Cricket Australia

Shoaib Akhtar hits out at Ian Chappell for asking Cricket Australia to stop inviting Pakistan for tournaments

Days after Ian Chappell asked Cricket Australia to stop inviting Pakistan for tournaments Down Under, former Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar hit out at the former Australian cricketer for his remark.

Jan 12, 2017, 10:03 AM IST

Big Bash League: With focus on upcoming India tour, Stephen O'Keefe withdraws from tournament

Australia are looking to improve their Test record in India, having been whitewashed 4-0 in their previous outing.

Jan 09, 2017, 13:59 PM IST

Improve your cricket, or just stay home – Ian Chappell tells Pakistan cricket team

Steve Smith's men defeated Pakistan by 220 runs in the third Test, handing them their 12th consecutive Test loss in Australia.

Jan 09, 2017, 11:55 AM IST

Australian Cricket team likely to tour Bangladesh for two Tests in 2017

In October 2015, Australia had postponed their Test tour after receiving advice from the federal government that there were "high risks" if they went ahead with the tour.

Jan 04, 2017, 14:55 PM IST

Australia set to visit Dubai to prepare for 'Indian test' ahead of Test series

The tour to face the world's number one side next month has been tagged the "closest thing to mission impossible" for Australia.

Jan 02, 2017, 10:47 AM IST

Ricky Ponting joins Australian T20 coaching team as assistant to Justin Langer

Ponting will work alongside the interim head coach Justin Langer and interim assistant coach Jason Gillespie.

Jan 01, 2017, 11:19 AM IST

Jason Gillespie named Australia T20 assistant coach for Sri Lanka series

Gillespie will work with Justin Langer, who was confirmed as coach for the series earlier this month.

Dec 29, 2016, 10:28 AM IST

Virat Kohli pips Steve Smith as Cricket Australia's ODI captain of the year, Jasprit Bumrah in final XI

The team of the year also featured young yorker specialist Jasprit Bumrah.

Dec 27, 2016, 16:52 PM IST

Cricket Australia gives Andre Russell nod to use 'black-bat' in Big Bash with modifications

BBL officials said Russell will now be able to resume using the bat after reviewing modifications made to it.

Dec 27, 2016, 10:50 AM IST

AUS vs PAK, 2nd Test, Day 2 - As it happened...

Resuming their innings on 142/4, Misbah-ul-Haq and Co. saw the pair build a 107-run partnership to steer Pakistan safely to the first break.

Dec 27, 2016, 09:45 AM IST

Boxing Day Test: Cricket Australia increases security after arrest of seven people in Melbourne

Australia will play Pakistan in the second Test, starting Monday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Dec 23, 2016, 10:47 AM IST

First day-night Ashes Test confirmed; will be played at Adelaide Oval in December 2017

Australia has already staged two day-night tests at the Adelaide Oval, while the Gabba will host a third against Pakistan starting on Thursday.

Dec 13, 2016, 09:32 AM IST

Crisis in Australian cricket: Ricky Ponting, Ian Healy, Shane Watson call for major shake-up for revival

Captain Steve Smith confessed he was "embarrassed" and "humiliated" but now faces the prospect of crashing to an unprecedented 3-0 series defeat in this week`s final day-night Test in Adelaide.

Nov 21, 2016, 09:16 AM IST

Rod Marsh steps down as chairman of selectors after Australia's humiliating series loss against South Africa

After South Africa took a 2-0 lead in the three-match series, coach Darren Lehmann said that only four players were safe in the current squad.

Nov 16, 2016, 11:43 AM 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

AUS vs SA: Cricket Australia bans spectator for three years over racist graffiti against Hashim Amla

The 25-year-old from Longford in the state’s north will also appear in court after being charged by summons for the offence.

Nov 15, 2016, 13:50 PM IST

South African Kagiso Rabada, Quinton de Kock achieve career-hight spots in ICC Test rankings

The 21-year-old is the fourth South Africa fast bowler to feature inside the top 20 after Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander (11th) and Morne Morkel (13th).

Nov 08, 2016, 20:48 PM IST

Cricket Australia compensates $4 Million to Phillip Hughes' family - Report

Concluding the inquest, NSW Coroner Michael Barnes said Hughes's death was an accident.

Nov 08, 2016, 18:19 PM IST

Ryan Harris, Brad Haddin to join Australia cricket team's coaching staff in New Zealand

Haddin, 38, has been involved preparing the next generation of talent in the Australia `A` side, while Harris, who has aspirations of becoming the team`s next head bowling coach, was an assistant during the one-day international team`s recent 5-0 whitewash by South Africa on tour.

Nov 08, 2016, 08:56 AM 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