Cricket Australia

'Proud' Cricket Australia defends Afghanistan boycott stance

Australia have in recent years refused to play bilateral series against Afghanistan, citing discomfort at an ongoing Taliban crackdown on women's sport.

Sir Don Bradman's 'baggy green' cap could fetch $260,000

Bradman donned the woollen cap during India's 1947-48 tour of Australia, which marked the touring side's first Tests on foreign soil after gaining independence.

Australia marks 10 years since death of cricketer Phillip Hughes

Hughes, who played 26 Tests, died from bleeding on the brain after he was hit by a rising ball during a domestic match at the Sydney Cricket Ground in November 2014.

Australia rest Test stars for Pakistan T20 series

Selectors rested fast bowlers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, along with other Test players Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head.

Border-Gavaskar series: McDonald eyes uncapped teenager for Australia’s opening spot

McDonald is considering placing Sam Konstas in the vacant opener's position against India if the coaching staff believes he fits into their best XI.

Cricket Australia losses lower than expected, bumper paydays ahead

With a lucrative five-Test home series against India starting in November and an Ashes series on home soil next year, the governing body can expect a big boost to revenue over the next 18 months.

Richardson advises young cricketers to work on mental health like ‘practising for short ball’

Richardson’s struggles came to a head three years ago when COVID-19 derailed the Indian Premier League season he was involved in, leaving players stranded abroad due to Australia's strict biosecurity rules.

Melbourne match in 2027 to celebrate 150th anniversary of first ever Test

Cricket Australia (CA) plan to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first ever Test match, played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in 1877, with an Australia vs England Test at the same venue in March 2027, the governing body said on Sunday.

Rishad named in Cricket Australia’s team of the tournament

“A breakout campaign from the young leg-spinner whose 14 wickets left him equal with Rashid,” Cricket Australia said on their website.

December 5, 2024
December 5, 2024

'Proud' Cricket Australia defends Afghanistan boycott stance

Australia have in recent years refused to play bilateral series against Afghanistan, citing discomfort at an ongoing Taliban crackdown on women's sport.

December 2, 2024
December 2, 2024

Sir Don Bradman's 'baggy green' cap could fetch $260,000

Bradman donned the woollen cap during India's 1947-48 tour of Australia, which marked the touring side's first Tests on foreign soil after gaining independence.

November 27, 2024
November 27, 2024

Australia marks 10 years since death of cricketer Phillip Hughes

Hughes, who played 26 Tests, died from bleeding on the brain after he was hit by a rising ball during a domestic match at the Sydney Cricket Ground in November 2014.

October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024

Australia rest Test stars for Pakistan T20 series

Selectors rested fast bowlers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, along with other Test players Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head.

October 27, 2024
October 27, 2024

Border-Gavaskar series: McDonald eyes uncapped teenager for Australia’s opening spot

McDonald is considering placing Sam Konstas in the vacant opener's position against India if the coaching staff believes he fits into their best XI.

October 17, 2024
October 17, 2024

Cricket Australia losses lower than expected, bumper paydays ahead

With a lucrative five-Test home series against India starting in November and an Ashes series on home soil next year, the governing body can expect a big boost to revenue over the next 18 months.

September 10, 2024
September 10, 2024

Richardson advises young cricketers to work on mental health like ‘practising for short ball’

Richardson’s struggles came to a head three years ago when COVID-19 derailed the Indian Premier League season he was involved in, leaving players stranded abroad due to Australia's strict biosecurity rules.

August 18, 2024
August 18, 2024

Melbourne match in 2027 to celebrate 150th anniversary of first ever Test

Cricket Australia (CA) plan to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first ever Test match, played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in 1877, with an Australia vs England Test at the same venue in March 2027, the governing body said on Sunday.

June 29, 2024
June 29, 2024

Rishad named in Cricket Australia’s team of the tournament

“A breakout campaign from the young leg-spinner whose 14 wickets left him equal with Rashid,” Cricket Australia said on their website.

June 4, 2024
June 4, 2024

T20 form 'best for a decade' after IPL, says Cummins

The 31-year-old played every IPL match, took 18 wickets and guided Sunrisers Hyderabad to the final, leaving the fast bowler feeling extremely assured with how his short-form game is placed.