Zampa absence shows why he's Australia's white-ball MVP Adam Zampa has proved a big miss for Australia after he was too unwell to play in the third ODI and his absence helped England bounce back into the series. AAP · Sep 24, 2024
India vs Australia – T20 World Cup 2024: Teams, pitch, weather, toss, form Familiar foes India and Australia meet in Saint Lucia in a bid to secure qualification for the T20 World Cup semifinals. Al Jazeera · Jun 24, 2024
Starc in line for recall with T20 hopes on thin ice Mitchell Starc is a chance to earn a recall for Australia's crunch T20 World Cup clash with India, but who will make way remains a huge question. AAP · Jun 24, 2024
Australia’s concern is Namibia, not England – head coach Andrew McDonald England’s hopes of reaching the last eight could hinge on the outcome of the final Group B game between their Ashes rivals and neighbours Scotland. The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024
England’s T20 World Cup predicament goes far beyond their own failings Australia meet Scotland in St Lucia on Saturday with the potential for a 1999 World Cup-style controversy in the air The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2024
Captain Mitchell Marsh fit for Australia's T20 World Cup opener, but won't bowl Allrounder Mitchell Marsh, captain of the Australian T20 team, has regained fitness ahead of the team's first match of the T20 World Cup; however, he won't bowl, according to coach Andrew McDonald. The Times of India · Jun 1, 2024
Short-handed Aussies call on support in T20 warm-up win Australia, at one stage fielding four members of their support staff, have comfortably beaten Namibia in a Twenty20 World Cup warm-up game. AAP · May 29, 2024
'Slightly different in what they offer...': Australia coach on the inclusion of Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matthew Short NEW DELHI: Australian cricket team coach Andrew McDonald said on Tuesday that flamboyant young batter Jake Fraser-McGurk and all-rounder Matthew Short have been added as travelling reserves with the squad for the T20 World Cup in the Americas because they bring something different to the table. The Times of India · May 21, 2024
McDonald defends call to back experience over IPL form Coach Andrew McDonald has made no apology for prioritising Australian experience over franchise T20 returns, insistent his squad will hit the World Cup in form. AAP · May 7, 2024
Why not give Jake Fraser-McGurk a chance to go berserk for Australia? The 22-year-old’s blistering IPL form should have forced a recalculation for the otherwise conventional T20 World Cup squad The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2024
David Warner, Mitchell Marsh battling fitness concerns ahead of T20 World Cup NEW DELHI: Australian cricketers Mitchell Marsh and David Warner are closely monitoring their injuries ahead of the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup. All-rounder Marsh is grappling with a hamstring injury and has opted to depart from the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) to focus on his rehabilitation in Australia. The Times of India · Apr 15, 2024
'He can make it work...': Australia coach Andrew McDonald indicates Steve Smith to persist as opener NEW DELHI: Australia's cricket coach, Andrew McDonald, has hinted that Steve Smith is likely to continue as an opener, "at least until the home series against India later this year," despite scrutiny over his recent performances in that role. The Times of India · Mar 12, 2024
Smith will get time as Australia Test opener: McDonald Coach Andrew McDonald has hailed Australia's ability to find a way after the narrow second Test win over NZ and backed Steve Smith to overcome his batting yips. AAP · Mar 12, 2024
Third innings woe hits Australia again as NZ eye win In Wellington, Test captain Pat Cummins and coach Andrew McDonald lamented Australia's third innings lapses. In Christchurch, it happened again. AAP · Mar 10, 2024
The Times of India · Mar 4, 2024 How Cameron Green might prepare for home Tests against India NEW DELHI: According to head coach Andrew McDonald, Australia's Cameron Green is expected to forego the white-ball series in Pakistan later this year in favor of playing Sheffield Shield in order to get ready for the highly anticipated home Test series against India in December.
AAP · Mar 4, 2024 No stress over underperforming Australian Test batters Marnus Labuschagne is enduring one on his worst run of outs in his Test batting career but there's no doubt among Australia's team leaders he will come good.
AAP · Feb 22, 2024 Hazlewood, Zampa pin NZ as Aussies claim T20 series Australia have won their three-match T20 series in New Zealand, holding the Black Caps to 102 at Eden Park for a 72-run victory in game two.
AAP · Feb 22, 2024 Steve Smith to get T20 World Cup chance at Eden Park Without an Indian Premier League contract, Steve Smith's World Cup hopes will enter the last-chance saloon at Auckland's Eden Park this weekend.
AAP · Feb 22, 2024 Marsh, McDonald laud David after final-ball T20 heroics Coach Andrew McDonald has lauded Tim David's last-gasp heroics after Australia scored 32 off the last nine balls for a T20 win over New Zealand.
AAP · Feb 11, 2024 Drunken incident "less than ideal": Glenn Maxwell Glenn Maxwell says his drunken incident at a pub is less than ideal, but he's thankful for support from Australian cricket hierarchy.
AAP · Jan 31, 2024 Marsh goes from 'hated' to Australian cricket favourite Mitch Marsh believed he was "hated" five years ago but the resurgent Australian allrounder not need worry about that now after winning the Allan Border Medal.
The Times of India · Jan 31, 2024 Watch - 'Playing under you has been an absolute dream': Emotional Marsh thanks Cummins after winning Allan Border medal NEW DELHI: Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was visibly emotional as he received the Allan Border Medal at the 2024 Australian Cricket Awards. In his heartfelt acceptance speech, Marsh expressed gratitude towards skipper Pat Cummins and coach Andrew McDonald for their support and backing. He acknowledged their belief in him, which…
AAP · Jan 29, 2024 Labuschagne safe for NZ tour despite lean run: McDonald Australia coach Andrew McDonald says the top six batters will be given an extended run in Test cricket, including the out-of-form Marnus Labuschagne.
The Times of India · Jan 25, 2024 Watch: Josh Hazlewood 'shoos' away Covid positive Cameron Green while celebrating fall of wicket NEW DELHI: In a hilarious turn of events, Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood shooed away teammate Cameron Green while celebrating fall of a wicket in the ongoing second Test against West Indies at The Gabba on Thursday.
The Times of India · Jan 24, 2024 Glenn Maxwell looking after himself needs to be a consideration moving forward: Australia Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has emphasized the importance of Glenn Maxwell in Australia's white-ball lineup but stressed that he needs to "fulfill his responsibilities" following his "less than ideal" incident in Adelaide.