Australian cricket

Australian Cricketers` Association warns pay deal may not be struck in time for Ashes

Around 230 players have been effectively unemployed since the previous five-year MOU expired at the end of last month.

Jul 24, 2017, 00:29 AM IST

Australian players urge 'emergency mediation' with Cricket Australia as deadline looms

The ACA said it had been instructed by Australia's male and female cricketers to seek emergency mediation to "ensure every avenue is explored to avoid the post-June 30 cliff".

Jun 23, 2017, 10:52 AM IST

Australian government to mediate in board and players feud over pay

The ACA has described CA's rejection of the players call for mediation as lacking in common sense.

May 28, 2017, 16:28 PM IST

Ed Cowan, former Australian left-hander, says he once wanted to stab Virat Kohli with a stump

Recalling a run-in with Kohli, Ed Cowan revealed that he once felt like picking up a stump and stabbing the current India captain after being told something "highly inappropriate".

Mar 31, 2017, 13:40 PM IST

Crisis in Australian cricket: Trevor Hohns replaces Rod Marsh, Greg Chappell called to fix crisis

Former Test fast bowler Jason Gillespie and ex-captains Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh have all been touted as possible successors to Marsh.

Nov 17, 2016, 09:01 AM IST

Aussies fearless no more: The fear factor is no longer there in Australian squad, says legendary Brian Lara

Lara said he feared Australia also risked going into a "downward spiral", claiming their 3-0 Test series loss in Sri Lanka in July and August has given opponents a sense of their vulnerability.

Nov 16, 2016, 12:53 PM IST

Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland refuses to quit, supports Rod Marsh after fifth successive test defeat

Sutherland confirmed captain Steve Smith would have a different squad for the dead rubber test against South Africa in Adelaide next week but flagged no personnel changes in the game`s high performance set-up, which has been led by former rugby international Pat Howard since 2011.

Nov 16, 2016, 09:02 AM IST

Australia coach Darren Lehmann to 'chat' with aggrieved Usman Khawaja

Khawaja and Burns are hoping to impress selectors in Queensland`s day-night Sheffield Shield match against New South Wales this week.

Oct 25, 2016, 13:36 PM IST

After leaving Yorkshire, Jason Gillespie eyes Australian selectors' job

Australia`s current four-man selection panel consists of Rod Marsh, Mark Waugh, Trevor Hohns, and Australia coach Darren Lehmann.

Oct 18, 2016, 10:11 AM IST

Didn't call Shane Watson 'cancer', but a 'tumour' for the Australian team: Michael Clarke

Shane Watson had been one of four players stood down by Arthur and Clarke for the third Test against India in Mohali in 2013 in the so-called "homework" affair.

Oct 17, 2016, 08:58 AM IST

Virender Sehwag wishes George Bailey happy birthday, then trolls the Aussie in epic fashion

The Aussie batsman, who turned 34 on 7th September, was Sehwag's prime target on twitter.

Sep 07, 2016, 19:01 PM IST

Fun times! Former Aussie speedster Brett Lee on the sets of 'The Kapil Sharma Show'

"UnIndian", directed by Anupam Sharma, is slated to release on August 19 in India.

Jul 28, 2016, 18:49 PM IST

Allan Donald likely to join Australian cricket team as interim bowling coach: Report

Donald took 330 Test and 272 one-day international wickets during an illustrious career for South Africa that spanned 10 years, from 1992 to 2002.

Apr 27, 2016, 09:59 AM IST

To woo spectators, Cricket Australia slashes ticket prices

Entry-level tickets for all Tests and ODIs will not cost more than 30 dollars for adults, 10 dollars for children and 65 dollars for families. 

Apr 26, 2016, 16:14 PM IST

Michael Hussey: Mr Cricket gets perfect send-off as Sydney Thunder win Big Bash League

Hussey, playing his final match in Australia, hit a quickfire 18 in the winning cause.

Jan 25, 2016, 00:26 AM IST

Shane Watson breaks into tears after hearing Mitchell Johnson's retirement

Watson share a great bond with Johnson on-and-off the field as they played a lot of cricket together. 

Nov 22, 2015, 18:14 PM IST

Mitchell Johnson: The need for speed

Mitchell Starc’s belligerent burst at the Kiwi batsmen towards end of Day 3 at Perth was a thrilling sight. That phase of play will perhaps be etched forever in the minds of many.

Nov 18, 2015, 10:31 AM IST

Australia's Travis Dean smacks historic twin tons on Sheffield Shield debut

Travis Dean became the first player to score two unbeaten centuries on debut in Sheffield Shield's 123-year history.

Nov 01, 2015, 23:20 PM IST

Batting great Ricky Ponting inducted into Sport Australia Hall of Fame

Former Australian cricket captain and prolific scorer Ricky Ponting has been inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

Oct 21, 2015, 22:00 PM IST