Australia has unveiled its squad for next month’s World Test Championship final and the Test tour of the West Indies, with teenage opener Sam Konstas included despite lingering uncertainty about his spot in the national side.
Cricket Australia leaves decision to return to India for IPL up to players
Cricket Australia is working with the Australian government and BCCI around “security arrangements and safety” for players set to return to action in the IPL in India as a clash with preparations for the World Test Championship final looms.
South African cricket boss slams Tim Paine for ‘naive’ drug ban criticism
South African cricket boss Andrew Breetzke has defended the process which allowed fast bowler Kagiso Rabada to serve just a one-month ban for a positive drug test allowing him to take on Australia in the World Test Championship final calling critics including Tim Paine “naive”.
Former Test opener Marcus Harris cracks third County Championship century
Marcus Harris’ third County Championship century for Lancashire has given Australian selectors plenty to ponder ahead of next month’s World Test Championship final.
$16b tournament to resume this week as tensions ease between nuclear-armed rivals
The remainder of the Indian Premier League will be played between May 17 and June 3 across six venues, the country’s cricket board announced Monday.
‘Deeply saddened’: Aussie cricket legend Bob Cowper dead at age 84
Aussie cricket legend Bob Cowper has died at the age of 84.
Bizarre scenes in World Cup qualifier as nation loses ten wickets in one ball … and wins
There were bizarre scenes during Saturday’s Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Region Qualifier between the United Arab Emirates and Qatar when ten batters retired out to save time and force a result.
Ricky Ponting’s courageous act revealed as unexpected ceasefire forces IPL backflip
The Indian Premier League could resume as soon as this week following the unexpected ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
‘Not easy’: Kohli confirms bombshell retirement reports in emotional social media post
Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket ahead of India’s upcoming five-match tour of England.
‘Colossal lapse of judgment’: Shock as cricketing great Stuart MacGill avoids jail over drug deal
Cricket great Stuart MacGill has been spared jail over his role in facilitating a drug deal underneath his Sydney North Shore restaurant, completing his fall from grace.
IPL suspended effective immediately over India-Pakistan conflict
The Indian Premier League, the richest tournament in cricket, was suspended for one week on Friday because of the conflict between New Delhi and Pakistan.
Marnus surprise in Aussies’ never-ending Test dilemma as Konstas set to face axe
Marnus Labuschagne is reportedly in line to open the batting for next month’s World Test Championship final against South Africa at the expense of teenager phenom Sam Konstas.
‘Really tough’: Defending champions in danger of early exit after young gun’s blitz
South Africa’s Dewald Brevis hit a 22-ball fifty as Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets on Wednesday, leaving the defending IPL champions in grave danger of missing the playoffs.
‘An absolute honour’: Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma retires from Tests
India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket ahead of the team’s tour of England starting next month, but will continue to play the shorter 50-over format.
Indian coach makes massive call on Pakistan matches as political tensions escalate
Indian coach Gautam Gambhir has called for a cease to cricket matches against Pakistan as tensions between the two Asian nations continue to escalate.