Just days after being added to England’s Test squad for their upcoming series against Pakistan, Ollie Pope has come crashing back to earth after being retired out in The Hundred.
‘People will start talking’: Aussie coach lifts lid on how key question will be answered in bumper year
Australia’s men’s cricket coach Andrew McDonald said that the team’s hierarchy and its superstars are willing to upset a few people with their player management decisions in the coming year.
Little known quick’s incredible haul rips apart Bangladesh in nightmare Test series prep
Australia’s bowling attack will be licking its lips ahead of next week’s first Test in Darwin as Bangladesh were knocked over for just 54 to lose their three-day tour game against a Cricket Australia XI by an innings and 38 runs.
Stokes question that refuses to die; why Aussie selection race is set to explode — Talking Points
The countdown to cricket’s greatest rivalry is officially on.
Aussie cricket history as Head wins back-to-back AB Medals, joins greats after thrilling count
After his elevation to opener proved critical to retaining the Ashes, Travis Head sits atop the Australian order once again after being anointed the Allan Border Medallist for the second year in succession.
Emerging Test prospect smashes century against Bangladesh in reminder to selectors
West Australian young gun and future Test hopeful Teague Wyllie has continued to press his claims for higher honours, leading Cricket Australia XI to a commanding first-innings lead over Bangladesh in Darwin.
England’s Aussie selector responds to Stokes’ successor jab as greats fear for ‘troubled’ Test squad
Selector Marcus North has responded to Ben Stokes questioning Harry Brook not being made England Test captain as several English greats raised their concerns with the 16-player squad named for the first two Tests of the upcoming home series against Pakistan.
‘It drains you’: Marnus’ honest admission on 1,112-day drought… and the big change to break it
Fresh off two months without cricket, Marnus Labuschagne has admitted a “lack of confidence” contributed to his prolonged form slump.
Test hopeful’s huge message to selectors but Konstas misfires in Bangladesh tour opener
West Australian spinner Corey Rocchiccioli has continued his push for higher honours, producing a superb six-wicket haul as Cricket Australia’s XI took on Bangladesh in a tour match in Darwin.
Big Ashes twist on the cards as Aussie icon centre of England cricket raid
New England Test cricket coach Stephen Fleming has turned his attention to poaching Aussie icon Mike Hussey in a move sure to make waves in the cricket world.
Second Aussie injury blow in two days as fast bowler ruled out of Bangladesh Test series
Australia’s Test squad has suffered its second injury in two days, with fast bowler Michael Neser ruled out of the Top End series against Bangladesh, which begins next Thursday.
Young gun Campbell Kellaway explains key to Aussie Test dream ahead of Darwin audition
After making a significant adjustment in the off-season, Campbell Kellaway is struggling to find the consistency he is after as he prepares to play Bangladesh in Darwin on Thursday.
‘What?’ Stokes’ bizarre call over England drinking, clips Poms over Root as comeback addressed
Ben Stokes has revealed his ambition to coach England in the future, but ruled out any chance of ending his shock retirement from international cricket while addressing several big issues in the wake of his sudden exit from the international scene.
‘I’d be a 100-Test player…’: Top contender opens up on spin race… and why he can bust Aussie myth
If Corey Rocchiccioli was a national selector, he would be penning his name in the Australian team in every single match.
No more ‘debacles’: Quicks put through paces as summer starts early amid Aussie great’s warning
Australian great Allan Border is hoping for a more even test between bat and ball as the nation’s Test team embarks on a challenging 12 month period culminating in an away Ashes against England.