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Australia's Ashes campaign set to continue without Cummins, uncertainty over T20 World Cup too; confirms head coach Andrew McDonald

Melbourne, December 23: Australia's Ashes campaign is set to continue without skipper Pat Cummins, who won't feature again in the series due to his ongoing back injury. The selectors and medical staff are being cautious, and there's also uncertainty about his availability for the T20 World Cup in February.

Decisions about my future are not up to me: Brendon McCullum after Ashes defeat

Adelaide, December 22: England head coach Brendon McCullum maintains that he is still the right person to guide England forward despite the team's poor performance in the ongoing Ashes series, but admits he is unsure if he will remain Test head coach next summer, as per ESPNcricinfo.

"I think he's still got that hunger to give more to Australia": Starc speaks on Nathan Lyon

Adelaide, December 22: Australia's speedster Mitchell Starc backed Nathan Lyon to go through another rehab and be able to resume his Test career after suffering a hamstring injury in the third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide and believes he's still got that hunger to give more to Australia.

"Why doesn't the ICC pay for it?" Mitchell Starc on DRS controversy

Adelaide, December 22: Australian left-arm speedster Mitchell Starc has questioned the International Cricket Council (ICC) over not paying for the DRS technology in international cricket.

"Doubt I'll be playing Melbourne, will have a chat about Sydney": Cummins speaks after Ashes series win, provides Lyon fitness update

Adelaide, December 21: Following his side's Ashes series win over England, Australian skipper Pat Cummins expressed doubts over his featuring in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne from December 26 onwards and offered a fitness update on spinner Nathan Lyon, who sustained a hamstring injury during the final day of the third Test at Adelaide on Sunday.

Lyon's Ashes series participation under doubt after hamstring injury at Adelaide

Adelaide, December 21: Australian spin veteran Nathan Lyon suffered a hamstring injury on the final day of the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval, leaving him unable to bowl for the remainder of the match and putting his participation in the final two Tests in doubt.

Ben Stokes recalls England's turnaround in form during Ashes 2023 ahead of Adelaide Test

Adelaide, December 16: Ben Stokes recalled England's turnaround in form during the most recent Ashes at home in 2023 as he attempts to help his side overcome a 2-0 deficit in their ongoing series against Australia.

CA, ECB pay tribute to Bondi Beach terror attack victims

Sydney, December 15: Cricket Australia (CA) and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have jointly paid tribute to the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack in Sydney.

Green calls IPL auction listing manager's 'stuff-up', says he's 'good to bowl'

Adelaide, Dec 14: Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has played down speculation over his classification for the IPL 2026 auction, clarifying that his listing as a batter rather than an all-rounder was due to an error by his manager, not a strategic move.

IPL 2026: Daniel Vettori wants to miss Ashes Test preparation to be in Abu Dhabi for auction

Mumbai, Dec 10: With the auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 set to be held in Abu Dhabi on December 16, Australia will be missing their assistant coach during the Ashes series with England, as he will be flying to India to be with his franchise for the auction.

Mitch Marsh signals end of Shield career but leaves door ajar for Test recall: Reports

New Delhi, Dec 8: Mitchell Marsh has notified his Western Australia teammates that this season will be his final one in red-ball cricket at the state level, reports Nine newspapers. The experienced all-rounder has chosen to retire from long-format domestic cricket but hasn't completely dismissed the possibility of being called up for Australia if selectors call on him during the ongoing Ashes campaign.

Definitely not all five Tests: England pacer Wood not playing Ashes series in entirety

Perth, November 21: England's express pacer Mark Wood confirmed that he would not be featuring in all five Tests of the away Ashes series in Australia on Friday.

'It's the way of modern game': Trescothick defends team's minimal preps ahead of Ashes opener

Perth, Nov 11: England batting coach Marcus Trescothick has defended the team's minimal preparation for the upcoming Ashes series, stating that not engaging in several warm-up matches against local teams reflects the current norms of the modern game.

Trying to get it right: Pat Cummins keen to play but mindful of workload ahead of Ashes series

Sydney, November 6: Australia captain Pat Cummins has said he is eager to play as much cricket as possible in the upcoming Test summer but admitted he may have to manage his workload carefully depending on the demands of each match.

Pat Cummins begins bowling return ahead of Ashes

Canberra, October 29: Australian Test captain Pat Cummins has taken the first fundamental steps towards his bowling comeback, raising hopes of his return during the upcoming Ashes series, according to Fox Cricket.

