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Cummins plays down hip niggle

Cummins plays down hip niggle

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Cummins said the injury was "nothing major at all."

Bio-bubble breach: BCCI set to back its players as 5 sent in isolation

Bio-bubble breach: BCCI set to back its players as 5 sent in isolation

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Five India Test players, including vice-captain Rohit Sharma, opener Shubman Gill and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, have been placed in isolation and an investigation launched into a possible breach of the COVID-19 bio-security protocol by them, Cricket Australia said on Saturday.

No changes to Sydney Test despite COVID-19 outbreak

No changes to Sydney Test despite COVID-19 outbreak

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Cricket Australia said on Sunday they are still planning to play the third Test against India in Sydney in early January, despite an outbreak of COVID-19 in the north of the city.

McGrath Foundation launches virtual Pink Seats for SCG Test

McGrath Foundation launches virtual Pink Seats for SCG Test

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Glenn McGrath, McGrath Foundation Co-Founder and President, is asking people from across Australia to show their support for people with breast cancer by buying virtual Pink Seats.

Cricket Australia to play straight bat to Warne Twitter rant

Cricket Australia to play straight bat to Warne Twitter rant

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland has defended the organisation following a scathing attack aimed at them by spin great Shane Warne, who panned the board in a series of Twitter rants.

No charter flight for Aus players at this moment: CA

No charter flight for Aus players at this moment: CA

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Mumbai Indians batsman Chris Lynn had recently requested Cricket Australia to arrange for a charter flight for Australia players after the tournament concludes on May 30.

Aussies back Steve Smith despite lean T20 run

Aussies back Steve Smith despite lean T20 run

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Australia hope to unlock Steve Smith's potential in Twenty20 cricket ahead of this year's World Cup

Ashes: Stokes trains along with rest of the England

Ashes: Stokes trains along with rest of the England

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Ben Stokes joined the England squad for a training session for the first time after his six-month lay off from cricket at the Metrico stadium in the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia on Thursday.

Australia open to hosting series with India and Pakistan

Australia open to hosting series with India and Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Australia would be open to hosting Asian arch-rivals Pakistan and India in a series to revive a contest world cricket wants to see, board chief Nick Hockley said.

Brisbane City lockdown puts 4th Test under cloud

Brisbane City lockdown puts 4th Test under cloud

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

A new three-day lockdown in Brisbane has put Cricket Australia in a spot of bother as it makes desperate efforts to hold the fourth and final Test against India in the Queensland state capital from January 15

Australian team donates prize money to crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Australian team donates prize money to crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The funds revealed by Australian players will go towards programmes by UNICEF that support nutrition, healthcare, safe drinking water, education, and mental health services for 1.7 million vulnerable in-need children in the country.

Here's why Warner returned to Big Bash League

Here's why Warner returned to Big Bash League

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

David Warner credits daughters for his Big Bash League return

CA congratulate 'legend' Sthalekar

CA congratulate 'legend' Sthalekar

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Earlier in the day, the International Cricket Council (ICC) inducted three retired greats of the game namely South Africa's Jacques Kallis, Sthalekar, and Pakistan's Zaheer Abbas, into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

Australia postpones Afghanistan Test until 'situation is clearer'

Australia postpones Afghanistan Test until 'situation is clearer'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed on Friday it has postponed the Afghanistan Test in Hobart scheduled for November 27 until the situation regarding the women's game in the South Asian nation becomes clearer.

Ashes: Hazlewood doubtful for Adelaide D/N Test

Ashes: Hazlewood doubtful for Adelaide D/N Test

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Captain Pat Cummins said after the match that Hazlewood's injury was nothing too serious.

Langer's heated outburst over B'desh celebration video

Langer's heated outburst over B'desh celebration video

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

The matter was initially raised by Dovey with the Cricket Australia digital staffer but when the latter stood his ground, the matter escalated and Langer subsequently confronted the staff member shortly afterwards.

Teams may refuse to play Afghanistan at T20 World Cup: Paine

Teams may refuse to play Afghanistan at T20 World Cup: Paine

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Australia captain Tim Paine said the chances of their first ever test against Afghanistan going ahead are "not looking good" with the Taliban unwilling to let women play cricket and questioned why the game's governing body had remained quiet on the issue.

Boxing Day Test: Player of match to get special medal

Boxing Day Test: Player of match to get special medal

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

The best player in the Boxing Day Test will now be awarded the Johnny Mullagh Medal in tribute to one of the country's finest cricketing pioneers.

'Would love to see Paine play again for Australia'

'Would love to see Paine play again for Australia'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Cricket Australia (CA) CEO Nick Hockley hopes Tim Paine returns to the Test side "as quickly as possible" after the wicketkeeper resigned from the captaincy because of his involvement in a "sexting" scandal.

Seamer Richardson pulls out of Aus squad

Seamer Richardson pulls out of Aus squad

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Andrew Tye will replace him in the One-Day squad.

