Pakistan to host Australia for full cricket series
Pakistan Cricket Board today announced details of Australia’s first tour of Pakistan since 1998, which will take place in March and April 2022, and comprise three Tests, three ODIs and one…
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Australia postpones its first-ever Afghanistan cricket Test
Australia on Friday postponed its first-ever cricket Test against Afghanistan, after the country's ruling Taliban regime effectively banned women from playing the sport.
Australia's…
Broad backs England’s Ashes trip as concerns mount
England pace bowler Stuart Broad insists he will go on the Ashes tour of Australia this winter despite concerns over coronavirus restrictions.
The England and Wales Cricket Board are…
Australia to get nuclear subs in new US, British partnership
The United States announced a new alliance Wednesday with Australia and Britain to strengthen military capabilities in the face of a rising China, with Canberra to get a nuclear submarine…
Ex-NZ cricket star on life support in Australia
Former New Zealand cricket all-rounder Chris Cairns is on life support at a Canberra hospital after recently collapsing with a health problem in Australia, New Zealand media reported on…
Australia borders could be shut until late 2022: minister
Australia is likely to remain shut to visitors until late 2022, the country's trade and tourism minister said Friday, as another global coronavirus surge smashed hopes of a quick reopening.…
Australian PM backtracks from ‘racist’ India ban after backlash
The Indian Premier League, the world's richest Twenty20 cricket tournament, was suspended on Tuesday and its players sent home as India battles a massive surge in coronavirus cases.
The…
In message to China, Biden to meet Australia, India, Japan PMs
US President Joe Biden will hold first-ever joint talks Friday with the leaders of Australia, India and Japan, boosting an emerging four-way alliance often cast as a bulwark against China.…
Australia postpone South Africa tour due to Covid-19
The proposed three-match Test series between South Africa and Australia, part of the ICC World Test Championship, has been postponed, with Cricket Australia citing the Covid-19 situation in…
Australia probe clears six people accused of abusing Indian players
A Cricket Australia probe Wednesday concluded Indian players were racially abused during the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, but cleared six people who were kicked out of the…
Rahane’s captaincy masterclass puts heat on Kohli as England loom
Ajinkya Rahane's calm and composed leadership of India in their stunning Test triumph over Australia earned widespread praise Wednesday -- and increased pressure on regular captain Virat…
India clinch Australia Test series in Gabba thriller
India pulled off a record run-chase in a thrilling final session to hand Australia their first defeat at Brisbane's Gabba ground since 1988 and clinch the four-Test series 2-1 on Tuesday.…
India’s Siraj says mum’s pep talk made him ‘mentally strong’
India bowler Mohammed Siraj revealed how a phone call with his mother and the memory of his late father spurred him on to a five-wicket haul in the final Test against Australia on Monday.…
Sloppy India all out for dismal 36 against Australia in first Test
Australia took back the driving seat of the game on Friday after dismissing India for a hapless 36, thinning down the Men in Blue's lead over them in the first Test match of the game.…
Australian surfer survives great white shark attack
An Australian surfer told Monday how he managed to paddle back to shore and walk hundreds of meters to get help after being attacked by a great white shark.
The 29-year-old said he had…