The Latest Breaking News from Cricket Australia

Sex assault conviction against sports exec overturned

Former Cricket Australia communications head Timothy Whittaker has successfully appealed his conviction of sexually touching a man without consent.

AAP · Feb 21, 2025

Australia spin star Matt Kuhnemann reported for suspected illegal bowling action

Kuhnemann starred in Australia’s recent 2-0 Test series win over Sri Lanka but will now have his action investigated

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

Matthew Kuhnemann reported for suspect bowling action

NEW DELHI: Cricket Australia announced on Wednesday that Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann, who played a crucial part in the Test series victory in Sri Lanka, had been cited for a suspect bowling action.

The Times of India · Feb 12, 2025

Sutherland transforms into superstar after promotion

Run machine Annabel Sutherland has made the No.3 Test spot her own after being promoted to fill in for an injured Ellyse Perry at the MCG.

AAP · Jan 31, 2025

Let’s face it, Australia could pick people from the crowd and still beat England

The hosts’ selection lacked their trademark ruthlessness but, with Alana King leading the way, were still comfortably superior

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2025

‘We are making history’: Afghanistan women’s cricket team offer hope for future

Pressure is building on the ICC as a team take to the field in Melbourne on Thursday to play under the Afghanistan banner

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025

Sam Konstas offers classy response to being axed

Sam Konstas has bounced back from his axing for the first Test of the Sri Lanka series, according to Cricket Australia selector Tony Dodemaide.

AAP · Jan 29, 2025

After fleeing the Taliban, the Afghan women’s cricket team is finally playing together – in Australia

A Twenty20 cricket contest featuring a women’s team made up of refugees from Afghanistan who now live in Australia may “only” be an exhibition game, but it could be the beginning of something much more.

The Conversation · Jan 29, 2025

Afghanistan's female cricketers reunite for a match after 3 years in exile due to Taliban ban

NEW DELHI: Female Afghan cricketer Firooza Amiri declares that her team will "represent millions of women in Afghanistan who are denied their rights" as they reunite for an exhibition match in Australia on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jan 29, 2025

Record crowd expected as Australia hunt Women’s Ashes sweep at MCG

Hosts have won series but futures of England’s captain Knight and coach Lewis may hinge on Melbourne result

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2025