Labuschagne set for Test after first ton in 11 months Stalwart Marnus Labuschagne has showed his readiness for Australia's first Test in South Africa with a warm-up century in Potchefstroom. AAP · 12h ago
Champs set for India World Cup final rematch in 2027 Pat Cummins' Australian champions will face their 2023 final victims India and Pakistan in their group next year as they set out on their World Cup defence. AAP · Oct 1
Injury concerns mar Australia's consolation ODI win Injury worries over Cameron Green and Matt Renshaw have marred Australia's win in a rain-interrupted third ODI that prevented a whitewash by South Africa. AAP · Sep 30
SA vs AUS, 3rd ODI 2026: Live streaming, playing 11, match time, venue, pitch report and weather forecast South Africa vs Australia Predicted Playing 11: In a thrilling showdown, South Africa is set to clash with Australia in the third ODI at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom. With the Proteas leading the series 2-0, they seek to clinch a clean sweep. Playing elevens from both sides are confirmed, and the… The Economic Times · Sep 30
Marsh set for first captaincy crack in ODI 'job share' Fresh from leading Australia to an ODI sweep in Zimbabwe, Mitch Marsh will also lead the side in the first match of the series against South Africa in Durban. AAP · Sep 23
Marsh reaches 100 as focus turns to World Cup defence Australia's build-up to their ODI World Cup defence starts in Zimbabwe with stand-in skipper Mitch Marsh hoping the young guns emulate his breakthrough there. AAP · Sep 14
'Worse off': BBL sales slammed by Cricket NSW Cricket Australia's decision to open up the Big Bash League to privatisation could lead to the sport being "worse off", according to Cricket NSW. AAP · Sep 9
'Wasn't space' for out-of-sorts batter in ODI squad Marnus Labuschagne's hopes of featuring in Australia's one-day World Cup defence in 2027 have dipped after he was dropped for this month's tour of South Africa. AAP · Aug 31
Jasprit Bumrah loses No.1 Test bowling rank; here's who dethroned the Indian after two years Jasprit Bumrah's long reign ended after his absence from recent matches with Mitchell Starc claiming the world's top Test bowler ranking for the first time. Starc achieved this milestone with a remarkable 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh. Rishabh Pant made significant gains in the Test batting rankings. Ravindra Jadeja continues to… The Economic Times · Aug 26
Australia keep South Africa options open on Lyon king Spinner Nathan Lyon is a man for all seasons, but whether he plays every red-ball Test in the future will be a match-by-match evaluation of conditions. AAP · Aug 24
'Sitting ducks': Cummins admits batters were sub-par Marnus Labuschagne's struggles with the bat have been well documented, but Australia's inability to score big runs against Bangladesh hint at a wider issue. AAP · Aug 23
Cummins reveals ODI plan ahead of Tests in South Africa Australia captain Pat Cummins has stressed the importance of the upcoming three-Test tour of South Africa and will use white-ball cricket to get ready to fire. AAP · Aug 23
Labuschagne form poses Test questions as Green shines Marnus Labuschagne's form has left his spot for the Test tour of South Africa in doubt as allrounder Cameron Green takes big strides forward. AAP · Aug 22
Starc tears through Bangladesh with five wickets in four-over blitz Mitchell Starc took five wickets in his first four overs. He removed both Bangladesh openers and captain Shanto for ducks. Shadman Islam was out on the first ball of the match. Mominul Haque and Litton Das also fell to Starc. Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to… The Economic Times · Aug 22
AAP · Aug 22 Bangladesh bite back after Starc sizzles for Australia Two left-arm paceman - Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam - starred for Australia and Bangladesh as 18 wickets tumbled on the first day of the second Test.
AAP · Aug 21 Australia make just one change after Darwin debacle Opener Matt Renshaw is the only change to the Australia XI to take on Bangladesh in the second Test in Mackay, with the pitch expected to assist the quicks.
The Economic Times · Aug 17 Bangladesh expose the cracks in Australia’s ageing Test machine Australia suffered a humiliating nine-wicket loss to Bangladesh in Darwin. This defeat has accelerated calls for regeneration of the ageing Test team. Opener Jake Weatherald and Marnus Labuschagne are reportedly in the firing line. Former captain Ricky Ponting believes tough decisions are now necessary for the squad. Selectors may look…
AAP · Aug 16 'Extended run': century makes life easier for Green Cameron Green came into the first Test against Bangladesh with his position under threat but a breakthrough home ton amid defeat has flipped the narrative.
AAP · Aug 16 'Not quite functioning': Australia batters face axe Australia captain Pat Cummins says the top order's lack of runs has become 'a bit of a trend' in the wake of a stunning Test loss to Bangladesh
The Economic Times · Aug 16 'Bangladesh outplayed us in all department': Australia skipper Pat Cummins after nine-wicket loss in Darwin Test Australia skipper Pat Cummins admitted that Bangladesh outplayed his side in all departments after suffering a nine-wicket defeat in the first Test in Darwin on Sunday.
The Economic Times · Aug 16 Bangladesh claims historic first win in Australia with 9-wicket victory in 1st test Bangladesh achieved a remarkable nine-wicket win against Australia in Darwin. Mehidy Hasan Miraz took five wickets, restricting Australia's lead significantly. Cameron Green scored a century, setting a modest target for Bangladesh. Bangladesh chased the target with ease, securing their first win on Australian soil.
AAP · Aug 16 Australia thumped in shock defeat despite Green ton Bangladesh have secured a historic nine-wicket Test win over Australia in Darwin as the hosts crumbled with the bat again, apart from a Cameron Green century.
AAP · Aug 15 'Wrong more than right': quick backs Cummins' toss call Australia's batsmen faced the toughest conditions on the opening day of the first Test but Josh Hazlewood insists captain Pat Cummins was right to bat first.
The Economic Times · Aug 15 "Win is definitely on our mind": Australia's Hazlewood defiant despite all odds vs Bangladesh at Darwin Australia trails Bangladesh by sixty-seven runs after day three of the first Test match. Josh Hazlewood believes a win remains possible if the pitch offers variable bounce. Bangladesh's bowlers made crucial inroads into Australia's top order on Saturday. Cameron Green and Alex Carey held firm to keep Australia in the…
AAP · Aug 15 'My job': Hazlewood joins 300-club with six-for Josh Hazlewood proved he has lost none of his vim, with his 6-89 making the paceman the ninth Australian bowler to take 300 Test wickets.