Pat Cummins burst onto the scene for Australia in 2011, with only a couple of first-class matches under his belt. But the talented fast bowler makes an equally significant step …

Phil Hughes needs time in the middle leading into the Ashes after a dismal Champions Trophy campaign. The struggling batsman made two ducks and a total of 57 runs from …

Some dire predictions have been made recently regarding Michael Clarke’s long-term future in cricket but the Australian captain says he doesn’t believe his degenerative back condition is getting closer to …

Phil Hughes and Matt Wade will join up with Australia A on Tuesday to maximise preparation time for the Ashes. Following a disappointing pool-round exit from the Champions Trophy, the …

Sri Lankan star Mahela Jayawardene says his on-field stoush with fiery Australian wicketkeeper Matthew Wade was left on the field, but admits he was happy he got the last laugh …

Finally some good news, with Australian captain Michael Clarke on track to play in the opening match of the Ashes tour next week against Somerset. Clarke has had three training …

John Inverarity admits Australia’s current players have more distractions off the field than in years gone by, but doesn’t believe modern day cricketers are more difficult to coach. Discipline has …

Australia’s troubled Ashes buildup has taken another confidence-sapping hit with the Champions Trophy defence ending in disappointment. With captain Michael Clarke again watching from the sidelines, Australia were beaten by …

With lions lurking in the long grass, the barefoot Maasai warrior gallops into a sprint and swings his spear arm – delivering a fast-paced cricket ball straight at the wicket. …

Certain players from the defeated Champions Trophy squad will join up with Australia A on Tuesday to maximise preparation time for the Ashes. Following a disappointing pool-round exit from the …

Australia’s bid for a third straight Champions Trophy title has ended in disappointment and their Ashes preparations further damaged, after succumbing to a dramatic 20-run defeat against Sri Lanka at …

John Inverarity, Australia’s chairman of selectors, indicated on Monday that Pakistan-born leg-spinner Fawad Ahmed could yet be called into the Ashes squad. The chances of Ahmed, who took one for …

Australia’s Champions Trophy title defence is hanging by a thread, with an explosive performance needed by their batsmen against Sri Lanka if they’re to stay alive in the tournament. Sri …

Michael Clarke has been ruled out of Australia’s final Champions Trophy pool match against Sri Lanka at The Oval, with George Bailey to again skipper the side. Clarke trained on …

Peter Siddle says Fawad Ahmed has not been overawed in his debut for Australia A despite claiming only modest figures of 0-40. The Pakistan-born asylum seeker has made his first …

West Australian fast bowler Nathan Coulter-Nile has received the dream news he will stay on with Australia’s Test squad for at least the road into the Ashes. Coulter-Nile has been …

England put a ball-tampering row behind them to book their place in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy with a 10-run win over New Zealand in Cardiff on Sunday. New …

Australian batsman Adam Voges says he learned the hard way that drinking and cricket need to be carefully managed. The 33-year-old has been around the block and has a comforting …