News for 'Andrew McDonald'

'IPL will be a nice build-up for T20 WC'

'IPL will be a nice build-up for T20 WC'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Talking of his role as Australia's interim coach, McDonald said he has yet to hold formal discussions with governing body Cricket Australia about the possibility of taking up the full-time role following the exit of Justin Langer.

Green signal: Young all-rounder replaces injured Inglis

Green signal: Young all-rounder replaces injured Inglis

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Inglis sustained an injury in a freak accident while playing golf.

No question in my mind he can: Watson picks Warner's replacement

No question in my mind he can: Watson picks Warner's replacement

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Former Australia player Shane Watson said star all-rounder Cameron Green has all the means to succeed as a Test opener.

Marsh turns down Test opening role after Warner's retirement

Marsh turns down Test opening role after Warner's retirement

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Australia's batter Mitchell Marsh said he has no desire to open the innings in Test cricket once David Warner retires.

Warm-ups: Pooran, Powell power WI to big win over Aus

Warm-ups: Pooran, Powell power WI to big win over Aus

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Pooran, Powell make fifties as WI hammer nine-man Australia by 35 runs

Why Australia's Green may skip IPL 2023

Why Australia's Green may skip IPL 2023

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald is concerned about Cameron Green's workload leading up to IPL 2023.

PIX: Joy for India despite draw!

PIX: Joy for India despite draw!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Fascinating glimpses from Day 5 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia.

Head, Sutherland bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Head, Sutherland bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood claimed the Men's Test Player-of-the-Year award. It marked his first Australian Cricket Award, with Hazlewood taking 30 wickets at just 13.16 in Tests against the West Indies, New Zealand, and India.

Aus coach uncertain about timeframe for Head's return from injury

Aus coach uncertain about timeframe for Head's return from injury

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'There will be an extended period of time out and we're just going to weigh whether that time falls potentially with an option to carry him through the front half of the World Cup.'

Aus bowlers have 'set plans' to tackle Indian batters

Aus bowlers have 'set plans' to tackle Indian batters

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Boland credited his intense rehabilitation for getting him back in the national reckoning.

'Haven't Experienced Anything Like Bumrah'

'Haven't Experienced Anything Like Bumrah'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'Unique action, and it's a little bit tricky to pick up some cues.'

Cummins eyes IPL return; says he can bowl in T20s too!

Cummins eyes IPL return; says he can bowl in T20s too!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Pat Cummins is unsure whether he will continue as Australia's One-Day International captain after the World Cup, but is looking to return to the Indian Premier League next season in preparation for the Twenty20 showpiece.

Warner calls time on World Cups, focuses on IPL

Warner calls time on World Cups, focuses on IPL

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

'It's time now to keep playing as much IPL and franchise cricket as I can'

Andy Flower joins Aus coaching staff ahead of WTC Final

Andy Flower joins Aus coaching staff ahead of WTC Final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

For Pat Cummins's side, the addition of Flower to the coaching staff will only add more to the expectations as they strive to become the first Australian team to win an Ashes series in England since 2001.

Why is Travis Head ruling himself out of the Test opener role?

Why is Travis Head ruling himself out of the Test opener role?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Australia's star batter Travis Head believes opening the batting in Test cricket is a "specialist job" and has ruled himself out of contention to replace veteran David Warner.

PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner drop set on way to second round

PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner drop set on way to second round

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles first round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Tuesday.

'Big Bash needs Indian cricketers to become popular'

'Big Bash needs Indian cricketers to become popular'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

To make Big Bash League as popular as the IPL, Cricket Australia needs to get the Indian players into the competition.

Australia could include Handscomb for Nagpur Test

Australia could include Handscomb for Nagpur Test

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Australia are mulling the option of bringing back Peter Handscomb to bat in the middle-order for his ability to play spin, if Cameron Green does not recover in time for their series opener against India,

Victoria Bushrangers

Victoria Bushrangers

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

The Victoria Bushrangers team for the Champions League T20, which kicks-off in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Friday, September 10.

Ashes fate uncertain for Warner

Ashes fate uncertain for Warner

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Warner has struggled for runs in recent Tests, making a total of 26 in three innings in the recent tour of India before returning home injured.

Can Steve Smith handle India's bouncer barrage?

Can Steve Smith handle India's bouncer barrage?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

India are welcome to subject Steve Smith to a bouncer barrage but the batsman is well-equipped to succeed

Australia facing player shortage for T20 WC warm-up games

Australia facing player shortage for T20 WC warm-up games

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Australia might be forced to use support staff as substitute fielders in the T20 World Cup warm-up games.

