Australia cricket
Bancroft, Paine named in Australia's Ashes squad
Opening batsman Cameron Bancroft is set for his Test debut and wicket-keeper Tim Paine returns in a shock selection in Australia's squad named Friday for the first two Tests against England.
Handscomb happy to keep wicket in Bangladesh
Peter Handscomb who struck a dashing century in the first day of Australia’s intra-squad match at Marrara Oval, Darwin says that he is happy to don the wicket-keepeing gloves if he is asked to do so.
Lehmann believes preperation for Bangladesh tour will be great
Australia coach Darren Lehmann is confident that his team will be well prepared for the Bangladesh series despite an enforced lay-off that leaves them with a week to prepare, cricket.com.au reports.
Smith upbeat as pay dispute nears an end
Australia captain Steve Smith is upbeat about the pay crisis being almost over, Yahoo New Zealand reports.
Pay dispute bit of a shame, says McGrath
Reports emerged that Australia players were mulling a pull out from the Test series against Bangladesh and Australia’s legendery paceman Glenn McGrath terms it as shameful.
Aussie players reportedly mull Bangladesh boycott
Australia's senior players have voted to boycott next month's tour of Bangladesh unless their long-running pay dispute with Cricket Australia (CA) is settled before they leave, reports say.
Young Australians to face Bangladesh HP squad
Bangladesh HP are set to play against a Northern Territory outfit in two one day matches and a three- day game. The Northern Territory outfit will feature six young Australian players who are...
Taylor confident 'Bangladesh tour' will go as planned
Former Australia captain Mark Taylor says that he is confident that Australia’s scheduled tour of Bangladesh will go ahead as planned.
Pay dispute advances looming crisis for Test cricket
MCC world cricket committee chairman Mike Brearley says the threat of an Ashes boycott by Australia players is a "serious" concern amid fears of a "looming crisis" for Test...
Australia warn players as pay row deadline looms
Cricket Australia send a formal letter to warring players and officially inform them they will be unemployed if a deal is not reached this week in their protracted pay dispute.
Smith plays down talk of Ashes strike
Australia captain Steve Smith has played down a tense stand-off in pay negotiations between the players' union and the national cricket board, saying his team is highly motivated to cut a deal...