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 27, 2017
July 27, 2017

Cricket Australia in favour of arbitration to resolve pay row

CA chief executive James Sutherland says that an independent arbitration is the only logical step left.

July 26, 2017
July 26, 2017

Bangladesh tour a ‘pressure point’ in pay dispute negotiations?

Australia’s tour of Bangladesh could turn out to be a critical pressure point in the negotiations between Cricket Australia and the players, Cricket Australia site says.

July 19, 2017
July 19, 2017

Pay dispute negotiations move slowly

While Cricket Australia (CA) and Australia Cricketers’ Association (ACA) have sat down for negotiations after Saturday, the main point of contention, which is the revenue share model, is yet to be sorted, Canberra Times report says.

July 17, 2017
July 17, 2017

Mercedes chasing Smith adds to pay dispute conundrum

Australia captain Steve Smith is reportedly close to signing a sponsorship deal with Mercedez Benz, who are rivals to Cricket Australia’s ‘protected sponsor’ Toyota, The Daily Telegraph reports.

July 17, 2017
July 17, 2017

Gayle lends his support to Australia cricketers

West Indies dashing opener Chris Gayle voices his support for Australia cricketers in their pay dispute with Cricket Australia which sees 230 Australian cricketers without a contract.

July 17, 2017
July 17, 2017

Court advises MacGill to obtain legal advise

A Victorian Supreme Court judge advises former Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill to obtain legal representation after he appeared nervous and failed to articulate his case against Cricket Australia.

July 15, 2017
July 15, 2017

ACA release statement on MOU negotiations

The Australia Cricketers’ Association (ACA) releases a statement on the ongoing Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) negotiations with Cricket Australia (CA).

July 13, 2017
July 13, 2017

Australia face selection headache ahead of Bangladesh tour

The cancellation of Australia A team’s tour of South Africa puts Cricket Australia selectors in a difficult place as Australia’s tour of Bangladesh approaches.

July 10, 2017
July 10, 2017

Starc signs with rival sponsor to Cricket Australia

Mitchell Starc becomes the first player to take the provocative step of aligning with a rival to one of Cricket Australia's protected sponsors as the sport's industrial war rages on, Sydney Morning Herald report says.

July 6, 2017
July 6, 2017

Players boycott Australia A tour in pay dispute

Australia's players boycot this month's Australia A tour to South Africa, escalating a bitter pay dispute which threatens to derail senior tours to Bangladesh and India as well as this year's home Ashes.