Australia must go big as a pack to win in South Africa Australia's failure to turn starts into big scores is a point of concern ahead of the series decider against South Africa, and one batters know must be fixed. AAP · Oct 25
Kallis-Ponting Cup? Aussies and Proteas need a trophy Australia play for perpetual trophies against seven other countries, including Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka -- but no such thing exists with South Africa. AAP · Oct 25
Fresh Newlands drama will decide world's top Test team Australia's last two visits to Cape Town shaped an era of cricket. Now the third Test there against South Africa will decide the title of world's best team. AAP · Oct 25
Australia collapse in chaotic fashion to leave South Africa in sight of victory Australia were bowled out for 99 and forced to follow on, with the tourists’ batters left to conduct a desperate rearguard on the last day of the second Test The Guardian - UK · Oct 21
16,340 squats no concern for Carey amid hectic schedule Alex Carey will keep wicket to more balls in the space of a year than some wicketkeepers do in a lifetime - but the Australian says concentration is no issue. AAP · Oct 15
Ruthless Australia start road run with a big win Josh Hazlewood's six-wicket haul has carried Australia to a resounding 214-run win in the first Test against South Africa in Durban. AAP · Oct 13
Renshaw’s heroics leave South Africa reeling as Australia close on first Test victory Matt Renshaw followed up his epic first-innings 190 with an impressive 82, plus Temba Bavuma’s wicket, to put Australia on course for a statement win against South Africa in Durban The Guardian - UK · Oct 12
Renshaw keeps Australia’s hopes intact against South Africa after Maddinson gamble fails Australia’s hopes of a competitive first innings total rest with Matt Renshaw and Pat Cummins after they steered them to 187 for 6 on day one of the first Test against South Africa The Guardian - UK · Oct 9
Injury concerns mar Australia's consolation ODI win Injury worries over Cameron Green and Matt Renshaw have marred Australia's win in a rain-interrupted third ODI that prevented a whitewash by South Africa. AAP · Sep 30
Australia limp to ODI series loss as Protea bats bloom Despite more big hitting from captain Mitch Marsh and Travis Head, Australia have again crumbled to lose their second ODI and the series against South Africa. AAP · Sep 27
Why Australia believe Smith can thrive in South Africa Australia's players are adamant crowd abuse won't faze them in South Africa as they return for the first Test series there since "sandpaper-gate" in 2018. AAP · Sep 8
'He is hungry': McSweeney not done yet on Test scene Alex Carey has backed the under pressure batting lineup of Australia but says there are "great options" for selectors ahead of a heavy Test schedule. AAP · Aug 24
Australia keep South Africa options open on Lyon king Spinner Nathan Lyon is a man for all seasons, but whether he plays every red-ball Test in the future will be a match-by-match evaluation of conditions. AAP · Aug 24
'Stands out': Carey hits 50 Tests after turning point Alex Carey is a must-pick in the Australia side as a gloveman but his batting alone justifies his place in the team after taking on every challenge with gusto. AAP · Aug 19
AAP · Aug 19 'In a really good place': Renshaw ready for Test return Alex Carey says recalled batter Matt Renshaw has the game to succeed in all conditions and has discussed the axing of Jake Weatherald ahead of the second Test.
The Economic Times · Aug 16 Bangladesh claims historic first win in Australia with 9-wicket victory in 1st test Bangladesh achieved a remarkable nine-wicket win against Australia in Darwin. Mehidy Hasan Miraz took five wickets, restricting Australia's lead significantly. Cameron Green scored a century, setting a modest target for Bangladesh. Bangladesh chased the target with ease, securing their first win on Australian soil.
AAP · Aug 16 Australia thumped in shock defeat despite Green ton Bangladesh have secured a historic nine-wicket Test win over Australia in Darwin as the hosts crumbled with the bat again, apart from a Cameron Green century.
The Economic Times · Aug 15 "Win is definitely on our mind": Australia's Hazlewood defiant despite all odds vs Bangladesh at Darwin Australia trails Bangladesh by sixty-seven runs after day three of the first Test match. Josh Hazlewood believes a win remains possible if the pitch offers variable bounce. Bangladesh's bowlers made crucial inroads into Australia's top order on Saturday. Cameron Green and Alex Carey held firm to keep Australia in the…
The Economic Times · Aug 15 Bangladesh closes in on historic win as Australia's batting woes return on Day 3 of 1st test Bangladesh is nearing a significant Test cricket victory against Australia. Australia trails by sixty-seven runs with four wickets down at stumps. Cameron Green and Alex Carey are batting to keep Australia afloat. Bangladesh needs six wickets to secure its first Test win in Australia. This series marks the start of…
The Economic Times · Aug 15 Bangladesh close to historic Test win over Australia after strong Day 3 performace Bangladesh is close to achieving a historic Test victory against Australia. Australia trails by sixty-seven runs with four wickets down at stumps. Bangladesh had earlier extended its lead beyond two hundred runs in the first innings. Josh Hazlewood took six wickets, reaching three hundred Test wickets for Australia. The Australian…
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.
The Guardian - AU · 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
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.
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.
The Economic Times · Aug 7 Travis Head wins second straight Allan Border Medal, joins elite list Travis Head secured his second consecutive Allan Border Medal award. He narrowly defeated close friend Alex Carey by a single vote. Mitchell Starc received the Shane Warne Men's Test Player of the Year award. Mitchell Marsh was named ODI Player of the Year. Tim David earned the T20I award for…