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Cricket Australia's cultural ambassador, wife take dip at Sangam to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary
Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 10: Mahakumbh, the world's largest spiritual gathering, continues to captivate people from across the globe with its divinity and grandeur.
Melbourne Stars sign Mitchell Swepson on three-year deal
Melbourne, Feb 6: Melbourne Stars have signed leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson on a three-year deal on the final day of the BBL's first player movement window.
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.
Marcus Stoinis announces surprise retirement from ODIs with immediate effect
New Delhi, Feb 6: Australia's seam-bowling all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has surprisingly announced his retirement from ODIs with immediate effect, bringing the end of his international 50-over career at 74 games.
Melbourne Renegades sign Brendan Doggett to strengthen pace attack for BBL 15
Melbourne, Feb 5: The Melbourne Renegades have bolstered their fast-bowling attack ahead of BBL season 15, signing Brendan Doggett on a two-year deal.
Joel Paris returns to Perth Scorchers for BBL 15 after stellar season with Stars
Perth, Feb 4: The Perth Scorchers have signed West Australian left-arm seamer Joel Paris on a one-year deal for Big Bash League (BBL) Season 15. Paris, who was a free agent during the Big Bash League's Player Movement Window, returns to his original club after spending the past two seasons with the Melbourne Stars.
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.
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.
ODI great Michael Bevan inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame
New Delhi, Feb 3: Australia's ODI batting great Michael Bevan has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, following a tweak to the criteria for being a part of the illustrious club.
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.
Beau Webster returns to Hobart Hurricanes on three-year deal; Stars secure Liam Hatcher
Hobart, January 31: Australia's Test all-rounder Beau Webster is set to rejoin the Hobart Hurricanes on a three-year contract, marking his return to his home state's Big Bash League (BBL) side after an eight-season stint in Melbourne, reported ESPNcricinfo.
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).
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.
Melbourne Renegades sign Jason Behrendorff via in the BBL's new player movement window
Melbourne, Jan 28: The Melbourne Renegades have signed paceman Jason Behrendorff for the next three Big Bash seasons, via inaugural BBL Player Movement Window, which opened on Tuesday and allows clubs to sign eligible free agents and trade uncontracted players or draft picks
Jason Behrendorff joins Melbourne Renegades in three-year deal
Melbourne, January 28: Jason Behrendorff has become the first major free agent signing in the Big Bash League's (BBL) new player window, signing a three-year contract with Melbourne Renegades after Perth Scorchers chose not to renew his deal.
Afghanistan Women's XI to play historic exhibition match in Melbourne
Melbourne, January 27: Cricket Australia (CA) Chief Executive Nick Hockley has described the upcoming exhibition match featuring the Afghanistan Women's XI in Melbourne as a beacon of hope and a significant milestone in the team's journey back to international cricket.
Hockley hopeful of Afghanistan women's match becoming a beacon of hope
New Delhi, Jan 27: Nick Hockley, chief executive of Cricket Australia (CA), believes the exhibition match featuring an Afghanistan women's team in Melbourne is a 'real beacon of hope' for the females of the country.
Adam Griffith named Cricket Australia's National Pace Bowling Coach
Melbourne, January 24: Developing the next generation of fast bowlers in Australia will be a central priority for Adam Griffith, who has been appointed as Cricket Australia's new National Pace Bowling Coach.
Matthew Kuhnemann to join Australia squad for Sri Lanka Test series after recovering from thumb injury
Melbourne, January 24: Australia left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann was given a green signal for a two-match Test series after he has recovered after having surgery for his thumb injury, reported ESPNCricinfo.
Adam Griffith appointed Cricket Australia's national pace bowling coach
Melbourne, Jan 24: Adam Griffith has been appointed as Cricket Australia's new national pace bowling coach. The former Tasmania first-class cricketer will work with the country's men's teams, focusing on the development and preparation of pace bowlers, said Cricket Australia (CA) on Friday.
Women's Ashes: Australia announce 13-player squad for one-off Test, provide injury update on Healy, Gardner
Canberra, January 23: Australia named a strong 13-member Test squad for the Test in the ongoing Women's Ashes series against England while providing an update on the fitness of key players.
Rocky Flintoff hits maiden century for England Lions in tour match
Brisbane, Jan 23: Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff's son Rocky Flintoff scored his maiden century for England Lions on the second day of their tour match against a Cricket Australia XI at Allan Border Field here on Thursday.
Australia boosted by positive Steve Smith update ahead of Sri Lanka series, Champions Trophy
Melbourne, January 20: In an encouraging update ahead of the Sri Lanka Test series, Cricket Australia revealed that star batter Steve Smith's elbow injury is not as bad as it seemed and has been cleared to join the Test squad.
