Cricket Australia

From McCullum to Louis: Starc’s historic 400-wicket trail

Mitchell Starc joined elite company on Monday, becoming just the fourth Australian to claim 400 Test wickets.

Maxwell's ODI curtain falls, his 201 echoes through time

While his ODI journey includes two World Cup titles and a reputation as one of the game's most dynamic finishers, it will be his once-in-a-lifetime knock against Afghanistan at the 2023 World Cup that immortalises him.

Green back in Australia squad for WTC final

Green was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his lower back during the one-day international series in England last year and had surgery in October but returned playing for Gloucestershire in English county cricket last month.

Australia's concussion-blighted Pucovski retires from cricket at 27

Former Australia opening batsman Will Pucovski retired from cricket at the age of 27 on Tuesday after a string of concussions, saying he would not risk "any more damage to my brain".

Former Australia spinner MacGill found guilty of cocaine supply charge

Police said the retired leg-spinner introduced his personal cocaine dealer to an associate in 2021.

Australia-England 150th anniversary Test to be played under lights at MCG

The MCG hosted the first Test ever played in 1877 and the centenary match between Australia and England 100 years later. The hosts won both matches by 45 runs.

Kuhnemann cleared over suspect bowling action

Left-armer Kuhnemann was reported for a suspect bowling action after his pivotal role in the Test series win in Sri Lanka.

Johnson sees chance to shine while Australia's 'Big Three' quicks away

It was a long time to wait for a maiden dismissal but more a reflection of the paucity of opportunity that Australia's "next-gen" quicks have been dealt while toiling in the shadow of the 'Big Three' -- Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc.

'Sam would open': Head predicts Konstas to return for WTC final

Australia batter Travis Head is expecting teenage opener Sam Konstas to return to the Test fold at this year's ICC World Test Championship Final against South Africa.

January 28, 2025
January 28, 2025

Owen puts Australia selectors on notice with BBL title-sealing ton

He is the only player to notch two centuries in this edition of the BBL, having also scored 101 off 64 balls against the Scorchers.

January 23, 2025
January 23, 2025

Clarke joins Australia's Hall of Fame

Clarke accepted the honour on Thursday, nearly a decade after he closed the chapter on his remarkable playing career. 

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.