Australian Cricket Team: News
Ashes, Adelaide Test: Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon return; Khawaja dropped
Star opener Usman Khawaja has been dropped from Australia's Playing XI for the 3rd Ashes Test match in Adelaide. His exclusion raises questions about his future with the national team.
'No one has right..': Nathan Lyon reflects on his snub
Nathan Lyon, Australia's veteran spinner, has said that no player is guaranteed a spot in the national Test team.
Australia, England pay tribute to Bondi Beach terror attack victims
The cricket fraternity from Australia and England have come together to mourn the victims of the recent Bondi Beach terror attack.
Will England alter their Bazball approach? Harry Brook answers
England's vice-captain Harry Brook has admitted that he needs to change his approach while batting against Australia in the ongoing Ashes series.
Australia's unbeaten run in Adelaide since December 2018 (Tests): Stats
Australia continue their unbeaten run against England in home Tests.
IPL 2026: Cameron Green available to bowl despite auction listing
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green has confirmed his availability to bowl in the upcoming 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
3rd Ashes Test: Khawaja open to bat in middle order
Usman Khawaja has declared himself "100% fit" ahead of the third Test match in Adelaide. However, he admitted that his return to the team is not in his hands.
Nathan Lyon owns four five-wicket hauls in Adelaide (Tests): Stats
The third Ashes Test between Australia and England will take place at the iconic Adelaide Oval on December 17.
3 tons, 79.25 average! Head's tremendous Test returns in Adelaide
The third Test match of the ongoing Ashes series between Australia and England will be played at Adelaide Oval from December 17.
Will Josh Hazlewood consider Test retirement after Ashes disappointment?
Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has expressed his determination to continue playing all three formats of cricket despite suffering another injury.
Ashes: Should Travis Head return to middle order? Warner opines
Former Australian cricketer David Warner has backed Usman Khawaja to open in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.
How Mitchell Starc has fared at Adelaide Oval (Tests): Stats
Australian seamer Mitchell Starc has been in sublime form in the ongoing Ashes series against England.
Shaheen Afridi reveals how Mitchell Starc inspired his bowling style
Pakistan's star fast bowler, Shaheen Afridi, has opened up about the influence Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has had on his career.
Cummins returns as Australia name squad for 3rd Ashes Test
Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins has been named in the squad for the third Ashes Test against England at Adelaide Oval.
A look at South Africa's lowest totals in T20I cricket
South Africa suffered a massive 101-run defeat to India in the 1st T20I at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack.
Nic Maddinson returns to BBL after cancer treatment: Details here
Australian cricketer Nic Maddinson, who contracted testicular cancer earlier this year, is set to make a comeback in the 2025-26 Big Bash League (BBL) season.
Listing batters with over 3,500 runs in Ashes history
Australia's batting talisman Steve Smith recently became only the third player in history to complete 3,500 runs in The Ashes.
Will Pat Cummins be available for 3rd Ashes Test?
Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins is all set to make his comeback in the third Test of the Ashes 2025-26 at Adelaide Oval.
Injured Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes 2025-26: Details here
Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been officially ruled out of the remainder of the 2025-26 Ashes series due to a fresh injury setback.
Australia's T20I captain Mitchell Marsh to retire from Sheffield Shield
Australia's current T20I captain, Mitchell Marsh, will retire from the Sheffield Shield at the end of this season.
Mitchell Marsh set to retire from First-Class cricket: Report
Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is set to retire from First-Class cricket, as per Sydney Morning Herald.
Steve Smith defends Nathan Lyon's exclusion from Day-Night Ashes Test
Australia's stand-in captain for the first two Tests of the ongoing Ashes series, Steve Smith, has defended his decision to bench Nathan Lyon for the recently concluded second Test against England, which was a Day-Night affair, at The Gabba, Brisbane.
Are England lacking mental toughness Down Under? Ben Stokes opines
England captain Ben Stokes has admitted that his team failed to cope with the pressure applied by Australia in the ongoing Ashes series.
Ashes 2025-26: 35-year-old Michael Neser claims his maiden Test fifer
Australia clinched an emphatic eight-wicket victory over England in the second Ashes Test at The Gabba.
Steve Smith becomes third player with 3,500 runs in Ashes
Stand-in captain Steve Smith led Australia to an eight-wicket win against England in the 2nd Test at The Gabba, Brisbane.
WTC standings: Australia consolidate top spot, England slip to seventh
England's dismal performance in the second Test of the 2025-26 Ashes series has resulted in a major slip on the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 points table.
Ashes: Australia thrash England to extend dominance in Day-Night Tests
Australia have gone 2-0 up in the ongoing The Ashes series by beating England by eight wickets in the second Test at The Gabba, Brisbane.
Day-Night Ashes Test: Australia heading toward another triumph over England
Australia have taken a commanding position in the ongoing Day-Night second Ashes Test against England at The Gabba, Brisbane.
Alex Carey slams his third Ashes fifty: Key stats
Australia continued their dominance in the second Ashes Test against England, which is a Day-Night affair, at the Gabba on Saturday.
Josh Hazlewood's Ashes hopes suffer fresh injury setback: Details
Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood's participation in the ongoing Ashes 2025 series is now in jeopardy. The 34-year-old suffered a new injury during his hamstring rehabilitation.
Labuschagne becomes 1st player with 1,000-plus runs in Day-Night Tests
Marnus Labuschagne has become the first cricketer in history to score over 1,000 runs in Day/Night Tests.