Australia captain Alyssa Healy in doubt for rest of Women's Ashes amid foot injury
Sydney, January 20: Australia captain Alyssa Healy's availability in the rest of the Women's Ashes 2025 is in doubt after the 34-year-old developed "mid-foot soreness", as reported by ESPNcricinfo.
Smith cleared to join Australian team in the UAE, to resume batting later this week
Melbourne, Jan 20: Steve Smith has been cleared to join the Australian Test team in their pre-season camp in the UAE ahead of their series against Sri Lanka and will resume batting later this week, said Cricket Australia (CA) on Monday.
Warner endorses Head as Aus Test captain if Smith isn't available for SL tour
New Delhi, Jan 20: Former opener David Warner has backed Travis Head to be Australia's new Test captain if Steve Smith isn't fit for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka due to an elbow injury suffered in the Big Bash League (BBL).
Steve Smith suffers elbow injury during BBL clash ahead of Sri Lanka Test series
Melbourne, January 19: Weeks ahead of the Test series against Sri Lanka, Australia stand-in skipper Steven Smith suffered an elbow injury during the washout clash between Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League 2025 season on Friday.
Two-tier Test system should be on a relegation and promotion basis, says Shan Masood
New Delhi, Jan 17: Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has backed the proposed two-tier system in red-ball cricket but asserted that "it should be on a relegation and promotion basis" to make it more exciting.
Australia pacer Jhye Richardson decides to undergo another shoulder surgery
Perth, January 12: Australian quick Jhye Richardson has opted to undergo shoulder surgery, which will bring an end to his season, leaving him in a race against time to be fit for the Ashes.
Richardson to undergo shoulder injury, set to miss rest of 2024-25 season
Sydney, Jan 12: Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson faced an extended period away from cricket as he prepares to undergo surgery later this week to fix his shoulder after a dislocation sustained in November.
Broken hand rules left-arm spinner Tom Hartley out of England Lions tour of Australia
Brisbane, January 10: Lancashire left-arm spinner Tom Hartley has been ruled out of the England Lions tour of Australia after he sustained a fractured right hand during a practice session in Brisbane on Thursday.
Hazlewood likely to be ruled out of Sri Lanka Test series due to calf injury
Sydney, January 7: Australian selectors are likely to leave out pacer Josh Hazlewood from the squad touring Sri Lanka for the team's last ICC World Test Championship assignment next year.
Head, Test bowlers ruled out of BBL; Smith, Labuschagne, Khawaja cleared for limited games
Melbourne, Jan 7: Travis Head and Australian bowlers, who were part of the five-match Test series against India, are ruled out of the remainder of the Big Bash League (BBL).
After historic BGT triumph, Australian Test players set to bolster Big Bash League clubs
Canberra, January 7: The BBL|14 season, which has experienced significant attendance and audience growth through the first 25 games, will be bolstered by the inclusion of Australian Test squad members from Tuesday night.
Rajeev Shukla criticizes CA for snubbing Sunil Gavaskar at BGT presentation ceremony, says Trophy is in their names
New Delhi, January 6: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice-President Rajeev Shukla criticized Cricket Australia for snubbing former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation after the end of the Sydney Test.
Australia, England, India in talks with ICC for two-tier Test cricket system: Report
New Delhi, Jan 6: Australia, who recently won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on home soil by 3-1, along with India, England and the International Cricket Council (ICC) are reportedly in talks to have a two-tier Test cricket system, with an eye on having the big three nations playing each other more often.
The way women's Ashes is set up, it could come down to MCG Test to retain trophy: Alyssa Healy
New Delhi, Jan 6: Australia skipper Alyssa Healy believes the side’s quest to retain the Women’s Ashes trophy could come down to the one-off pink-ball Test, to be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from January 30 to February 2.
BBL: After being dropped from final BGT Test, Mitchell Marsh named in Perth Scorchers squad
Perth, January 6: Australia T20I captain Mitchell Marsh is set to play his first Big Bash League (BBL) match in almost three years after being named in the Perth Scorchers squad to face Melbourne Renegades on Tuesday, according to Cricket Australia.
Lucy Hamilton named Australia captain for U19 Women's T20 WC
Sydney, Jan 5: Pace-bowling all-rounder Lucy Hamilton has been named as Australia’s captain for the upcoming ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup, starting in Malaysia on January 18. Leg-spinner Hasrat Gill has been appointed as vice-captain for the 16-team tournament.