The Latest Breaking News from Cricket Australia

Michael Clarke not sure Josh Hazlewood’s IPL stint is best preparation for Ashes

Hazlewood had been out for more than three months with an Achilles problem before returning to competitive action on Monday.

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

SCG honours cricket greats Tendulkar, Lara

Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara enjoyed some of their finest moments at the SCG, and their heroics have been formally recognised at the iconic venue.

AAP · Apr 24, 2023

Faith Thomas, first Indigenous Australian Test cricketer, dies

Thomas, who has died aged 90, hailed for her ‘groundbreaking contribution’ to cricket.

Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2023

Cricket to break $100k minimum wage barrier for women

The majority of domestic women's cricketers on minimum contracts are set to earn more than $100,000 a season as part of a landmark pay deal for the sport.

AAP · Apr 2, 2023

Cricket Australia chief Mike Baird: No problem with players’ putting activism front and centre

Cricket Australia chairman Mike Baird has given full licence to players speaking their mind on political and social issues.

The New Daily · Mar 11, 2023

Australia holds lead of 444 runs over India after day two of the fourth Test in Ahmedabad

Cameron Green's maiden Test ton and Usman Khawaja's 180 steer Australia to a strong first-innings total of 480 in the fourth Test against India in Ahmedabad, with India set to resume on day three 444 runs behind.

ABC News · Mar 10, 2023

Steve Waugh calls urgently for cricket nets in Tennant Creek, as players forced to practice in tennis court

The Australian cricket legend says the lack of cricket facilities in the outback town is "ridiculous" in this day and age.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2023

WPL set to give new wings to women's cricket

The inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) is on the way to becoming a game-changer for women's cricket globally in every aspect, having started with the buzz it created by raising Rs 4,669 crore from the sale of five franchise rights, followed by the mega auction of players.

The Times of India · Feb 26, 2023

IND vs AUS: Australia captain Pat Cummins to miss third Test in Indore; Steve Smith to lead

NEW DELHI: Australia captain Pat Cummins will miss the third Test against India, Cricket Australia said on Friday. Cummins returned home after Australia suffered their second successive defeat in the four-Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. India, who won the Delhi Test by 6 wickets, have retained the Border-Gavaskar…

The Times of India · Feb 24, 2023

After two-year break, National Indigenous Cricket Championships — a T20 tournament — returns to Alice Springs

After a two-year hiatus, Indigenous cricketers from across Australia are in Alice Springs this week with the return of a national tournament aimed at launching elite careers for more First Nations players.

ABC News · Feb 22, 2023