Australia's Smith on road to recovery after concussion

Australia's Smith on road to recovery after concussion

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Australia batsman Steve Smith took to social media to reassure his fans he will be alright after suffering a concussion while attempting to save a six in Sunday's Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka in Sydney.

Lehmann to have heart surgery after health scare on 50th birthday

Lehmann to have heart surgery after health scare on 50th birthday

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann will have heart surgery on Saturday after suffering a health scare on his 50th birthday on Wednesday. The former Test batsman suffered chest pains while on the Gold Coast to watch his son Jake Lehmann captain the Cricket Australia XI against the touring England Lions.

Australia's Khawaja savours special hundred in Pakistan

Australia's Khawaja savours special hundred in Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

'I was born in Islamabad but my parents are from Karachi, so this one meant a lot'

McGrath contracts COVID days before Pink Test at SCG

McGrath contracts COVID days before Pink Test at SCG

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Australia's pace legend Glenn McGrath has tested positive for COVID-19 days before the Pink Test which is played in memory of his late wife Jane, who died of breast cancer, and is used as a fundraiser to support patients suffering from the dreaded disease.

NZ's limited-overs series in Australia postponed indefinitely

NZ's limited-overs series in Australia postponed indefinitely

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and Cricket Australia (CA) said they were discussing when the fixtures could be played.

Tim Paine takes 'indefinite mental health break'

Tim Paine takes 'indefinite mental health break'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Tim Paine is stepping away from cricket for an "indefinite mental health break", his manager said on Friday, leaving Australia's Ashes preparations in disarray a week after the wicketkeeper's resignation from the captaincy.

Australia PM says no queue-jumping for IPL players

Australia PM says no queue-jumping for IPL players

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

'They're under their own resources and they'll be using those resources to, I'm sure, see them return to Australia.'

Aus player's unhappy with coach Langer?

Aus player's unhappy with coach Langer?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

While ODI captain Aaron Finch said the team backed Justin Langer "100%", reports of players being put off by the coach's "grumpy" temperament have continued to surface.

Finch set to lead Australia in T20 WC after knee surgery

Finch set to lead Australia in T20 WC after knee surgery

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Australia have never won the T20 World Cup with their best finish of runners-up coming in the 2010 edition in West Indies, when they lost to England in the final.

Paine says teams may refuse to play Afghanistan at T20 WC

Paine says teams may refuse to play Afghanistan at T20 WC

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Australia are due to face the Afghanistan men's team in Hobart from November 27, but Cricket Australia said on Thursday they would not host the side if reports women's cricket would not be supported in the country were substantiated.

Australia yet to discuss players' participation in IPL in UAE

Australia yet to discuss players' participation in IPL in UAE

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Cricket Australia on Monday said they are yet to start discussions on whether Australian cricketers would compete in the remainder of IPL 2021, which will take place in the UAE in September-October.

Cummins won't return for remainder of IPL 2021 in UAE

Cummins won't return for remainder of IPL 2021 in UAE

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Cummins has already made it clear that he would not be taking part in the remaining matches of the IPL

Australian cricket faces further cost-cutting despite improved outlook

Australian cricket faces further cost-cutting despite improved outlook

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Cricket Australia (CA) has already furloughed about 80 per cent of its workforce, while state associations have also made deep staff cuts in recent weeks.

Cricketers who broke their century drought in 2022

Cricketers who broke their century drought in 2022

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Let us look at the batters who finally managed to hit three figures after a prolonged period of time.

Cummins out of 2nd Test: CA defends COVID protocols

Cummins out of 2nd Test: CA defends COVID protocols

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

'We are looking at them every single day. We are comfortable with the protocols with what they are for SA (South Australia).' The only limit on Australia's players in Adelaide are that they head out in public in small groups.

Aus govt likely to green light India's tour Down Under

Aus govt likely to green light India's tour Down Under

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Cricket Australia, who is undergoing financial due to global lockdown, received a boost with the government set to give the Indian team international travel exemptions.

Taylor, Gilchrist predict big pay cuts for Australia players

Taylor, Gilchrist predict big pay cuts for Australia players

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'The revenue is going to go down significantly, 50% they are banking on at the moment and that's an optimistic position, I believe. The players will take a whack.'

Australia confident of cricket's smashing return

Australia confident of cricket's smashing return

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Cricket Australia has pencilled in a four-Test series with India starting in December as well as dates for the men's and women's domestic Twenty20 tournaments but has yet to finalise the schedule

Australia optimistic on crowds, schedule for Ashes amid Covid

Australia optimistic on crowds, schedule for Ashes amid Covid

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Chief executive Nick Hockley told local media on Wednesday that rising vaccination rates in Australia gave him "a degree of optimism" that the lucrative series against England would go ahead as planned, starting in Brisbane on December 8.

'Don't need housekeeping, room service for motivation'

'Don't need housekeeping, room service for motivation'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

'As far as players and team management is concerned, we are focused on the game'