Australia cricket
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.
'Nice and relaxed': Marsh to stamp mark on Australia at T20 World Cup
The laid-back allrounder headlines an experienced and settled 15-man squad for the June tournament, looking to make amends for their failure to reach the knockout rounds on home soil at the last event in 2022.
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.
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.
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-
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Zealand's Vettori named assistant Australia cricket coach
Daniel Vettori was Tuesday named as an assistant to Australian cricket coach Andrew McDonald, who said the former New Zealand captain's knowledge and experience would be invaluable.
Smith 'cried for four days' after tampering scandal
Smith admits, he cried for four days after a ball-tampering scandal in South Africa that rocked the sport, as he told children "it's okay to show emotion".
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.
Bangladesh trials a good test for hot Ashes, says Handscomb
Australia middle order batsman Peter Handscomb says his fighting innings in the nausea-inducing humidity of Bangladesh last month should put him in good stead for the blazing heat of an Ashes summer.