News for '-cricket-australia'

Warner sure to play IPL if T20 World Cup is postponed

Warner sure to play IPL if T20 World Cup is postponed

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

He said most Australian players would want to play the IPL, which can be held in September-October if T20 World Cup and Asia Cup are postponed.

Australia to hold BBL in middle of India Test series

Australia to hold BBL in middle of India Test series

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The 10th season of the Big Bash League (BBL) will coincide with the much-anticipated India's tour of Australia, the host board announced on Wednesday unveiling a 61-match schedule for the country's premier T20 event.

BBL: Uncertainty looms over Warner's participation

BBL: Uncertainty looms over Warner's participation

Rediff.com21 May 2020

David Warner reflected on how in 2013-14, playing Twenty20 tournament without much gap between the Test cricket adversely impacted his performance.

One venue for all Australia-India Tests?

One venue for all Australia-India Tests?

Rediff.com29 May 2020

CA chief executive Kevin Roberts said the schedule could change depending on the travel restrictions due to the health crisis.

SEE: Ishant Sharma returns to training

SEE: Ishant Sharma returns to training

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

'Engaging myself with positivity and practicing while maintaining social distancing'.

Australia-India fourth Test locked in for Brisbane

Australia-India fourth Test locked in for Brisbane

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

The Queensland government announced on Monday that the three-day lockdown of greater Brisbane imposed to contain an outbreak of a more contagious strain of COVID-19 would end at 6pm local time (0800 GMT).

Australia to tour Pakistan for first time in 24 years!

Australia to tour Pakistan for first time in 24 years!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

The three-format is due to start in March 2022.

Australia's Maxwell takes break to deal with mental health problems

Australia's Maxwell takes break to deal with mental health problems

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

"Glenn was proactive in identifying these issues and engaging with support staff."

'Players win or lose matches, not coaches!'

'Players win or lose matches, not coaches!'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Australian great Ian Chappell does not understand all the fuss over the resignation of Justin Langer, saying it is the captain and players who win matches not the coach.

Australian pacer Kane Richardson returns negative for COVID-19 test

Australian pacer Kane Richardson returns negative for COVID-19 test

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Kane Richardson's coronavirus test returned negative and he was on his way to the Sydney cricket ground where the first ODI against New Zealand is taking place.

No decision on T20 World Cup before July, says NZ cricket boss

No decision on T20 World Cup before July, says NZ cricket boss

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Fairfax media said on Thursday that Cricket Australia had discussed postponing the T20 World Cup to February as part of scenario-planning.

PIX: Fans return to stadium in Sydney

PIX: Fans return to stadium in Sydney

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Cricket Australia has allowed filling up the stadiums to upto 50 per cent of their capacity in the India-Australia series.

'Strict bio-bubbles for players needs to be abolished'

'Strict bio-bubbles for players needs to be abolished'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen on Tuesday called for abolishing strict bio-bubbles for players and support staff in international cricket, saying that the set-up meant to contain COVID-19 is 'ruining the best job in the world'.

BCCI request CA for 'IPL style bio-bubble' in Brisbane

BCCI request CA for 'IPL style bio-bubble' in Brisbane

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

'The discussions are still on, but, today, BCCI has formally sent a letter seeking relaxation of hard quarantine for its players if they are to have the match in Brisbane.'

Smith's concussion: Rajasthan Royals in question mark

Smith's concussion: Rajasthan Royals in question mark

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

CA said it is working in tandem with RR to ensure his smooth return to competitive action after missing the entire England ODI series due to the concussion suffered during training.

Lazy criticism has racial undertones: Khawaja

Lazy criticism has racial undertones: Khawaja

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'I like to think we're starting to move on from that, but there's definitely still that undertone ...'

India to boycott Test series over quarantine rules?

India to boycott Test series over quarantine rules?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

'No different from anyone else, if they are coming from a declared hotspot they will have to quarantine'

Australia's Smith ruled out of rest of Lord's Test

Australia's Smith ruled out of rest of Lord's Test

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Smith was struck on the neck by a Jofra Archer bouncer during his innings on Saturday, forcing him to retire hurt, but he returned to the crease 40 minutes later and added 12 runs before being dismissed for 92.

Cricket 2021: Australia, NZ win elusive titles; Racism rocks England

Cricket 2021: Australia, NZ win elusive titles; Racism rocks England

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Virat Kohli stepped down as India's 20-overs skipper and lost ODI captaincy too with Rohit Sharma taking over as their sole white-ball leader.

Yorkshire racism episode fracture our game: Joe Root

Yorkshire racism episode fracture our game: Joe Root

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

England's Test captain Joe Root on Thursday said the "intolerable" Yorkshire racism episode has "fractured our game and torn lives apart" and pledged his support in a bid to bring about a change at his childhood club.

