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-

December 18, 2016
December 18, 2016

CA draws ire over pregnancy clause

Australia's Fair Work Ombudsman is investigating Cricket Australia's (CA's) controversial pregnancy clause in contracts offered to elite women players.

October 13, 2016
October 13, 2016

South Africa win 5-0 despite Warner epic

David Warner hits a magnificent century for Australia but could not prevent South Africa from completing a clean sweep by winning the fifth and final ODI

July 25, 2016
July 25, 2016

Inspired by Murali, Australia take on Sri Lanka in Test series

Australia will be looking to local legend and one-time bogeyman Muttiah Muralitharan to inspire them to success on his home patch as the world's number one Test team begin a three-match series in Sri Lanka this week.

May 2, 2016
May 2, 2016

Voges taken to hospital

Australian batsman Adam Voges has been taken to hospital after being struck in the back of the head by a cricket ball while he was fielding.

February 8, 2016
February 8, 2016

McCullum ends one-day career with strong legacy

Brendon McCullum's one-day international career ends with a 55-run win over Australia at Seddon Park, though the legacy of the aggressive right-hander is likely to have a much longer effect on the sport in New Zealand.

January 5, 2016
January 5, 2016

Preparations for ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Bangladesh 2016 to continue

International Cricket Council says it will continue to prepare for ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Bangladesh 2016 despite Australia withdrawing its team from the event and expressing concerns over security of its squad.

December 23, 2015
December 23, 2015

Australia skipper Smith named ICC Cricketer of the Year

Australia captain Steve Smith is named ICC Cricketer of the Year for 2015 after scoring a world leading 1,734 runs at an average of 82.57 with seven centuries over the voting period.

September 30, 2015
September 30, 2015

'Situation different after death of Italian national'

BCB president Nazmul Hassan has said the killing of an Italian national in Dhaka on Monday could seal the fate of the Bangladesh-Australia Test series, officially due to begin next week.

August 2, 2015
August 2, 2015

BCB announces dates for Australia Tests

The BCB confirms dates of Australia's tour of Bangladesh later this year. The visitors will play two Tests in October in what will be their second Test series in Bangladesh.

May 19, 2015
May 19, 2015

Fatullah to host Test against India

Test cricket is coming back to Fatullah after nine years when the ground will host the Test match between Bangladesh and India on June 10, 2015.

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