Australia

What does Big Bash privatisation mean for the WBBL?

Big Bash privatisation creates structural risk for the WBBL unless sale terms explicitly protect women's domestic cricket investment.

Nic Maddinson scores 33-ball duck on Test return for Australia

Nic Maddinson made a 33-ball duck on Test return after recovering from cancer treatment last year.

Nic Maddinson returns to Australia Test side 10 years after debut

Maddinson returns to the Test side a decade after his last appearance after recovering from cancer that spread to his lung and lymph nodes, opening the batting in Durban.

Nic Maddinson opens for Australia nine years after last Test

Nic Maddinson opened for Australia against South Africa in Durban after a nine-year absence from Test cricket.

Australia name replacement at No 5 after Green ruled out of first Test

Green ruled out of first Test with abdominal strain; Maddinson or Connolly in contention at No 5.

Australia reach 187 for six on opening day against South Africa

Pat Cummins and Matt Renshaw lead Australia's fightback after South Africa reduced the visitors to 187 for six on day one in Durban.

Todd Greenberg says 12-team WTC model likely for 2028-29 cycle

Greenberg expects the WTC to expand to 12 teams starting in 2028, though the ICC has yet to table a formal proposal.

India A seal consolation win against Australia A

Suryansh Shedge's 66 helped India A post 275 and beat Australia A by 49 runs to avoid a series whitewash.

Australia return to South Africa eight years after Sandpapergate

Australia return to the venue of their 2018 series opener eight years after the Sandpapergate scandal that ended their tour and banned their captain and vice-captain.

Australia Women players demand schedule changes to protect the game's visibility

Australia Women players push back against a home schedule that sidelines their matches during peak summer viewing periods.

Ellyse Perry enters 20th summer still seeking improvement

Ellyse Perry said she remains driven to improve as she enters her 20th summer of international cricket.

12-team World Test Championship expansion carries financial risk for smaller nations

Greenberg signals that expanding the World Test Championship to 12 teams will force smaller nations to confront financial sustainability questions.

14. Tanmay Baloda's record haul powers India U-19 to series sweep

Baloda's figures are the best match haul in Youth Test history, surpassing Tim Southee's 12 for 92.

Ashleigh Gardner says reputation has been tarnished by personal crisis

Travis Head rejected ball-tampering plan as South Australia captain after Sandpapergate

Anrich Nortje targeting Test return for South Africa against Australia after nearly four-year absence

India delays ODI squad announcement for New Zealand tour

Australia A beat India A by 125 runs in first unofficial ODI in Puducherry

Kagiso Rabada ruled out of first Australia Test; Anrich Nortje returns

South Africa omitted Kagiso Rabada from the first Test XI against Australia after his hamstring injury. Anrich Nortje returns after a three-year absence.

Beth Mooney urges Cricket Australia to move women's home games to peak summer

Mahli Beardman targets 140 kph-plus return in Australia A series

Mahli Beardman said he has returned to speeds above 140 kph after recovering from a lumbar stress injury.

Sheffield Shield 2026-27 begins with Victoria hosting South Australia in rematch of last season's final

ICC scraps plans for return of Champions League T20 after Big Three opposition

ICC dropped plans for a new Champions League T20 after India, Australia and England blocked additional events in the calendar.

Sai Sudharsan says India A tours match international intensity

Balaji praise India A tours for preparing players for senior international cricket.