Why all Scott Boland wants for Christmas is Carey Australia's gloveman Alex Carey has kept up to the stumps for Scott Boland during the Ashes series in a plan that is paying dividends for the fast bowler. AAP · Dec 24, 2025
MCG to honour Warne during Boxing Day Ashes Test So much of Shane Warne's outstanding career featured big moments at the MCG and he will feature prominently during the Boxing Day Ashes Test. AAP · Dec 24, 2025
Australia considering pace onslaught for MCG Test Cameron Green's spot for Boxing Day could be in jeopardy, with Australia considering using four pacemen at the MCG to further rattle demoralised England. AAP · Dec 23, 2025
Pat Cummins out of rest of Ashes series as Australia make two changes for MCG Test Australia coach Andrew McDonald has revealed the extreme risk selectors took with captain Pat Cummins, who starred in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide The Guardian - AU · Dec 23, 2025
For first time in 15 summers, Australia need a spinner The last time Australia entered a home Test with a frontline spinner other than Nathan Lyon, Michael Beer was the surprise selection. Another big call looms. AAP · Dec 22, 2025
Renshaw hits third Shield century of summer for Bulls Queensland opener Matt Renshaw kept the heat on for a Test recall with another Sheffield Shield century in the day-night clash with Victoria at the Gabba. AAP · Nov 23, 2025
Smith hits another 50 as Vics give NSW the blues Steve Smith will enter the Ashes with a century and two scores above 50 for NSW, but the Blues were beaten by 300 runs by Victoria at the SCG. AAP · Nov 12, 2025
In-form Aussie McSweeney remains open for business Nathan McSweeney has claimed opening bragging rights after scoring twin half-centuries for Australia A in their four-day loss against India A in Lucknow. AAP · Sep 26, 2025
Victoria thrash NSW to secure berth in one-day final An unbeaten Campbell Kellaway ton and 91 not out from Peter Handscomb, who made up for a horror dropped catch, has led Victoria to a bonus-point win over NSW. AAP · Feb 23, 2025
Australia's blueprint for subcontinent success Australia learned to be adaptable with their XI and aggressive with their batting on tour in Sri Lanka, and those lessons may well come in handy in India. AAP · Feb 9, 2025
Australia explain 'incredibly tough' call to axe Murphy The decision to drop Todd Murphy was about Cooper Connolly's batting more than anything else, says Australian bowling coach Dan Vettori. AAP · Feb 6, 2025
Australia in pursuit of perfection as Sri Lanka seek to learn from their mistakes After one dominant performance in Galle the tourists cannot rely on Sri Lanka bringing about their own downfall again in the second Test The Guardian - AU · Feb 5, 2025
Nathan Lyon reveals Australian Test team's end goal NEW DELHI: Veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon believes Australia’s Test team is still on its path to achieving greatness in the longer format, emphasising that their ultimate goal remains ahead of them. The Times of India · Feb 3, 2025
Australia 'not there yet' in journey to greatness: Lyon Australia tore through Sri Lanka in record fashion in the first Test, but cannot yet be considered a truly great side, says Nathan Lyon. AAP · Feb 3, 2025
AAP · Feb 1, 2025 Aussies 'near flawless' in record rout of Sri Lanka Australia have thrashed a woeful Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs in the Test series opener in Galle for their biggest Test win on the subcontinent.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 28, 2025 Australia’s fortunes turn on bowling choices ahead of first Test in Sri Lanka The batting order in Galle looks set – but absence of Cummins and Hazlewood leaves decisions on the variety of spinners
AAP · Jan 27, 2025 Head hopes he won't need to repeat Galle heroics Travis Head's part-time offspin sparkled on Australia's last visit to Sri Lanka, but he's hopeful he won't be required to send down any overs this time.
AAP · Jan 17, 2025 Murphy ready to step up if Kuhnemann misses Sri Lanka Australia officials are still assessing if Matthew Kuhnemann will be available for the Test tour of Sri Lanka after he injured his thumb playing in the BBL.
AAP · Jan 8, 2025 Why Aussies rushed to recall McSweeney for Sri Lanka Nathan McSweeney was axed after three Tests, now he is back in Australia's squad with some strong words of endorsement from chief selector George Bailey.
AAP · Jan 8, 2025 Spin the way to win in Sri Lanka for Australia Australia's brilliant pace attack spearheaded them to regaining the Border-Gavaskar trophy against India, but spin will almost certainly take over in Sri Lanka.
AAP · Jan 3, 2025 Boost for Peter Handscomb ahead of Sri Lanka tour Peter Handscomb, Todd Murphy and Matt Kuhnemann have been asked to join Australia's squad in Sydney, in a sign they could travel to Sri Lanka.
AAP · Dec 26, 2024 Vince century hits Sixers to win over Stars James Vince has whacked 101 from 58 balls to help the Sydney Sixers chase down 195 with ease against the hapless Melbourne Stars.
AAP · Dec 7, 2024 Peirson bats Queensland to a chance of first Shield win A 119-run stand between Jimmy Peirson and Mark Steketee has given Queensland hope of a Shield win over Victoria, after a day where 15 wickets fell before tea.
AAP · Dec 4, 2024 Spinner Murphy hoping for another taste of Sri Lanka Back to his best following a shoulder injury, offspinner Todd Murphy is confident he can again deliver in Sri Lanka if selected for the upcoming tour.
AAP · Nov 27, 2024 Victoria top of the Shield after skittling Queensland Queensland have slumped to a 90-run defeat to Victoria in the Sheffield Shield, after a number of inexplicable final-day dismissals.