Page 36 - Australia Cricket Team

AUS vs IND Tests: Uthappa explains why India need Pujara in the squad

Uthappa argues that the team needs players like KL Rahul or Abhimanyu Easwaran, who are capable of grounding themselves in the classic, steady style of play that the unforgiving Australian cond

Paine to coach Australia's Prime Minister's XI against India in tour match

Former captain Tim Paine will coach the Australian Prime Minister's XI for the two-day practice match, to be played with the pink ball against India later this month. The 39-year-old Paine was Australia's captain during India's last two tours Down Under in which the visitors recorded identical 2-1 wins in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Paine, who played 35 Tests, 35 ODIs and 12 T20Is for Australia, made his last international appearance against India at Brisbane in the final Test of the 2020-21 series in which the hosts were beaten by three wickets at the Gabba. He last played a First-Class game in March 2023 for Tasmania and has also been involved as a coach of Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League. I think for a young coach like myself, any chance that you get to lead a team is a great opportunity, so I am looking forward to that, Paine was quoted as saying by Cricket ACT. "I'm looking forward to working with some of our most talented young cricketers around Australia as well so

AUS A vs IND A highlights: Rahul fails again; here's what happened on Day 2

KL Rahul's form slump took a dramatic turn as he was bowled in bizarre fashion during India A's second innings against Australia A at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday

AUS vs PAK 2nd ODI highlights: Haris Rauf stars in Pakistan's 9 wickets win

Haris Rauf unleashed a devastating five-wicket haul, dismantling Australia for just 163 in the second one-day international against Pakistan. Check AUS vs PAK 2nd ODI full scorecard here

Australia vs Pakistan 2nd ODI Playing 11, live match time and streaming

Pakistan have fielded an unchanged Playing 11 despite the defeat in the previous match. But Josh Hazlewood replaced Sean Abbott in Australia Playing 11

AUS A vs IND A: Rahul's woes continue as Jurel bolsters India XI chances

With an impressive batting display, Dhruv Jurel makes a strong case for a place in India Playing 11 vs Australia in Perth as a batter.

Rising Aussie star Corey Rocchiccioli to go up against KL Rahul at MCG

Though still an unfamiliar face to many, Rocchiccioli, 27, has caught the attention of Australian cricket with his meteoric rise from a grade cricketer to playing for Australia A.

AUS-IND: Australia Favourites? Ponting says India to struggle without Shami

With the momentum shifting, Ponting insists that now is the time for Australia to strike, and he's confident that they have the edge to conquer the once-unstoppable hosts.

Warner demands transparency over ball change controversy in IND A vs AUS A

David Warner calls out Cricket Australia for not giving an apt explanation on the ball change controversy during AUS A vs IND A match, saying CA quashed it as India is coming out here this summer

KL Rahul's biggest challenge ahead of Australia vs India 1st Test

Rahul, who has an average of only 20.77 in Australia from five Tests, despite scoring a century at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in 2015, could be in line for selection in the first Test in Perth.

AUS vs IND: 3-0 defeat to NZ might awaken sleeping giant India - Hazlewoood

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood believes India's confidence would have been shaken by the shocking series loss to New Zealand, but the "sleeping giant" can mount a strong comeback in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting later this month. India suffered a humiliating series whitewash after losing the third match by 25 runs to New Zealand in Mumbai on Sunday, the first time in their Test history, which goes back to 1933. "It might awaken a sleeping giant, so to speak. We'll see that when they come out," Hazlewood told 'Sydney Morning Herald'. Not only did the drubbing at home mark one of the darkest moments in India's Test cricket history, it has also significantly impacted the Rohit Sharma-led side's chances of qualifying for next year's World Test Championship (WTC) final. Three back-to-back losses meant that India have lost their top spot to Australia in the WTC standings. India are now faced with a tough task to win four of their five matches against Australia to qualify for thei

All about WTC 2025: Schedule, final qualification scenarios of top 5 teams

Qualification scenarios for WTC 2025 final of top five teams on points table to schedule of upcoming Test matches of India and others, all you need to know about ICC World Test Championship 2023-25

