CSK sign Spencer Johnson as replacement for injured Nathan Ellis ahead of IPL 2026, boosting pace attack but leaving death-over concerns.
Chennai Super Kings face a setback as Australian pacer Nathan Ellis is ruled out of the upcoming IPL season due to a hamstring injury.
Matt Renshaw scored a maiden one-day international century and Nathan Ellis took five wickets to guide Australia to a 59-run victory over Zimbabwe in the first match of their three-game series in Harare. Australia posted 294-8 batting first, with Renshaw making 109. Zimbabwe, despite fighting half-centuries from Craig Ervine and Sikandar Raza, were bowled out for 235.
Josh Inglis scored a century and Nathan Ellis hit an unbeaten 36, including a six off the first ball of the final over, to guide Australia to a dramatic one-wicket victory over Zimbabwe, securing a 3-0 series whitewash.
Ahead of the third and final ODI, young Australian cricketer Nathan Ellis opened up on the influence Mitchell Starc has had on his journey.
Mitchell Starc expects rain, humidity and unusual early-season conditions in South Africa to create unpredictable Test surfaces, potentially challenging Australia's traditional expectations of dry pitches and reverse swing.
Injury-hit Australia can still contend at World Cup, says Ellis
I don't want to feel any pressure about not bowling a certain ball because it's first ball: Ellis
Out-of-form batter Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from Australia's One-Day International squad for upcoming series against Zimbabwe and South Africa, with Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, and Josh Hazlewood returning to the side.
Australia began their T20 World Cup campaign with a thumping 67-run victory over Ireland, in Colombo, on Wednesday.
Australia's middle-order batting struggles, particularly against spin, led to their ODI series defeat against South Africa. Despite strong starts from openers, the team consistently faltered in the middle overs, a concern acknowledged by captain Mitch Marsh as a crucial learning experience ahead of the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
Australia has strategically rested key pacers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, while 3 uncapped players get call-up for the upcoming tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Nikhil Chaudhary, who once dreamt of an IPL contract and playing for Punjab, made his international debut for Australia in a T20I against Bangladesh in June, a turn of events he describes as his "life's biggest moment" after being stranded in Australia during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown.
Josh Hazlewood will not travel for Australia's early T20 World Cup matches in Sri Lanka as he continues injury rehabilitation in Sydney.
Shubman Gill climbed to eighth in the latest ICC Test batting rankings, while Harry Brook returned to the top spot, replacing England teammate Joe Root.
Australia's leading pace bowlers, including Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, are set to miss the start of IPL 2026.
Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Jamie Overton is returning to the UK to assess a right thigh injury, adding to CSK's list of injured players this IPL season.
Wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis will captain Australia in the upcoming one-day international series against Pakistan after regular skipper Mitchell Marsh was ruled out with an ankle injury.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face another setback in IPL 2026 as all-rounder Ramakrishna Ghosh is ruled out for the season due to a foot fracture sustained during his debut match against Mumbai Indians.
Prabhsimran Singh and Shikhar Dhawan put up a match-winning stand, while Nathan Ellis pocketed a four-wicket haul in Punjab Kings five-run win over the Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match in Guwahati.
Australia, despite missing key pacers, are overwhelming favorites against Ireland in their T20 World Cup opener.
Bangladesh secured a landmark series victory over a second-string Australian side with a composed chase in a rain-affected second One-Day International in Dhaka on Thursday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match contest.
Delhi-born Nikhil Chaudhary, who played for Punjab till 2016-2017, was called up to the Australian T20 squad for a three-match tour to Bangladesh next week.
A versatile and dynamic Australian unit, without key pacer Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, who is likely to miss the early stages of the tournament, will be going into the T20 World Cup with hopes of going deep in the tournament.
Australia, dealing with injury concerns surrounding captain Mitchell Marsh, will face a potentially tricky Zimbabwe side in their upcoming T20 World Cup Group B match. The Aussies are aiming for a Super Eights spot, but Zimbabwe's bowling attack and experienced players could pose a challenge.
Cricket Australia has announced its contracted player list for 2026/27, with some notable changes including the omission of Glenn Maxwell and Sam Konstas, and the inclusion of Brendan Doggett.
Australia captain Mitch Marsh says the team is confident of their young bowlers performing at the T20 World Cup and that the team has taken lessons from their T20I series loss in Pakistan last month.
Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have announced replacements for injured players ahead of IPL 2026.
The Aussies also named a 14-player group for the first two T20I matches against India, with Nathan Ellis and Josh Inglis earning recalls after they missed the recent T20I series with South Africa.
Injury-hit Australia are considering including veteran Steve Smith to strengthen their batting line-up for the crucial T20 World Cup Group B match against Sri Lanka. Australia needs to win to secure a spot in the Super Eights after a defeat to Zimbabwe.
The Indian mixed trap teams had a disappointing performance at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Lonato, Italy, failing to qualify for medal matches. Despite this, the Indian contingent concluded the event with one gold medal, placing them joint third in the medal table alongside Australia. Italy topped the table with two golds.
Australia pace bowler Nathan Ellis will join Punjab Kings for the second half of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 tournament, the team said late on Friday.
Australia's T20 World Cup campaign hangs by a thread after shock defeats to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, with injury setbacks and controversial selection decisions -- including Steve Smith's omission -- drawing sharp criticism.
Virat Kohli and Shivam Dubes shared a lighthearted moment, breaking into laughter over a joke during the practice session.
Australia's title bid will be tested by injuries and Asian conditions at the T20 World Cup.
Pakistan captain Salman Agha and Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh were spotted on a tuk-tuk ride near Gaddafi Stadium ahead of the T20I series opener in Lahore, triggering mixed reactions on social media.
In the IPL 2025 opener against Mumbai Indians, the 'Dhoni Review System returned, as precise and infallible as ever.
Australia arrive in Pakistan for three-match T20I series ahead of T20 World Cup
Mitch Owen has been rewarded for his fine form in his first five Twenty20 internationals by being named in both of Australia's squads for short-format series against South Africa in the far north of the country next month.
Josh Hazlewood was ruled out of the T20 World Cup after "running out of time" to recover from a hamstring injury.
