Australian Cricket

Australian cricketer Will Pucovski suffers another concussion setback

Will Pucovski is regarded as one of Australia's best prospects, but his career has been blighted by a string of concussions, injuries and mental health issues.

Happy Birthday Mitchell Starc: Aussie pacer's top performances against India

On his 32nd birthday, we take a look at some of Mitchell Starc's best performances against the Indian cricket team.

Sexting scandal: Cricket Tasmania slams CA for 'appalling' treatment of Tim Paine

Cricket Tasmania chair Andrew Gaggin said Cricket Australia should have shown former Test skipper more loyalty

Read: Tim Paine's full statement as he quits Australia Test captaincy

Tim Paine shocked the cricketing world on Friday as he quit as Australia Test captain after being embroiled in a 'sexting' scandal.

Cricket Australia postpones first-ever Test match against Afghanistan

Australia on Friday postponed a landmark first-ever cricket Test against Afghanistan, amid fears the country's ruling Taliban regime will ban women from playing the sport.

Australian cricketer Will Pucovski suffers another concussion during training session

The 23-year-old has suffered nine concussions earlier in his career and the latest blow is bound to raise concerns about his long-term health.

Australia captain Tim Paine backs coach Justin Langer after 'robust discussions' among senior players

Langer has come under a barrage of scrutiny in the wake of consecutive white-ball series losses to the West Indies and Bangladesh, with friction over his intense leadership and mood swings again resurfacing.

Josh Inglis earns surprise selection as Smith, Finch and other stars return to Australia squad for T20 World Cup

Fast bowler Andrew Tye along with top-order options Alex Carey, Moises Henriques, Josh Philippe and Ashton Turner were notable omissions.

Ricky Ponting says recent T20I series defeats show depth around Australian cricket not where it needs to be

Ponting also backed Australian players to feature in the rescheduled IPL in the UAE, saying it would be an ideal preparation ahead of T20 World Cup in October.

George Bailey is new chief selector of Australia men's cricket team

Bailey takes over the top job ahead of this year's T20 World Cup, the home Ashes series and away tours to the subcontinent.