WTC points table: India ranking; scenarios before Australia tour begins

Check ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 rankings and final qualification scenarios of India, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and others here

Cricket Australia extends coach Andrew McDonald's contract till 2027

Cricket Australia on Wednesday extended the tenure of men's team head coach Andrew McDonald till the end of the 2027 season, meaning he will oversee the team's defence of the one-day World Cup in South Africa. McDonald was appointed as head coach after Justin Langer's tumultuous departure in early 2022 and has since steered the men's team to notable achievements. Under his guidance, Australia secured the World Test Championship and the 50-over World Cup and also retained the Ashes in England. The extension will help McDonald to be in charge of the side till the defence of the one-day World Cup title in 2027 and in their effort to regain T20 World Cup and Champion's Trophy next year. The period also includes 13 months of Test cricket, featuring away series against India and England and the 150th anniversary Test at the MCG. Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley said: "Andrew has proven to be an outstanding men's head coach who as well as delivering exceptional results has built a stron

Test series win vs India one big thing that I want to tick off: Cummins

Pat Cummins has never been part of a victorious Test series campaign against India, and the Australian captain wants to erase that blemish from his CV during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting with the first match at Perth from November 22. Under the leadership of 31-year-old, Australia have won the World Test Championship, the ODI World Cup, both beating the Indians, and the Ashes, but never managed to beat India in a bilateral rubber in the traditional format. "It's kind of the one big thing that I want to tick off," Cummins told AAP at the launch of his book on Tuesday. "Particularly winning at home. Most Australians, me included, expect us to do well whenever we play at home," added Cummins, a veteran of 62 Tests. India are the only team Australia have failed to defeat in their last 16 Test series. Since 2014-15, Australia could not lay their hands on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with India winning four consecutive series including the historic triumphs Down Under in

Aussie wicketkeeper batter Matthew Wade retires, moves to coaching role

Matthew Wade, a T20 World Cup winner in 2021, on Tuesday retired from international cricket, and will now start working in a coaching role in Australia's white-ball set-up. Wade, a wicketkeeper batter, will join Australia's coaching staff under Andre Borovec for the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan, and the Tasmanian will also be with the group for the ODI series starting at Melbourne next week. The 36-year-old has played 36 Tests, 97 ODIs and 92 T20Is in a career that spanned across 13 years, and his last appearance for the national team was in this year's T20 Word Cup. However, Wade will continue to play domestic cricket for Tasmania and Big Bash League for Hobart Hurricanes at least for the next two seasons. "I was fully aware my international days were most likely over at the end of the last T20 World Cup. My international retirement and coaching have been a constant conversation with George (Bailey) and Andrew (McDonald) over the past six months," Wade said in a statement

AUS vs IND: Paine doesn't regret sledging Ashwin in 2020-21 Sydney Test

Former Australia captain and wicketkeeper batter Tim Paine doesn't regret sledging Ravichandran Ashwin during the third Test of the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, saying he did it to unsettle the India off-spinner, who was "annoying" him by getting his wicket frequently. After losing the series opener at Adelaide, India defied all odds to clinch the series 2-1. Ashwin played a vital role in drawing the third Test in Sydney, batting for 42.4 overs with an aching back alongside Hanuma Vihari. After failing to break Ashwin's resolve with the bat, Paine started poking the Indian from behind the stumps. "I can't wait to get you to the Gabba, Ash, I'll tell you what, woohoo," Paine said ahead of an over from off-spinner Nathan Lyon. But Paine does not regret it. "No, I don't because to this day Ashwin didn't play in that (Brisbane) Test match. I wasn't talking to the Indians, I was talking to him. I said we cannot wait to get you to the Gabba. "...because he was annoying us, fair to sa

Panesar to Hartley: Top five overseas spinners who shook India at home

Here's a look at five memorable performances from left-arm spinners who have left a mark on Indian turf.

Australia to Sri Lanka: WTC 2025 final scenarios for five teams

While last year's finalists, India and Australia, still hold the top two positions, they are still not guaranteed a place in the final of the ongoing WTC cycle

WTC 2023-25 points table: India's chances for final dented after NZ loss

India need to win five of their remaining six Test matches to keep their final hopes alive