Cricket Australia

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.

From 'rough trot' to top dog: Head crowned Australia's MVP

The popular lefthander was awarded the Allan Border Medal late on Monday as Australia's top men's cricketer in 2024, crushing second-placed paceman Josh Hazlewood in the voting.

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.

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. 

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.

November 3, 2017
November 3, 2017

Smith fumes over 'mates pick' claims

Australia skipper Steve Smith rubbishes claims he favours his "mates" as selection looms for the highly anticipated Ashes Test series with England.

October 24, 2017
October 24, 2017

Lehmann says he may ditch limited-overs role

Australia coach Darren Lehmann says an increasingly punishing cricket calendar may leave him with "no choice" but to hand over responsibility for the country's one-day and Twenty20 sides, leaving him to focus solely on Tests.

October 9, 2017
October 9, 2017

Racism turned me away from backing Australia teams, says Khawaja

Test batsman Usman Khawaja says being racially vilified when he was growing up in Sydney led him to support other countries rather than back Australian sports teams.

September 12, 2017
September 12, 2017

Cricket Australia behind marriage equality

Sporting bodies across Australia have thrown their weight behind gay marriage, with cricket the latest to add its support for same-sex unions as a contentious postal vote on the issue begins.

August 15, 2017
August 15, 2017

Warner retires hurt after bouncer blow

Australia vice captain David Warner walks straight off the pitch at Darwin’s Marrara Oval after being hit on the helmet by a Josh Hazzlewood bouncer during the intra-squad practice match.

August 9, 2017
August 9, 2017

Bangladesh are certainly a dangerous side: Smith

Australia skipper Steve Smith isn’t taking Bangladesh lightly and calls the Tigers a ‘dangerous side’.

August 6, 2017
August 6, 2017

Warner says he can still captain

David Warner believes he can still captain Australia and his vocal stance against Cricket Australia during the bitter pay dispute will not dent his chances of becoming captain.