Australian Cricket Team: News

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: MCG remains the backup venue for third Test

The Melbourne Cricket Ground remains the preferred backup venue for the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

David Warner, Sean Abbott ruled out of Boxing Day Test

Australian players David Warner and Sean Abbott have been ruled out of the Boxing Day Test against India due to bio-security protocols.

Australia vs India: Sydney Test remains on schedule

The third Test between Australia and India is set to take place as scheduled in Sydney even though a fresh wave of COVID-19 cases has struck the nation.

Australia set to host Afghanistan for one-off Test in 2021

Australia are set to host Afghanistan for a one-off Test match in November next year.

COVID-19 outbreak hits Australia-India Test series, commentators sent home

A fresh wave of COVID-19 cases has hit Australia ahead of Christmas.

Australia's Cameron Green to make Test debut if declared fit

Cameron Green will make his Test debut in the upcoming four-match series against India if he proves his fitness.

13 Dec 2020

Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc rejoins Australian squad, in line for Adelaide Test

Pace spearhead Mitchell Starc is set to be included in Australia's squad ahead of the first of four-match Test series.

Australia vs India: Mitchell Starc opts out of remaining T20Is

Pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from Australia's squad for the remainder of the T20I series against India for personal reasons.

25 Nov 2020

BCCI

BCCI asks Cricket Australia to relax quarantine for Rohit, Ishant

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has asked Australia (CA) to relax the quarantine rules of senior Indian players Rohit Sharma and Ishant Sharma.

20 Nov 2020

Sydney Cricket Ground

Australia vs India: Five limited-overs matches sold out

Cricket Australia has informed that three T20Is and two ODIs between the hosts and India have been sold out after tickets went for sale on Friday.

Andrew Tye replaces Kane Richardson in Australia's white-ball squads

Fast bowler Kane Richardson will miss the upcoming white-ball leg against India.

CA to host Day/Night Test in Adelaide despite COVID-19 outbreak

Cricket Australia (CA), on Tuesday, stated that it remains committed to host the Day/Night Test against India in Adelaide, despite a sudden surge in COVID-19 cases across South Australia.

16 Nov 2020

Hobart Hurricanes

'Power Surge, X-factor', Cricket Australia unveils new rules in BBL

Cricket Australia (CA), on Monday, introduced three new rules that will be implemented in the upcoming edition of Big Bash League (BBL).

10 Nov 2020

Cricket News

Australia vs India: Adelaide Test match to have 50% crowd

Cricket Australia has announced that 50 per cent of the stadium's capacity will be open to the crowd for the Adelaide Test between the hosts and India.

29 Oct 2020

India

Australia include uncapped Cameron Green in limited-overs squad against India

Cricket Australia has announced the limited-overs squad against India on Thursday.

28 Oct 2020

BCCI

India-Australia schedule confirmed: Details here

Cricket Australia has confirmed the full schedule of India's upcoming tour Down Under.

21 Oct 2020

BCCI

Ahmedabad will host the Day/Night Test against England: Sourav Ganguly

Ahmedabad is set to host its first Day/Night Test during England's tour of India, next year.

India's tour of Australia to start with white-ball games

The four-Test series between Australia and India later this year is set to start with a Day/Night Test in Adelaide.

Cricket Australia to allow presence of spectators inside stadiums

Spectators will return to witness international cricket this month, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic caused disruption.

08 Sep 2020

BCCI

Is Yuvraj Singh eyeing a stint in Big Bash League?

Indian legend Yuvraj Singh could soon be seen in the Big Bash League.

India's tour of Australia could begin in Adelaide or Brisbane

The much-awaited Australian tour of Team India will likely begin in either Adelaide or Brisbane, instead of Perth.

Mohammad Amir receives warning for applying saliva on ball

Pakistan pace spearhead Mohammad Amir was spotted applying saliva on the ball during the first T20I against England at the Old Trafford.

Cricket Australia restricts players from using sweat on England tour

After banning the use of saliva, Cricket Australia (CA) has restricted the players from using sweat from the head, face and neck to shine the ball during the upcoming limited-overs tour of England.

Sri Lanka, UAE the back-up venues for 2021 T20 WC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has zeroed in on Sri Lanka and the UAE, in case India is unable to host the next year's T20 WC.

Australia vs India: SCG prepares pitch for Boxing Day Test

This year's Boxing Day Test between Australia and India could be held at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) with traditional home Melbourne battling a surge in coronavirus cases.

Coronavirus outbreak: T20I series between Australia and West Indies postponed

Cricket Australia, on Tuesday, confirmed that the T20I series between Australia and West Indies has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Australia's tour of England likely to begin from September 4

The proposed dates for Australia's white-ball tour of England have been revealed.

10 Jul 2020

England Cricket Team

India-Australia rivalry equivalent to that of Ashes: Steve Waugh

Former Australian skipper Steve Waugh, on Friday, said the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is equivalent to Ashes series.

Cricket Australia to use Kookaburra balls for 2020-21 Sheffield Shield

Cricket Australia has announced that it will revert back to Kookaburra balls for the 2020-21 Sheffield Shield season.

Finch has his eyes on the 2023 ODI World Cup

Australia's limited-overs cricket team captain Aaron Finch is plotting a title bid for the 2023 ODI World Cup in India.

Cricket Australia set to appoint first woman CEO

Cricket Australia (CA) is all set to appoint a woman as CEO for the first time in history.

18 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

Strauss in running for Cricket Australia CEO post: Details here

Former England cricket team skipper Andrew Strauss has emerged as a surprise candidate to become CEO of crisis-ridden Cricket Australia (CA) following the resignation of Kevin Roberts.

Nick Hockley replaces Kevin Roberts as interim CA chief executive

Cricket Australia (CA) announced the departure of Kevin Roberts from its chief executive's role following an emergency board meeting, on Monday.

Staging T20 World Cup unrealistic amid COVID-19 pandemic: Cricket Australia

Cricket Australia chairman Earl Eddings has said this year's ICC T20 World Cup amid the coronavirus pandemic seems "unrealistic" as it will be difficult to fly in 16 teams to the country.

Australia could stage India Test series in presence of spectators

The upcoming Test series between India and Australia could be held in the presence of spectators.

Big Bash League could undergo these changes: Details here

The Big Bash League could see a number of changes in the impending season.

Versatile Matthew Wade aims to feature in Australia's WT20 squad

Australia wicket-keeper batsman Matthew Wade hopes his versatility can earn him a berth in their squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2020.

Happy Birthday Andrew Symonds: His top five knocks

Former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds turned 45 on Tuesday.

Five players to watch out for in the upcoming season

International cricket is expected to be in full swing soon as players resumed training in several nations.

Smith wants to play IPL if World T20 gets postponed

Australian batsman Steve Smith expressed his interest in playing the Indian Premier League if the impending T20 World Cup gets deferred.