The Ashes: Australia's Jake Weatherald hammers his maiden Test fifty
Australian opener Jake Weatherald scored his maiden Test half-century to power his team on Day 2 of the second Ashes Test against England at The Gabba, Brisbane.
Mitchell Starc vs Wasim Akram in Tests: Comparing their stats
Talismanic Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has become the most successful left-arm fast bowler in Test cricket history.
Steve Smith becomes 4th Australian to complete 10,500 Test runs
Australian batting superstar Steve Smith has added another feather to his cap by completing 10,500 runs in Test cricket.
Marnus Labuschagne completes 4,500 Test runs: Dissecting his stats
Marnus Labuschagne has reached a major milestone in the ongoing second Ashes Test against England at The Gabba, Brisbane.
Decoding the top three 350-plus chases in India (ODIs)
December 3, 2025, witnessed South Africa beat India by 4 wickets in the 2nd ODI of the three-match series in Raipur.
Decoding the successful 350-plus run-chases for South Africa in ODIs
South Africa beat India in the 2nd ODI of the 2025 three-match series in Raipur on December 3.
Here's how Nathan Lyon reacted to his Ashes Test omission
Veteran Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon expressed his disappointment at being dropped from the second Test of the Ashes 2025-26 series against England.
Mitchell Starc records his sixth fifer in Day-Night Tests: Stats
After taking a 10-wicket haul in Perth, Mitchell Starc deflated the England batting line-up in the 2nd Ashes Test at The Gabba, Brisbane.
Joe Root sets records with maiden Test century in Australia
The wait is over! England's Joe Root finally has a Test century Down Under.
Mitchell Starc becomes most successful left-arm pacer in Tests: Stats
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc continues to script history in Test cricket.
When did Australia's Nathan Lyon last miss a home Test?
In a major development, star spinner Nathan Lyon was left out of Australia's Playing XI for the 2nd Ashes Test against England at The Gabba, Brisbane.
What is Australia and England's Test record at Gabba, Brisbane?
The Australian cricket team is set to take on England in the 2nd Ashes Test of their 2025-26 series.
Spencer Johnson to miss BBL; will he play T20 WC?
Australian pacer Spencer Johnson has been ruled out of the 2025/26 Big Bash League (BBL) season due to a back injury.
'Pommy idiots scooter incident won't...': Ben Stokes on Australian media
England's Test captain Ben Stokes has responded defiantly to the media frenzy surrounding his team during the ongoing Ashes series.
Usman Khawaja ruled out of 2nd Ashes Test: Details
Veteran opener Usman Khawaja has been ruled out of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, which gets underway on December 4.
Ashes: Brydon Carse confident England's pace attack can rattle Australia
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has expressed confidence in his team's ability to unsettle Australia with their pace attack.
'He doesn't need advice': Marnus Labuschagne backs Usman Khawaja
Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne has come out in support of his teammate Usman Khawaja, who is currently facing a rough patch in his form.
81 wickets, 5 fifers: Starc's tremendous record in D/N Tests
Australia and England are gearing up for the second Test of the ongoing Ashes series, which will be played at The Gabba in Brisbane from December 4.
'Who really cares?': Travis Head on pink-ball Tests
Australian cricketer Travis Head has voiced his support for the Day-Night Test matches.
Decoding Australia and England's record in Day-Night Tests
The second Test of the ongoing Ashes series between Australia and England will be played at The Gabba in Brisbane from December 4.
Is Usman Khawaja fully fit ahead of 2nd Ashes Test?
Australia's Usman Khawaja has cleared his fitness test, confirming his readiness for the second Ashes Test at the Gabba, as per The Sydney Morning Herald.
Should Ashes have a pink-ball Test? Joe Root questions format
Ahead of the much-anticipated Day-Night Ashes Test at The Gabba, England's captain Joe Root has questioned the necessity of pink-ball matches in the series.
'Tough to put a timeline': Josh Hazlewood on Ashes comeback
Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has revealed that he is targeting a return in the latter part of the ongoing Ashes series.
Ashes: Cummins misses 2nd Test as Australia name unchanged squad
Team Australia has announced an unchanged squad for the second Ashes Test against England, to be held at the Gabba.
A look at South Africa's biggest Test wins (by runs)
In a historic feat, South Africa beat India by a mammoth 408 runs in the 2nd Test in Guwahati.
WPL 2026: Why Australia's Jess Jonassen withdrew from auction
Australia's spin-bowling all-rounder, Jess Jonassen, has withdrawn from the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) auction due to an injury.
Ashes: Perth pitch rated 'very good' despite two-day Test
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has given a 'very good' rating to the pitch used for the 1st Test in The Ashes in Perth. Ranjan Madugalle, the match referee, gave the rating.
Biggest defeat margins for Team India in Tests (by runs)
The Indian cricket team suffered a mammoth 408-run defeat against South Africa in the 2nd Test of the 2025 two-match series in Guwahati.
Scott Boland averages under 14 in Tests Down Under: Stats
Star pacer Scott Boland recently set a new record by becoming the fastest player to take 50 Test wickets in Australia, in terms of balls bowled.
Sheffield Shield 2025-26: Sam Konstas's batting woes continue
Young Australian opener Sam Konstas's struggles with the bat continued in the ongoing Sheffield Shield tournament.
Australia's Ashes squad bolstered as Josh Hazlewood returns to training
In a major boost for Australia, fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has returned to training as he recovers from a hamstring injury, as per ESPNcricinfo.