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Cricket Australia defends Afghanistan boycott after hypocrisy accusation

Australian cricket chief ‘proud’ of decision to cancel bilateral series after outgoing ICC chair questions ‘principles’.

Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2024

Cricket Australia defends selective boycott of Afghanistan amid ICC criticism

Cricket Australia (CA) defended its decision to selectively boycott matches against Afghanistan on Thursday. This followed criticism from International Cricket Council (ICC) departing chairman Greg Barclay, who called CA’s approach inconsistent.

The Times of India · Dec 5, 2024

CA 'proud' of Afghanistan stance after ICC criticism

Outgoing ICC chairman Greg Barclay has sprayed Cricket Australia for refusing to play Afghanistan in bilateral series, but not in world cups.

AAP · Dec 5, 2024

Advantage India as Australia play a 'wrong card' ahead of Adelaide Test

Australia suffered a huge blow when Josh Hazlewood was ruled out of the pink-ball Test against India in Adelaide, which put the focus on right-arm pacer Scott Boland to replace him for the second Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. But India got a good look at Boland with the…

The Times of India · Dec 3, 2024

Cricket bosses defend Australia's prep for Perth Test

Cricket Australia's high-performance boss Ben Oliver has defended the Test team's light preparations for the Border-Gavaskar series opener.

AAP · Nov 28, 2024

CA delighted with results of shortened WBBL

The shortened WBBL has pulled in bigger crowds and television ratings, with Cricket Australia believing it vindicates the decision to tighten the schedule.

AAP · Nov 28, 2024

Phillip Hughes family and friends statement on 10-year death anniversary: 'He played cricket for all the right reasons'

Friends, family and teammates of late Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes paid their tributes on Wednesday, marking 10 years since he died after being struck on the neck while batting.

The Times of India · Nov 27, 2024

Ben Stokes joins cricket world in marking 10th anniversary of Phil Hughes’ death

Stokes took time out from England’s final preparations for the first Test in New Zealand to reflect on an incident that shocked the game.

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024

Hughes' legacy left behind a safer game of cricket

Phillip Hughes' shock death after being struck in the neck by a ball in 2014 prompted wide-sweeping changes in all aspects of player health and safety.

AAP · Nov 24, 2024

Cricket ready to honour Hughes on 10-year anniversary

Australian cricket will stop to remember Phillip Hughes' 10-year anniversary, with several commemorations planned at both state and national level.

AAP · Nov 22, 2024