Australia cricket

India’s national anthem mistakenly plays before Australia’s in Lahore

As the national anthems played, India’s ‘Jana Gana Mana’ briefly aired between England’s ‘God Save The King’ and Australia’s ‘Advance Australia Fair.’ The mistake was swiftly cut off, but fans in the stadium noticed the slip.

Australia's Kuhnemann reported for suspect bowling action

Left-armer Kuhnemann, who took 16 wickets as Steve Smith's men swept the two-Test series this month, will have to undertake mandatory testing to determine whether his action is legal.

Starc pulls out of Champions Trophy, Smith to lead Australia

Starc's withdrawal comes after pace stalwarts Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood were ruled out due to injuries.

Cummins to lead Australia's big guns at Champions Trophy

Cummins will skip the Test series in Sri Lanka in January and early February for personal reasons but will return to Australia's colours for the one-day international tournament being played in Pakistan and United Arab Emirates from Feb. 19.

Head slays Scotland in rapid Australia T20 win

Opener Head blitzed five sixes and 12 fours as Australia set the highest-ever T20 international first powerplay score of 113/1 for the opening six overs.

‘Come on, Bangladesh’: Australia captain Marsh after India loss puts them on brink

On the brink of elimination, the Men from Down Under are now looking to a limping Bangladesh to pull off an upset against the high-flying Afghans.

India down Australia to march into semis; Bangladesh still alive

The result leaves the Aussies in a serious spot of bother as they will now hope that Bangladesh beat Afghanistan, and do so by a margin of under 62 runs.

'In our best interest' to see England suffer early exit: Hazlewood

Australia have already secured their place in the second round Super Eights with three wins in three matches in Group B.

Marsh's Uganda moment shows World Cup's beauty and disparity

Marsh is leading an Australian team gunning to become the first side to simultaneously hold every major men's and women's ICC trophy. Uganda's eager cricketers, on the other hand, are making their own history in their country's World Cup debut.

March 12, 2024
March 12, 2024

Aussie coach McDonald nominates Marsh as T20 WC captain

"I think all roads will lead to Mitch, so just got to get that ticked off in certain areas," said McDonald. 

January 13, 2024
January 13, 2024

I like facing the newer ball: Smith 

Australia batter Steven Smith said that his performance in the 2019 Ashes is a testament to his credentials as someone who is comfortable taking on the new ball.

November 21, 2023
November 21, 2023

Five risky calls that won Australia a World Cup

Cricket Australia took a deep dive into Australia’s World Cup campaign in India and pointed out the five biggest risks the world champions took in the tournament-

October 12, 2023
October 12, 2023

De Kock, bowlers hand Australia 134-run defeat

Quinton de Kock top-scored for the Proteas with 109 in his team's total of 311-7 in 50 overs.

October 11, 2023
October 11, 2023

Ponting believes Australia will bounce back against South Africa

Australia lost against India by six wickets in Chennai on Sunday in their opening game of the 10-team tournament, where the Indian spinners proved too much to handle for the Aussies.

October 15, 2022
October 15, 2022

‘The host nation are slight favourites in big tournaments’

Australian captain Aaron Finch admitted his team was "tired" and needed to freshen up before their defence of the Twenty20 World Cup title, but England skipper Jos Buttler on Saturday said the hosts remain the favourites.

September 18, 2022
September 18, 2022

Cummins looking forward to X-factor David's debut

Singapore-born Tim David is an X-factor in Australia's Twenty20 World Cup squad and pace spearhead Pat Cummins said he was looking forward to the all-rounder's debut in Australian colours during the three-match series in India.

September 3, 2022
September 3, 2022

Starc sets new world record

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc claimed his 200th ODI wicket late in the third match against Zimbabwe to break a 23-year-old record.

September 1, 2022
September 1, 2022

Starc nears milestone

Australia have leap-frogged a rival on the path to automatic qualification for the 2023 Cricket World Cup, with Mitchell Starc spearheading the team's assault.

August 25, 2022
August 25, 2022

Caribbean conquered, New Zealand turn focus to Australia

Matt Henry made a return to the New Zealand ODI squad for the three-match ODI series against Australia starting September 6.