Cricket Australia

Marnus Labuschagne earns Cricket Australia central contract, Usman Khawaja misses out

Labuschagne came in for Australia's swashbuckling batsman Steve Smith as cricket’s first concussion substitute during last year’s Ashes Test in Lord's.

Apr 30, 2020, 12:10 PM IST

Mark Taylor, Adam Gilchrist predict big pay cuts for Australia players

Cricket Australia (CA), the governing body of the sport, on Thursday announced plans to lay off almost 80% of its staff, putting them on 20% pay until June 30.

Apr 19, 2020, 18:01 PM IST

Australia’s Simon Fry, John Ward retire from elite umpiring

Cricket Australia Head of Cricket Operations, Peter Roach, congratulated the two umpires on behalf of the entire Australian cricket community.

Apr 17, 2020, 12:24 PM IST

Cricket Australia to stand down staff on reduced pay until July 2020

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic that has brought all the sporting activities across the globe to standstill, the majority of Cricket Australia staff members will be stood down on reduced pay for the remainder of the financial year that will end on June 30.

Apr 16, 2020, 14:55 PM IST

Coronavirus pandemic: Cricket Australia cancels final round of Sheffield Shield season

The matches which are impacted by the decision include--South Australia vs Queensland clash (March 17), Western Australia vs New South Wales (March 17) and Victoria vs Tasmania (March 19).

Mar 15, 2020, 17:41 PM IST

David Hussey fined USD 2,000 for breaching Australian code of conduct

David Hussey accepted the offense and sanction under Article 2.23 after earlier being found not guilty by independent Code of Conduct Commissioner Adrian Anderson of breaching Article 2.18 for attempting to gain an unfair advantage during a BBL match.

Jan 24, 2020, 15:04 PM IST

Marcus Stoinis fined for homophobic slur during Big Bash League clash

The incident was reported by on-field umpires Gerard Abood and Phillip Gillespie.

Jan 05, 2020, 16:18 PM IST

Australia, New Zealand to wear black armbands to pay tribute to Fire and Emergency Services

Australia are leading the three-match Test series against New Zealand 2-0. 

Jan 02, 2020, 12:20 PM IST

Dhoni named skipper of Cricket Australia ODI team of the decade, Virat Kohli Test captain

Besides Dhoni, Virat Kohli and swashbuckling Indian opener Rohit Sharma are also named in Cricket Australia's ODI Team of the Decade.

Dec 24, 2019, 13:07 PM IST

Cricket Australia allays concerns over Boxing Day Test despite dangerous MCG pitch

The first day's play of the clash between Victoria and Western Australia was abandoned in the 40th over after the players of both sides agreed that the MCG pitch was too unsafe to continue.

Dec 07, 2019, 17:46 PM IST

Cricket Australia announces 12-month paid maternity leave for players

According to the new parental policy, players who either give birth or opt for adoption could take upto 12 months of paid leave. 

Oct 11, 2019, 11:25 AM IST

Australia's national performance squad named for India tour

Cricket Australia on Monday announced a 14-member national performance squad which will train under former Test cricketer Glenn McGrath in India. 

Aug 05, 2019, 14:53 PM IST

Cricket Australia denies James Faulkner is gay, says his tweet was 'taken out of context'

Many fans and even fellow cricketers had congratulated James Faulkner after he posted a photo with another man and referred to him as 'boyfriend.'

Apr 30, 2019, 06:48 AM IST

India beats Australia by six wickets in Adelaide ODI

MS Dhoni pulled off a tight finish for India just like old times to silence his critics after captain Virat Kohli laid the foundation for a series-levelling six-wicket win against Australia with his 39th ODI hundred at Adelaide Oval on Tuesday. Watch this video to know more.

Jan 16, 2019, 09:52 AM IST

Ashton Turner called up as Mitchell Marsh cover for first India ODI

 Australia have called in uncapped batsman Ashton Turner into the squad as cover for Mitchell Marsh for the opening ODI against India on Saturday at the SCG. 

Jan 10, 2019, 17:56 PM IST

BCCI announces schedule for India’s T-20I, ODI home series vs Australia

The series is slated to begin from February 24 and will go on till March 13, 2019.

Jan 10, 2019, 13:21 PM IST

Indian cricketers subjected to racist chants at MCG, Cricket Australia warns fans

Cricket Australia reportedly received several complaints of racial taunts directed towards Indian players and fans during the first two days of the third Test. 

Dec 28, 2018, 15:37 PM IST

Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts open to the idea of four-day Tests

At the same time, he denied any reports suggesting the fact that Australia had attempted to doctor the Perth wicket for the second Test against India. 

Dec 15, 2018, 16:33 PM IST

Virat Kohli promises "line won't be crossed" in on-field behaviour

Virat Kohli said that with high quality players in both line-up, one doesn't need to go that extra mile to get into opposition's skin.

 

Dec 05, 2018, 15:03 PM IST

Aaron Hardie, Harry Nielsen's fifties guide Cricket Australia XI to 356-2 against India

Aaron Hardie and Harry Nielsen scored blistering half-centuries to take Cricket Australia XI to a score of 356 for two at stumps on day three of the lone tour match against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. 

Nov 30, 2018, 15:55 PM IST