Hazlewood unwilling to bring change to his bowling after 'bit unlucky' spell against India

Adelaide, Oct 24: Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood remained steadfast after his economical spell of 0-29 drew attention in the team's two-wicket victory over India in the second ODI at Adelaide Oval, stating that he had no regrets about his approach despite not taking any wickets.

Steve Smith 'ready for a big summer' as Ashes series approaches

New Delhi, Oct 21: Australia batter Steve Smith said that heâ€™s been training hard and trying to get stronger in his preparations for the Ashes Tests. He also revealed that his strength test results have been â€˜as good as theyâ€™ve ever been.â€™

He's done a lot of things right: Smith on Labuschagne making a strong case ahead of Ashes

New Delhi, Oct 21: Australia cricketer Steve Smith has backed Marnus Labuschagne to do well in the upcoming Ashes series. The former skipper revealed his conversation with the Queenslander and mentioned how difficult it is for a player to prove his worth after being dropped from the side.

Confident of getting through all five without any dramas: Josh Hazlewood on Ashes series

New Delhi, Oct 20: Josh Hazlewood expressed his desire to play all five Tests of the Ashes series next month and also wished to get a similar pitch like the one presented to him and his team on Sunday when Australia faced India in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Optus Stadium.

Pat Cummins' injury opens door for in-form Boland to extend Test run

Canberra, October 17: Australia seamer Scott Boland featured in their last Test in Jamaica against West Indies. He played in place of Nathan Lyon in a four-man pace attack and, in fact, took a Test hat-trick in his final over of that match, as per ESPNcricinfo.

Southee's availability likely limited to Ashes opener in England setup

New Delhi, Oct 16: England bowling consultant Tim Southee is unsure of his involvement in the forthcoming Ashes series in Australia and is only likely to be available for the first Test in Perth, starting on November 21.

Sean Abbott becomes first player to subbed out under new Sheffield Shield injury rule

Melbourne, October 15: New South Wales fast bowler Sean Abbott became the first player to be substituted out of a Sheffield Shield match due to injury, other than concussion, after splitting the webbing in his right hand while fielding off his own bowling in the match against Victoria at the Junction Oval in Melbourne, ESPNcricinfo reported.

Root confident of breaking Ashes century drought as England eye redemption in Australia

New Delhi, Oct 13: Joe Root says he feels â€œbetter placed than everâ€ to finally score a Test hundred in Australia as he prepares for what he described as a â€œmentally fatiguingâ€ Ashes series later this year.

I'm making good progress: Richardson eyes return to competitive cricket after shoulder injury

Melbourne, Oct 9: Australia fast bowler Jhye Richardson is nearing a long-awaited return to competitive cricket after recovering from shoulder surgery, with hopes of being available for the later stages of the Ashes series if Australia need fast-bowling reinforcements.

Do not risk Cummins at all: Ian Healy sends out warning ahead of the Ashes

New Delhi, Oct 9: Former Australian cricketer Ian Healy has advised selectors to avoid risking skipper Pat Cummins while he recovers from a stress fracture in his spine. The Aussies are set to face England for the iconic Ashes series starting November 21.

I have it really stripped back, focus is just scoring runs: Labuschagne after Sheffield Shield ton

Brisbane, October 7: Following a confidence-boosting century for Queensland against Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield, out-of-favour Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne admitted that his focus is now "just scoring runs" and he is not going into technical side of things and spoke on words of legendary Aussie Michael Hussey which have stuck with him since receiving his 'Baggy Green' Test cap from him back in 2018.

Australia's Cameron Green speaks on bowling plans ahead of home Ashes series

Melbourne, October 3: Australian all-rounder Cameron Green said that while he is hoping for an unrestricted role as an all-rounder during the upcoming Ashes series at home starting in November, he could take up a lesser load as a bowler if he is batting at the top-order spot.

England all-rounder Jamie Overton announces indefinite break from Test cricket

London, September 1: England's bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton has announced that he will be taking an indefinite break from the red-ball format.

Green confirms bowling in Sheffield Shield, unsure about No.3 role in Ashes

Mackay, Aug 21: Australia all-rounder Cameron Green confirmed that his bowling comeback will most likely be in Sheffield Shield cricket rather than during the ODI or T20I series against India that precedes the Test summer. However, he is uncertain about batting at No. 3 in the upcoming Ashes series.

Beth Mooney claims Women's Player of the Month honour for January

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