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Alex Carey breaks Gilchrist's record with historic 156 in Galle
Galle, Feb 8: Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey surpassed the legendary Adam Gilchrist to register the highest score by an Australian wicketkeeper in Asian conditions. Carey played a remarkable knock of 156 in the second Test against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium to break Gilchrist's long-standing record.
Pat Cummins and wife Becky welcome baby girl Edi
New Delhi, Feb 8: Australia captain Pat Cummins and his wife Becky have welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Edi.
Pat Cummins, wife Becky blessed with baby girl, reveal picture on social media
Melbourne, February 8: Australian skipper Pat Cummins and wife Becky were blessed with their second child, announced the couple on Saturday.
Steve Smith rewrites record books during spin-tackling masterclass at Galle against Sri Lanka
Galle, February 8: Star Australian batter Steve Smith re-wrote record books with another brilliant century against Sri Lanka during the second Test at Galle.
We both know our roles and can coexist in Test team, says Carey on Inglis
New Delhi, Feb 8: Alex Carey has reaffirmed his belief that he and fellow wicketkeeper Josh Inglis can both thrive in Australia's Test team, after notching up a commanding century at No. 5 against Sri Lanka in Galle in the ongoing second Test.
I understand why he opened the batting: Konstas hails Head as 'legend of the game'
New Delhi, Feb 7: After being sent back from Australia's ongoing tour of Sri Lanka, young opener Sam Konstas said he understands why Travis Head opened the batting at Galle and called the swashbuckling left-hander as the legend of the game.
Pace battery depletes further for Australia as Cummins, Hazlewood ruled out of Champions Trophy
Melbourne, February 6: Australian skipper Pat Cummins and pacer Josh Hazlewood are set to miss the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy due to injuries.
Amid injury concerns, Australian camp hit by shock ODI retirement of Marcus Stoinis
Melbourne, February 6: Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has shocked the cricketing world by announcing his retirement from ODI cricket with immediate effect, reported the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday.
Women's Premier League 2025: Gujarat Giants appoint Ashleigh Gardner as captain
Ahmedabad, February 5: Gujarat Giants has appointed Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner as the team captain for the upcoming season of the Women's Premier League (WPL). Gardner, a key figure in Australian cricket, made her debut in 2017.
Cummins highly unlikely for ICC Champions Trophy; Head, Smith likely captaincy candidates
Melbourne, February 5: Australian captain Pat Cummins is highly unlikely for the ICC Champions Trophy due to his ankle issue, with Steve Smith and Travis Head as big candidates for captaincy, revealed coach Andrew McDonald, according to a report by ESPNCricinfo.
Ponting names young BBL star to replace Marsh in Champions Trophy
Melbourne, February 5: Australian legend Ricky Ponting believes that the selectors should take a gamble and include a 23-year-old uncapped Big Bash League (BBL) star in the ICC Champions Trophy squad to replace injured all-rounder Mitchell Marsh.
Sam Konstas departs Sri Lanka tour early to focus on Sheffield Shield
New Delhi, Feb 4: Australia's promising young batter, Sam Konstas, is set to leave the team's tour of Sri Lanka early, as selectors have decided to send him home in time for New South Wales' upcoming Sheffield Shield match against Queensland at the Gabba.
Sutherland calls for more women's games at big stadiums
New Delhi, Feb 4: Fresh off winning the Belinda Clark Award, Annabel Sutherland has advocated for more women's matches at major stadiums, citing the record-breaking attendance at the recent Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as proof that the all-conquering Australian team deserves to play on the biggest stages.
Head predicts Konstas recall as an opener in WTC final, says 'most likely I'll go back to middle-order'
New Delhi, Feb 4: Australia batter Travis Head has indicated a return to the middle-order for the World Test Championship (WTC) final at the Lord's, with the expectation that youngster Sam Konstas will reclaim his opening spot alongside veteran Usman Khawaja for the crucial clash against South Africa.
Head, Gardner bag ODI honours while Zampa, Mooney seal T20I supremacy at Australian Cricket Awards 2025
Melbourne, February 3: Australia opener Travis Head was honoured with Men's ODI Player of the Year whereas the right-arm leg-spinner Adam Zampa was felicitated with the Men's T20I Player of the Year award at the Australian Cricket Awards 2025 in Melbourne on Monday.
Ian Healy joins growing calls for Konstas to return from Sri Lanka Tour
New Delhi, Feb 4: Australian cricket great Ian Healy has also weighed in, backing the calls for sending Sam Konstas back home from the Sri Lanka tour so that the youngster can play some important Sheffield Shield matches ahead of the World Test Championship later this year.
Head opens up on comeback to Test side in 2021 following Allan Border Medal win
Melbourne, February 3: Australian opener Travis Head, who secured his first-ever Allan Border Medal on Monday opened up on his resurgence in international cricket back in 2021 after being dropped from the team and central contract list.
Marsh reveals facing Bumrah nightmare during a backyard cricket game
Melbourne, February 3: Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh opened up on a hilarious story about an unexpected challenge he faced while playing backyard cricket, during playing with his four-year-old nephew, Marsh found himself facing the "nightmare" of Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's action.
Travis Head, Annabel Sutherland secure top honours at Australian Cricket Awards 2025
Melbourne, February 3: Opener Travis Head and all-rounder Annabel Sutherland secured the top honours at the Australian Cricket Awards 2025, winning the Allan Border Medal and Belinda Clark Award for the Men's and Women's Cricketer of the Year respectively.
