Cricket Australia

Tim Paine retires from cricket

Paine led Australia between 2018 and 2021 after Steve Smith was stripped of the captaincy in the wake of the "Sandpaper-gate" ball-tampering incident against South Africa.

Usman Khawaja misses flight to India after visa delay

Australia opener Usman Khawaja missed the team's flight to India on Wednesday for their four-test tour due to a visa delay, Cricket Australia (CA) said.

Cricket Australia seals billion dollar broadcast rights deal

Cricket Australia sealed a record Aus$1.5 billion (US$1.02 billion) extension of its domestic TV rights deal Tuesday, calling it an important commercial outcome for the sport.

Boland retains spot for Boxing Day Test

Australian seamer Scott Boland was Sunday confirmed to start the Boxing Day second Test in Melbourne ahead of an "underdone" Josh Hazlewood, while South Africa suggested they could shake up their batting line up.

'No cowards' in Australia team, says Cummins

Captain Pat Cummins said on Tuesday there are "no cowards" in the Australia cricket team and that the players had not been distracted by former head coach Justin Langer's inflammatory comments.

Warner hits out at Australia captaincy saga

A frustrated David Warner Monday said he was "not a criminal" and everyone should have the right to appeal as Cricket Australia paved the way for his lifetime leadership ban to be lifted.

Cummins named Australia ODI captain

Test skipper Pat Cummins will also captain Australia in one-day internationals after being named as the replacement for Aaron Finch by Cricket Australia on Tuesday.

Australia signal Warner ban to be revoked

Cricket Australia (CA) look set to revoke David Warner's lifetime ban from leadership positions after announcing that the body's integrity code would be reviewed at Friday's board meeting as a "first step" to his rehabilitation.

Warner ready to talk leadership with Cricket Australia

David Warner says he still considers leadership roles a privilege and is ready to talk to Cricket Australia about ending the ban imposed on him for his part in the Newlands ball-tampering incident.

August 22, 2022
August 22, 2022

Warner wants CA to discuss his captaincy ban

Big-hitting Australian batsman David Warner Sunday signed a two-year deal with Sydney Thunder, ending a nine-year absence from the Big Bash League.

July 24, 2022
July 24, 2022

Cricket Australia sells India broadcast rights to Disney

Australian cricket chiefs said Sunday they had agreed to sell broadcasting rights in India to Disney Star in a seven-year deal reportedly worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

July 19, 2022
July 19, 2022

Did Yasir Shah produce the modern day 'Ball of the Century'?

Pakistan spinner Yasir Shah produced a candidate for 'Ball of the Century' with his magnificent delivery that left Sri Lanka batter Kusal Mendis shell-shocked.

July 18, 2022
July 18, 2022

Cummins rested for Zimbabwe and NZ ODIs

Test captain Pat Cummins will miss Australia's upcoming one-day series against Zimbabwe and New Zealand, team bosses announced Monday as they named a strong squad led by Aaron Finch.

July 14, 2022
July 14, 2022

Meg Lanning wants to see cricket at the Olympics

Australia captain Meg Lanning is hoping the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham will provide a platform for cricket to eventually be played at the Olympics.

July 12, 2022
July 12, 2022

Cummins says Sri Lanka tour 'more than just cricket'

Australia Test skipper Pat Cummins said the Sri Lanka trip added to his sense of curiosity about the world.

July 11, 2022
July 11, 2022

‘We are here to bring smiles on people's faces’

Dinesh Chandimal's double century and bowling heroics by debutant Prabhat Jayasuriya led Sri Lanka to a series-levelling win over Australia on Monday in a second Test affected by protests and Covid.

July 10, 2022
July 10, 2022

Chandimal hundred puts Sri Lanka in strong position

Dinesh Chandimal smashed 118 not out and Kamindu Mendis produced a half-century in his debut test to help Sri Lanka eclipse Australia's first innings 364 on day three of the second Test in Galle on Sunday.

July 6, 2022
July 6, 2022

Steve Smith unfazed by 'Bazball'

Australia's Steve Smith said Wednesday he found England's new attacking "Bazball" approach entertaining to watch, but questioned whether it was sustainable.

August 6, 2021
August 6, 2021

Why Australia Touring Is a ‘Big’ Thing for Bangladesh Cricket

Bangladesh is already leading the series 2-0.