admitted the top order batsmen were similarly out of rhythm in the early overs of a curtailed chase against New Zealand
April 15, 2024
Australia v Bangladesh, Champions Trophy, Group A, The Oval
Winless teams in search of crucial points
Australia and Bangladesh will be desperate to get two proper points in the day-night clash on Monday after Australia got one point from their first match and Bangladesh were handed a defeat by England
April 19, 2024
Australia v Bangladesh, Champions Trophy, Group A, The Oval
Mashrafe hopes to channel spirit of 2005
Mashrafe Mortaza said Bangladesh would be trying to focus on an improved performance in their second group game, rather than an rare win over Australia
April 19, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, Group A, Edgbaston
New Zealand's celebrations suffer a reality check
New Zealand dominated Australia with bat and ball, but they finished a washed-out game knowing that their hopes of qualification have been dented
April 09, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, Group A, Edgbaston
We would have preferred to be in New Zealand's position - Smith
Steven Smith admitted his Australia side "got away with one" after rain forced an abandonment in their ICC Champions Trophy match against New Zealand at Edgbaston
April 15, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, Group A, Edgbaston
Rain ruins New Zealand's prospects
New Zealand picked Luke Ronchi to keep wickets and open instead of Tom Latham. In a surprise move, Australia picked Moises Henriques ahead of Chris Lynn
April 13, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, Group A, Edgbaston
Trans-Tasman rivals prepare for battle on neutral ground
Australia and New Zealand have beaten each other at their respective homes recently, but the stakes are high in a compressed tournament
April 18, 2024
Australia news
O'Keefe banned, fined for offensive outburst
Steve O'Keefe has been banned from this year's domestic limited-overs competition by New South Wales and fined for the second time in eight months
April 14, 2024
Victoria v SA, Sheffield Shield final, Alice Springs, 4th day
Finch, Christian all but bat Redbacks out of final
ESPNcricinfo's wrap of the fourth day of the Sheffield Shield final between Victoria and South Australia in Alice Springs
April 14, 2024
Australia in India 2016-17
'Bradman-like' Smith is changing Australia - Lehmann
The Australian coach is proud of his young team for forging a new identity and said Steven Smith is at the forefront of this change
April 18, 2024
Australia in India 2016-17
Kohli says friendship with Australian players has been damaged
Virat Kohli has indicated his friendships with Australian players had been irrevocably damaged, following the conclusion of the Test series in Dharamsala
April 12, 2024
India v Australia, 4th Test, Dharamsala, 4th day
Kohli credits Rahane for five-bowler strategy
Virat Kohli has said it was Ajinkya Rahane's decision to play five bowlers in Dharamsala; then he, Rahane and Anil Kumble decided on playing Kuldeep Yadav since he had the X-factor
April 11, 2024
Victoria v SA, Sheffield Shield final, Alice Springs, 3rd day
Holland takes seven as Victoria remain on top
ESPNcricinfo's wrap of the third day of the Sheffield Shield final between Victoria and South Australia in Alice Springs
April 19, 2024
Brisbane Heat v Perth Scorchers, BBL 2016-17, Brisbane
Scorchers win big after Tye's hat-trick
The Perth Scorchers claimed top spot in the BBL table with a 27-run win against Brisbane Heat at the Gabba
April 18, 2024
Western Australia v Queensland, Sheffield Shield, Perth
Khawaja's ton dominates Western Australia
Usman Khawaja continued his pink-ball dominance with an unbeaten 147 against Western Australia in the first day of Queensland's Sheffield Shield match in Perth
April 13, 2024
South Australia v New South Wales, Sheffield Shield 2016-17, Adelaide, 1st day
Maddinson 80 gives New South Wales 269
Nic Maddinson made sure his return to the venue where he made a duck on Test debut was a lot more fun
April 14, 2024
Tasmania v Victoria, Sheffield Shield 2016-17, Hobart, 1st day
Holland five-for bundles out Tasmania
Left-arm spinner Jon Holland ran through Tasmania with a five-wicket haul on the first day in Hobart, where the Tigers were dismissed for 203 after choosing to bat first
April 14, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, 2nd ODI, Canberra
New Zealand face must-win after forgettable start
Martin Guptill's good form should work in the favour of the visitors as they face a must-win situation in Canberra
April 10, 2024
Australia news
Maxwell needs a mentor - Dean Jones
Former Australia batsman Dean Jones said that while he is all for sportsmen being able to say what they want, Glenn Maxwell did not pick the right forum for his comments on Matthew Wade
April 16, 2024
Sri Lanka v Australia, 2nd Women's ODI, Dambulla
Beams bowls Australia Women to 78-run win
Riding on Kristen Beams' four-wicket haul and half-centuries from Nicole Bolton and Alex Blackwell, Australia Women thrashed Sri Lanka Women by 78 runs in Dambulla
April 18, 2024
Australia news
McKenna joins CA management exodus
Mike McKenna has become the latest Cricket Australia executive to depart the governing body, accepting the job as chief executive of Perth's new Burswood Stadium
April 14, 2024