Cricket New South Wales has clarified that Adam Zampa’s selection for last week’s Sheffield Shield against Tasmania was not a directive from Cricket Australia despite recent comments from state selector Stuart Clark.
What’s coming in Aussie cricket pipeline as best 25 players under 25 broken down
Australia’s cricketing depth has been quickly questioned after their first Test loss to India — but in reality, the number of young cricketers coming through the ranks are more than steady.
Stinging review of Sam Konstas ton as India stars laugh at Test hopeful — Indian View
Sam Kostas has earned backhanded praise for his century against India, with a touring reporter rating his batting effective but artless.
Former Test cricketer and Australian Hall of Fame hero Ian Redpath dies age 83
- Victorian opener played 66 Tests and scored eight centuries
- Redpath was inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame in 2023
Australian cricket is mourning the loss of one its last old-school stonewall openers, with former Test batsman Ian Redpath dying at 83.
A member of Australian cricket’s hall of fame, Redpath was a fixture of Australia’s side in the 1960s and 1970s. The Victorian played 66 Tests and scored eight centuries between 1964 and 1976, compiling 4734 runs at an average of 43.45.
Continue reading...Debutant’s 50 seals England’s big first Test win over Kiwis after quick’s 10-wicket haul
England blazed to an eight-wicket victory in the first Test against New Zealand Sunday, knocking off their 104-run target in just 12.4 overs of their second innings.
Aussie prodigy’s statement ton in Test audition as India skipper makes poor return
Sam Konstas has delivered another statement to Australian selectors, blasting a 90-ball century for the Prime Minister’s XI against India at Manuka Oval.
Tributes as Australian Cricket Hall of Famer Ian Redpath passes away, aged 83
Tributes are flowing throughout the cricket world after the passing of Hall of Fame member Ian Redpath.
From worst to first: Renegades claim breakthrough WBBL crown after star’s bat and ball heroics
Hayley Matthews was the hero for the Melbourne Renegades as they defeated Brisbane Heat by seven runs to be crowned as the WBBL champions for the first time ever.
Harry Brook capitalises on lucky breaks as England on verge of wrapping up NZ Test
A sustained seam attack by Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse following a belligerent batting effort saw England on the verge of wrapping up the first Test at stumps on day three in Christchurch on Saturday.
Australia PM’s XI vs India play abandoned due to rain
The Australian Prime Minister’s XI side was scheduled to face India in a second day/night game in Canberra on Saturday, but unfortunately played was abandoned due to rain.
‘Ragtag bunch’: Cricket Victoria claims ‘extraordinary’ upset win in 13-year T20 first
A Kiwi-born American captain, a Dutch player and a handful of Americans have helped a Victorian cricket team spring a big upset in the Caribbean.
Josh Hazlewood ruled out of second Test in huge blow for Australia
- Fast bowler to miss clash with India in Adelaide due to side strain
- Uncapped Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett called into squad
Australia’s bid to regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has taken another hit after Josh Hazlewood was ruled out of the second Test with a side strain.
Already sweating on the fitness of Mitch Marsh, Australia suffered a further blow on Saturday when medical staff put Hazlewood on ice for the day-night Test in Adelaide with a sore left side. The injury is not thought to be serious and Hazlewood will remain around the Test squad ahead of the third Test in Brisbane.
Continue reading...‘Tough and grim’: Nicole Faltum’s Big Bash switch pays off as Melbourne Renegades prepare for maiden final
For the Melbourne Renegades, nativity celebrations have started a few weeks early.
Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Adelaide Test as Australia call in reinforcements
Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the second Test against India at Adelaide Oval in a massive blow for the hosts.
Why ugly India wounds could re-open… and create Test path for Aussie hopefuls
Rarely has the Australian Test side been dominated to such an extent in their own backyard.