Not there yet...: Lyon on whether current Australian line-up is a great team
Colombo, February 3: Australian spinner Nathan Lyon feels that despite their side's success over recent years, there are still important milestones to be reached before they can be considered a truly great team.
Annabel Sutherland and Travis Head win top honours at Australian Cricket Awards
New Delhi, Feb 3: All-rounder Annabel Sutherland and left-handed opener Travis Head have clinched top honours at the Australian Cricket Awards in Melbourne by winning the Belinda Clark Award and Allan Border Medal respectively on Monday. Annabel got 168 votes ahead of runner-up Ashleigh Gardner (143) and third-placed Beth Mooney (115) to win the Belinda Clark Award for the first time.
Australia is on a journey of becoming a great team, that's our end goal: Lyon
Galle, Feb 3: Veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon believes the current Test team is still on their way to achieving greatness in the longer format, something which he said is their end goal.
Michael Bevan 'The Finisher' inducted into Australia's Cricket Hall of Fame
Melbourne, February 3: Dubbed one of the world's top limited-over batters, former cricketer Michael Bevan has been elevated to Australia's Cricket Hall of Fame.
Australia head coach McDonald, Steve Smith amazed by Kuhnemann's recovery for Sri Lanka Test tour
Gakke, February 2: After Matthew Kuhnemann sustained a compound dislocation to his right thumb during the Big Bash League, his presence in Australia's Test tour of Sri Lanka became a major doubt, however, proving everyone wrong, the left-arm spinner marked a remarkable recovery and ended up playing an instrumental role in his team's huge win in the sub-continent.
Southee predicts two top batters in ICC Champions Trophy
New Delhi, February 2: Former New Zealand cricketer Tim Southee predicted compatriot Kane Williamson and Australian left-hander Travis Head to be the top run-getter in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, starting from February 19.
He has added a lot of maturity....: Haddin lauds Allan Border Medal favourite Travis Head
Melbourne, February 2: Australia's hard-hitting batter Travis Head is shaping up to be a favourite to win the Allan Border Medal for the Most Outstanding Male Australian Cricketer of the Year, with his domination extending to all formats.
Serious problems with shot selection...: SL coach Jayasuriya after loss to Australia
Galle, February 2: Following his side's loss to Australia in the first Test at Galle, Sri Lankan coach Sanath Jayasuriya expressed disappointment with his team's shot selection and their inability to convert promising starts into big scores.
Women's Ashes: Mooney makes history at MCG, becomes first women's Australian player with tons in all formats
Melbourne, February 1: Australian wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney made history on Saturday, slamming her maiden Test century and becoming the first-ever women's player from her country to have centuries across all formats.
Mitch Marsh set to miss ICC Champions Trophy as injury strikes Australia
Melbourne, January 31: Australia has been hit hard with the news that all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will miss the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy due to injury, as per the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Mitchell Starc becomes 4th Australian to complete 700 international wickets
Galle, January 30: Australian pacer Mitchell Starc completed 700 international wickets, becoming only the fourth Aussie bowler to do so on Thursday.
Sussex acquire Australian quick Gurinder Sandhu for two months
Sussex, January 30: County Championship side Sussex announced the signing of the experienced Australian Gurinder Sandhu for the 2025 season.
Steve Smith backs three Australia stars to feature in 10,000 Test runs club
Galle, January 30: Batting maestro Steve Smith named three Australian stars who he feels can join him in the 10,000 Test runs chart after enlisting his name in the exclusive club.
Usman Khawaja slams maiden double ton in Tests during clash against Sri Lanka at Galle
Galle, January 30: Australia opener Usman Khawaja scored his maiden double century in the longest format of the game during the first session of the second day of the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Thursday.
Inglis smashes second-fastest ton on Test debut against Sri Lanka
Galle, Jan 30: Australian batter Josh Inglis scored a blistering 102 off 93 balls on his debut against Sri Lanka on day 2 of the first Test on Thursday.
Matthew Mott keeps coaching options open amid England Women's struggles in Australia
New Delhi, Jan 30: Former England men’s white-ball head coach Matthew Mott stated that he would “never say never” to the opportunity of coaching the women's side.
He's got heaps ahead of him: Ian Healy thinks Smith could play until he's 40
New Delhi, Jan 30: Australian cricket great Ian Healy believes that veteran batter Steve Smith can play international cricket until the age of 40 after watching his batting against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Christina Matthews inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame ahead of Women's Ashes Test
Melbourne, January 30: Christina Matthews, the former Australia wicketkeeper, vice-captain, and long-time cricket administrator, has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame. She received her award just before the opening day of the historic women's Ashes Test at the MCG.
David Warner lavishes praise on Steve Smith, calls him amazing cricket player
Galle, January 29: Former cricketer David Warner on Wednesday showered praise on top Australia batter Steve Smith and called him an "amazing" cricket player.
Ex-Australian spinner says Smith was born a cricketer, reminisces getting first glimpse of his hand-eye coordination
Galle, January 29: Former Australian spinner Kerry O'Keeffe hailed star batter Steve Smith on completing his 10,000 Test runs, saying that he was "born a cricketer" and further recalled the days when the veteran started out as a leg-spin bowling all-rounder.
I find quite stunning....: Gilchrist hails Smith's journey from leg spinner to batter with 10,000 Test runs
Galle, January 29: Former Australian batter Adam Gilchrist hailed star batter Steve Smith on completing 10,000 Test runs, calling him a "master craftsman" and expressing admiration for his journey from a leg spinner to a top-class batter.