The Latest Breaking News from Cricket Australia

Smith backs axing but day-night Ashes Test not dead yet

Steve Smith has backed calls to axe the day-night Test from Australia's next home Ashes series, but things might not be so simple for organisers.

AAP · Jan 15

Alyssa Healy shifted the dial to propel women’s cricket to its modern heights

The retiring wicketkeeper-batter’s nervous beginnings made way for her lasting impact on the sport – and an overflowing trophy cabinet

The Guardian - AU · Jan 13

Big Bash League momentum builds but its future remains up in the air

The BBL is enjoying a resurgence even as Cricket Australia pushes the case for private investment to keep pace with T20 competitions around the globe

The Guardian - AU · Jan 9

Former Australia batter Damien Martyn in induced coma after contracting meningitis

Martyn became unwell on Boxing Day and is being treated in a Brisbane hospital

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025

Two-day Tests to cost CA Bradman-era attendance record

Two quickfire Ashes Tests have cost Cricket Australia at least 210,000 attendees, with this summer's games the shortest on average since the 19th century.

AAP · Dec 30, 2025

ICC makes judgment on MCG wicket after two-day Test

The MCG wicket has been deemed the worst for any Test worldwide in almost two years, as Australia coach Andrew McDonald urged curators to retain their autonomy.

AAP · Dec 29, 2025

Matthew Potts poised to play in fifth Ashes Test after England rule out Gus Atkinson

Tourists expected to pick fast bowler in XI for series finale at SCG, while the Cricket Australia boss is confident of a ‘good wicket’ in Sydney

The Guardian - AU · Dec 29, 2025

Boxing Day Test serves up too much of a good thing even in the season of excess

England chance their arm and emerge as winners in an Ashes half-match that felt a little hollow

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2025

'Brilliant slot': CA boss eyes BBL Christmas fixture

If Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg has his way, he'll be watching a BBL fixture instead of the Griswolds on Christmas Day next year.

AAP · Dec 27, 2025

Short Tests prompt CA to consider pitch intervention

Cricket Australia will weigh up whether to take an interventionist approach to how pitches are prepared after the Boxing Day Test finished inside two days.

AAP · Dec 27, 2025