South Australia dumped experienced opener Daniel Harris and named two debutants for the first twilight Sheffield Shield game, against Victoria starting on Thursday. Legspinner Cameron Williams, 20, and batsman Travis …

Officials expect Wednesday night’s first Twenty20 international between Australia and India at ANZ Stadium to go ahead despite persistent drizzle in Sydney in the morning. A bumper crowd in excess …

A two-day high-powered meeting of cricket’s governing body, which began in Dubai on Tuesday, will consider the nomination of their next vice-president who will take over in two years time. …

Pakistan cricket legend Imran Khan has blamed the lucrative Twenty20 Indian Premier League for India’s recent dismal Test showing, saying the focus should be on the game’s longer format. India …

Young Australian quick Pat Cummins is banking on selectors’ faith after saying he won’t return to the cricket field before March’s tour of the West Indies. Cummins made a stunning …

West Australian fast bowlers Brad Knowles and Mark Cameron have announced their retirements from interstate cricket, the pair succumbing to injuries. Knowles, 30, was a former Victorian squad member who …

Opening batsman Upul Tharanga will lead Sri Lanka in a one-day tour match against a Victorian 2nd XI at Junction Oval on Wednesday. Tharanga has been named as skipper for …

Most of the talk going into Wednesday’s first Twenty20 international between Australia and India at ANZ Stadium has been about Brad Hogg’s recall as a 40-year-old. But it’s another veteran …

Australia’s Twenty20 captain George Bailey wants his charges to show they’re worthy of a spot in this year’s World Cup with a strong showing this week against India. Bailey, who’ll …

With the series already in the bag, Australia’s final two women’s Twenty20 internationals against New Zealand could take on an experimental feel for the Southern Stars. Australia dominated the first …

Devastated former Australia Twenty20 skipper Cameron White feels his best form is still more than good enough to get him back into the national side. White was left out of …

Former Australian Test opener Phil Jaques is retiring from domestic first class cricket at the end of the summer to join English side Yorkshire on a British passport. The 32-year-old …

Australia Twenty20 captain George Bailey says the extra responsibility of leading his nation in his international debut on Wednesday against India isn’t affecting his preparations for the match. The Tasmanian …

India captain MS Dhoni says he’s excited about facing off with new Australian Twenty20 skipper George Bailey at ANZ Stadium on Wednesday night. Dhoni plays alongside Tasmanian Bailey in the …

Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin says he’s been dropped, not rested from the Australian one-day cricket team and concedes he may never get his spot back. The 34-year-old conceded his poor form …

Victoria’s depth will be tested for their Sheffield Shield clash with South Australia at Adelaide Oval starting on Thursday. The fourth-placed Bushrangers can boast four players — Aaron Finch, David …

Left-arm spinner Monty Panesar expressed his disappointment on Monday over England’s humiliating 72-run defeat against Pakistan in the second Test, saying he would swap his six wickets for his team’s …

Shane Watson wants to continue to bat in Australia’s top order but admits it’s going to be tough because of his increasing bowling workload under new captain Michael Clarke. Watson …