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Todd Murphy, Lance Morris earn maiden Cricket Australia national contract

Spinner Todd Murphy earned his first national contracts, as Cricket Australia announced the extended 24-player national men's contract list on Thursday.

Is Steve Smith being propped up to captain Australia again a good sign?

After Cummins went home and Smith led the Aussies to a famous win in Indore Test, fans and administrators were equally excited to see what Smith could do

Australia pulls out from Afghanistan ODI series, says Cricket Australia

Cricket Australia (CA) on Thursday announced it has withdrawn from the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan, saying it is "unable to proceed" with the fixture amid Taliban's growing restrictions on women and girls. Australia were slated to take on Afghanistan in a three-match ODI series as part of the ICC Super League in UAE in March. However, after "extensive consultation with relevant stakeholders, including the Australian Government", the CA decided to abandon the fixture. "Cricket Australia has decided that it is unable to proceed at this time with the upcoming ICC Super League three-match Men's ODI series between Australia and Afghanistan scheduled for the UAE in March 2023," CA said in a statement. "This decision follows the recent announcement by the Taliban of further restrictions on women's and girls' education and employment opportunities and their ability to access parks and gyms. "CA is committed to supporting growing the game for women and men around the world, ...

Cricket Australia defends handling of Warner's leadership ban review appeal

'Warner had withdrawn his bid to have his lifetime leadership ban, imposed after 2018 ball-tampering scandal'

Alyssa Healy named Australia captain for upcoming T20 series against India

With Meg Lanning still unavailable, Cricket Australia on Tuesday named seasoned wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy captain of a 15-member Australian women's team for the upcoming five-match T20 series against India. Star all-rounder Tahlia McGrath has been named vice-captain for the series, matches of which will be played at Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium and Brabourne Stadium. The series will be held from December 9 to 20. The first two matches will be held at DY Patil Stadium and the remaining three at Brabourne. Healy takes charge of a squad featuring three changes including a highly talented teenager and an ex-Irish international. The 19-year-old Phoebe Litchfield, ex-Ireland quick Kim Garth and all-rounder Heather Graham are in line to make their T20I debuts after being named in the squad. The tour assumes significance as it serves as preparation for the T20 World Cup next February in South Africa. Australia have made three changes to the group that won the Commonwealth Games gold in ...

Australia captain Aaron Finch announces retirement from ODI cricket

Australia captain Aaron Finch will retire from one-day international cricket, with Sunday's ODI against New Zealand set to be his last in the format.

Cricket Australia appoints Longstaff as 1st independent ethics commissioner

In a first, Cricket Australia appointed Simon Longstaff as an independent ethics commissioner, who will advise the national sport's governing body.

T20 WC: Ponting believes Suryakumar Yadav should be in India's playing XI

Suryakumar Yadav not the one to "step down" from a challenge whatever be the situation, says Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting

Cricket Australia launches five-year plan to take sport to next level

Cricket Australia launched a five-year strategic plan, setting ambitious participation targets that will safeguard the game's financial sustainability and take sport in the country to the next level

McGrath plays Commonwealth Games final despite testing positive for Covid

In a dramatic development, Australia all-rounder Tahlia McGrath was named in the playing eleven for the Commonwealth Games final despite testing positive for COVID-19. The toss was delayed slightly as the Indian cricket team only found about Mcgrath's health status before the flip of the coin. "Cricket Australia (CA) can confirm that cricketer Tahlia McGrath has returned a positive test for Covid-19. CGA clinical staff have consulted with the Commonwealth Games Federation RACEG (Results Analysis Clinical Expert Group) team and match officials, and McGrath is taking part in today's final against India. "McGrath presented to team management with mild symptoms on Sunday and subsequently returned the positive test. She was named in the starting XI at the toss and the International Cricket Council (ICC) approved her participation in the final," said Cricket Australia in a statement. The BCCI as well as team sources confirmed to PTI that the players including skipper Harmanpreet Kaur got

ILT20 offers AUD 700,000 deals to 15 top Australian players to ditch BBL

The International League in UAE has reportedly offered 15 top Australian players a whopping AUD 700,000 deals to ditch the Big Bash League (BBL), dates of which are overlapping.

IPL monopolising global cricket is 'little bit dangerous': Adam Gilchrist

As reports of Australian stalwart David Warner ditching domestic Big Bash League for UAE T20 league surface, Adam Gilchrist warns Cricket Australia to take cognizance before others follow suit

Cricket Australia keeping a close watch on situation in Sri Lanka: Report

Australia are scheduled to play three T20Is, five One-day Internationals and two Tests in Sri Lanka beginning June 7, but the unrest in the county has forced CA to monitor the evolving situation

Cricket Australia exploring broadcasting partnership with Reliance Viacom

The meeting is crucial as Reliance Viacom is likely to launch their Sports Channel in the next month

Warne was watching cricket, had not been drinking, says Manager

Warne was found unconscious with the historic first Test between Australia and Pakistan playing on the television: Report

Absolutely devastating, Warnie would always be number one for me: Gatting

Mike Gatting says the Australian spin legend's sudden death has been "absolutely devastating" and he would always remember him as a man who had time to enjoy the game.

Ponting condoles Warne's demise, says spinner gave him nickname 'Punter'

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting on Saturday condoled the demise of spinner Shane Warne, calling him the best bowler he ever played with or against.

Warne lived more in his life than most people would do in 20: Glenn McGrath

Former Australia pacer Glenn McGrath on Saturday condoled the demise of legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne.Warne, 52, passed away on Friday due to a suspected heart attack."Just absolutely devastated today. Warnie was larger than life. I thought nothing could ever happen to him. He lived more in his life than most people would live in 20. He was the ultimate competitor. He thought the game was never lost, that he could turn it around & bring us to victory, which he did so many times," wrote McGrath on Instagram."I think he lived his life the same way. There seemed to be never a dull moment. He was a great mate & a loving father. He loved his kids so much & my thoughts are with Brooke, Jackson & Summer. My thoughts are also with Keith, Bridgette & Jason. Rest In Peace my good mate, there'll never again be anyone like you," he added.McGrath and Warne had retired from Test cricket after the fifth Ashes Test in 2007. The duo is recognised as one of the most ...

Was privilege to play alongside you: Steve Waugh condoles Warne's demise

Steve Waugh on Saturday condoled the demise of spinner Shane Warne, who passed away aged 52 due to suspected heart attack.

Great Southern Stand at Melbourne Cricket Ground to be renamed after Warne

The Great Southern Stand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will be renamed after the SK Warne Stand as soon as possible.