Hayden retained for Sydney Test

Hayden retained for Sydney Test

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

Australia retained off-colour Matthew Hayden and replaced the injured trio of Brett Lee, Andrew Symonds and Shane Watson with three uncapped players for the third and final Test against South Africa. Having already conceded the three-match series to Graeme Smith's men, the selectors on Tuesday drafted in three uncapped players -- pacemen Doug Bollinger and Ben Hilfenhaus and all-rounder Andrew McDonald -- in the 12-man squad.

One Of The Greatest Test Wins!

One Of The Greatest Test Wins!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

No one expected Australia to win after they lost 8 wickets, but they didn't reckon with Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon.

Cummins stays home, Smith may lead in Ahmedabad Test too

Cummins stays home, Smith may lead in Ahmedabad Test too

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Smith may lead Asutralia in the fourth and final Test against India as regular captain Pat Cummins stays put in Sydney.

Will Warner get his desired farewell?

Will Warner get his desired farewell?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

David Warner said he will call time on his Test career after playing against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) next January.

Did DRS Mess Australia Up?

Did DRS Mess Australia Up?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

'Any time Smith and Stoinis are there there's a chance. They are both quality players and given the opportunity, they would have taken the match closer.'

IPL PHOTOS: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals

IPL PHOTOS: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

Images from the IPL match played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals in Bangalore on Saturday.

Australia's Doolan dominates South African attack

Australia's Doolan dominates South African attack

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

Alex Doolan stroked his highest first class score as Australia A's middle-order coped comfortably with South Africa's pace attack and moved into a 352-run first innings lead by the close of the second day of their match on Saturday.

Smith to captain Australia in ODI series as Cummins stays back

Smith to captain Australia in ODI series as Cummins stays back

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Steve Smith will lead Australia against India in the upcoming three-match ODI series as regular captain Pat Cummins, who lost his mother recently, will not return for the white-ball contest.

Cummins banishes captaincy queries with World Cup heroics

Cummins banishes captaincy queries with World Cup heroics

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Pat Cummins may be undecided about his future as Australia's One-Day International captain after the World Cup but few of his compatriots will be urging him to stand down after his efforts in India.

Langer quits as Australia coach

Langer quits as Australia coach

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Langer's tenure culminated in a 4-0 thrashing of England in the Ashes serie

Setback for Australia as Hazlewood to miss 1st Test

Setback for Australia as Hazlewood to miss 1st Test

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Josh Hazlewood ruled out of next week's opener in Nagpur, which begins on Thursday.

Affected my family more: Maxwell on Adelaide fiasco

Affected my family more: Maxwell on Adelaide fiasco

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Ending up in hospital after a late-night party in Adelaide was 'less than ideal', conceded Australian swashbuckler Glenn Maxwell.

Johannesburg Test preview: Aus may field debutants

Johannesburg Test preview: Aus may field debutants

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

Australia, thirsting for revenge after their home defeat by South Africa, could include three debutants in the first Test starting on Thursday.

Dirk Nannes joins Delhi Daredevils

Dirk Nannes joins Delhi Daredevils

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

The 32-year-old Nannes' left-hand pace fetched him 12 wickets in seven matches this season. He joins fellow Australians, NSW's David Warner and Victoria's Andrew McDonald, in the Delhi Daredevils team coached by Greg Shipperd.

'It was a great arm-wrestle, so full credit to their attack'

'It was a great arm-wrestle, so full credit to their attack'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

They were consistent and despite the inexperience, held their own, feels Australia's assistant coach Andrew McDonald.

Labuschagne will leave his mark at World Cup, feels Smith

Labuschagne will leave his mark at World Cup, feels Smith

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

'He's come back and he's taken his opportunities, got himself into the squad and now he's obviously likely to bat in the top-four throughout the World Cup.'

Hughes awarded first Australian contract

Hughes awarded first Australian contract

Rediff.com14 May 2009

Test opener Phillip Hughes was among seven new players awarded contracts with Cricket Australia for the 2009-10 season.

Warner century gives Delhi big win

Warner century gives Delhi big win

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

David Warner smashed an unbeaten century as Delhi Daredevils crushed Kolkata Knight Riders by 40 runs in the Indian Premier League match at the Ferozshah Kotla in Delhi, on Monday. Warner was at his devastating best as he smashed 107, to lift Delhi Daredevils to a huge 177 for four in their 20 overs. The left-hander hit nine boundaries and five sixes in his 69-ball knock, to register only the second century of IPL 3.