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David Warner, pace trio to skip Australia's ODI series in Pakistan

All four will play in the three-test series that starts March 4 before leaving to participate in the Indian Premier League

Australia captain Pat Cummins praised Justin Langer, but wanted change

Cummins, who took over as Australia's test captain immediately before the recent Ashes series against England, was heavily criticized by some star ex-players for not publicly endorsing Langer

Langer is not a monster he is being portrayed as, says Gilchrist

Langer stepped down as head coach of the Australian men's cricket team despite leading the side to its maiden ICC T20 World Cup title in the UAE and a 4-0 win in the recently-concluded Ashes

Haven't beaten India in India, that would be nice to do: Australia's Warner

After retaining the Ashes, Australia opening batter David Warner on Wednesday said that it would be nice if his side manages to beat India in India as they are yet to achieve this particular feat

Cricket Australia CEO Hockley tests positive for Covid, has mild symptoms

Cricket Australia (CA) on Monday confirmed that its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nick Hockley had tested positive for Covid-19

Cricket Australia should consider moving New Year's Test to MCG: Vaughan

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan on Monday said Cricket Australia should act proactively in the wake of the COVID scare on the second day of the ongoing Boxing Day Test

ICC should come down heavily on slow over rates: Cricket Australia CEO

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley has backed a "firm stance" on the issue of slow over rates in the five-Test Ashes series

Khawaja is Greg Chappell's choice if Warner not fit for Adelaide Test

Chappell has said that the Cricket Australia selection panel must look as Usman Khawaja as an option should opener David Warner not recover from the bruised ribs he suffered during the Ashes opener.

Fifth Ashes Test to be played at Blundstone Arena in Hobart with pink-ball

Cricket Australia announced that the fifth Men's Ashes Test match will be held at Blundstone Arena in Hobart as a day-night fixture from January 14-18, 2022

Pat Cummins becomes 1st captain to get 5-wicket haul in Ashes since 1982

Australia skipper Pat Cummins on Wednesday became the first captain to take a five-wicket haul in an Ashes Test since 1982.

"Unforgiving society, real shame" coach Langer on the Tim Paine saga

"Our captain, one of the best - made a mistake and he's paying a heavy price for it," said Langer.

Ashes: Alex Carey replaces Tim Paine as wicketkeeper for first two Tests

Cricket Australia's National Selection Panel (NSP) on Thursday added wicketkeeper Alex Carey to the 15-player squad for the first two matches of the upcoming Ashes.Carey has replaced Tim Paine in the squad who decided to take some time off from the game last week. He had also stepped down as the captain of the Test before that and Pat Cummins will now be leading the side.George Bailey, NSP Chair, in an official release said: "Alex has been a regular member of the national side in white ball cricket, particularly in the one-day game. He is an excellent cricketer and a fine individual who will bring many great strengths to the team. He will be a very deserved holder of baggy green cap number 461."Alex Carey said: "I am incredibly humbled by this opportunity. It's an exciting build-up for what is a huge Series ahead. My focus is on preparing and playing my part in helping Australia secure the Ashes.""This is also for my dad who has been my coach, mentor and mate, my mum, my wife Eloise, .

Cricket Australia decided not to make public Tim Paine's probe: Director

Mark Taylor has revealed that the Integrity Unit of the sport's governing body in the country had decided to not put the investigation into Tim Paine's off-field scandal in public domain.

Australia's Matthew Wade planning to retire after T20 World Cup next year

Australia wicketkeeper batter Matthew Wade said he may "walk into sunset" after the T20 World Cup Down Under next year

Need to look long-term with bio-bubble life: Australia spinner Agar

Spinner Ashton Agar, who is part of Australia's 23-member preliminary squad for tour of the West Indies, said he is not surprised at news of players likely to pull out

CA confirms delayed start to domestic cricket, season to commence on Sep 22

Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed a delayed start to the 2021-22 domestic cricket schedule, with dates of opening fixtures for South Australia, Western Australia, Queensland and Tasmania announced

West Indies tour: Aussies forced into lockdown due to tropical storm

The Australian cricket team is in a lockdown of a different kind on their white-ball tour of the West Indies

Injured Smith, six others pull out of Australia's tour of Windies

Seven Australian cricket stars, including Pat Cummins, Steve Smith and David Warner, pulled out of their national team's limited-overs tours of the West Indies and Bangladesh

Six players added to Australia's preliminary squad for WI, Bangladesh tours

Concerned that top players might opt out of the limited-overs tours of the West Indies and Bangladesh due to 'bubble fatigue', Cricket Australia has added six more cricketers to its preliminary squad

KKR's Pat Cummins set to skip remainder of IPL 2021 in UAE: Report

Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Pat Cummins is set to miss the UAE-leg of the IPL and Cricket Australia needs to make a call if it is prudent to let other Australian players compete in the League