Hazlewood remains in contention for WTC final
Cricket Australia have indicated Josh Hazlewood is still a chance to face India in the World Test Championship final, naming him in their 15-man squad.
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Lanning out of women’s Ashes for ‘medical reasons’
Australia captain Meg Lanning will miss the Ashes in England due to medical reasons in a major blow for the all-conquering women's cricket team.
Peirson called in as extra back-up keeper for Ashes
Queensland wicketkeeper Jimmy Peirson has been called into Australia's Ashes squad, set to replace Josh Inglis as back-up gloveman for part of the tour.
‘No line in sand’: Nathan Lyon might play on until 2027
Nathan Lyon still hasn't won a Test series in India and it is why this year's Ashes tour in England might not be the last for the 35-year-old offspinner.
Warner to play ‘significant’ Ashes role: McDonald
Australia coach Andrew McDonald has firmly backed David Warner to start in the Ashes, ending months of speculation surrounding the veteran opener.
Broad relishing chance to do battle again with Warner
Stuart Broad will be 37 during the Ashes series but still burns with competitive fire and is looking forward to bowling again at Australian opener David Warner.
Matt Renshaw won mind game to book Ashes berth
When Matt Renshaw missed out on a Cricket Australia central contract he quickly showed why he deserved to be selected for the upcoming Ashes tour.
One rape charge remains for Sri Lankan cricketer
Three sexual assault charges against Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka have been dropped while a fourth remains before the courts.
Boland has Broad plan to combat ‘Bazball’ in Ashes
Scott Boland has had a meteoric rise in Test cricket for Australia and is ready for his biggest test as he prepares to thwart England's aggressive batters.
Cricket should consider avoiding January 26: Khawaja
Ashleigh Gardner has queried scheduling a men's Test match through January 26, and Usman Khawaja says it's potentially worth avoiding playing cricket that day.
Cricket Aus defends season opener’s clash with NRL GF
Cricket Australia is adamant that holding the opening match of the international season, a women's Twenty20, on the day of the NRL grand final can be a success.
Wiser Khawaja learns from past Ashes failures
Usman Khwaja will embark on the Ashes tour with "low expectations" but ready to embrace the challenge of tackling James Anderson and Stuart Broad.
Lyon predicts Ashes whitewash, sends Broad a message
After England paceman Stuart Broad ruffled a few feathers with an inflammatory remark, Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has returned serve ahead of The Ashes.
Cricket world champions up against NRL grand final day
Cricket Australia has opted to open the international home season with a women's T20 match in Sydney on NRL grand final day.
Lyon sees upside in Adelaide shift to red-ball Test
The leading wicket-taker in Test cricket at Adelaide Oval, Nathan Lyon, says his approach to bowling at the venue won't change with a red ball Test this summer.
CA put priority on rebuilding Perth Test to open summer
Cricket Australia have put a priority on attracting Test fans back to Perth's Optus Stadium after summers marred by COVID cancellations and poor crowds.
Setback won’t stop SA’s push for New Year’s Test
South Australia will continue to pursue cricket's New Year's Test despite advanced scheduling set to rule it out for the next three summers.
Test captain Pat Cummins reveals burnout and grief
Test captain Pat Cummins has spoken of burnout and grief in his first interview since leaving Australia's cricket tour of India in February.
Kane Richardson left off Queensland’s state list
Australia's white-ball seamer Kane Richardson has been left off Queensland's list of state contracts, allowing him to pursue Twenty20 riches overseas.
Bird flies back to NSW nest as Blues reclaim their own
Jackson Bird will move to NSW in the Sheffield Shield as the struggling state tries to bring their homegrown talent back into their men's and women's teams.
Ex-cricket star Slater pleads not guilty to charges
Ex-cricket star Michael Slater has appeared in court charged with assaulting and obstructing police but has described the incident as a misunderstanding.
English-born Renshaw halfway to boyhood Ashes dream
Matt Renshaw has been given a chance to fulfil half of a boyhood dream by playing in the Ashes, even if the Australian once hoped it would be for England.
Taylor gives Warner three Tests, wants Bancroft on tour
Mark Taylor wants Cameron Bancroft or Matt Renshaw to be Australia's back-up Ashes openers, while calling for David Warner to be given three Tests to perform.
Warner in Ashes squad, not locked in for selection
Selectors have confirmed David Warner will open for Australia in the World Test Championship final but will not guarantee his spot for the Ashes series opener.
Swepson takes three for Aust A in NZ tour match draw
Mitchell Swepson took Australia A's only three wickets before their clash with New Zealand A petered out into a draw in Lincoln.
Renshaw repeats with second tour century in NZ
Matthew Renshaw has done all in his power to push for an Ashes berth, adding another century on Australia A's tour of New Zealand.
ACL confirmed for Williamson, set to miss World Cup
Scans have confirmed New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament, leaving him in huge doubt for October's one-day World Cup.
Harris ahead of Renshaw in race to challenge Warner
Marcus Harris has won back his national Cricket Australia contract as selectors indicated he will tour with the Ashes squad ahead of Matthew Renshaw.
Big Bash gets massive boost in bid to lure best talent
The Big Bash League's salary cap will increase to $3 million as part of cricket's new pay deal, while women's salaries will also sky rocket under the agreement.
Cricket to break $100k minimum wage barrier for women
The majority of domestic women's cricketers on minimum contracts are set to earn more than $100,000 a season as part of a landmark pay deal for the sport.
Kuhnemann snapped up by county team Durham for 2023
Australian Test spinner Matt Kuhnemann has been signed by county championship side Durham for the 2023 season.