Behind the scenes of Aussie cricket's sandpaper scandal AAP's sports editor was in South Africa for Australia's tampering-marred 2018 tour, charting how the perfect storm erupted and what stood out in the aftermath. AAP · 21h ago
Sandpaper made Australia the story in 2018 while South Africa’s achievement faded into irrelevance The hosts’ stunning Test victory was overshadowed by the scale of national angst felt in Australia after the team’s ball tampering The Guardian - AU · Oct 5
Snug fit: Aussie hailed in Warwickshire county triumph Beau Webster's contribution hasn't been forgotten by Warwickshire as they celebrated their county championship triumph in Birmingham. AAP · Sep 27
Boof! Lehmanns enjoy county success in England Jake Lehmann was a centurion for Hampshire in a losing cause while his father Darren has coached Northamptonshire to a key county championship win. AAP · Sep 10
Race for baggy green hots up as Australian men’s cricket enters transitional period Many have decried the state of Australian batting but a group of a dozen or more Test aspirants should be a source of excitement, according to chief selector George Bailey The Guardian - AU · Sep 3
Coach Lehmann signs on for another two years in England Darren Lehmann, the former Australia coach, has signed a contract extension with English county Northamptonshire tying himself to the club until 2029. AAP · Apr 21
Webster's allround talents help Bears roar at last. After shining with the bat at the weekend Beau Webster played a key role with the ball on Monday as Warwickshire secured their first win of the English season. AAP · Apr 20
McSweeney ton and Beau brilliance light up county scene Nathan McSweeney has made it back-to-back centuries while Beau Webster also got among the runs in the county championship. AAP · Apr 19
Australian trio frustrated by England's April showers Bad weather denied Darren Lehmann's Northamptonshire what seemed a certain victory in England's County Championship but son Jake's Hampshire won. AAP · Apr 13
Harris eyes double as Aussie county runs keep flowing Lancashire's trusty Marcus Harris was again leading the Australian Sunday run parade in the county championships. AAP · Apr 12
Aussie Test openers make hay in county championship Test openers Nathan McSweeney and Jake Weatherald have both been among the runs in England while Fergus O'Neill shone again for the county champions. AAP · Apr 11
Cricket rallies around Damien Martyn amid induced coma The cricket community is rallying around Damien Martyn after the Test great was hospitalised with a serious illness. AAP · Dec 30, 2025
Rejuvenated Ashes star Neser signs English county deal Experienced allrounder Michael Neser's career is on the up again, with his Ashes starring role being followed by another stint in English cricket next year. AAP · Dec 12, 2025
Aussie quicks give Darren Lehmann county lift-off Harry Conway and Liam Guthrie, two Aussie quicks, have helped Northamptonshire coach Darren Lehmann to a first win, against Marcus Harris's Lancashire. AAP · May 11, 2025
AAP · May 10, 2025 Marcus Harris keeps staking Test claim with another ton Evergreen Marcus Harris is doing his utmost to stake a claim for an Australian Test recall with a third century of the county championship summer in England.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2025 Gary Hoffman, former Premier League chair: ‘What happened in football will play out in cricket’ Northamptonshire CCC chair tells Matt Hughes about his troubled time in football and the push and pull of money in domestic cricket
AAP · Mar 27, 2025 Twin tons as Bulls roar back in Shield final against SA South Australia have to rewrite history in a chase for 270 runs to win the Sheffield Shield after a remarkable Queensland revival on day three of the final.
The Times of India · Dec 31, 2024 Does Indian cricket have the depth to fill Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's void? Former Australia batter answers NEW DLEHI: According to former Australia head coach and two-time World Cup champion Darren Lehmann, Indian cricket has produced a generational superstar in Yashasvi Jaiswal and will continue to be in good health even if Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma decide to quit.
The Times of India · Dec 29, 2024 'Poor kid needs reassurance, not blank stares or frustration': Ex-Australia cricketers to Rohit Sharma after Yashasvi Jaiswal's drop catches NEW DELHI: Young Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal found himself at the center of attention on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test after dropping three crucial catches, but the overwhelming response from former players and experts has been one of empathy and encouragement.
The Times of India · Dec 19, 2024 Amid criticism from Darren Lehmann, Pat Cummins defends George Bailey NEW DELHI: After being sharply criticized by former Australian coach Darren Lehmann for being too close to the Test team to make the difficult decisions, Australian Test captain Pat Cummins has defended chief selector George Bailey.
AAP · Dec 18, 2024 Konstas feels he's on the up as selectors mull squad Sam Konstas believes he has already improved as a batter through this summer, as calls grow for the 19-year-old to make a Test debut against India.
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024 Five talking points as England begin final Test series of 2024 PA looks at some of the main areas of interest ahead of the opening game against New Zealand.
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024 ‘Humdinger’ – Joe Root hopes England and New Zealand can be at respective best The teams will compete over the next three Tests for ownership of the newly-minted Crowe-Thorpe Trophy.
AAP · Oct 28, 2024 Lehmann, Labuschagne back McSweeney for Test selection Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney is in form and in the mix for Test selection and says he would be prepared to open against India if asked by the selectors.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2024 Darren Lehmann named head coach of Northamptonshire on two-year deal The former Australia coach has signed a two-year deal starting in February and replaces John Sadler at Wantage Road