Bangladesh on top as Australia's batters fail again Bangladesh have dominated with ball and bat as six-wicket hero Hasan Mahmud helped roll Australia for 198 before the visitors reached 1-96 at stumps on day one. AAP · Aug 13
Australia v Bangladesh: first men’s Test, day one – as it happened Australia’s fragile batting lineup was exposed as Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud claimed six wickets on the opening day in Darwin The Guardian - AU · Aug 12
'Be adults': Root demand to England with Ashes in view Restored captain Joe Root has confirmed England have ditched the late-night curfews for players as the 2027 Ashes series hoves into view. AAP · Aug 12
‘Be adults’: Joe Root gets rid of England Test team’s midnight curfew Joe Root has abolished the midnight curfew for his England Test side after a string of late-night incidents The Guardian - UK · Aug 12
Joe Root abandons team curfew after return as England Test captain A curfew had been introduced after the Ashes and was allegedly broken by Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson during the New Zealand series The Independent UK · Aug 12
Joe Root urges England players to ‘be adults’ as captain removes curfew A midnight curfew had been imposed by England men’s managing director Rob Key. The Independent UK · Aug 12
Tradition of Women’s Cricket Week continues – and is still celebrated 100 years on Every summer a group set up camp at Colwall, the real home of women’s cricket, and spend five days playing the sport they love The Guardian - UK · Aug 12
Warm-up whipping won't faze Bangladesh in Test: skipper Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto says the side's recent ODI series win over Australia is just one reason why they will not be pushovers in Darwin. AAP · Aug 12
Batting 'marvel' set to add final Test piece to puzzle Steve Smith has been backed to score his 38th Test century and his first against Bangladesh in the upcoming series to complete a rare feat. AAP · Aug 12
Heat on Green as Australia name first Test side Australia want Cameron Green to back himself at No.5 as Scott Boland and Josh Inglis deal with missing selection for the first Test against Bangladesh. AAP · Aug 12
Ex-BBL cricketer jailed for abusing teenage fan A former professional cricketer who has been jailed twice for child sexual offences used his prominence as a sportsperson to gain access to young people. AAP · Aug 12
Australia embrace 'unknowns' on Darwin's split-pitch Darwin will host its first Test in 22 years and Australia allrounder Beau Webster says the players will soon work out how to adapt to the rare split-pitch. AAP · Aug 11
Australia taking ‘one week at a time’ as mammoth Test schedule begins against Bangladesh Wicketkeeper Alex Carey says it has been a ‘long winter’ of waiting for the match in Darwin which is the first of at least 20 Tests over the next 12 months The Guardian - AU · Aug 11
Cricket Australia to explore Big Bash League expansion to 10 teams Exclusive: Cricket Australia is ready to explore a potential expansion of its T20 league if controversial plans to sell off some existing franchises are approved The Guardian - AU · Aug 11
AAP · Aug 11 Test runs the key: why Webster is not Green with envy Beau Webster is not trying to compete with fellow allrounder Cameron Green for a regular Test spot because he regards himself as a top batter in his own right.
AAP · Aug 10 'Lots of options': Carey coy on changed batting order Wicketkeeper Alex Carey has been Australia's saviour with the bat and while he's not certain were in the order he will come in, he does know why he's firing.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 10 Scotland and Netherlands express ‘significant concerns’ over World Cup changes Scotland and the Netherlands have criticised the restructuring of next year’s World Cup, saying the changes “risk weakening the integrity and…
The Independent UK · Aug 10 Scotland and Netherlands hit out at controversial changes to 2027 Cricket World Cup format The ICC has announced plans to change the format for next year’s Cricket World Cup
AAP · Aug 10 'Put on a show': Darwin-born Weatherald faces big Test Jake Weatherald has made the most of a county cricket stint to find form and belief in his methods as he readies to play Test cricket in the city of his birth.
The Independent UK · Aug 10 Moeen Ali keen to begin coaching career with England the ‘ultimate dream’ The all-rounder retired from international cricket in 2024.
The Independent UK · Aug 9 Chris Jordan: Coaching an option for the future but I’m not ready to retire yet The former England paceman will turn 38 in October.
AAP · Aug 8 Aussie T20 star helps Rocket Trent into knockout phase Australia's T20 player of the year Tim David has helped the Trent Rockets into the knockout stage of The Hundred cricket competition in England.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 8 Joe Root’s masterful Hundred cameo and the risk England are taking with captaincy recall A trip to watch a strokeplay exhibition by England’s restored captain serves as a reminder of what can be lost amid the demands of leadership
AAP · Aug 8 Unheralded quick takes eight-for to rout Bangladesh Bangladesh have collapsed to be all out for 54 as Cricket Australia XI paceman Campbell Thompson took 8-25 to secure a huge win for the hosts in Darwin.
AAP · Aug 8 Star Head backs teammate to thrive in Top End Tests Star Australia batter Travis Head has given an insight into how opening partner Jake Weatherald is shaping up ahead of the Tests against Bangladesh.