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Cricket Australia appoints Andrew McDonald as interim head coach after Justin Langer’s resignation

Justin informed CA this morning he was not accepting the offer and would resign with immediate effect. The news was confirmed by Langer's management company.

Feb 05, 2022, 10:45 AM IST

Justin Langer resigns as Australia coach ahead of Pakistan tour

Langer's future had appeared uncertain following the long meeting on Friday. He took over the position in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa in 2018. His contract was due to expire this year.

Feb 05, 2022, 07:06 AM IST

Australia confirm first tour of Pakistan in 24 years, check full schedule here

Australia confirmed their first tour of Pakistan in 24 years after receiving a go-ahead from governments of both the countries and the players` association, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Friday.

Feb 04, 2022, 15:13 PM IST

Australian Cricket Awards 2022: Mitchell Starc wins Allan Border Medal, Marsh named T20 Player of the Year

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc claimed his maiden Allan Border medal, Starc is only the fifth bowler in 22 years to win the award.

Jan 29, 2022, 13:03 PM IST

Australia skipper Pat Cummins eyes win in Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka after Ashes triumph

Australia skipper Pat Cummins eyes subcontinent success after bagging the Ashes 2021-22 series.

Jan 17, 2022, 15:58 PM IST

Ex-Australia cricketer accuses team official of rape during tour to India and Sri Lanka

Mitchell believes he was assaulted after a team doctor treated him with a sedative.
 

Jan 03, 2022, 17:48 PM IST

Ashes: Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley tests positive for COVID-19

Apart from CA chief Nick Hockley, Australia batsman Travis Head and England head coach Chris Silverwood have also tested COVID-19 positive.

Jan 03, 2022, 08:53 AM IST

Australia Test vice-captain Steve Smith gets stuck in hotel lift for an hour, posts live updates on Instagram - WATCH

Smith's teammate Marnus Labuschagne tried hard to open the lift's door but all his efforts went in vain.
 

Dec 30, 2021, 20:52 PM IST

BBL 2021: Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars cancelled due to Covid-19 outbreak

The Big Bash League fixture of Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars got cancelled just hours before due to Covid-19.

Dec 30, 2021, 14:27 PM IST

Will Justin Langer continue as Australia head coach? Cricket Australia CEO answers

 Australia's recent success notwithstanding, head coach Justin Langer will have to wait until the end of the home season to know if his contract will be extended, according to the chief executive of the country's apex cricket body, Nick Hockley.

Dec 26, 2021, 15:16 PM IST

Australian cricketer was using cocaine? Leaked chat between CA and whistleblower makes BIG revelation

Cricket Australia boss Nick Hockley said on Sunday police were assisting the governing body after a confidential report made to its anti-corruption unit was leaked to the media.

Dec 26, 2021, 09:28 AM IST

Ashes 2021-22: Covid protocols elevated to level 4 for the third Test, confirms Cricket Australia chief

The COVID-19 protocols level will be increased to level 4 from level 3 for the third Test, confirms Cricket Australia chief executive Nick Hockley.

Dec 21, 2021, 13:13 PM IST

Players in Ashes, BBL 2021 banned from signing autographs, interacting with fans, says report

Australian skipper Cummins was ruled out of the ongoing Adelaide Test due to being deemed a close contact of a Covid-19 positive person while dining with fellow New South Wales and Adelaide Strikers fast bowler Harry Conway at Little Hunter Steakhouse on the eve of the Test.
 

Dec 19, 2021, 07:23 AM IST

Ashes 2021-22: Cricket Australia defend COVID protocols after Pat Cummins drama

Cricket Australia boss Nick Hockley defends the COVID  protocols after Pat Cummins being ruled out of the 2nd Test due to close contact of a COVID-19 case.

Dec 16, 2021, 11:58 AM IST

THIS former Australian cricketer arrested by NSW Police

Michael Slater who played 74 Tests and scored 5,000-plus runs, was arrested by the New South Wales (NSW) Police for allegedly breaching an apprehended violence order (AVO) on Wednesday.

Dec 15, 2021, 12:36 PM IST

Would love to see Tim Paine play again, says Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley

Cricket Australia (CA) CEO Nick Hockley hopes Tim Paine returns to country`s test side "as quickly as possible" after the wicketkeeper resigned from the captaincy because of his involvement in a "sexting" scandal.

Dec 09, 2021, 16:22 PM IST

Ashes 2021: Tim Paine goes on ‘indefinite mental health break’ after sexting scandal

Speculation over Tim Paine’s place in the Test team has been rife since his resignation over revelations that he was investigated for sending sexually explicit text messages to a female former Cricket Tasmania (CT) staffer four years ago. 

Nov 26, 2021, 06:17 AM IST

Australia unveil Indigenous ODI kit for men's and women's team, see pic

The new design, to be worn by the Australian teams in home one-day internationals, is similar to one worn last summer by the men's team, in black for T20s against India. It will be worn by Meg Lanning's team in their three ODIs against England in February that forms part of the multi-format Women's Ashes.
 

Nov 23, 2021, 17:43 PM IST

Tim Paine bounces back after ‘sexting’ scandal, takes six catches in an innings - WATCH

Tim Paine, who stepped down as Australia's Test captain following a sexting scandal less than three weeks before the Ashes, had undergone a neck surgery in mid-September to set right a bulging disc that had been causing him discomfort in his left arm and neck. The bulging disc was pressing on the nerve canal, causing pain on the left side of the body.

Nov 22, 2021, 17:26 PM IST

Tim Paine and his brother-in-law shared X-rated messages to same girl in sexting scandal: Report

The report said that Shannon Tubb, who is married to Tim Paine’s sister, after leaving Cricket Tasmania was appointed coach of the first XI at Adelaide’s Prince Alfred College. 

Nov 22, 2021, 09:01 AM IST