Australia welcomes 'clarity' of T20 WC deferment

Australia welcomes 'clarity' of T20 WC deferment

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The ICC said Australia and India would host T20 World Cups in 2021 and 2022 but it was undecided who would host which.

Aus bowler Richardson ruled out of India tour

Aus bowler Richardson ruled out of India tour

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

'Unfortunately he has not recovered well enough in order to play a further part in the tour'

India's Tour of Australia: CA arranges D/N warm-up game

India's Tour of Australia: CA arranges D/N warm-up game

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The tour will include a 14-day quarantine-cum-training period in Sydney starting November 12 for the Indians who will fly in after the IPL final on November 10.

Australia expand white-ball squad amid withdrawal speculation

Australia expand white-ball squad amid withdrawal speculation

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Media reports have said pace spearhead Pat Cummins, opener David Warner and several others might miss the tours after returning home following the abrupt suspension of the Indian Premier League last month.

Kohli, Pandya breached Covid protocol

Kohli, Pandya breached Covid protocol

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

By posing with folks at the baby store, the soon-to-be-daddy and the just-become-daddy inadvertently breached Cricket Australia's biosecurity norms, an official told the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age newspapers.

Warner set to be banned for fourth Test?

Warner set to be banned for fourth Test?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

According to Daily Telegraph David Warner is also set be banned by Cricket Australia for the fourth Test

Sachin Tendulkar takes up coaching role

Sachin Tendulkar takes up coaching role

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

According to Cricket Australia, Sachin Tendulkar and West Indies bowling great Courtney Walsh will coach the star-studded Ricky Ponting XI and Shane Warne XI teams in a charity cricket match

COVID-19 missteps topple Sandpaper-gate survivor Roberts

COVID-19 missteps topple Sandpaper-gate survivor Roberts

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Cricket Australia (CA) announced Kevin Roberts' resignation with immediate effect on Tuesday, following months of criticism over his stewardship during the COVID-19 shutdown.

Khawaja, Shaun Marsh miss out on Australia contracts

Khawaja, Shaun Marsh miss out on Australia contracts

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Top order batsman Usman Khawaja has been omitted from Australia's annual list of 20 elite, contracted players in 2020 after falling out of favour with selectors midway through last year's Ashes. The 33-year-old lefthander has not played for the Test side since being dropped after the third match against England in Leeds last August.

SHOCKING! Siraj abused at Gabba

SHOCKING! Siraj abused at Gabba

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Mohammed Siraj was reportedly targeted by abusive members of the Gabba crowd on the first day of the fourth Test.

Sandpaper Gate: Clarke, Vaughan not convinced with bowlers' explanation

Sandpaper Gate: Clarke, Vaughan not convinced with bowlers' explanation

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Clarke said their statement finds no mention of the incident's chief protagonist, Cameron Bancroft

England call off Pakistan tour after NZ security scare

England call off Pakistan tour after NZ security scare

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The England teams were each scheduled to play two Twenty20 international matches on October 13 and 14 in Rawalpindi, with the women's side due to stay on for a three-match One-day international series from October 17-21.

CA says SCG Test on despite fresh COVID outbreak

CA says SCG Test on despite fresh COVID outbreak

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Australian cricket officials were put on alert after the number of cases in the northern beaches outbreak in Sydney reached 28 on Friday.

Warm-up match: CA XI batsmen make India chase leather

Warm-up match: CA XI batsmen make India chase leather

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Cricket Australia XI were 356/6 in 102 overs at stumps in response to India's 358 all out at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. More than the runs scored by CA XI, it was Shaw's ankle injury which gave India major grief as he was ruled out of the first Test in Adelaide starting December 6.

Australia thump Windies in rain-hit opening ODI

Australia thump Windies in rain-hit opening ODI

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Starc took five wickets for 48 runs and Josh Hazlewood 3-11 as Australia bowled out the West Indies for 123 to win the 1st ODI

CA reduce size of national umpire panel

CA reduce size of national umpire panel

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

CA's Head of Cricket Operations Peter Roach thanked the umpires and said the decision to reduce head count was a mutual one.

Why WA can't wait for banned Bancroft to get back onto the field

Why WA can't wait for banned Bancroft to get back onto the field

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Western Australia will be quick to welcome former test batsman Cameron Bancroft back to the fold once his ball-tampering ban expires in December, the state team's coach Adam Voges has said.

As soon as hard border shut, we got anxious: Cummins

As soon as hard border shut, we got anxious: Cummins

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The IPL 2021 was being held at four venues during the league stage before the tournament was postponed.

Smith, Warner, Bancroft sent home; Lehmann stays

Smith, Warner, Bancroft sent home; Lehmann stays

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

James Sutherland said Darren Lehmann has not resigned and will continue to coach the Australia men's team

Langer inducted into Australian cricket Hall of Fame

Langer inducted into Australian cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Raelee Thompson too honoured