Brisbane

Aggressive Head puts Australia in charge against South Africa

An aggressive Travis Head put Australia in charge after the first day of the opening Test against South Africa at the Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday.

Sri Lanka keep semifinal hopes alive

Dhananjaya de Silva scored an unbeaten 66 as Sri Lanka kept their slim Twenty20 World Cup hopes alive with a six-wicket win over Afghanistan at the Gabba in Brisbane on Tuesday.

Aus double up on spin

Australia have one eye on India and Pakistan could be contemplating life without their most successful captain Misbah-ul-Haq when the final 'dead' Test begins on Tuesday in Sydney.

‘Pak confident after pushing Aus close’

A strong fourth innings fightback that had nearly clinched a remarkable record run chase in the first Test loss to Australia in Brisbane had given Pakistan the confidence they needed for the rest of the series, captain Misbah-ul-haq has said.

Momentum with Pak against weary Aus bowlers

Pakistan say they have the momentum heading into the Boxing Day Melbourne Test after giving Australia a mighty fright during an epic run-chase in the opening clash of the series.

Aus head to Melbourne winners but not grinners

Australia head to Melbourne for the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan with some festive cheer after winning the series opener in Brisbane but Steve Smith's side will not find many Christmas presents under the tree from local media.

Pakistan tour of Australia, 1st Test / Misbah hails Shafiq for fighting ton

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq hailed Asad Shafiq's defiant century as among the "classiest" he had ever seen after the knock of 137 all but drove Pakistan to a famous victory over Australia in the first Test in Brisbane on Monday.

Pakistan tour of Australia, 1st Test / Aus prevent record chase to pip Pak

Australia prevented a world-record, 490-run chase by Pakistan on Friday to win a gripping first Test by just 39 runs and preserve their 28-year unbeaten streak at Brisbane's Gabba ground.

Pakistan tour of Australia, 1st Test / Younis, Azhar stonewall Aus as storm hits Gabba

Younis Khan and Azhar Ali batted through the first session as Pakistan stonewalled Australia's push for victory on the fourth day of the day-night first Test at the Gabba on Sunday.

December 14, 2016
December 14, 2016

Arthur's Pak aim for Aus history

The Pakistan team, six years in the making and armed with insider knowledge from coach Mickey Arthur, are poised to make history in Australia, veteran skipper Misbah-ul-Haq said Wednesday.

September 23, 2016
September 23, 2016

Bowling actions of Arafat and Taskin found to be legal

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announces that following remedial work and re-assessments, the bowling actions of Bangladesh’s Arafat Sunny and Taskin Ahmed have been found to be legal. Taskin is likely to be included as the 14th member of the squad for the 3-match ODI series against Afghanistan.

September 5, 2016
September 5, 2016

Taskin, Sunny leave tonight for Brisbane test

Bangladesh bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Arafat Sunny are due to fly to Australia tonight to test their respective bowling actions at an ICC-accredited centre in Brisbane on September 8.

April 17, 2016
April 17, 2016

Below-strength US beat Australia in Fed Cup

A below-strength United States book a place in the Federation Cup World Group in 2017 when Coco Vandeweghe came from a set down to beat Australia's Samantha Stosur.

November 3, 2015
November 3, 2015

Kiwis look to end 30-year Aussie drought

New Zealand swing pair Tim Southee and Trent Boult will look to put the hosts' new-look batting lineup to the sword at the Gabba from Thursday as the tourists chase their first series win in Australia for 30 years.

July 12, 2015
July 12, 2015

Hollywood stars Depp, Downey Jr shine bright for sick children

Hollywood stars Johny Depp and Robert Downey Jr shine their limelight to sick children who are most in need of a smile.

February 21, 2015
February 21, 2015

Tigers' match washed out

Due to the persistent rain, the 11th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 between Bangladesh and Australia in Brisbane today is officially declared abandoned by the officials. With this no-result match, both the teams shared one point each. The torrent became heavier with time, especially after the declaration of cyclone alert in the state of Queensland

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