Cricket Australia has apologised to national T20 captain Aaron Finch after he went close to being burnt in a sideline pyrotechnics mishap. Finch was shocked when he came within a …

James Faulkner has become a regular member of Australia’s Test squad during the past 18 months. But unfortunately for the combative allrounder, not a regular starter. His teammates’ woes and …

Australian paceman James Pattinson aims to make next year’s Ashes tour as he slowly returns from his latest back injury. The 24-year-old is pleased with his progress, but does not …

Without hitting a ball, Phil Hughes’ Test stocks have risen. The batsman was a touring spectator to Australia’s batting carnage in the humbling 2-0 series loss to Pakistan. “It was …

Cricket great Allan Border has nominated classy all-rounder Glenn Maxwell as the X-factor to lead Australia to a first-ever one-day World Cup crown on home soil. Australia have won the …

Ricky Ponting had little interest in revisiting the Monkeygate scandal of 2008, in the headlines again amid the release of Sachin Tendulkar’s autobiography. Ponting and Adam Gilchrist come under criticism …

Michael Clarke believes Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson would be a worthy winner of the international cricketer of the year award. Johnson is in line to join former Australian captain …

Former skipper Ricky Ponting says questioning Michael Clarke’s Australian captaincy credentials is ridiculous. Clark was left bewildered when, on his arrival home from Australia’s crushing 2-0 series loss to Pakistan …

Australian Twenty20 captain Aaron Finch says more care must to be shown to players after nearly being burnt by artificial flame-throwers in the series-opening loss to South Africa. Finch was …

Legendary Indian legspinner Anil Kumble believes it is possible for bowlers under scrutiny for suspect actions can quickly return to competition after remedial work. The 44-year-old spinner is the head …

As South Africa scorched Australia for a series-opening Twenty20 triumph, captain Aaron Finch was almost singed – literally. The Proteas banked a seven-wicket victory on Wednesday night, cruising to their …

Shane Watson marked his comeback from injury with a vital knock as Australia set South Africa 145 runs to win Wednesday night’s Twenty20 clash. Watson, in his first international appearance …

Mitchell Johnson is in line to be named ICC cricketer of the year after being selected alongside Australian teammate David Warner in the Test team of the year named on …

Australians Ben Dunk and Nathan Reardon will make their international debut against South Africa in Wednesday night’s Twenty20 fixture. Dunk and Reardon have been selected in an Australian team who …

Australia’s Twenty20 captain Aaron Finch says with all this power at his disposal, he’s uncertain what weapon to launch first. Finch will lead Australian in the T20 series opener against …

A dynamic all-round display by Jess Jonassen inspired Australia to an 86-run trouncing of the West Indies in Wednesday’s Twenty20 women’s international. In reply to Australia’s imposing 4-160, the Windies …

For all the clangour that followed Shane Warne’s retirement, another bedrock of Australian cricket is proving just as difficult to replace. First drop is the most important position in any …

An upbeat Michael Clarke believes building much-needed momentum in the upcoming one-day series against South Africa can help Australia’s battered Test side bounce back against India. Australia departed for the …